The Bestest Valentine

Though I'm not a super big fan of Valentine's Day, I did get to do something very special that was somewhat valentine-related.

Yesterday I spent the afternoon at The Hospital For Sick Kids in Toronto, drawing cartoons for kids in the Emergency ward, to hopefully brighten up their day. This annual event is called the Kartoonists 4 Sick Kids Kaper.

So since it was Valentine's Day, I did happen to draw quite a few valentine's cartoons. I cannot begin to express what an amazing experience it was, bringing smiles to all those kids' faces.

I wasn't the only cartoonist there, of course. There were plenty of seasoned professionals drawing their hearts out, too. What a thrill to meet Anthony Jenkins and Brian Gable of the Globe and Mail, and the hilarious and talented Susan Dewar of the Ottawa Sun. Also in attendance were Toronto Sun court artist and illustrator Pam Davies, cartoonists Tak Bui and Bob Kain, and the organizers of this amazing annual event, cartoonist Ted Martin and his wife Dawn.

Thank you, Ted, for inviting me to this very memorable event!

Comments

[zhoule]

Well, it looks like you're truly making it, Pat. This is like the second high-profile invite in some time. Congrats!

[eliane]

Didn't you slip a secret Valentine in one of those famous cartoonist's pockets?

[paula]

Wow! Quite the powerhouse of cartoonists there! Thanks for sharing the tale...and the links.

[R J Keefe]

I love that drawing! It makes its case in an instant, but it's loaded with detail. Don't tell me: the pencil was rolling and the ginger cat had to stop it!

[fin]

That is so cool. I love your cartoons!