EPISODE · Sep 29, 2022 · 1H 31M
Episode 78 - Barry Blitt
from New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest Podcast · host Vin Coca, Beth Lawler, Paul Nesja
On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview Illustrator, New Yorker Cover Artist and Cartoonist, Barry Blitt. Barry talks about how he got his start as an illustrator and selling his first cartoon and cover to the New Yorker. We also discuss some of his most well-known covers including the controversial July 21, 2008 Barack and Michelle Obama cover art. Finally, we chat about selling original artwork and his regular appearances in the New Yorker for Blitt's Kvetchbook as well as Airmail's Sketchbook. Visit Barry's website www.barryblitt.comOn Part 1 of the episode, we discuss... The winning caption for New Yorker contest #817 Finalists for contest #819 Current New Yorker Contest #821 Send us questions or comments to: [email protected]
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On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview Illustrator, New Yorker Cover Artist and Cartoonist, Barry Blitt. Barry talks about how he got his start as an illustrator and selling his first cartoon and cover to the New Yorker. We also discuss some of his most well-known covers including the controversial July 21, 2008 Barack and Michelle Obama cover art. Finally, we chat about selling original artwork and his regular appearances in the New Yorker for Blitt's Kvetchbook as ...
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