Nick Anderson (cartoonist)
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Nick Anderson is an American
editorial cartoonist
. He won a Pulitzer Prize
for his work with the Louisville Courier-Journal
. The judges credited his "unusual graphic style that produced extraordinarily thoughtful and powerful messages." He currently draws cartoons for the Houston Chronicle
; the newspaper's Web site maintains a blog http://blogs.chron.com/nickanderson/ for his cartoons and video animations.
His artwork is characterized by a painterly style due to his use of Corel's Painter software, which he uses in conjunction with the Wacom
Cintiq computer monitor. He has been designated a "Painter Master" by The Corel
Corpoaration. His cartoons have been featured in a series of instructional books, The Painter X Wow! Book by Cher Threinen-Pendarvis.
In addition to the Pulitzer Prize, he has won the Society of Professional Journalists' Sigma Delta Chi Award in 2000 and the John Fischetti Award given by Columbia College in Chicago. While drawing cartoons for The Ohio State University Lantern, he was recognized with The Charles M. Schulz
Award for best college cartoonist in The United States.
One of his questions, submitted in animated form http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDo-8pMrWRY&feature=player_embedded, was used in the Republican CNN-YouTube presidential debates
, which aired on November 28, 2007.
He is syndicated in over 100 newspapers by The Washington Post Writers Group
. His work has appeared in The New York Times
, Newsweek
, The Washington Post
and USA Today
. He has appeared on CNN
, MSNBC
, and Fox News' The O'Reilly Factor
. Soon after winning the 2005 Pulitzer Prize, his winning cartoons were shown on air by Fox News' Sean Hannity
as evidence, Hannity argued, of liberal bias by The Pulitzer judges.
In 2007-2008 he was the President of the Association of American Editorial Cartoonists
.
Anderson was born in Toledo, Ohio
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
editorial cartoonist
Editorial cartoonist
An editorial cartoonist, also known as a political cartoonist, is an artist who draws editorial cartoons that contain some level of political or social commentary....
. He won a Pulitzer Prize
Pulitzer Prize
The Pulitzer Prize is a U.S. award for achievements in newspaper and online journalism, literature and musical composition. It was established by American publisher Joseph Pulitzer and is administered by Columbia University in New York City...
for his work with the Louisville Courier-Journal
The Courier-Journal
The Courier-Journal, locally called "The C-J", is the main newspaper for the city of Louisville, Kentucky, USA. According to the 1999 Editor & Publisher International Yearbook, the paper is the 48th largest daily paper in the United States and the single largest in Kentucky.- Origins :The...
. The judges credited his "unusual graphic style that produced extraordinarily thoughtful and powerful messages." He currently draws cartoons for the Houston Chronicle
Houston Chronicle
The Houston Chronicle is the largest daily newspaper in Texas, USA, headquartered in the Houston Chronicle Building in Downtown Houston. , it is the ninth-largest newspaper by circulation in the United States...
; the newspaper's Web site maintains a blog http://blogs.chron.com/nickanderson/ for his cartoons and video animations.
His artwork is characterized by a painterly style due to his use of Corel's Painter software, which he uses in conjunction with the Wacom
Wacom
in Krefeld, Germany. Wacom is a Japanese portmanteau: Wa for "harmony" or "circle", and Komu for "computer". Wacom tablets are notable for their use of a patented cordless, battery-free, and pressure-sensitive stylus or digital pen...
Cintiq computer monitor. He has been designated a "Painter Master" by The Corel
Corel
Corel Corporation from the abbreviation is a computer software company headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, that specializes in graphics processing, similar to Adobe Systems...
Corpoaration. His cartoons have been featured in a series of instructional books, The Painter X Wow! Book by Cher Threinen-Pendarvis.
In addition to the Pulitzer Prize, he has won the Society of Professional Journalists' Sigma Delta Chi Award in 2000 and the John Fischetti Award given by Columbia College in Chicago. While drawing cartoons for The Ohio State University Lantern, he was recognized with The Charles M. Schulz
Charles M. Schulz
Charles Monroe "Sparky" Schulz was an American cartoonist, whose comic strip Peanuts proved one of the most popular and influential in the history of the medium, and is still widely reprinted on a daily basis.-Early life and education:Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Schulz grew up in Saint Paul...
Award for best college cartoonist in The United States.
One of his questions, submitted in animated form http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDo-8pMrWRY&feature=player_embedded, was used in the Republican CNN-YouTube presidential debates
CNN-YouTube presidential debates
The CNN-YouTube presidential debates were a series of televised debates in which United States presidential hopefuls field questions submitted through the social networking site YouTube. The Democratic Party installment took place in Charleston, South Carolina and aired on July 23, 2007. The...
, which aired on November 28, 2007.
He is syndicated in over 100 newspapers by The Washington Post Writers Group
The Washington Post Writers Group
The Washington Post Writers Group is a press syndication service composed of opinion journalists, editorial cartoonists, comic strips and columnists. The service is operated by the Washington Post.-Writers:...
. His work has appeared in The New York Times
The New York Times
The New York Times is an American daily newspaper founded and continuously published in New York City since 1851. The New York Times has won 106 Pulitzer Prizes, the most of any news organization...
, Newsweek
Newsweek
Newsweek is an American weekly news magazine published in New York City. It is distributed throughout the United States and internationally. It is the second-largest news weekly magazine in the U.S., having trailed Time in circulation and advertising revenue for most of its existence...
, The Washington Post
The Washington Post
The Washington Post is Washington, D.C.'s largest newspaper and its oldest still-existing paper, founded in 1877. Located in the capital of the United States, The Post has a particular emphasis on national politics. D.C., Maryland, and Virginia editions are printed for daily circulation...
and USA Today
USA Today
USA Today is a national American daily newspaper published by the Gannett Company. It was founded by Al Neuharth. The newspaper vies with The Wall Street Journal for the position of having the widest circulation of any newspaper in the United States, something it previously held since 2003...
. He has appeared on CNN
CNN
Cable News Network is a U.S. cable news channel founded in 1980 by Ted Turner. Upon its launch, CNN was the first channel to provide 24-hour television news coverage, and the first all-news television channel in the United States...
, MSNBC
MSNBC
MSNBC is a cable news channel based in the United States available in the US, Germany , South Africa, the Middle East and Canada...
, and Fox News' The O'Reilly Factor
The O'Reilly Factor
The O'Reilly Factor, originally titled The O'Reilly Report from 1996 to 1998 and often called The Factor, is an American talk show on the Fox News Channel hosted by commentator Bill O'Reilly, who often discusses current controversial political issues with guests.The program was the most watched...
. Soon after winning the 2005 Pulitzer Prize, his winning cartoons were shown on air by Fox News' Sean Hannity
Sean Hannity
Sean Hannity is an American radio and television host, author, and conservative political commentator. He is the host of The Sean Hannity Show, a nationally syndicated talk radio show that airs throughout the United States on Premiere Radio Networks. Hannity also hosts a cable news show, Hannity,...
as evidence, Hannity argued, of liberal bias by The Pulitzer judges.
In 2007-2008 he was the President of the Association of American Editorial Cartoonists
Association of American Editorial Cartoonists
The Association of American Editorial Cartoonists is a professional association concerned with promoting the interests of staff, freelance and student editorial cartoonists in the United States, Canada and Mexico...
.
Anderson was born in Toledo, Ohio
Toledo, Ohio
Toledo is the fourth most populous city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Lucas County. Toledo is in northwest Ohio, on the western end of Lake Erie, and borders the State of Michigan...
.