Tony Lopes, a self-made cartoonist, nurtured his drawing passion from childhood, often immersing himself in Warner Bros. cartoons. He sold his first cartoon at 16 and pursued a fine arts education before briefly becoming a photographer. His cartoon series, Insanity Streak, commenced in 1992, gaining traction after an offer in 2000 to draw it daily. The series, voted 14 times as Australia's best comic strip, now enjoys international acclaim, published across 15 countries. Lopes, residing in Sydney with his family, also ventured into card publishing with The Great British Card Company and authored a book. His humor continues to charm audiences globally, affirming the universal appeal of silly little pictures.