Edward Steed Cartooning

Beasts and Beauties by Edward Steed

Edward Steed’s “Beasts and Beauties”The artist discusses his love for the many eccentric creatures that can be found on New York City’s sidewalks.

Tree of Life By Edward Steed

Edward Steed’s “Tree of Life”The artist discusses his inspiration for his image of a creation tale during the holidays, when many people are contemplating a winter of gloom.

Sea Changes By Edward Steed

Edward Steed’s “Sea Changes”The artist talks about the inspiration behind his cover for the August 26, 2019, issue of the magazine.

Edward Steed’s “Enchanted Garden”The artist discusses the pleasure of directness and efficiency in drawing, and his love of Christmas in England.

What inspired Edward Steed?

If you look at the The Unicorn Tapestry on display at the Met in NYC you can see some inspiration that Steed found in the creature and the variety of plants in his Enchanted Garden Cover.

Overgrown By Edward Steed

Edward Steed’s “Overgrown”The artist discusses his cover for the September 14, 2020, issue and the idea of plants running wild.

The Flip Side By Edward Steed

(Below) I flipped the image so you could compare and study right side up and upside down of The Flip Side By Edward Steed

Edward Steed’s “The Flip Side”On the cover of the annual Cartoons & Puzzles Issue, inhabitants of a colorless New York coexist with their doppelgängers in a topsy-turvy reality.

Curiosities by Edward Steed

Edward Steed’s “Curiosities”The artist discusses the eerie side of human imagination.

Delegates to the World’s Only Truly Universal Global OrganizationRepresentatives from the member states that make life on Earth possible, such as it is.

Ed Steed on what it takes to become a cartoonist for The New YorkerWhile looking for a new job, Ed Steed saw a cartoon in The New Yorker and decided to give it a go. Soon, he became a favourite amongst fans of the publication.