Here Are Silly Single-Panel Comics By South African Cartoonist Vaughan Tomlinson (37 Pics)

Cora Wilson
Aug 21, 2023
Aug 22, 2023

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The creative genius of Vaughan Tomlinson is an illustrator and cartoonist whose humorous one-panel comics. Hailing from South Africa and now making waves in New York, Tomlinson has carved out a unique niche for himself with his sharp-witted and inventive artwork, amassing a dedicated following of over 39,300 fans. His artistic journey is guided by a singular mission: to spread joy and laughter through his work. His one-panel comics are like lightning bolts of humor, delivering punchlines and clever twists that are guaranteed to elicit smiles and hearty chuckles.

So brace yourself for a dose of laughter as you explore the world of Vaughan Tomlinson's one-panel comics. Each illustration is a testament to his knack for distilling humor into concise yet uproarious artworks that are sure to brighten your day and leave you with a grin that lingers. Enjoy!

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Tomlinson shared, "The first step in creating a cartoon is also the hardest, and that is coming up with an idea. A single-panel cartoon should be funny, but it also needs to be simple. There’s no lead-up to the joke. The cartoon is the punchline, and, without any context, a reader should be able to understand what is going on."

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"I keep a notebook on me so that if an idea happens to come to me, I can do a quick sketch before I forget. I usually go through my sketches later and find that many of them are either unfunny or difficult to decipher. If there are any that aren't awful, I do a digital version using a drawing tablet," he said.

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Delving into his preference for one-panel comics, Tomlinson reflects on his influences, saying, "As a kid growing up in the 90s, I loved The Far Side by Gary Larson.

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In a single image, he was able to make hilarious and often insightful statements on humanity, nature, and philosophy. "I always loved the quick-fire nature of his cartoons. You get to the joke right away, and if one isn't that great (or if you don't get the joke), you move on to the next. I enjoy variety, and I also enjoy the challenge of creating a little world with only one line and one picture."