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We are excited to present some of Lynn Hsu's one-panel cartoons that we’re sure you’ll love!

Lynn is a cartoonist for The New Yorker among many others like Alta Journal, Air Mail, F&SF, and The Wall Street Journal. The artist has been nominated for the Thurber Prize for American Humor in Cartoon Art, the Pushcart Prize, and Best of the Net.

Besides funny short cartoons, Lynn also loves writing dark stories for Space & Time Magazine, Slackjaw, and Weekly Humorist showcasing her versatility across different genres.

So, without further ado, let's hop into the post and read the interview with Lynn to learn more.

More info: Instagram | lynnihsu.com | twitter.com | medium.com | youtube.com

In an interview with Bored Panda, Lynn told us more about herself.

"Regarding my background, I was born in St. Louis and spent much of my childhood drawing and painting. A love of visual arts runs in my family; my grandfather was an accomplished Chinese brush painter, and my father is also a painter. While I studied architecture in college, I always enjoyed painting and printmaking on the side," shared Lynn.

We were wondering what initially drew Lynn to the world of cartooning and artistry. She responded: "I worked as an architect for many years before changing paths to become a cartoonist and writer. Six years ago, I began writing humor and collaborating with sketch comedy groups at ImprovBoston. When the theater closed during the pandemic, I turned to cartooning, which I found both therapeutic and fun. It combined my love for drawing with humor writing. Growing up, I was a big fan of Bill Watterson's Calvin and Hobbes and Gary Larson's The Far Side. I also took several online classes taught by New Yorker cartoonists, which were incredibly helpful and inspiring."

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40 Clever And Witty Single-Panel Cartoons By New Yorker Cartoonist, Lynn Hsu

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cat Olympics Event Schedule: 1) Curtain Shredding, 2) Scare the Neighbor's Labador Into Running For His Life, 3) The Long Nap, 4) Distance Vomiting.

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Lynn also explained the essence of her approach to cartoons: "I mostly focus on creating single-panel gag cartoons for The New Yorker, enjoying the challenge of conveying a joke through just an image and a caption. It’s even more satisfying when I craft a humorous cartoon with just a drawing and no words at all."

Creative processes differ from artist to artist, so we asked Lynn to share hers.

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"My creative process begins with freewriting about everyday experiences, which often inspire my observational cartoons. I also doodle in a sketchbook, which sometimes evolves into a visual idea or an absurd captionless drawing that stands on its own."

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Lastly, Lynn shared what she would like for audiences to take away from her cartoons.

"I hope the reader gets a good laugh from my cartoons and finds a moment of joy in their day. It's very rewarding when people tell me they relate to one of my cartoons. Knowing my work resonates with others' experiences inspires me to keep creating."

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in Canada that is a mafia of cobra chickens looking to get help from the holy large goose

"To see more of my work, check out my Instagram and my website lynnihsu.com. For prints, please see CartoonStock or Condé Nast."

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whispers: "it's still in their hand when they pretend to throw it"

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Definitely uncle Gary, and the parents who make their daughter go switch from shorts to pants because uncle Gary's coming over.

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well if it's a border collie it's probably more reliable than my brother

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"Or smart when biting them after saying something with reflection?"

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah - that looks about right for "al dente"! (rolls eyes)

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1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And only the boxes OR lids, but they are good so safe for when I find the corresponding piece!

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