Rick Stromoski is an award-winning cartoonist and humorous illustrator whose works include the syndicated comic strips Mullets, Soup to Nutz, and Schnozzer & Tatertoes graphic novels. His illustrations and cartoons have appeared in national magazines, children’s books, educational publications, licensing, advertising, newspaper syndication and network television. He is a self-taught artist who was influenced by the artists of Mad magazine. Stromoski’s career started out in the greeting card industry. He illustrated books for such publishers as Macmillan, Workman, and Random House. He teamed up with fellow cartoonist Steve McGarry to produce the syndicated strip Mullets from 2003 – 2005. His internationally syndicated newspaper comic strip Soup to Nutz ran for 18 years in over 150 newspapers, and he currently draws an online offshoot of Soup to Nutz – Andrew’s Journal. He has won multiple awards, which include the National Cartoonist Society‘s Best Greeting Card, Best Magazine Gag, Silver T-Square for service and contributions to Cartooning Industry, and was NCS President 2006-2008. Rick an active member of the National Cartoonists Society and Society of Illustrators.
Rick has been teaching cartooning in-person and virtually through libraries all over the United States for 30 plus years. His programs are often cited as the best attended and most fun for kids by librarians all over New England.
“Rick has a natural ability to connect with kids—he’s funny, energetic, and makes every participant feel included and capable.” — NJ Library, 2026
