Charlie Hebdo: Cartoonists pay tribute to fallen satirists

Nick Thompson
By Nick Thompson, CNN
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Updated 6:18 AM EST, Fri January 9, 2015
Artists around the world are paying tribute to the victims of Wednesday's attack at satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, among them four cartoonists. Artist Dylan Ross used markers to create the effect of colors bleeding.
Douglas, Georgia —
Artists around the world are paying tribute to the victims of Wednesday's attack at satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, among them four cartoonists. Artist Dylan Ross used markers to create the effect of colors bleeding.
Dylan Ross/CNN iReport
By cartoonist and animator <a href="http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1204757">Dhimant Vyas</a>
Mumbai, India —
By cartoonist and animator Dhimant Vyas
Dhimant Vyas/CNN iReport
By <a href="https://twitter.com/FourCM/status/553576974711783425" target="_blank" target="_blank">Micah Garen</a>, American writer, photographer and filmmaker. He survived a kidnapping ordeal in Iraq in 2004.
Brooklyn, NY —
By Micah Garen, American writer, photographer and filmmaker. He survived a kidnapping ordeal in Iraq in 2004.
Courtesy Micah Garen
Artist and author <a href="http://instagram.com/p/xkEXhBD9DP/" target="_blank" target="_blank">Cory Basil</a> writes: "As an artist, I have a inherent fearlessness to express myself with my art, as did those who were murdered in Paris. There is fresh blood spilled on the ground and there is the immediacy with which another artist is ready to stand for (and in place of) the fallen. I am just an artist doing my part to ensure that art is freedom, to ensure that no one can silence the mighty pen."
Nashville, Tennessee —
Artist and author Cory Basil writes: "As an artist, I have a inherent fearlessness to express myself with my art, as did those who were murdered in Paris. There is fresh blood spilled on the ground and there is the immediacy with which another artist is ready to stand for (and in place of) the fallen. I am just an artist doing my part to ensure that art is freedom, to ensure that no one can silence the mighty pen."
Cory Basil/CNN iReport
"Our only weapon against war and oppression is our ability to draw and preserve our freedom of expression," said Paris artist <a href="http://instagram.com/p/xmVloXnOGu/?modal=true" target="_blank" target="_blank">Marie-Clémence Rivière</a>.
Paris, France —
"Our only weapon against war and oppression is our ability to draw and preserve our freedom of expression," said Paris artist Marie-Clémence Rivière.
Marie-Clémence Rivière/Instagram
Italian artist <a href="http://instagram.com/p/xkRZ6XI1AT/?modal=true" target="_blank" target="_blank">Iaia Guardo</a> shared this illustration on Instagram, inspired by Peanuts comic strip character Charlie Brown.
Catania, Italy —
Italian artist Iaia Guardo shared this illustration on Instagram, inspired by Peanuts comic strip character Charlie Brown.
Iaia Guardo/Instagram
Staten Island artist <a href="https://twitter.com/Aionios/status/553218198997585920" target="_blank" target="_blank">Vittorio Abanilla</a> says he was "trying to create a mournful tribute to those who died for freedom of expression."
Staten Island, NY —
Staten Island artist Vittorio Abanilla says he was "trying to create a mournful tribute to those who died for freedom of expression."
Vittorio Abanilla/Twitter
Filmmaker and photographer <a href="http://instagram.com/p/xkhyHwDu6E/?modal=true" target="_blank" target="_blank">Patrick Walsh</a> made an exclamation point using pencils and shavings in the tricolor of the French flag to evoke a commitment to freedom of speech.
Los Angeles, California —
Filmmaker and photographer Patrick Walsh made an exclamation point using pencils and shavings in the tricolor of the French flag to evoke a commitment to freedom of speech.
Patrick Walsh/Instagram
By <a href="https://twitter.com/SebTantiBurlo/status/553107034519130112" target="_blank" target="_blank">Sebastian Tanti Burlo'</a>, an architect and illustrator, using "pen and ink and water color with a bit of indignation."
