Mohsen Zarifian

Mohsen Zarifian, I am a freelance cartoonist from Iran. was born in 1976 in Bojnourd, IRAN.

I have graduated from Software engineering department of AmirKabir University in Tehran and worked in the field of Web-based programming. Moreover, since 1991 I began my Career as a professional cartoonist and collaborated with many major newspapers and magazines in Iran.

In addition to drawing cartoons, I am a freelance Art Director, TV-Commercial Director, Set Designer and also Theater Actor.

“I believe, a cartoon artist adds just a sweet taste to the hardships and bitterness of the life. “

I participated in many international cartoon contests and was honored to be winner of some credible prizes.

Major Prizes:  “GRAND Award” in 9th International Tourism Cartoon Competition – Turkey, Izmir 2017  “Second prize” in 4th International Cartoon Contest, Digital Media – Iran, Tabriz 2018  “Third prize” in 3rd International Contest, “Animal Cartoon” – Serbia, Belgrade 2018  “Honorable Mention” - XIV Porto Cartoon-World Festival - Portugal 2012  “Third Prize” in International Cartoon Contest "The Press without Press" –Russia 2012