Mike Cope

Cartoonist & Artist Educator

[Mike Cope @copetoons]

@TEDchris I imagine Charles M. Schulz is rolling in his grave considering his lifelong artistic integrity. Should we be concerned that ChatGPT would now like us to call it “Sparky”? :) @Snoopy @SchulzMuseum

[Animation Magazine @animag]

Kent Melton, a celebrated maquette sculptor for animation studios Disney and LAIKA who passed away in early 2024, will be the subject of a new indie documentary undertaken by director/producer/puppet-maker Maria Andreotti.
#Disney #KentMelton https://t.co/1477vvxhDl

[Mike Cope @copetoons]

*YOINK*

A quick little after-dinner doodle that took on a life of its own.

#sketchbook #kidlitart #kidlitartist #cartoon #illustration #pencildrawing #pencilsketch #pencilart #bird #hair

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2/2 An enormous thanks to the @CANSCAIP volunteers who passionately organize this amazing event. If you’re an aspiring or experienced #Canadian children’s #author and/or #illustrator, check their website for more info about the PYI conferences and their virtual monthly meetings.

[Mike Cope @copetoons]

Had a great time attending CANSCAIP’s annual “Packaging Your Imagination” conference in Toronto. Was a full and inspiring day of workshops, panel discussions and presentations about all things children’s publishing… 1/2
#CANSCAIP #PYI2024 #kidlit #kidlitart #author #illustrator

[Mike Cope @copetoons]

In #Toronto to attend @CANSCAIP’s annual “Packaging Your Imagination” conference. Looking very forward to fun and informative professional development and networking with Canadian children’s authors, illustrators, editors, art directors and publishers!
#PYI2024 #kidlit #kidlitart

[Mike Cope @copetoons]

Stocking up… a bit of clean Halloween toilet humour
#cartoon #comics #kidlitart #mummy #inktober #humour #halloween #cartoonist #cartooning

[Mike Cope @copetoons]

A little bloodsucker with a little blood sucker 🧛🎃

Needed to take a quicky inky break, as I’ve been glued to my computer working on a freelance project that’s been sucking up most of my time like a vampire at a blood clinic!

#sketchbook #doodle #cartoon #kidlitart #inktober

[Mike Cope @copetoons]

@MrWillHenry Jaw dropping! Keep up the awesome work, Will!!

[Mike Cope @copetoons]

I love the contrasting emotions between these two panels… these rough sketches are from my graphic novel I’ve been working on. Looking forward to pitching publishers, as it’s been lots of fun writing & drawing these characters.
#kidlitart #kidlit #graphicnovel #comics #kidsbooks

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Best friends looking out for each other! An ink n paint sample of the main characters in my graphic novel. Putting this image on the mock cover design for the pitch I’m preparing for publication consideration.

#kidlitart #graphicnovel #characterdesign #illustration #kids #comics

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@mtatulli Ditto! Not sure I’ve tried the scratchy one… ANYTHING is better than a flat round brush :)

[Mike Cope @copetoons]

BOO!! Having fun inking this little fella… He’s one of the main characters in my graphic novel. Putting the final touches on a pitch I’ve been preparing.

#cartoon #illustration #kidlitart #kids #characterdesign #digitalart #comics #graphicnovel

[Mike Cope @copetoons]

Ready to welcome two new classes of animators here at the Dundas Valley School of Art! Gonna be a FUNtastic 8-weeks @DVSA2010 :)

#animation #cartoon #handdrawn #artclasses #artsed #artseducation #tweens #teens #adults

[Mike Cope @copetoons]

Character development doodle from a graphic novel I’m preparing for submission. Sketched, inked and coloured this one all digitally… I like this kid’s hair :)

#sketchbook #sketchbookdrawing #kidlitart #graphicnovel #comics #cartoon #illustration #kid #characterdesign

[Mike Cope @copetoons]

A good Sunday morning!

No social media, no video games, no Internet—period. Just a pair of warm PJ’s, a bowl of crunchy (possibly sugary!) cereal, and comics… lots and LOTS of COMICS to read :)

Those were the days, still are, and still can be.

#sketchbook #kidlitart #comics

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@HistoryMuppet Or ANY afternoon… or morning… evening… erm, night!!

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*snicker* A variation of a character design I’ve been playing with for a graphic novel. Don’t judge a book by its cover… he’s actually a sweet kid.
#sketchbook #kidlitart #graphicnovel #characterdesign #cartoon #illustration #digitalsketch #kids #comics #cartoonist #illustrator

[Mike Cope @copetoons]

QUOTE: Some educators and parents believe that the images in graphic novels distract students from the text or that there is not enough text in graphic novels to build reading comprehension skills. In fact, it’s the opposite. Graphic novels and comics contain two types of text…

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

Graphic novels have risen in popularity among kids, but some parents and teachers still don't consider them “real books.” @ShawnaCoppola @true_fiktion @TheEdCollab @MisterLibrary

Debunking Myths About Graphic Novels and Comics to Unlock Learning https://t.co/XOytjvJCz4