Saturday, November 7, 2009
AAEC - Cartoonist Profile
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Alex Raffi
Since 1998, I have been a professional cartoonist. Currently my work is featured weekly within the Henderson Home News, South Valley News and Boulder City News – all of which are weekly publications with a distribution base of over 34,000 people throughout Southern Nevada (one of the nation’s still rapidly growing yet more diverse demographic regions.)
I have been recognized by the Nevada Press Association (NPA) on a number of occasions with statewide honors for my work. Most recently, my work was received top honor at this year’s NPA awards for “Best Editorial Cartoon – All State Papers.” My illustrations have also been featured in several university level text books.
My work focuses on issues pertinent to Southern Nevada, however, a fair share of them also focus on world issues and popular general news. Local news has also featured my work, which is available for your viewing on my Web site: www.RiffRafficom in blog section UNLV Athletics suspended and UNLV Athletes suspended & Cavagnaro allegations.
Being a cartoonist allows me the opportunity to express and share opinions, illicit immediate responses from people, and, at times, hold up a mirror to readers and force them to face opinions they may not have realized they had before. This level of intimate communication is powerful and gratifying, which is why I look forward to a long career in editorial cartooning.
Awards
NEVADA PRESS ASSOCIATION 2008 BEST EDITORIAL CARTOON ALL PAPERS.
“Hits home on a key issue in the Democratic election process.”
— Nevada Press Association
NEVADA PRESS ASSOCIATION 2008 CLASS 3 BEST ILLUSTRATION 1ST PLACE.
“Who can’t relate to this illustration, either from some past Thanksgiving or a time you wanted everything to be perfect without stress. Great work.”
— Nevada Press Association
NEVADA PRESS ASSOCIATION 2008 CLASS 4 BEST ILLUSTRATION 2ND PLACE.
“Good drawing that tells the story.”
— Nevada Press Association
1998, 1999, 2000, 2005 BEST ILLUSTRATION - First Place, Class III: Alexander Raffi, Henderson Home News.
2007 Editorial Cartoon Third Place: Class III: Alex Raffi, Henderson Home News; Class IV: Alex Raffi, Boulder City News
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| Speaker Information |
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| Description of Presentation: |
I like to discuss the fundamentals of art to kids or young people. How to get motivated and how to really see yourself using your creativity in a professional manner. |
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1 hour generally |
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I am flexible but would need a few weeks notice. Try me. |
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Up for discussion. |
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Projector possibly. |
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Travel expenses if necessary. |
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