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A further expansion of the editorial cartoons I did. As I was shooting for the newspaper cartoon look for the fear of flying article it made sense to try my hand at an actual political cartoon.

This is my attempt at illustrating a John Pilger article about certain countries setting up situations as excuses to start wars, The Black Art of News Management [link] . The metaphor is a little clumsy, but I don't think it's too bad for my first try.

I've noticed, and been told, that the Israeli personification looks like the Grinch. :giggle:




Acrylic and fineliner on paper, A3

NOTE: I only flagged *Hermione75's 'critique' as fair so that people could see how idiotic and illogical it is. :)
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Critique by ~Hermione75 Apr 11, 2011, 5:05:53 AM
we are not all countries.
Qassam follows ceasefire declaration


Rocket explodes south of Ashkelon on Sunday evening, after several hours of complete calm in Gaza vicinity. Earlier, Gaza factions say sides have agreed on truce 'for the Palestinian people'

Hundreds attend Itamar murder memorial


Relatives of slain family members mark end of 30-day mourning period. Participants place cornerstone for new kollel named after Ehud Fogel. 'You're looking at us from above, wondering what all the fuss is about; this is all in your honor,' says Ruth Fogel's father

Marching alone for Gilad Shalit


Gadi Shabtai walks from his home in northern kibbutz to Jerusalem, to mark Passover Seder with kidnapped soldier's family in protest tent. 'I hope this won't become a tradition,' he says

Warning: Mediterranean Basin dangerous


Counter Terrorism Bureau issues general travel advisory, warning of terror organizations' intention to kidnap Israelis, Jews in Mediterranean Basin, Far East during Passover holiday. State official says sensitive destinations include Turkey, Egypt, Libya and Greece
South under heavy assault; IDF hits back


Major escalation overnight, southern Israel under heavy fire: Iron Dome intercepts several rockets fired at Beersheba, Ofakim, siren activated in cities across south. Air Force bombs Rafah vehicle, three Hamas men killed
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~kaka0002 Apr 19, 2012
Really?
Israel yap everything just to kill Palestinians?

I thought you were smarter than this.
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`CrimsonMagpie Apr 19, 2012  Professional Traditional Artist
The fact that you're focusing entirely upon the subject matter whilst ignoring everything else about the image does not surprise me.
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~nikoliabelinski Mar 15, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Damn, this is really good! I love the whole handpuppet idea- great work!
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`CrimsonMagpie Mar 15, 2012  Professional Traditional Artist
Thanks! I feel it's a little clumsy now, but I'm glad you like it. :meow:
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~nikoliabelinski Mar 16, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
No problem! Its great!
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~Lomablen Jan 11, 2012
Please should look at the facts, media and pretty much everything shows palestines as poor dirty terrorist. Ever wondered why they want to fight? It's because they have been shoved into corner while pretty much entire world[Israel mostly.] points missles on them. They[Arabs] lived there thousands of years before israel excisted, then suddenly their lands are immigrated and taken by large jews population whitout any fair reason. And of course they use this so called ''terrorism'' because they have no other way to fight, they cant simple win Israel in head-on war so they are forced to use terrorist form of warfare.... Does anyone else get that they are cornered rats while being beaten up and blamed by entire world, JUST because they are forced to fight for their life?
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`CrimsonMagpie Jan 11, 2012  Professional Traditional Artist
Yes, I'm aware of all this. You should look at the artist's comments. ;)
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~Lomablen Jan 11, 2012
I know... But those other comments made by hypocritic brainwashed people, made me slightly annoyed.
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`CrimsonMagpie Jan 11, 2012  Professional Traditional Artist
Likewise. It's amazing how people gain the ability to totally ignore context when viewing something that offends them.
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~Centralist Mar 12, 2012
Like sheep following the shepard, they don't stray away.
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