Let's Draw Cartoons! With Rick Stromoski
Award-winning Nationally syndicated Cartoonist and Humorous Illustrator Rick Stromoski is offering YOUR CHOICE of a VIRTUAL INTERACTIVE or IN-PERSON cartooning workshop for your Children’s Library Program Schedule!
Rick Stromoski is an award-winning cartoonist and humorous illustrator whose works include the syndicated comic strips Mullets, Soup to Nutz, and Schnozzer & Tatertoes graphic novels. His illustrations and cartoons have appeared in national magazines, children’s books, educational publications, licensing, advertising, newspaper syndication, and network television.
He is a self-taught artist who was influenced by the artists of Mad magazine. Stromoski’s career started in the greeting card industry. He illustrated books for such publishers as Macmillan, Workman, and Random House. He teamed up with fellow cartoonist Steve McGarry to produce the syndicated strip Mullets from 2003 – 2005. His internationally syndicated newspaper comic strip Soup to Nutz ran for 18 years in over 150 newspapers, and he currently draws an online offshoot of Soup to Nutz – Andrew’s Journal. He has won multiple awards, which include the National Cartoonists Society’s Best Greeting Card, Best Magazine Gag, Silver T-Square for service and contributions to the cartooning industry, and was NCS President 2006-2008. Rick an active member of the National Cartoonists Society and Society of Illustrators.
Rick has been teaching cartooning in-person and virtually through libraries all over the United States for 30-plus years. His programs are often cited as the best attended and most fun for kids by librarians all over New England.
Rick was a hit with the kids!! This summer, we booked him for the third time and we are already looking forward to hosting him again. Rick is super easy to work with and seems to have characters for any theme. His pricing is extremely reasonable, and he knows how to fill the whole hour. Even though this event was via zoom, he is engaging and worked well with ages 5-65.
- Abigail S. (The Harris-Elmore Public Library, OH)I was delighted to bring Rick Stomoski to my community for both a large assembly presentation in one of our local schools AND a drawing workshop for families at my public library. He did a fantastic job connecting with the kids and families, and his drawing workshop in particular was great! Even if you have no experience drawing, you come away with comic illustrations that have your own unique flare. I would definitely book with him again!
- Bloomfield Public LibraryAs a Library Program Coordinator, I’ve had the pleasure of working with Rick Stromoski for several years, beginning after the COVID era when we transitioned to virtual programming. His cartooning workshops for children ages 7 and up have been consistently engaging, creative, and incredibly well-received.Rick has a natural ability to connect with kids—he’s funny, energetic, and makes every participant feel included and capable. His step-by-step approach to drawing keeps children of all skill levels involved, and it’s wonderful to see their confidence grow throughout each session.He also offers a variety of themed workshops, such as drawing Halloween monsters, ocean creatures, circus animals, bugs, dinoasaurs, and superheroes too, which keeps the programming fresh and exciting for repeat participants. One of the biggest advantages is how accessible his programs are—families only need a pen and paper to join, making it easy for everyone to participate from home.I highly recommend Rick Stromoski for any library or organization looking to offer high-quality, interactive virtual programming for children.
- Maureen N. (Bernards Township Library, NJ)
