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Voter Suppression, Nancy Ohanian's latest drawing

Everybody's stoked for the results to start coming in Tuesday. But... one of the most valuable and loved members of our team did just win. It was just announced that one of the DWT and Blue America artists, Nancy Ohanian, is the recipient of the 2018 National Press Foundation’s Clifford K. and James T. Berryman Award for Editorial Cartooning. I remember when David Horsey won this same award 20 years ago. Last year it was Kevin KAL Kallaugher who draws for the Baltimore Sun and for The Economist. Nancy's work in eye-popping and galvanizing.

Fascism Comes To America by Nancy Ohanian

Nancy's work-- and she told me that every drawing submitted had been published at DWT-- was judged to exhibit "power to influence public opinion, plus good drawing and striking effect. The cartoons should represent the highest standards of journalism." That's sure how we see her work as well-- and why we've been publishing at this blog so frequently-- and so proudly.

Tweeter by Nancy Ohanian

The judges' statement about her work: "Nancy Ohanian’s work is a masterful exercise in composition. Her powerful images exhibit a high degree of technical skill, creating unforgettable visual satire." She has been incredibly generous contributing signed prints to help Blue America-endorsed candidates and we've been able to raise thousands of dollars for Blue America's efforts to FLIP CONGRESS.

Ted Lieu's chief of staff, Marc Cevasco, is a big fan-- of her art and of her willingness to help Congressman Lieu raise funds for California candidates with her work. ""This award could not have gone to a more deserving political cartoonist. Not only is Nancy an incredibly talented artist, but she also happens to be a truly wonderful person. Nancy's strong convictions, values and humanity shine through strikingly in her work. As the proud owner of one of her prints, every time I see it I am reminded of how fortunate I am to get to work every day fighting the good fight alongside impressive people like Nancy Ohanian."

 

Ted Lieu by Nancy Ohanian

The award banquet is February 13 in Washington, DC. Nancy's first congressional caricature this cycle was for @IronStache. When Randy heard she won he told us that "I’ve seen a lot since I’ve gotten into this race but a highlight has been Nancy’s artwork. It’s a real honor to be the subject of her talent... Nancy-- much thanks for being so amazing!

Randy Bryce by Nancy Ohanian