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Monday, October 14th, 2013

Exhibit: How To Draw Funny Pictures

Zim How To Draw Funny Pictures

Last week, I discussed Zim’s Cartoons and Caricatures. Here are some more examples of the genius of Eugene “Zim” Zimmerman from another vintage "how to" book… How To Draw Funny Pictures by E.C. Matthews. This chapter deals with a topic that is widely discussed today, racial stereotyping.

Ethnic humor was Zim’s stock-in-trade. He once joked that he and his fellow cartoonists at Puck magazine treated the various races and creeds that made up America with gloves… the kind boxers wear. Perhaps this is why he is virtually unknown today. But it’s unfair to sit like an armchair quarterback a century later judging an entirely different time by our own standards. Zim approached every person as a peer. He made fun of all of them equally.

Stereotypes are still part and parcel of caricature and cartooning. Pirates have eye patches and parrots on their shoulders. Surfer dudes wear baggy shorts and have long blonde hair. These are the generally understood symbols that represent specific types of people. How does a cartoonist utilize these common perceptions to communicate clearly while still remaining honest? Here is an important first-hand document of how Zim himself explained the purpose and limits of ethnic caricature in the "melting pot" of the early 20th Century.

Zim How To Draw Funny Pictures
Zim How To Draw Funny Pictures
Zim How To Draw Funny Pictures
Zim How To Draw Funny Pictures
Zim How To Draw Funny Pictures
Zim How To Draw Funny Pictures
Zim How To Draw Funny Pictures
Zim How To Draw Funny Pictures
Zim How To Draw Funny Pictures
Zim How To Draw Funny Pictures
Zim How To Draw Funny Pictures
Zim How To Draw Funny Pictures
Zim How To Draw Funny Pictures
Zim How To Draw Funny Pictures

Take note of this advice from the conclusion of this chapter…

Greatness makes one tolerant. Great men are not ashamed to stop on the street and talk to the man in overalls. They recognize the bond of friendship between the common people and themselves. The social sheik who feels above talking to a mere laborer is fooling only himself.

Take this little sermon to heart and treat every man as your equal; it will help you get ahead. How truly the Bible says, "The greatest among you shall be the servant of all."

Stephen Worth
Director
Animation Resources

Eugene Zim ZimmermanEugene Zim Zimmerman

This posting is part of a series of articles comprising an online exhibit devoted to Eugene “Zim” Zimmerman.

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This posting is part of a series of articles comprising an online exhibit entitled Theory.

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Thursday, October 3rd, 2013

Exhibit: Zim’s Cartoons and Caricatures Part Three

Zims Cartoons and Caricatures

This is the third of four posts where we plan to post a complete set of high resolution scans of Zim’s Cartoons & Caricatures, or Making The World Laugh (1910). These 100 pages are packed with great cartoons, helpful drawing tips, technical information and business advice for the aspiring cartoonist. Most importantly, Zim passes along his unique philosophy of life, and offers a shining example of how an artistic career as a caricaturist can be incorporated into a person’s lifestyle. At the time this book was written, Zim had thirty years of experience under his belt, and had attained the highest level in his field. For more information, see the Zim Jump Page.

Zims Cartoons and Caricatures
Zims Cartoons and Caricatures
Zims Cartoons and Caricatures
Zims Cartoons and Caricatures
Zims Cartoons and Caricatures
Zims Cartoons and Caricatures
Zims Cartoons and Caricatures
Zims Cartoons and Caricatures
Zims Cartoons and Caricatures
Zims Cartoons and Caricatures
Zims Cartoons and Caricatures
Zims Cartoons and Caricatures
Zims Cartoons and Caricatures
Zims Cartoons and Caricatures
Zims Cartoons and Caricatures
Zims Cartoons and Caricatures
Zims Cartoons and Caricatures
Zims Cartoons and Caricatures
Zims Cartoons and Caricatures
Zims Cartoons and Caricatures
Zims Cartoons and Caricatures
Zims Cartoons and Caricatures
Zims Cartoons and Caricatures
Zims Cartoons and Caricatures



Imagekind Zim GalleryImagekind Zim GalleryVISIT OUR GALLERY OF FINE ART PRINTS
Imagekind Zim GalleryImagekind Zim Gallery
Animation Resources in association with Imagekind is proud to present a collection of fine art prints representing some of Eugene Zimmerman’s finest work. Produced on demand from high resolution archival scans, these prints are of sufficient quality to be printed all the way up to poster size without any image degradation. These stone lithographs look spectacular reproduced large as glicee prints. Visit the Zim Gallery at Imagekind to see all the available images.


Stephen Worth
Director
Animation Resources

Eugene Zim ZimmermanEugene Zim Zimmerman

This posting is part of a series of articles comprising an online exhibit devoted to Eugene “Zim” Zimmerman.

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Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013

Exhibit: Zim’s Cartoons and Caricatures Part Two

Zims Cartoons and Caricatures

This is the second of four posts where we plan to post a complete set of high resolution scans of Zim’s Cartoons & Caricatures, or Making The World Laugh (1910). These 100 pages are packed with great cartoons, helpful drawing tips, technical information and business advice for the aspiring cartoonist. Most importantly, Zim passes along his unique philosophy of life, and offers a shining example of how an artistic career as a caricaturist can be incorporated into a person’s lifestyle. At the time this book was written, Zim had thirty years of experience under his belt, and had attained the highest level in his field. For more information, see the Zim Jump Page.

Zims Cartoons and Caricatures
Zims Cartoons and Caricatures
Zims Cartoons and Caricatures
Zims Cartoons and Caricatures
Zims Cartoons and Caricatures
Zims Cartoons and Caricatures
Zims Cartoons and Caricatures
Zims Cartoons and Caricatures
Zims Cartoons and Caricatures
Zims Cartoons and Caricatures

Zims Cartoons and Caricatures
Zims Cartoons and Caricatures
Zims Cartoons and Caricatures
Zims Cartoons and Caricatures
Zims Cartoons and Caricatures
Zims Cartoons and Caricatures
Zims Cartoons and Caricatures
Zims Cartoons and Caricatures
Zims Cartoons and Caricatures
Zims Cartoons and Caricatures
Zims Cartoons and Caricatures
Zims Cartoons and Caricatures
Zims Cartoons and Caricatures
Zims Cartoons and Caricatures




Imagekind Zim GalleryImagekind Zim GalleryVISIT OUR GALLERY OF FINE ART PRINTS
Imagekind Zim GalleryImagekind Zim Gallery
Animation Resources in association with Imagekind is proud to present a collection of fine art prints representing some of Eugene Zimmerman’s finest work. Produced on demand from high resolution archival scans, these prints are of sufficient quality to be printed all the way up to poster size without any image degradation. These stone lithographs look spectacular reproduced large as glicee prints. Visit the Zim Gallery at Imagekind to see all the available images.


Stephen Worth
Director
Animation Resources

Eugene Zim ZimmermanEugene Zim Zimmerman

This posting is part of a series of articles comprising an online exhibit devoted to Eugene “Zim” Zimmerman.

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