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Comment: Thanks for rewriting the article to remove AI-generated text.However, independent sources are needed (most sources are simply Ehlers's own writing or verbatim Q & As). Ca talk to me! 11:34, 24 June 2026 (UTC)
- Comment: Clearly written by AI. I don't know what an "article justification summary" is but it's clearly also AI-produced. -- "(IMDb-verified), demonstrating cross-media recognition beyond print." does not inspire confidence because IMDb is not reliable. Aesurias (talk) 23:40, 8 November 2025 (UTC)
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Ivan Ehlers | |
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| Occupations | Cartoonist, writer, illustrator |
| Awards | Pulitzer Prize finalist, Illustrated Reporting and Commentary (2026) |
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Ivan Ehlers | |
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| Occupations | Cartoonist, writer, illustrator |
| Awards | Pulitzer Prize finalist, Illustrated Reporting and Commentary (2026) |
Ivan Ehlers is an Ecuadorian-American cartoonist, writer and illustrator. His work has appeared in The New Yorker, Mad, the Los Angeles Times, Wired, The Boston Globe and The Wall Street Journal.[1][2][3] In 2026, he was named a finalist for the 2026 Pulitzer Prize in Illustrated Reporting and Commentary.[1][4][5] A 2026 profile in PRINT discussed his political cartoons, background, process and career as an illustrator and cartoonist.[6] He has contributed cartoons and humor writing to The New Yorker since 2018.[7]
Early life and education
[edit]Ehlers grew up in the San Pedro neighborhood of Los Angeles and began drawing cartoons as a teenager.[2] He studied psychology at Loyola Marymount University, graduating in 2004.[2] In an interview with LMU Magazine, he said his psychology background helped him deal with the "near-constant rejection" faced by cartoonists and influenced the way he thinks about audiences and humor.[2]
Before working full time as a cartoonist, Ehlers worked in construction, a career change he discussed in a 2024 interview on comedian Daniel Tosh's Tosh Show podcast.[8]
Career
[edit]Pulitzer Prize finalist
[edit]In 2026, Ehlers was named a finalist for the 2026 Pulitzer Prize in Illustrated Reporting and Commentary for a portfolio on economics, climate and immigration.[1][4][5][9][10][11] The portfolio included work published by the Los Angeles Times, The New Yorker and L.A. TACO.[1][12][13]
Cartoons and humor writing
[edit]Ehlers' work includes cartoons, comics, illustration and prose humor. For The New Yorker, he has contributed Daily Cartoon features, Sketchbook pieces and Shouts & Murmurs columns. His humor pieces for the magazine include "Our Driverless Cars Are More Human Than Ever", "Some Hyper-Customized Wedding Vows", "Things to Consider Before Making a New Friend" and "Rebranding Global Climate Change".[7][14][15][16][17]
In 2024, Mike Peterson discussed an Ehlers cartoon in his Comic Strip of the Day column for The Daily Cartoonist, describing it as capturing the mood of national political dialogue and commenting on the cartoon's "dark laugh".[18] In 2026, PRINT profiled Ehlers following his Pulitzer finalist recognition, discussing his political cartoons, background, process and career as an illustrator and cartoonist.[6] His single-panel cartoons have also been featured by Bored Panda and Pleated Jeans.[19][20][21][22]
His work has also appeared in Mad, The Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, L.A. TACO, Wired and The Boston Globe.[2][1][3][13]
In 2021, Ehlers was nominated for a National Cartoonists Society divisional award for Advertising/Product Illustration.[23]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "Finalist: Ivan Ehlers, freelancer". The Pulitzer Prizes. Columbia University. 2026. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
- ^ a b c d e Wakelee-Lynch, Joseph (October 29, 2020). "Ivan Ehlers '04 on Drawing in The New Yorker". LMU Magazine. Loyola Marymount University. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
- ^ a b "Ivan Ehlers". ACM Kids & Illustration. Aevitas Creative Management. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
- ^ a b Guerra, Tony Elkins (May 5, 2026). "Here are the winners of the 2026 Pulitzer Prizes". Poynter. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
- ^ a b Degg, D. D. (May 4, 2026). "RK, Sharma, Pearson Win 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Illustrated Reporting and Commentary". The Daily Cartoonist. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
- ^ a b Beach, Charlotte (June 12, 2026). "Ivan Ehlers' Political Cartoons Feel More Important Than Ever". PRINT Magazine. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
- ^ a b "Ivan Ehlers Latest Articles". The New Yorker. Condé Nast. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
- ^ "My Favorite Cartoonist – Ivan Ehlers". Apple Podcasts. Apple Inc. June 25, 2024. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
- ^ Burscough, Clark (May 8, 2026). "Shoes Good for Walking Highways – This Week's Links". The Comics Journal. Fantagraphics Books. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
- ^ Maslin, Michael (May 5, 2026). "Tuesday Spill: Two New Yorker Artists Named Pulitzer Finalists; Article Of Interest…Alan Dunn's Architectural Drawings". Ink Spill. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
- ^ WATCH LIVE: 2026 Pulitzer Prize winners revealed. NBC New York. May 2026. Event occurs at 8:47. Retrieved July 28, 2026 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Los Angeles Times Named Pulitzer Finalist in Opinion Writing and Breaking News Photography". Los Angeles Times. May 4, 2026. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
- ^ a b "Awards Received". L.A. TACO. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
- ^ Ehlers, Ivan (November 14, 2024). "Our Driverless Cars Are More Human Than Ever". The New Yorker. Condé Nast. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
- ^ Ehlers, Ivan (February 24, 2023). "Some Hyper-Customized Wedding Vows". The New Yorker. Condé Nast. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
- ^ Ehlers, Ivan (July 23, 2023). "Things to Consider Before Making a New Friend". The New Yorker. Condé Nast. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
- ^ Ehlers, Ivan (October 12, 2023). "Rebranding Global Climate Change". The New Yorker. Condé Nast. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
- ^ Peterson, Mike (May 4, 2024). "CSotD: Marooned on an Accessible Island". The Daily Cartoonist. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
- ^ "40 Single-Panel Cartoons That Cleverly Comment On Modern Life". Bored Panda. March 25, 2026. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
- ^ "54 One-Frame Comics Full Of Unexpected Dark Humor". Bored Panda. 2025. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
- ^ Primavera, Mike (May 19, 2025). "35 Clever Single Panel Comics From Uniquely Funny Cartoonist Ivan Ehlers". Pleated Jeans. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
- ^ Primavera, Mike (November 6, 2023). "30 Funny Single-Panel Comics From New Yorker Cartoonist Ivan Ehlers". Pleated Jeans. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
- ^ Degg, D. D. (May 27, 2022). "Finalists Named for 2021 NCS Divisional Awards". The Daily Cartoonist. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
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