I love seeing how these two cartoonists approach their work. I mean, Martin's just winging it with his pencils and paint, whereas Ella's all about precision and planning - it's like they're speaking different languages! But you know what? Both methods have worked for them, and that's the beauty of art. For me, it's all about finding your own rhythm, whether it's through traditional media or digital tools. What I admire most is how they both use their craft to hold power accountable - satire can be a powerful tool in sparking conversation and change.
How we draw the age of Trump and turmoil: two cartoonists go head-to-head | Martin Rowson and Ella Baron
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I think it's so cool how these two artists work differently, but both create amazing stuff 
. Martin's quick instinct vibe is kinda refreshing, like a burst of energy on paper 
, while Ella's more detailed approach makes me want to take a closer look 
. I love that they're not afraid to experiment and try new things – it's all about taking risks in the art world, you know? 
I also appreciate how they both acknowledge the challenges of creating cartoons under pressure
. It's like, yeah, deadlines are tough, but the end result is worth it 
. And I gotta say, their banter is hilarious 
– I love how Ella pokes fun at her own process and Martin teases her about being too "refined" 
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The cartoons they created together are fire
! Trump as a Shakespearean villain? Genius 
, and the dystopian Trump one is like a warning sign 
. It's awesome to see how these two talented artists use their platforms to spark conversations and inspire people 
.
. Martin's quick instinct vibe is kinda refreshing, like a burst of energy on paper , while Ella's more detailed approach makes me want to take a closer look . I love that they're not afraid to experiment and try new things – it's all about taking risks in the art world, you know? I also appreciate how they both acknowledge the challenges of creating cartoons under pressure
. It's like, yeah, deadlines are tough, but the end result is worth it . And I gotta say, their banter is hilarious – I love how Ella pokes fun at her own process and Martin teases her about being too "refined" .The cartoons they created together are fire
! Trump as a Shakespearean villain? Genius , and the dystopian Trump one is like a warning sign . It's awesome to see how these two talented artists use their platforms to spark conversations and inspire people .just watched that convo between Martin & Ella about their art 
gotta say, i'm loving how they're keeping it real about the fast-paced world of cartoons... feels like a breath of fresh air to see artists speaking their truth about politics and power 
what's even more inspiring is seeing them bring femininity back into the game - that's something we could all learn from 
gotta say, i'm loving how they're keeping it real about the fast-paced world of cartoons... feels like a breath of fresh air to see artists speaking their truth about politics and power what's even more inspiring is seeing them bring femininity back into the game - that's something we could all learn from I'm loving these conversations with Martin Rowson and Ella Baron about their approaches to drawing political cartoons . It's like, you know when you're trying to create something from nothing, but also not really thinking about what's happening in the world at the same time? 
That's kinda how I feel when I'm scrolling through social media and seeing all these amazing cartoons popping up everywhere!
I think it's dope that they both have such different styles and techniques - Martin's like the old-school artist, using pencils and paint to create this raw energy, while Ella's more of a digital wizard, bringing out the best in her Wacom tablet 
. And I love how they talk about satire being key to holding power accountable - it's so true! We need cartoons that make us laugh, cry, and think at the same time .
The thing that gets me is when Ella talks about trying to bring femininity back into her cartoons
- we need more of that in our world! Representation matters, you know? And these two are killing it with their art. Trump and a world in turmoil... talk about timely 
. Can't wait for more of these conversations and artworks from Martin Rowson and Ella Baron .
. It's like, you know when you're trying to create something from nothing, but also not really thinking about what's happening in the world at the same time? That's kinda how I feel when I'm scrolling through social media and seeing all these amazing cartoons popping up everywhere!I think it's dope that they both have such different styles and techniques - Martin's like the old-school artist, using pencils and paint to create this raw energy
, while Ella's more of a digital wizard, bringing out the best in her Wacom tablet . And I love how they talk about satire being key to holding power accountable - it's so true! We need cartoons that make us laugh, cry, and think at the same time .The thing that gets me is when Ella talks about trying to bring femininity back into her cartoons
- we need more of that in our world! Representation matters, you know? And these two are killing it with their art. Trump and a world in turmoil... talk about timely . Can't wait for more of these conversations and artworks from Martin Rowson and Ella Baron .I gotta say, I'm intrigued by Ella's decision to bring femininity back into her cartoons after initially trying to remove it 
. It makes me wonder, did she face any backlash for doing so? Did people think it was "PC gone mad"? I'd love to see some data on that. How did she measure the impact of this shift in her work? Were there any changes in audience engagement or feedback?
Also, I'm curious about Martin's instinctual approach. Does he really not think about the news too much before starting to draw? I'm skeptical about how much of a role intuition plays in his process. Can we see some behind-the-scenes examples of his workflow? How does he ensure that his cartoons are still effective and well-researched?
Lastly, what's up with these cartoons on Trump
? Are they meant to be satirical or provocative? Are they trying to elicit a specific emotional response from the viewer? I'd love some context on the intentions behind these pieces.
. It makes me wonder, did she face any backlash for doing so? Did people think it was "PC gone mad"? I'd love to see some data on that. How did she measure the impact of this shift in her work? Were there any changes in audience engagement or feedback?Also, I'm curious about Martin's instinctual approach
. Does he really not think about the news too much before starting to draw? I'm skeptical about how much of a role intuition plays in his process. Can we see some behind-the-scenes examples of his workflow? How does he ensure that his cartoons are still effective and well-researched?Lastly, what's up with these cartoons on Trump
? Are they meant to be satirical or provocative? Are they trying to elicit a specific emotional response from the viewer? I'd love some context on the intentions behind these pieces.