guidance
May
2
2022
Dave Granlund delivers a straightforward tribute to mothers with this illustration of hands labeled with qualities like soothing, caressing, teaching, guiding, loving, comforting, calming, consoling, and nurturing. The cartoon, tagged with mothers day, loving, guiding, kids, children, teaching, guidance, patience, warmth, and grandmothers, keeps it simple and direct, avoiding any political angle. In an era of edgy political cartoons, this one stands out for its wholesome focus on maternal roles, perfect for newspapers looking for feel-good content around the holiday. Granlund's style here is clean, with soft colors and clear labels, making the message unambiguous. It's the kind of cartoon that syndicates easily because it doesn't ruffle feathers, just warms hearts. No hidden satire, just a nod to the everyday heroism of moms and grandmas.
Jun
24
2020
The June 2020 cartoon shows a doctor-like figure presenting tongue-in-cheek medical claims that avoiding tests would end disease. The text argues sickness stems from diagnostic procedures themselves and labels hypochondria a fatal condition. A follow-up teaser claims social distancing causes herpes. The piece responds to debates over expanded coronavirus testing during the early pandemic months.
May
4
2020
Dave Whamond's cartoon shows a family in masks outside a window, saying 'Happy Mother's Day' to an elderly woman inside who touches the glass. The image underscores families separated from loved ones due to social distancing and restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many elderly feel lonely amid the coronavirus lockdown and shelter in place orders. The bouquet of flowers symbolizes attempts to connect despite stay at home rules and social isolation. This piece reflects the emotional challenges of the 2020 pandemic, with COVID-19 guidance limiting interactions between children and grandparents. Whamond captures the bittersweet nature of holidays under quarantine.
May
1
2020
On May 1 2020, a cartoon depicts a giant bottle of Trump Brand bleach as the latest in a line of Trump-branded consumer goods. The label urges injection and ingestion to fight the coronavirus, directly referencing remarks made by President Trump during White House briefings days earlier. Medical experts had already warned against following the suggestion. The image shows the product alongside text that references earlier Trump ventures in wine, steak, vodka and bottled water.
Apr
27
2020
On April 27 2020 Dave Whamond cartoon mocks President Trump's recent comments suggesting UV light and disinfectants as coronavirus treatments. Trump appears as a doctor holding a Lysol bottle while recommending sun exposure to eliminate the virus.
Oct
22
2014
