Deborah Peyton, Cartoonist, Designer, Entrepreneur
returned so I want to bring that into the forefront. My other work through PQexpressions! has been doing phenomenal already. We have a lot happening with our designs so that's been keeping me quite busy. I'm very excited to see what the next year brings.
16. Are you a member of any cartooning society or professional group?
Yes, I'm a member of the National Cartoonist's Society. It's based in the US although we now have a Canadian Chapter. It's a wonderful way to meet other professionals who do what you do. Ha! It's so refreshing to talk to people who actually care about ink and paper and pens and all that cartoony stuff. I try to attend as many of their functions as I can. I've made some great friends through the NCS.
17. What advice would you give to aspiring cartoonists?
Cartooning can be a tough business. We keep hearing, "Everybody's cutting back! Newspapers, magazines!" But that doesn't mean there isn't business out there. You have to be smart, diligent, and good at what you do. You have to approach this as a serious business. Be creative and don't be afraid to try something new. I remember during a particularly trying time at the beginning of my career I spoke to a veteran cartoonist and he told me to, "...push yourself beyond where others would quit." His statement has kept me going many times when it would have been easier just to give up.
Good luck with your plans, Deborah. Thanks for letting us share a moment in your busy, creative life.
Deborah's books, "Day to Day" and "Surviving Day to Day", may be purchased through Chapters.ca
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