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Vaughan Tomlinson | |
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| Cartoonist Vaughan Tomlinson Vaughan Tomlinson, 2024 | |
| Born | South Africa |
| Occupation(s) | Cartoonist, illustrator |
| Notable work | Oddly Enough |
Vaughan Tomlinson is a cartoonist and illustrator originally from South Africa and based in New York City. He is best known for his single-panel comic series Oddly Enough, syndicated by Comics Kingdom and characterized by a blend of surreal humor, minimalism, and everyday observation.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Vaughan was born in South Africa to a British family, an upbringing that shaped his global perspective and cross-cultural sense of humor.[2]
Career
[edit]Tomlinson is known for his off-beat, single-panel cartoons that combine witty captions with surreal or ironic imagery.[3] His work has appeared in publications including The Times, The Wall Street Journal, Reader’s Digest, Private Eye, and The Oldie.[4]
In 2025, Comics Kingdom launched his strip Oddly Enough, describing it as “a delightfully surreal single-panel cartoon blending sharp satire with whimsical absurdism.”[5] He is also active on social media, where his comics are widely shared.
Artistic style
[edit]Tomlinson’s cartoons feature minimalist line work and wry humor, often delivered through anthropomorphic characters or ironic twists. He cites Gary Larson’s The Far Side as an influence on his one-panel storytelling approach.[3] His tone mixes elements of British dark comedy with quiet observational wit.[2]
Exhibitions
[edit]In 2025, Tomlinson held a solo exhibition titled Oddly Enough at No Idea Gallery, marking his first major international show.[2]
Personal life
[edit]Tomlinson lives and works in New York City, where he draws inspiration from the city’s humor and quirks of everyday life.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Vaughan Tomlinson". Comics Kingdom. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
- ^ a b c The4 (2025). "Vaughan Tomlinson Solo Exhibition "Oddly Enough"". No Idea Gallery. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ a b c "Funny One-Panel Comics by Vaughan Tomlinson". Bored Panda. July 24, 2023. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
- ^ "Vaughan Tomlinson". National Cartoonists Society. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
- ^ "Meet Vaughan Tomlinson and His Brilliantly Surreal Comic 'Oddly Enough'". Comics Kingdom. March 12, 2025. Retrieved October 29, 2025.