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==Article Transcript==
HEY... All you young guys and gals— this
article is aimed at you, but first let me say
something to the older gentlemen and ladies
who have done so much throughout the years
to make this organization work. I have really
been privileged to gain so much from you
folks who gave me good guidance through
the seven conventions I was able to attend.
Now just as you treated me as an equal partner
in this business of caricaturing, I hope
you will also continue to provide good
sensible suggestions to those younger
members of ISCA.

I recently looked through all
my memorabilia from the
conventions and counted up
—would you believe this?—I
found 102 drawings of me
by other caricaturists! Most
of the drawings were done at
the conventions where the
policy was “I draw you - You
draw me.” A few people, such
as my friend Eve, drew me
three or four times convention-
after-convention. But the
majority were just individuals
that I drew and they drew me.
Now, you certainly are invited
to read the rest of this article,
but I am targeting those young
people who have such potential.
So… HEY… you youngsters,
tune in right now. It’s your turn.
I guess it was at a convention
around 1999 when I first
met Antwan. His abilities were
outstanding, in my opinion. He
reminded me of other young
men I know, such as Henry,
a fellow who was just out of
high school when he attended
a community college series
of lessons in cartooning and
caricaturing that I taught. He’s a
grandpa now, and it has been a
joy to see his development and
enthusiasm for drawing. I want
to make it clear that I learned as
much or more than students in
the class. So it was with Antwan.
I watched him draw and picked
up some good ideas. Be sure
to understand that people of
your generation have so much
to offer. I would like to offer you
an idea to ponder and act upon.
It’s nothing earth-shaking, but I
believe that it’s really valuable.
As you continue to grow as a
caricature artist, look for people
that you can rely on in various
ways. One of these persons
could be an auto mechanic.
Most likely, he will not be ready
to fix your car in trade for a
drawing. Even so, build up that
relationship. The time may
come when you won’t be able
to do all the things you can do
now “under the hood.” Opportunities
may be found to use your
drawing skills in ways that this
auto mechanic would appreciate.
When you can’t handle the
inner workings of your vehicle,
your good friend will be there
to help you along. He may not
give you a discount on tires, but
his advice will be of real value
to you. I’m sure there are plenty
of such relationships that you
can establish. The important
thing is that you find a long-term
friend with whom you can work
together in a fair-and-square
partnership. In addition, as you
get older, you will have some
pals who will enjoy your drawings
- It is just plain fun! Here
are a few drawings that I’ve
done during the early part of
2012: my barber, my ear doctor,
my neighbor across the street
who has been so helpful, the
woman who was a great caregiver
when my wife had surgery,
and not to be forgotten, my eye
doctor who gathered his staff
for a Christmas holiday picture.
Some of these people are longtime
associates and others are
new friends. The drawings I did
of them showed everybody how
much these people were important
to me and they provided a
few chuckles (although not $$$),
but that doesn’t matter. What
really counts the most is the
special friendship that they and
my wife and I really treasure.

''Lee is a retired elementary school teacher, college instructor, and adult education leader. He continues to pursue his interest in writing and drawing even as he faces challenges living with Parkinson’s disease. Have a question or idea for Lee’s next column? Email him at LandL1937@comcast.net.''

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