Alexandra Bowman
@alexandrabowman.bsky.social
Writer, artist, costumer, political cartoonist for Counterpoint. One of “the nation’s top political cartoonists” -Politico. Writer for DC Theater Arts. Georgetown English BA '22, MA '23.
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🐈 🎨 My current convention “tour dates” for the year!
So excited to see you around the US this year!
#comiccon #illustration #politicalcartoons
So excited to see you around the US this year!
#comiccon #illustration #politicalcartoons
I was working with an elementary-aged art student today on arranging figurines in her house for still-life drawings. I don’t know if she’ll choose these guys but I may draw them myself on my own
October 21, 2025 at 6:27 PM
I was working with an elementary-aged art student today on arranging figurines in her house for still-life drawings. I don’t know if she’ll choose these guys but I may draw them myself on my own
When the stage musical adaptation of a movie creatively incorporates its main orchestral theme
October 17, 2025 at 2:27 PM
When the stage musical adaptation of a movie creatively incorporates its main orchestral theme
Reposted by Alexandra Bowman
This week's news in editorial cartooning with phil-hands.bsky.social, Jack Compere, A. F. Branco, alexandrabowman.bsky.social, and the Chicago Library system.
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This Week in Editooning
With Phil Hands, Jack Compere, A. F. Branco, Alexandra Bowman, and the Chicago Library system. Phil Hands Wisconsin State Journal cartoonist Phil Hands got sports in his political cartoons and Badger ...
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September 26, 2025 at 3:15 PM
This week's news in editorial cartooning with phil-hands.bsky.social, Jack Compere, A. F. Branco, alexandrabowman.bsky.social, and the Chicago Library system.
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I'm so grateful to the legendary Tom Richmond, who reached out to me about this opportunity, for the chance to illustrate the latest version of the Jay Kennedy Memorial Scholarship flyer for The National Cartoonists Society Foundation!
#youngartist #cartoonist #artist @art4mad.bsky.social
#youngartist #cartoonist #artist @art4mad.bsky.social
September 24, 2025 at 10:22 PM
I'm so grateful to the legendary Tom Richmond, who reached out to me about this opportunity, for the chance to illustrate the latest version of the Jay Kennedy Memorial Scholarship flyer for The National Cartoonists Society Foundation!
#youngartist #cartoonist #artist @art4mad.bsky.social
#youngartist #cartoonist #artist @art4mad.bsky.social
Watch the monologue here: youtu.be/c1tjh_ZO_tY?...
September 24, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Watch the monologue here: youtu.be/c1tjh_ZO_tY?...
My latest new cartoon for Cagle Cartoons.
Alluding to both fantasy monsters as well as that classic Standard Oil "monopoly octopus" political cartoon you've probably seen.
#abc #jimmykimmel #brendancarr #freespeech #firstamendment #stephencolbert #jonstewart #johnoliver #latenight #fcc
Alluding to both fantasy monsters as well as that classic Standard Oil "monopoly octopus" political cartoon you've probably seen.
#abc #jimmykimmel #brendancarr #freespeech #firstamendment #stephencolbert #jonstewart #johnoliver #latenight #fcc
September 20, 2025 at 12:43 PM
My latest new cartoon for Cagle Cartoons.
Alluding to both fantasy monsters as well as that classic Standard Oil "monopoly octopus" political cartoon you've probably seen.
#abc #jimmykimmel #brendancarr #freespeech #firstamendment #stephencolbert #jonstewart #johnoliver #latenight #fcc
Alluding to both fantasy monsters as well as that classic Standard Oil "monopoly octopus" political cartoon you've probably seen.
#abc #jimmykimmel #brendancarr #freespeech #firstamendment #stephencolbert #jonstewart #johnoliver #latenight #fcc
Want to support political satirists right now? Look no further: come see me this weekend at Cartoon Crossroads Columbus (@cartooncrossroads.bsky.social) at table 99!
Come get one of my Pay-What-You-Will commissions, prints, original pieces, and more!
#columbusohio #politicalcartoon #cxc2025
Come get one of my Pay-What-You-Will commissions, prints, original pieces, and more!
#columbusohio #politicalcartoon #cxc2025
September 19, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Want to support political satirists right now? Look no further: come see me this weekend at Cartoon Crossroads Columbus (@cartooncrossroads.bsky.social) at table 99!
Come get one of my Pay-What-You-Will commissions, prints, original pieces, and more!
#columbusohio #politicalcartoon #cxc2025
Come get one of my Pay-What-You-Will commissions, prints, original pieces, and more!
#columbusohio #politicalcartoon #cxc2025
Reposted by Alexandra Bowman
Now Playing on 22 Panels:
A discussion with 2024 Locher Fellowship Recipient Alexandra Bowman
A discussion with 2024 Locher Fellowship Recipient Alexandra Bowman
November 19, 2024 at 8:42 PM
Now Playing on 22 Panels:
A discussion with 2024 Locher Fellowship Recipient Alexandra Bowman
A discussion with 2024 Locher Fellowship Recipient Alexandra Bowman
If the ultimate goal is maximizing American prosperity, I don't think Donald Trump understands how much a UK-made Doctor Who sonic screwdriver and a handmade Cats tail that he's now preventing from being shipped to the US contribute to (an) America(n)'s prosperity
August 27, 2025 at 12:51 PM
If the ultimate goal is maximizing American prosperity, I don't think Donald Trump understands how much a UK-made Doctor Who sonic screwdriver and a handmade Cats tail that he's now preventing from being shipped to the US contribute to (an) America(n)'s prosperity
Can you tell I've been working on a Sixth Doctor-themed costume
My latest cartoon for Cagle Cartoons.
