Meet the Masters of Cartooning!
Calling all comic lovers, cartoon fans, and aspiring artists! Get ready for an exclusive opportunity to meet and chat with legendary members of the National Cartoonists Society at the Dogwood Arts Festival!
🗓 When: 3 PM, Saturday, April 26
📍 Where: Maker Experience Tent
🎟 Cost: Absolutely FREE!
Join us for a 45-minute live drawing demo and Q&A session featuring some of the biggest names in comics and cartoons. This is your chance to see the pros in action!
🎨 Featuring Special Guests:
Alex Saviuk, John Rose, Robert Pope, Greg Cravens, Bill Holbrook, and James ‘Doodle’ Lyle.
And keep an eye out—local legend Charlie Daniel of The Knoxville News Sentinel fame may make a surprise appearance!
Come see your favorite cartoonists draw live, share stories, and answer your questions! Whether you’re an artist, a fan, or just looking for a fun and inspiring experience, this is one event you won’t want to miss!
See you at the Maker Experience Tent at 3 PM!
After the presentation, these guests and more will be in a dedicated tent in the festival!
Learn more about the Special Guests
Alex Saviuk
The man behind the art of Spider-Man, Superman, Hulk, Green Lantern, and more. He spent nearly 30 years working on the Spider-Man comic strip with Stan Lee!
John Rose
The creative force behind Barney Google and Snuffy Smith. His work has been collected in three published volumes!
Robert Pope
The artist bringing Snoopy, Scooby-Doo, Looney Tunes, and more to life in comics and animation.
Greg Cravens
The mastermind behind The Buckets and Hubris comic strips, plus live caricatures!
Bill Holbrook
The genius juggling three daily comic strips, including On the Fastrack, Safe Havens, and the webcomic Kevin & Kell, the longest-running daily webcomic online!
James “Doodle” Lyle
has been a professional cartoonist and illustrator since 1983, working primarily as a freelance but occasionally dabbling in full-time employment. He has published credits at companies such as IDW, Zenescope, Acclaim Comics, Caliber Comics, Now Comics, along with various other publishers and clients–too confusing to mention.