PAUL PALNIK

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Paul Palnik received a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Master of Arts degree in drawing, painting, and graphics from The Ohio State University. He worked as an artist and writer for American Greetings, The Jerusalem Post, The Columbus Dispatch, and Muse Magazine (Smithsonian Science Magazine for teens).  

Palnik Studios opened in 1968, and to this day is marketing and publishing Paul's cartoon art. Hundreds of original Palnik cartoons are in the permanent collection of The Ohio State University, Billy Ireland Cartoon Art Library. Paul exhibited his fine art of the cartoon in art shows throughout the United States. His work is represented in thousands of collections in the U.S. and abroad. Paul passed away in August of 2021, in Columbus, Ohio.

A note from Paul’s son, Elijah:
This website is a tribute to my father’s life work. May you get to know his art. May you come to know the soul behind his pen and the joy behind the ink. Join the millions of people that he has helped elevate through laughter and higher consciousness. Palnik Studios will continue on as a family-run operation. We will soon be expanding with new creative projects! Join our new mailing list for future updates. We sincerely hope that you enjoy your time spent here. Only warmth and joy my friends!