Valletta, Malta —
By Sebastian Tanti Burlo', an architect and illustrator, using "pen and ink and water color with a bit of indignation."
Sebastian Tanti Burlo'/CNN iReport
"The men who attacked Charlie Hebdo are congratulating themselves ... but the smoke out of their guns is forming a huge "I am Charlie" above their heads, showing that they failed as support to the media they wanted to silence arises around the world," said artist Marc Decoux.
The Hague, Netherlands —
"The men who attacked Charlie Hebdo are congratulating themselves ... but the smoke out of their guns is forming a huge "I am Charlie" above their heads, showing that they failed as support to the media they wanted to silence arises around the world," said artist Marc Decoux.
Marc Decoux/CNN iReport
By Brazilian cartoonist <a href="http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1204655">Gilmar</a>
Sao Paolo, Brazil —
By Brazilian cartoonist Gilmar
Gilmar Machado/CNN iReport
Artist Ani Eos chose the Statue of Liberty as her subject because "it's a universal symbol of freedom...It is also an emblem of friendship and a sign of the mutual desire for liberty between France and the U.S." She said she wants "to take a stand for every artist out there who has felt [threatened] for expressing him/her self."
San Mateo, California —
Artist Ani Eos chose the Statue of Liberty as her subject because "it's a universal symbol of freedom...It is also an emblem of friendship and a sign of the mutual desire for liberty between France and the U.S." She said she wants "to take a stand for every artist out there who has felt [threatened] for expressing him/her self."
Ani Eos/CNN iReport
"Which is louder: The pistol or the pencil?" asks illustrator <a href="http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1204660">Annie Bowler</a> in this piece, titled "Dual."
New York, NY —
"Which is louder: The pistol or the pencil?" asks illustrator Annie Bowler in this piece, titled "Dual."
Annie Bowler/CNN iReport
"Violence will not be able to stop cartoonists from doing their job," said scientist and artist <a href="http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1204341">Thomas Kodenkandath</a>.
Highlands Ranch, Colorado —
"Violence will not be able to stop cartoonists from doing their job," said scientist and artist Thomas Kodenkandath.
Thommy Kodenkandath/CNN iReport
By CNN anchor and Chief Washington Correspondent <a href="https://twitter.com/jaketapper/status/552901053801586690" target="_blank" target="_blank">Jake Tapper</a>
Washington, DC —
By CNN anchor and Chief Washington Correspondent Jake Tapper
Jake Tapper/CNN
The front page of Czech magazine Respekt depicts the patron saint of the Czech state, St. Wenceslas, internationally known as the Good King Wenceslas, declaring "Je Suis Charlie."
Prague, Czech Republic —
The front page of Czech magazine Respekt depicts the patron saint of the Czech state, St. Wenceslas, internationally known as the Good King Wenceslas, declaring "Je Suis Charlie."
Courtesy: Respekt
By <a href="https://twitter.com/nataliemcd/status/553204617014935553" target="_blank" target="_blank">Natalie Hope McDonald</a>, a freelance writer, editor and artist based in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania —
By Natalie Hope McDonald, a freelance writer, editor and artist based in Philadelphia
Natalie Hope McDonald/Twitter
Illustrator <a href="http://instagram.com/p/xm0cwOxWZj/" target="_blank" target="_blank">Melissa Bollen</a> drew the Eiffel Tower over an abstract piece. "I won't let the terrorists ruin the beauty of Paris for me or the rest of us."
Cleveland, Ohio —
Illustrator Melissa Bollen drew the Eiffel Tower over an abstract piece. "I won't let the terrorists ruin the beauty of Paris for me or the rest of us."
Melissa Bollen/Instagram
By Parisian illustrator and artist <a href="http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1204309">Samuel Eckert. </a>The phrase at the bottom roughly translates to "Thanks for never letting us down."
