Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
December 3, 2025: Phil Hands -- Tooned In: The Political Art of Phil Hands
--submitted by Jessika Kasten
Phil Hands, the Wisconsin State Journal's political cartoonist and the state's only newspaper cartoonist, gave Downtown Rotary an engaging presentation on his work and industry. He outlined the three essential components of a good cartoon: compelling artwork, humor, and a strong opinion, emphasizing the importance of pushing boundaries. Hands shared a range of his favorite cartoons and described his creative process—starting with pencil sketches, outlining in ink, then adding color digitally. His cartoons appear in newspapers nationwide, serving as visual columns to spark thought and open minds through humor.
Guest speaker starts at 31:54 minutes.
December 3, 2025: Phil Hands -- Tooned In: The Political Art of Phil Hands
--submitted by Jessika Kasten
Phil Hands, the Wisconsin State Journal's political cartoonist and the state's only newspaper cartoonist, gave Downtown Rotary an engaging presentation on his work and industry. He outlined the three essential components of a good cartoon: compelling artwork, humor, and a strong opinion, emphasizing the importance of pushing boundaries. Hands shared a range of his favorite cartoons and described his creative process—starting with pencil sketches, outlining in ink, then adding color digitally. His cartoons appear in newspapers nationwide, serving as visual columns to spark thought and open minds through humor.
Guest speaker starts at 31:54 minutes.
