By: E&P Staff Newspaper editors aren't always big fans of cartoons. But the editor of "West" -- the Los Angeles Times' Sunday magazine -- considers cartoons an art form.
Rick Wartzman wrote on Sunday: "Before you soak in the stunning imagery in this special issue of 'West,' please turn back to page 5, if you missed it. That's where one of my favorite pieces of art resides. I am referring to Donna Barstow's cartoon, 'Fault Lines.' Some people will surely turn up their noses at the thought of a cartoon being called art. ... But even a blithe, single-panel cartoon such as 'Fault Lines' meets my definition of art. Better yet, it meets Degas': 'Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.'"
"Fault Lines"
began in February. It discusses the movie industry, staying in shape, and various other topics of interest to readers in Los Angeles and southern California.
Barstow also does the self-syndicated "Daily Special" restaurant/food comic.
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