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Cartoon History

Historic single-panel cartoon from The New Yorker, 1940

How Single-Panel Cartoons Became a Unique Art Form

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Psychology Behind the Humor

Cartoon by Bob and Tom Thaves. A thermometer comments that a clock is always saying that timing is everything

Timing in single-panel cartoons

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Cartoon by Dave Allen

Using Cartoons in Tech: How to Simplify, Humanize, and Supercharge Your Content

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Caption Contest Commentary

“Out On A Limb” Caption Contest Commentary with Lawrence Wood

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Anatomy of a Cartoon

apartment cartoons

Anatomy of a Cartoon: Apartment Living

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Recent Posts

Cartoon of a business presenter standing at a podium labeled "Tech Board," surrounded by multiple microphones. The man, wearing a tie and name badge, smiles nervously and asks, "Does anyone have a pencil?" Below, the caption reads: "Presentation Skills 1. Be Prepared."

How to Use Cartoons in Corporate Presentations Without Looking Unprofessional

March 24, 2025 by CartoonStock

Cartoons in presentations? It might sound risky. After all, nobody wants to undermine their credibility with a joke that doesn’t land or an image that feels out of place. But when used thoughtfully, cartoons can transform a dull presentation into an engaging, memorable experience without sacrificing professionalism. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how…
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Sam Gross cartoon showing a man walking past a street sign that reads, “Curb Your Instincts.”

CartoonStock Artist Spotlights: Explore the Signature Styles of Featured Cartoonists

March 22, 2025 by CartoonStock

CartoonStock Artist Spotlights: Signature Styles That Make Us Smile Introduction Welcome to CartoonStock Artist Spotlights, a series that highlights the incredible talent within our cartoon collection. At CartoonStock, we’re proud to showcase cartoonists whose work spans decades, genres, and humor styles. This feature introduces a selection of featured artists whose signature styles and creative voices…
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“Dog Driver” Caption Contest Commentary with Lawrence Wood

March 10, 2025 by Lawrence Wood

New Yorker cartoonist Julia Suits submitted the drawing for this month’s contest, which features a police officer who’s ordered a dog in a convertible to pull over to the side of the road. Sitting next to the dog is a cat, and in the backseat is a second dog. The police officer is writing a…
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“Unhealthy Doctor” Caption Contest Commentary with Lawrence Wood

February 10, 2025 by Lawrence Wood

Eisner Award-winning illustrator Peter Kuper (with whom I’ve collaborated on cartoons that have appeared in The New Yorker and MAD, where Peter has been drawing the Spy vs. Spy feature for almost thirty years) submitted the cartoon for this month’s caption contest. It’s set in a doctor’s office, where an overweight physician holds a cigar…
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“Dog with Wings” Caption Contest Commentary with Lawrence Wood

January 13, 2025 by Lawrence Wood

New Yorker cartoonist J.C. Duffy submitted the drawing for this month’s caption contest. It’s set in a living room, where a happy dog with wings is hovering in the air and addressing a middle-age balding man who’s wearing pants pulled up a little too high on his waist. On the wall to the dog’s right…
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“Cat Rap” Caption Contest Commentary with Lawrence Wood

December 16, 2024 by Lawrence Wood

New Yorker cartoonist Farley Katz submitted the drawing for this month’s caption contest. Unfortunately, he wasn’t available to help us judge the entries because he was promoting his upcoming graphic novel, “UNALIVE THE BILLIONAIRE$.” I haven’t seen it yet, but based on Katz’s past work I’m assuming it’s dark and brilliant and funny. Timely, too. …
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