#politicalcartoons #satire #Colbert #jonstewart #politicalcomedy #latenighttv #cbs
#politicalcartoons #satire #Colbert #jonstewart #politicalcomedy #latenighttv #cbs
August 11, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Can you tell I've been working on a Sixth Doctor-themed costume
My latest cartoon for Cagle Cartoons.
#politicalcartoons #satire #Colbert #jonstewart #politicalcomedy #latenighttv #cbs
#politicalcartoons #satire #Colbert #jonstewart #politicalcomedy #latenighttv #cbs
August 11, 2025 at 7:18 PM
My latest cartoon for Cagle Cartoons.
#politicalcartoons #satire #Colbert #jonstewart #politicalcomedy #latenighttv #cbs
#politicalcartoons #satire #Colbert #jonstewart #politicalcomedy #latenighttv #cbs
August 10, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Are we thinking the latest Sketchers subway ad is AI too?
August 9, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Are we thinking the latest Sketchers subway ad is AI too?
My latest cartoon posted on Cagle Cartoons as firefighters in Northern California work to contain wildfires after 18,000 lightning strikes were recorded within 24 hours.
#wildfires #california #smokeybear #smokeythebear #climatechange #extremeweather
#wildfires #california #smokeybear #smokeythebear #climatechange #extremeweather
July 28, 2025 at 2:58 PM
My latest cartoon posted on Cagle Cartoons as firefighters in Northern California work to contain wildfires after 18,000 lightning strikes were recorded within 24 hours.
#wildfires #california #smokeybear #smokeythebear #climatechange #extremeweather
#wildfires #california #smokeybear #smokeythebear #climatechange #extremeweather
Was just reminded that Paramount/CBS owns the character "Stephen Colbert" of the Colbert Report. While the Late Show found a loophole, I doubt the current CBS administration will stand for it.
Hopefully the Report 2.0 isn't dead in the water as a result
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvkF...
Hopefully the Report 2.0 isn't dead in the water as a result
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvkF...
WERD: The Lesser of Two Evils
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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July 28, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Was just reminded that Paramount/CBS owns the character "Stephen Colbert" of the Colbert Report. While the Late Show found a loophole, I doubt the current CBS administration will stand for it.
Hopefully the Report 2.0 isn't dead in the water as a result
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvkF...
Hopefully the Report 2.0 isn't dead in the water as a result
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvkF...
Reposted by Alexandra Bowman
July 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Posted on Instagram earlier
July 5, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Posted on Instagram earlier
Today I walked past two elementary school students skipping down the sidewalk, holding hands, and one of them saying, "Well, according to ChatGPT—"
July 1, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Today I walked past two elementary school students skipping down the sidewalk, holding hands, and one of them saying, "Well, according to ChatGPT—"
I’ve been summoned
The Tucker-Ted Cruz interview goes off the rails when Ted calls Tucker an anti-Semite and Tucker calls Ted a “sleazy feline.”
June 19, 2025 at 11:30 PM
I’ve been summoned
June 15, 2025 at 12:18 AM
I'm so honored to have been the Winner of the "Newsletter/Trade Publication, Commentary & Criticism" category for my work for @dctheaterarts.bsky.social
at the Society of Professional Journalists' DC Chapter 2025 awards, held last night at the National Press Club.
at the Society of Professional Journalists' DC Chapter 2025 awards, held last night at the National Press Club.
June 11, 2025 at 11:55 AM
I'm so honored to have been the Winner of the "Newsletter/Trade Publication, Commentary & Criticism" category for my work for @dctheaterarts.bsky.social
at the Society of Professional Journalists' DC Chapter 2025 awards, held last night at the National Press Club.
at the Society of Professional Journalists' DC Chapter 2025 awards, held last night at the National Press Club.
Reposted by Alexandra Bowman
Alexandra Bowman @alexandrabowman.bsky.social
June 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Alexandra Bowman @alexandrabowman.bsky.social
No one asked. But within the new Hot Topic HTTYD line, "Hiccup Color-Block Hoodie" (right) has solved the issue that kneecaps the "Night Fury Girls Hoodie" (left)
You cannot blend clip art/typed lettering and hand-drawn visuals and achieve tonal cohesion. The Hiccup hoodie understands this
You cannot blend clip art/typed lettering and hand-drawn visuals and achieve tonal cohesion. The Hiccup hoodie understands this
June 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM
No one asked. But within the new Hot Topic HTTYD line, "Hiccup Color-Block Hoodie" (right) has solved the issue that kneecaps the "Night Fury Girls Hoodie" (left)
You cannot blend clip art/typed lettering and hand-drawn visuals and achieve tonal cohesion. The Hiccup hoodie understands this
You cannot blend clip art/typed lettering and hand-drawn visuals and achieve tonal cohesion. The Hiccup hoodie understands this
To reply to some right-wingers' comments on my most recent cartoon: yes, I know, the Empire in Star Wars was meant to represent the United States.
Yes. Uh huh. Yep.
Yes. Uh huh. Yep.
June 1, 2025 at 9:39 AM
To reply to some right-wingers' comments on my most recent cartoon: yes, I know, the Empire in Star Wars was meant to represent the United States.
Yes. Uh huh. Yep.
Yes. Uh huh. Yep.