November 29, 2007 5:05 AM
Draw like Drew Contest Winner
Congratulations to Frank Farrar, a freelance artist from Arvada, who has been selected as the winner of the Draw like Drew contest. His winning cartoon, about the recent Michael Vick dog controversy, was chosen from a field of over 65 reader entries. It wasn't easy selecting the winner. There some terrific entries from some very talented people. Frank Farrar's cartoon appears here as well as this mornings Rocky Mountain News in the space generally filled by my cartoon. I'll be back Friday with a new cartoon. Frank will also receive a caricature drawing by me and lunch at the ESPNZone. Be sure to check out our finalists cartoons on the site. Vote for the one's you like most by leaving a comment.
Frank Farrar's freelance career began in 1987 when he retired after 20 years with the phone company where he drew illustrations for the yellow pages. Farrar's work appears in magazines nationwide and caricature events around town. Check out some of Frank's other work at http://www.yessy.com/frankfarrar/. It's really phenomenal.
Ryan Grange is from Denver. Ryan is a 1997 graduate of Columbine and drew cartoons for the school paper as well as his college paper at B.Y.U.. Ryan is in public relations for an agency here in Denver.
Rob Hay is from Littleton. Rob actually visited me in 1990 when he was a freshman in high school.
Jason Sauer is from Arvada and sent in several entries. This is a sample of one of them.
Kevin Benjamin is a 54 year old sign painter from Boulder who clearly can paint more than just signs. Kevin has also been a Rockies fans since 1993.
Mark Garvin is a self employed handyman from Denver. Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Mark replaces old windows during the day but obviously loves to draw cartoons when he can.
Mark Hernandez is from Denver and has a great feel for Notre Dame football.
John Taylor is from Delta. Back in the 60's John was the cartoonist for the South Coloradan, a newspaper produced by the students of Adams State College. Jason is retired now but hopes to get back into drawing cartoons again. Clearly, he should.
Thanks to all the readers for the terrific cartoons. Hope we can do it again sometime.
November 29, 2007
8:16 AM
ccg3 writes:
I agree with 1st place Frank Farrar for 1st place great job. I vote for Rob Hay for 2nd place and Jason Sauer for 3th.
November 29, 2007
8:18 AM
t writes:
Nope, Ryan Grange definitely for second! Clear and concise. It's great!
November 29, 2007
8:18 AM
t writes:
Nope, Ryan Grange definitely for second! Clear and concise. It's great!
November 29, 2007
9:21 AM
Ryan writes:
Hmmm....
It's pretty obvious that this guy Frank is a professional. Because of this, I actually think it's unfair to the other people that entered the contest. These other entries were actually better due to the fact that they really were people that were trying their best. Frank was already a professional artist. Come on Drew. I think it's terrible that Frank was determined to be the winner, because you obviously know the guy (he works locally and is already features in national publications?)....Sounds to me like the winner was already picked before all the entries were submitted, kind of like American Idol or something.
Something here doesn't seem quite right. This should have been amateur entries only. Just my thought on the matter.
November 29, 2007
11:07 AM
Drew writes:
The winner was determined by the submissions I got. There was no criteria about who could submit to the contest. And to be honest, I'd never heard of Frank Farrar before the contest, though in seeing his work on the website link I provided, I'm amazed we all haven't heard of him. He is an incredibly talented artist and I'm glad that this forum has given him some much deserved recognition. All of the finalists selected are talented and I'm just happy they submited their cartoons. In my opinion they are all winners. But we had to narrow it to just one or I'd be drawing caricatures 'til the cows came home.
Drew
November 29, 2007
12:15 PM
Anonymous writes:
That picture on the can doesn't look a thing like Michael Vick. The toon by Jason Sauer is the best one.
November 29, 2007
12:19 PM
Melissa writes:
Mark Hernandez has a funny and timely message that will resonate with readers. Mark for second!
November 29, 2007
12:53 PM
Jason writes:
This contest was a great idea! I love to see the creativity of all the other artists. Thanks for the opportunity Drew!
November 29, 2007
1:03 PM
Tracy writes:
I think the drawing by Jason Sauer is the best. If that is not a spitting image of what Broncos fans look like then I don't know what is. All different types love the Broncos. GO BRONCOS!!!
November 29, 2007
1:07 PM
Anonymous writes:
Love the cartoon by Jason Sauer...that's creativity right there!
November 29, 2007
1:07 PM
Anonymous writes:
Love the cartoon by Jason Sauer...that's creativity right there!
November 29, 2007
3:46 PM
Mike Smith writes:
Got to go with Rob Hays! The Picture of Cutler with the weight of the world on his shoulders and the caption is perfect for this year. With Cutlers first year as a starter and all anticipation from fans I thought it was the perfect cartoon!
November 29, 2007
7:08 PM
Jackie writes:
I actually liked Ryan's cartoon the best as well. Really captures the culture and humor of a Denver sports fan. Really easy to understand and drawn well.
November 29, 2007
9:36 PM
Nancy writes:
From the aspect of originality and creativity (picking a subject other than the Broncos) I applaud Drew's choice of Mr. Farrar as the winner. To Melissa: the image on the can is a CARICATURE definition: "A representation, especially pictorial, in which the subject's distinctive features or peculiarities are deliberately exaggerated to produce a comic or grotesque effect")
Good job, everyone!
December 3, 2007
8:56 AM
Lynn Lickteig writes:
Loved the drawing by Kevin Benjamin.
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