Cleven "Goodie" Goudeau

Art director and cartoonist, Goofus & Gallant

Cleven "Goodie" Goudeau - Art director and cartoonist, Goofus & Gallant
Born

1932
93 years ago

Died

January 26th, 2015
10 years ago — 83 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An art director and cartoonist contributed to various publications including highlights for children. Created the comic strip Goofus and Gallant, which educated young readers about appropriate behavior. Worked extensively in the field of visual storytelling and his style influenced a generation of cartoonists. Established a reputation for engaging illustrations that combined humor and life lessons.

Created the comic strip Goofus and Gallant

Served as art director for Highlights magazine

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