Cartoons have always reflected the times. From hand-drawn political sketches in centuries-old newspapers to sleek digital illustrations in today’s social feeds, the evolution of cartoon art reveals just how much our tools, styles, and sensibilities have changed. From Quill to Ink: The Birth of Cartooning Cartoon art traces its roots back to the satirical drawings…
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The New Cash-Prize Caption Contest.
So you think you're funny? We do, too!! Each month we're offering a cash prize of $1,000, $500 to first place and 5 runners-up prizes of $100 each. What's the catch, you ask? Well, you have to pay $5 to play. But with a chance at up to 500 smackeroos, it's well worth it!
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The Fill in the Blank Game
Welcome to the CartoonStock Fill in the Blank Game where you can complete humorous captions and add your creative twist to classic cartoons.
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The Evolution of Cartoon Art: How Styles Have Changed Over Time
How Single-Panel Cartoons Became a Unique Art Form
Single-panel cartoons are deceptively simple. One image. One caption (if that). And yet, in that small space lies the power to amuse, provoke, educate—or all three at once. While comic strips and animated features often take the spotlight, the single-panel cartoon has carved out its own artistic niche. It’s not just a format. It’s a…
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The Evolution of Cartoon Art: From Hand-Drawn to Digital Cartoons
Cartooning has always been a hands-on craft—but over the past few decades, the artist’s toolbox has dramatically changed. What once involved pens, brushes, and stacks of bristol board now often takes place entirely on a screen. The shift from hand-drawn to digital cartoons hasn’t just affected how cartoons look—it’s revolutionized how they’re created, shared, and…
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Mother’s Day Cartoons: Seasonal Spotlight
Moms deserve more than just flowers and breakfast in bed (although, let’s be honest, those are pretty great). What better way to celebrate all the chaos, love, and hilarious realities of motherhood than with Mother’s Day cartoons that capture it perfectly? This Mother’s Day, we’re spotlighting some of our favorite cartoons about moms—the multitaskers, miracle-workers,…
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“Mr Monopoly” Caption Contest Commentary with Lawrence Wood
Bob Mankoff was unable to join the judging panel this month because he was not feeling well, and we all wish him a speedy and complete recovery. New Yorker cartoonist Kyle Bravo submitted the drawing for this month’s contest, which features Mr. Monopoly, the mascot of the board game Monopoly. He’s in his living room,…
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