Paris, France —
By Parisian illustrator and artist Samuel Eckert. The phrase at the bottom roughly translates to "Thanks for never letting us down."
Samuel Eckert/CNN iReport
Nine-year-old cartoonist <a href="http://instagram.com/p/xlaMijswMY/?modal=true" target="_blank" target="_blank">Sydney Hazel Jonggala</a> posted this drawing to Instagram after she heard about the attack from her mom.
Jakarta, Indonesia —
Nine-year-old cartoonist Sydney Hazel Jonggala posted this drawing to Instagram after she heard about the attack from her mom.
Sydney Hazel Jonggala/Instagram
"My heart goes out to the people of France. If those who carried out this horrendous act of cowardice truly believe it will prevent the free expression of ideas they are sadly mistaken," cartoonist <a href="http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1204306">Jim Brenneman </a>wrote.
Marcellus, New York —
"My heart goes out to the people of France. If those who carried out this horrendous act of cowardice truly believe it will prevent the free expression of ideas they are sadly mistaken," cartoonist Jim Brenneman wrote.
CNN iReport/Jim Brenneman
By editorial cartoonist <a href="http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1204451">Tom Stiglich</a>, Creators Syndicate
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania —
By editorial cartoonist Tom Stiglich, Creators Syndicate
Tom Stiglich/CNN iReport
"I am very shocked as an artist that such an horror could happen. My pencil is a humble weapon," artist<a href="http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1204301"> Helene Ducrocq</a> said.
Paris, France —
"I am very shocked as an artist that such an horror could happen. My pencil is a humble weapon," artist Helene Ducrocq said.
Helene Ducrocq/CNN iReport
"Thinking of our friends across the waves," CNN correspondent and cartoonist Tom Foreman wrote on Facebook with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=623325321106165&set=vb.558200580951973&type=2&theater" target="_blank" target="_blank">this animated illustration</a>.
Washington, DC —
"Thinking of our friends across the waves," CNN correspondent and cartoonist Tom Foreman wrote on Facebook with this animated illustration.
Tom Foreman/CNN
By <a href="https://twitter.com/writer_dad/status/552906588001148929" target="_blank" target="_blank">Saeed Ahmed</a>, senior assignment editor with CNN Digital
Atlanta, Georgia —
By Saeed Ahmed, senior assignment editor with CNN Digital
Saeed Ahmed/CNN
By <a href="https://twitter.com/davpope/status/552844593046097920" target="_blank" target="_blank">David Pope</a>, cartoonist at The Canberra Times
Canberra, Australia —
By David Pope, cartoonist at The Canberra Times
From @davpope/Twitter
The Independent's <a href="https://twitter.com/Independent/status/553103832717094912" target="_blank" target="_blank">front page cartoon</a> by Dave Brown
London, United Kingdom —
The Independent's front page cartoon by Dave Brown
From @independent/Twitter
By Newsday cartoonist <a href="https://twitter.com/NewsdayOpinion/status/552961848489046016" target="_blank" target="_blank">Matt Davies</a>
Melville, New York —
By Newsday cartoonist Matt Davies
From @NewsdayOpinion/Twitter
By <a href="https://twitter.com/PatChappatte/status/552910782212866049" target="_blank" target="_blank">Patrick Chappatte</a>, editorial cartoonist for the International New York Times
Geneva, Switzerland —
By Patrick Chappatte, editorial cartoonist for the International New York Times
From @patchappatte/Twitter
By Dutch political cartoonist <a href="https://twitter.com/RLOppenheimer/status/552848047089405952" target="_blank" target="_blank">Ruben L. Oppenheimer</a>
Maastricht, Netherlands —
By Dutch political cartoonist Ruben L. Oppenheimer
From @rloppenheimer/Twitter
By The Telegraph's <a href="https://twitter.com/Telegraph/status/552947419756134401" target="_blank" target="_blank">Matt</a>
London, United Kingdom —
By The Telegraph's Matt
From @telegraph/Twitter
By French cartoonist <a href="https://twitter.com/plantu/status/552820642987270144" target="_blank" target="_blank">Plantu</a> for Le Monde
