Artist and writer Alex Leeds has spent over ten years mailing silly drawings to celebrities in hopes that they would sign them. This unique project has resulted in thousands of illustrations and a significant amount of postage. Leeds’ work is showcased in a humor book titled “Dumb Drawings Autographed By Celebrities,” published by Library Tales Publishing on October 20, 2026. The idea is straightforward: Leeds creates deliberately absurd artwork, sends it out to famous people, and waits to see if they return it signed.
Leeds has spent more than $5,000 on postage for this endeavor, showing his commitment to this quirky artistic project. The humor often lies in the odd connections, or sometimes a total lack of connection, between the drawings and the celebrities who sign them. Some highlights include actress Jennifer Lawrence signing a drawing of a Hungry-Man dinner, skateboarder Rodney Mullen autographing an image of Disney’s Mulan, and musician “Weird Al” Yankovic signing a picture of Big Gay Al from South Park. Filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola also signed an illustration of the wrestler known as The Godfather. In one memorable instance, Joe Exotic, known from Tiger King, returned a signed copy of Leeds’ drawing of Tiger Woods.
In the introduction of his book, Leeds shares that his original goal was to support the United States Postal Service. He wanted to emphasize the joy of receiving mail while also shining a light on the difficulties faced by the postal system. This project serves as a creative way to send numerous drawings across the nation, hoping for some to be returned with famous signatures attached.
The book features various amusing drawings, including one signed by Dr. Anthony Fauci, who was a prominent figure during the coronavirus pandemic. Leeds included a drawing related to Fauci, highlighting his public presence during that time.
The diverse responses from celebrities included a signed drawing from filmmaker Ken Burns, who is known for his PBS documentaries. Leeds noted that the first drawing he sent to Burns did not receive a positive reaction.
With this unusual artistic journey, Leeds has created a collection that showcases his dedication and humor. Which celebrity and drawing combination do you find the most entertaining?
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