McGowan55

I have been a Graphic Artist and Illustrator for over 25 years. I started as an editorial cartoonist for Arundel Newspaper Group in the mid 80s. Awarded by the Virginia Press Association several first place awards for best editorial page cartoon, and other illustration awards from VPA. Awarded second place out of 1500 entries for best editorial cartoon by Suburban Newspapers of America. Syndicated by Associated Features Inc. drawing political cartoons and a editorial comic strip. Art Director and cartoonist for advertising agency. Illustrated humorous illustrations caricatures T-shirt designs and cartoon style poster maps of area towns and business locations. One of my cartoon map illustrations was selected from 6800 entries for display in the Museum of American Illustration 34th Exhibition in New York City. Illustrated Comedy Centrals The Man Show Bar Dart Challenge online game. Skilled in digitally restoring old photos and vintage labels for imprinting as art prints and apparel items. Currently looking for freelance work illustrating cartoons and other illustrations for print, web, or apparel. I also create custom web banners and icons as well as restore and edit photos. Today I work from my home studio located deep in the Virginia Mountains. And I am a full time Artist. Contact me if you would like a bid on your project. Thanks, Dave