Paris, France —
By French cartoonist Plantu for Le Monde
From @plantu/Twitter
By French comic book creator and cartoonist <a href="https://twitter.com/Bouletcorp/status/552846084691996672" target="_blank" target="_blank">Boulet</a>
France —
By French comic book creator and cartoonist Boulet
From @Bouletcorp/Twitter
By cartoonist <a href="https://twitter.com/joepbertrams/status/552822895106613248" target="_blank" target="_blank">Joep Bertrams</a>
Amsterdam, The Netherlands —
By cartoonist Joep Bertrams
From @joepbertrams/Twitter
From Washington Post cartoonist <a href="https://twitter.com/KarenAttiah/status/552901929219948546" target="_blank" target="_blank">Tom Toles</a>
Washington, DC —
From Washington Post cartoonist Tom Toles
From @karenattiah/Twitter
By <a href="https://twitter.com/qzindia/status/553083391290011648" target="_blank" target="_blank">Shreyas Navare</a> for Quartz India
India —
By Shreyas Navare for Quartz India
From @qzindia/Twitter
By Chilean cartoonist <a href="https://twitter.com/oleismos/status/552829704785633280" target="_blank" target="_blank">Francisco J. Olea</a>
Chile —
By Chilean cartoonist Francisco J. Olea
From @oleismos/Twitter
By illustrator <a href="https://twitter.com/RteeFufkin/status/552937192252006400" target="_blank" target="_blank">James Walmesley</a>
United Kingdom —
By illustrator James Walmesley
From @RteeFufkin/Twitter
By political cartoonist <a href="https://twitter.com/deAdder/status/552900447326179330" target="_blank" target="_blank">Michael de Adder</a>
Halifax, Nova Scotia —
By political cartoonist Michael de Adder
From @deadder/Twitter
By <a href="https://twitter.com/RobTornoe/status/552884253563039744" target="_blank" target="_blank">Rob Tornoe</a>, sports cartoonist for Philly.com and the Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania —
By Rob Tornoe, sports cartoonist for Philly.com and the Philadelphia Inquirer
From @robtornoe/Twitter
By French graphic designer <a href="https://twitter.com/jean_jullien/status/552829637215408128" target="_blank" target="_blank">Jean Jullien</a>
London, United Kingdom —
By French graphic designer Jean Jullien
From @jean_jullien/Twitter
By Chilean cartoonist <a href="https://twitter.com/malaimagen/status/552845731967803392" target="_blank" target="_blank">Malaimagen</a>
Santiago, Chile —
By Chilean cartoonist Malaimagen
From @malaimagen/Twitter
By <a href="https://twitter.com/a2linefrancois/status/552844580740423681" target="_blank" target="_blank">Adeline Francois</a>, journalist with the French radio network RTL
France —
By Adeline Francois, journalist with the French radio network RTL
From @a2linefrancois/Twitter
By French artist <a href="https://twitter.com/MonsieurDream/status/552831150134415360" target="_blank" target="_blank">Cyprien</a>
Paris, France —
By French artist Cyprien
From @monsieurdream/Twitter
By Brazilian political cartoonist <a href="https://twitter.com/LatuffCartoons/status/552847548776742914" target="_blank" target="_blank">Carlos Latuff</a>
Brazil —
By Brazilian political cartoonist Carlos Latuff
From @latuffcartoons/Twitter
By French London-based illustrator <a href="https://twitter.com/LucilleClerc/status/552961721959473152" target="_blank" target="_blank">Lucille Clerc</a>
London, United Kingdom —
By French London-based illustrator Lucille Clerc
From @lucilleclerc/Twitter
Cartoonists react to Paris attack

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Cartoonists pay tribute to those killed at the Charlie Hebdo office Wednesday

9 journalists were among 12 people killed in attack at French satirical magazine

CNN  — 

The voices of some of France’s best satirists went silent when masked gunmen stormed the office of Charlie Hebdo on Wednesday.

Now, cartoonists around the world are breaking out their pens and brushes to pay tribute to the victims of the attack at the Paris magazine.

We’re compiling some of the best ones we’ve come across here – if you’ve seen one you think we should put up, let us know in the comments. And click here to see more cartoons from our staff and readers.