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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