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    ‘Now Look at Me — I’m Drawing Cartoons for WSR!’

    August 11, 2024 | 8:08 AM - Updated on August 12, 2024 | 2:59 AM
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    By Gary Martin

    In these troubling times, I find that my friends — both real and imagined (and ALL much cooler than I am) — become singularly important to me. Not sure I’d ever go south of West 72nd Street without their encouragement and love.

    Now look at me — I’m drawing cartoons for West Side Rag!

    Watch for Gary’s illustrations on Sundays in the Rag and see them all here. For a broader range of Gary’s work, including animations and other motion graphics, please visit www.martoons.com

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    14 Comments
    NANCY D.
    NANCY D.
    2 years ago

    All hail imaginary friends! They’re always there when you need them! (And eat much less when they come for dinner…)

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    John
    John
    2 years ago

    I enjoy this guy’s work. He has a pointed sense of humor. Keep them coming

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    Sharon
    Sharon
    2 years ago

    Dull? Never! Love this guy’s way of thinking!

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    Ellen T. White
    Ellen T. White
    2 years ago

    Fabulous as always!

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    APC
    APC
    2 years ago

    Imaginary friends are great, especially when helping in the kitchen. Take up no space and always seem to agree with me.

    Another good one, Gary!

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    Joanna
    Joanna
    2 years ago

    Feeling dull today, will get some imaginary friends. Thanks for the tip!

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    Don
    Don
    2 years ago

    The more the merrier!!!

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    Missy
    Missy
    2 years ago

    Nice, Gary! Am I one of your hip imaginary friends? I’m in good company!

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    Glen
    Glen
    2 years ago

    So true!

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    Howie Cherpakov
    Howie Cherpakov
    2 years ago

    Your group of real friends is pretty hip as well!

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    Joe Chiplock
    Joe Chiplock
    2 years ago

    I’m not even going to resort to abbreviation. Gary Martin made me LAUGH OUT LOUD with this illustration. I think my imaginary friends and his imaginary friends would get along so well to the point of going bowling together.

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    Waco Kid
    Waco Kid
    2 years ago

    Brilliant!

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    David
    David
    2 years ago

    Just part of the aging process. Very funny.

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    David
    David
    2 years ago

    I feel the same way. Strangely enough imaginary friends keep me sane.

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