So many cartoonists draw the same year after year. When they find a style, they stick with it. They don't mess with innovation, and they become boring.
Interpretation
Sticking to one style without innovation leads to stagnation and a lack of excitement.
Pat Oliphant's quote reflects the importance of innovation and creativity in the field of art and cartooning. He emphasizes that artists who settle into a single style year after year risk losing their edge and becoming uninspiring to their audience, suggesting that the pursuit of new ideas and styles is essential for maintaining interest and relevance in their work.
In practice
A presentation to art students about the importance of continually evolving their own styles.
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