Artist + Making Money = Another Cartoon

Published May 19th 2007

Counterfeit Artist

Here’s another cartoon artist desperately trying to, ah, make some cash. (Sorry, couldn’t help myself.)

But I think this cartoon really stems from my interest in the relationship between money and art.

Both are “manufactured” these days, and often have a much higher value than the materials they’re made with.

At least this cartoon artist’s being honest about it, eh?

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