Hi. My name is Dan Lietha. Like most cartoonists, I have
been drawing since I was a child. In grade school I used to receive mixed
reviews about my drawing. Most teachers thought I could draw well but they
wished I would draw things more acceptable to them rather than the
dinosaurs and monsters I loved to draw. Funny, now my profession requires
me to draw lots of dinosaurs and I even have illustrated three books about
dinosaurs or including dinosaurs. I still love drawing dinosaurs! If only
I could show my teachers what I do now!
In 1987, I Graduated from The Joe Kubert School of
Cartoon and Graphic Art. I have been a full-time professional
cartoonist since 1991. From 1991-1996 I worked as a staff cartoonist at
Mello Smello in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This company produces mostly
products for children like stickers, posters, fun meal type bags and
boxes, and window clings. It was 5 years of great art experience.
In 1994, a comic strip named CreationWise became my
personal side-line project. My desire was to get the message to the church
about the need to get back to the foundational book of their faith,
Genesis. In 1995, samples of this comic strip were sent to Answers in
Genesis. One month later I found myself working on my first children's
book, A is for Adam, written by Ken & Mally Ham. My drawing for AiG
continued on a volunteer basis for 2 years and in 1997, I started working
for Answers in Genesis as their full-time staff illustrator. My
responsibilities are to produce illustrations for the AIG speakers to use
during their lectures, illustrate books, create cartoons for the monthly
newsletter and for the web site, www.AnswersInGenesis.org.
On my own time I produce cartoons for my own web site (www.danltoons.com).
My wife Marcia and I currently live in Northern Kentucky.
I received Jesus Christ into my life as a young child as
Lord and Savior. Interestingly enough, art played a part in my hearing the
Gospel message on that life changing night. I am thankful for the place
the Lord has put me in. Praise God He can use cartoonists!
Tim Bertram
I reside in Kentucky with my wife, two children, dog, and cat!
I accepted Jesus Christ as my LORD and SAVIOR on March 29th, 1992. I currently work as a plumber, and I'm working on my Bachelor's Degree.
I recently surrendered to full time Christian service this summer. God has gifted me with the talent to draw and I have committed that
talent to be used for HIS glory. It is my hearts desire that EVERYONE comes to the saving power of Jesus Christ. God has brought me to
Christian Cartoons (dot) com and given me an opportunity to share HIS love with a different twist...thru cartoons. The message is simple, Jesus died for
you! He loves you and wants a personal relationship with you! Please give Him your life, He gave His for you. That's why were here, to spread the gospel!!!!!
"Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus,
giving thanks to God the father through Him." Colossians 3:17
All glory to God,
Tim & family
Trudy O. McConnell has been drawing cartoons all her life. She created
her first cartoon panel at age six, and her first characters. Influenced
by the popular comic strip "Peanuts", she decided to become a
cartoonist. In her teen years, Trudy drew a comic strip for two local
newspapers, about a spaceship and its crew.
When she accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior in her early
twenties, Trudy's artwork turned to different subjects. She drew and
painted for different church groups, and in recent years, started doing
"Bulletoon", with the idea that churches could use the one-panel
cartoons for the backs of bulletins. One of her favorite scripture verses
is included in many of the cartoons, Proverbs 17:22. "A merry heart
doeth good like a medicine..." Trudy feels that humor is a wonderful
gift from God, and does indeed contribute to a person's well-being. "Bulletoon"
centers around humorous (although often unlikely) things that could happen
in a church-goer's life.
Trudy lives in a small town in Kentucky, with her husband and three
children. In addition to drawing cartoons, she also writes freelance
articles, crochets, and paints with watercolor.
Ward Vaughn
Ward Vaughn is in his early twenties. He has been drawing cartoons
since he was a child. He has pursued syndication and publication
since the age of fourteen. He likes to read the works of the
masters and pursues other self- directed studies. He became a
Christian at the age of five.
