Political cartoonist Cold War Steve: 2021 was a relentless year for material

The speaker reflects on their journey from analog art in college to digital art using phone apps. They transitioned to professional work, learning Photoshop after a commission from Time magazine. The artist discusses the importance of image licensing and the impact of Brexit. With the onset of COVID-19, they focused on political satire, critiquing government actions and chronicling the pandemic experience through art.

What inspired the narrator to return to art after a long break?

• A friend's recommendation

• Discovering digital cut and paste apps

• A new art college course

• A commission from a magazine

Why did the narrator start using Photoshop?

• To edit videos

• To create more detailed sketches

• To meet the requirements of a magazine commission

• To learn a new skill

What change did the narrator make regarding image usage?

• Started using only free images

• Used images from social media

• Stopped using images altogether

• Began purchasing image licenses

What event made the narrator reconsider their focus on Twitter?

• The end of Brexit

• The start of COVID-19

• A new art project

• A change in government

What is the main theme of the narrator's recent book?

• Digital art tutorials

• Art techniques

• The COVID experience and political satire

• Personal life stories