Measuring approximately 9 1/2 x 13 inches and drawn on vellum, this preliminary gag artwork features the work of acclaimed Playboy artist Doug Sneyd. The finished cartoon appeared in the May, 1993 issue of Playboy and was later included in The Art of Doug Sneyd . In good condition, it will be shipped with the utmost care. Please note- this is an actual, original piece of art drawn by hand by Sneyd. It is not a copy, print or pre-printed image. It is a one-of-a-kind original. Rendered in pencil. Also included is a separate slip of cropped paper denoting the issue and page number the cartoon appeared on as well as the caption, "If there is reincarnation, I'd like to come back as a Thighmaster." Also shown (for reference only) is the finished cartoon as it ultimately appeared in the issue. Again, it is shown for reference only and the magazine itself is not included in with the listing.
About Doug Sneyd:
Doug Sneyd began his career in commercial illustration before going freelance to work for a variety of book and magazine publishers. He also illustrated single-panel cartoons for the Toronto Star, Canada's largest circulation newspaper (cartoons that were eventually syndicated throughout North America). In 1964, he began working for Playboy and his gag strips have appeared in the magazine ever since. Throughout his career, he has contributed over 500 cartoons in all and became a favorite artist of Playboy readers.