Liza Donnelly is an award-winning cartoonist and writer for The New Yorker magazine. She is also a contributor to The New York Times, Washington Post, Medium, CNN, and CBS News. Donnelly has authored more than a dozen books for adults and children.
Liza shares her journey from being a shy little girl who loved drawing to becoming a successful cartoonist for The New Yorker. She discusses her daily routine, which involves submitting cartoons to The New Yorker every week and working on various projects in the afternoon. Donnelly also talks about the mixture of analog and digital tools she uses in her work, as well as her experience with digital live journalism. She highlights the importance of connecting with people through her drawings and the joy it brings to others. Donnelly also touches on her books, including "Very Funny Ladies," which explores the history of women cartoonists at The New Yorker. She concludes by discussing her upcoming film project on women cartoonists.
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Join me in listening to the incredible Liza Donnelly as she discusses her journey as an award-winning cartoonist and writer. Her insights on creativity and storytelling are truly inspiring. Check out The Truth in This Art podcast!
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