Steve Brodner More Than a Cartoonist.

"There are no casual notes in Mozart."

Whenever I start a new project, whether it be creative, personal or business, I reflect on that phrase. It means to never half ass a project even if it is a small detail. For every small part is an important piece of the whole picture, even if the project is not a picture.

For example, if 4 people are traveling in an elevator and one gets out, chances are the remaining 3 people will shift around in respect to the other people's comfort zone. In a picture or piece of music, or even a business, if something shifts, take note of the remaining pieces.

This whole way of thinking was passed on to me by my senior illustration professor at The School of Visual Arts, Steven Brodner, who is featured in the video above. Steve, who is probably best known for his illustrations in the New Yorker and for the film Bulworth, has created work for many respected clients. He has had a very extensive career as an illustrator/artist professionally and more recently as a college professor. Steve is an amazing artist, teacher, father and thinker. His work exceeds the two dimensions of paper and is a true voice about the dirty politics and swayed media that we are a slave to today. He is also one of the funniest guys in the world.

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