Ellen Liebenthal is a New York-based professional cartoonist, illustrator, and surface designer whose work spans editorial cartooning, illustration, and licensed pattern art. Her work combines a playful, distinctive visual style with a sharp sense of humor and strong commercial sensibility.
In addition to her design work, Ellen Liebenthal's gag cartoons work has appeared in The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, The Times Luxury, Private Eye Magazine and The Funny Times. Her comic strip Mostly Gravy is syndicated by King Features.
Her work is characterized by its wit, intelligence, and emotional nuance. With a background in illustration and a sharp eye for both design and narrative, she has carved out a distinctive voice in the world of gag cartoons.
She is an active member of the cartooning community, serving on the board of the National Cartoonists Society and as Chair of its Manhattan chapter.
Ellen Liebenthal's surface art has been licensed for over 100 quilting fabric designs.
She has published 3 books and produced a line of products based on her designs.
