I’m an Advertising Art Director/Copywriter turned Award Winning Editorial Cartoonist and Book Illustrator. I’m a kid at heart, still love cartoons, and I still read and collect comic books. I’ve spent three decades in the ad industry, followed by a return to cartooning and illustration. I’m passionate about visual storytelling and bringing ideas to life through art and words. My journey started in science at the University of Toronto, then moved into art at the Ontario College of Art. I earned scholarships in comic art and advertising, built a career in advertising, and eventually transitioned back to my first love—cartooning and book illustration. Over the years I’ve created editorial cartoons, character art, and various print and TV assets, and I continue to take on exciting illustration projects today.

George Longley

I’m an Advertising Art Director/Copywriter turned Award Winning Editorial Cartoonist and Book Illustrator. I’m a kid at heart, still love cartoons, and I still read and collect comic books. I’ve spent three decades in the ad industry, followed by a return to cartooning and illustration. I’m passionate about visual storytelling and bringing ideas to life through art and words. My journey started in science at the University of Toronto, then moved into art at the Ontario College of Art. I earned scholarships in comic art and advertising, built a career in advertising, and eventually transitioned back to my first love—cartooning and book illustration. Over the years I’ve created editorial cartoons, character art, and various print and TV assets, and I continue to take on exciting illustration projects today.

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I’m an Advertising Art Director/Copywriter turned Award Winning Editorial Cartoonist and Book Illustrator. I’m a kid at heart, still love cartoons, and I still read and collect comic books. I’ve spent three decades in the ad industry, followed by a return to cartooning and illustration. I’m passionate about visual storytelling and bringing ideas to life through art and words.

My journey started in science at the University of Toronto, then moved into art at the Ontario College of Art. I earned scholarships in comic art and advertising, built a career in advertising, and eventually transitioned back to my first love—cartooning and book illustration. Over the years I’ve created editorial cartoons, character art, and various print and TV assets, and I continue to take on exciting illustration projects today.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Art Director/Copywriter at Leo Burnett Advertising
April 1, 1989 - April 1, 2016
Wrote, art directed and produced TV commercials, as well as print and online content; did my own storyboards and occasional final illustrations.
Art Director/Copywriter at SpinMaster
October 1, 2018 - April 1, 2019
Writing, art directing and producing TV commercials.
Contract Illustrator at SickKids
May 1, 2022 - Present
Illustrating multiple cartoons and cover for an upcoming publication.
Editorial Cartoonist at Oshawa Express Newspaper
January 1, 2018 - December 1, 2020
Illustrating weekly editorial cartoons.
Art Director/Copywriter at Spin Master
October 1, 2018 - April 1, 2019
Conceiving, copywriting and producing TV commercials.

Education

Degree in Communication and Design at Ontario College of Art
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1990
Bachelor of Science, Honours Zoology, Specialist, Fine Arts Minor at University of Toronto
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1986
Bachelor of Science, Honours Zoology, Specialist, Fine Arts Minor at University of Toronto
January 1, 1982 - December 31, 1986
Degree in Communication and Design at Ontario College of Art
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1990

Qualifications

Leo Burnett Scholarship
January 1, 1989 - March 24, 2026
Ontario College of Art Comic Art Award
January 1, 1989 - March 24, 2026
Cassie Certificate of Excellence
January 1, 2005 - March 24, 2026
Ontario College of Art Leo Burnett Scholarship
January 1, 1989 - May 14, 2026
Ontario College of Art Comic Art Award
January 1, 1989 - May 14, 2026
Cassie Certificate of Excellence
January 1, 2005 - May 14, 2026
Clio Short List - Sprinkler Kellogg’s Rice Krispies
January 1, 1991 - May 14, 2026
New York Festival and Mobius Awards - Girl Trouble Kellogg’s Rice Krispies
January 1, 1995 - May 14, 2026
Applied Arts Magazine Award, Integrated Campaign for Frosted Flakes Smoothie cereal
January 1, 2008 - May 14, 2026
Rhythm in Sport campaign for Frosted Flakes
January 1, 2003 - May 14, 2026
Singing with the Bars campaign for Rice Krispies Squares Bars
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2011
Ontario Community Newspaper Awards (OCNA) Cartoons of the Year - Winner
January 1, 2020 - May 14, 2026
Ontario Community Newspaper Awards (OCNA) Cartoons of the Year - Winner
January 1, 2021 - May 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Education
    uniE621 Sugar Demon
    Editorial Illustration
    uniE621 Vanessa and Tom
    Wedding Card
    uniE621 COVID Face Off
    Editorial Illustration
    uniE621 Multiple Choice
    Editorial Illustration
    uniE621 Snowman Love
    Editorial Cartoonist
    uniE621 Welcome to Oshawa
    Editorial Illustration
    uniE621 One more for the road
    Editorial Illustration
    uniE621 Spark on the wall
    Developed Spark character and did illustration
    uniE621 JAWS
    Editorial Illustration
    uniE621 Reiring from Bell
    Corporate Retirement Card