When a Cartoonist Landed in L.A. County Jail, She Drew What She Saw, Using Only a Golf Pencil

2/17/2015

This blog post tells the story of a cartoonist who found herself in LA County Jail and documented her experience through her drawings. The cartoonist, who was arrested during a protest, used only a golf pencil and scraps of paper to capture the scenes around her. The post includes several of her sketches, depicting the different aspects of life in jail, from cramped cells to interactions with other inmates. The drawings provide a unique and raw perspective on the realities of incarceration and the environment within the jail. Through her artwork, the cartoonist gives readers a glimpse into the lived experience of being behind bars.

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