Early in his studies, Drew Dernavich was bewildered by the many paths to become an artist, and the many interpretations of what makes art good or bad. This led him to a more simple path: creating humorous art such as a one-panel cartoon.

Recently, Drew’s work was featured in Seth Godin’s book, The Practice, which showcased his ability to be prolific, eventually becoming one of the most published cartoonists in The New Yorker in recent years, even though the majority of his submissions are often get rejected.

In this interview, Drew talks about the difference between a Jackson Pollock painting and a cartoon, how to balance creative work with paid work early in a career, how The New Yorker taught him to be funny, and how to make your daily work a practice to build a fulfilling career.

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