“Rubes” cartoonist Leigh Rubin will greet Telegraph readers Tuesday evening during a presentation on “maintaining creativity and staying inspired.”

Rubin launched his career as a cartoonist when he started a greeting card company in 1978. His syndicated cartoon “Rubes’ made its debut in 1984 and now appears in more than 400 newspapers, including The Telegraph.

Rubin also has written several award-winning books, including “The Wild Life of Cats” and “The Wild Life of Dogs.”

He will talk about his work and inspiration during a special event from 7-8:30 Tuesday at The Telegraph’s Macon office, 120 Broadway.

Those interested in attending should e-mail Rebecca Robertson by noon Tuesday at rrobertson@macon.com, or call 744-4291.