
Alice
About Alice
Alice may be described as an older woman…or a maturing woman…or a woman of a “certain age” – as she is trying to make it in a society that doesn’t always “see” her. The Alice cartoon series explores the character’s personality as she struggles with herself, her relationships and society in general.
There are many metaphors used in the cartoons such as a house, a mirror, animals, buildings, Aliens from outer space, and the sun for example. The house depicts her longing for home and deeper relationship with her boyfriend, while the mirror only reinforces her insecurities about aging. The Aliens, new characters to the line-up, represent our modern anxieties about global warming, war, AI and other issues that we mortals (Alice included) struggle with and that seem beyond our abilities to solve or control. Many of the cartoons take place in public spaces, often revealing both personal and universal issues simultaneously.
“Alice is largely defined by her unique perspectives and mannerisms – in particular, her quips which are typically meant to be double entendres. Is she being comedic, dead-pan serious, or a bit of both? Her comments embody dueling interpretations that are the core of Alice’s persona…but no matter her situation, she is resilient. Her unique outlook on life and her eccentric points of view continually entertain and engage readers as they follow Alice’s quirky journey through life”. by Leah Douglas; Chief Curator of Exhibitions at the Philadelphia International Airport. 2017
The drawing style relies heavily on line and is minimalist. Only a few elements may be found in each drawing, as they are needed. An example is the city landscape, which shows just a hint of buildings in the background. Original drawings are ink on Mylar and colored in Photoshop.
Meet the Creator



Andrea Beizer
Andrea Beizer is an artist, cartoonist, architect and college professor. The one informs the other, each part being an important facet of her life. While practicing architecture full time, she decided to create a cartoon strip as a means of personal expression. She joined the Publication Committee of the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Institute […]

Characters
Alice
Alice, the main character, is getting older, but is still single and trying to make her mark on society. She is a person going about her life. Her reality depends on what is happen...Alice’s Animals: Parrots and Dog
The parrots “take no prisoners” and say exactly what they think as they challenge Alice. They are the truth-sayers to Alice’s “fantasy” world.Aliens 99 and 007; Aliens from Outer Space
The aliens have moved in...
Bobby; The Colleague And Best Friend
More practical, and also acts as a foil to Alice’s antics.Giselle (gigi)
Bobby’s Daughter. Maya’s best friend. More innocent and unassuming than Maya.
Julian and Jude
Maya’s brothers may appear in several of the strips. They add complexity to the relationship between adults ...
Maya: The great-niece
Alice’s great-niece allows the strip to explore generational differences through
her relationship with Al...Steve: the Boyfriend
Steve acts as a foil to Alice’s anxieties. He is the ever-faithful and somewhat-loving boyfriend.The Boss
A jerk. He likes to torment Alice ...
The Mirror
Alice’s nemesis.
The Niece
Alice’s niece, or great-niece, is found in some of the strips. Interests as well as generational differences are explored through their relationship.The niece has t...