Home / Section: Caricature
Tom Richmond offering personal caricature with Artist Edition of The Mad Art of Caricature
From Tom Richmond: For all those who have written me over the years asking if I do personal commissions, looking for a caricature of themselves or their family/friends … now’s your chance! I’ll draw one as part of a Limited Artist’s Edition of my book, The Mad Art of Caricature! A Serious Guide to drawing [...]
Posted on: Nov 9, 2012, Section: Books, Caricature, Comments: 9 Comments
Controversial cartoon of Jesus causing ruckus in Germany
A cartoon by on display at the caricature museum in the German city of Kassel is raising a ruckus. The cartoon depicts Jesus hanging on the cross and words coming down from heaven, “Hey, you. I f—– your mother.” Religious officials have called it offensive and have asked the museum to remove it to which [...]
Posted on: Aug 28, 2012, Section: Caricature, Cartoons, International, Comments: 4 Comments
More details on MoCCA-Illustrators merge
The Comics Journal’s Michael Dean writes a more in-depth piece on the recent announcement that MoCCA is merging with Society of Illustrators. In a little more than a month, this radical transformation of MoCCA’s future went from a tentative germ of an idea to nearly a fait accompli. With the lease coming to an end [...]
Posted on: Aug 10, 2012, Section: Caricature, Cartoons, Comic strips, Comments: 0 Comments
Al Hirschfeld exhibit opens in St. Louis
In the St. Louis area? Check out the new Al Hirschfeld exhibit set to open September 7. Al is best known for his black and white portraits of celebrities and Broadway stars. The exhibit includes 100 original pieces of drawings, paintings, prints etc. from his career. Al was born in St. Louis.
Posted on: Jul 20, 2012, Section: Caricature, Comic history, Comments: 0 Comments
Tom Richmond wins 2012 Reuben Award; Division awards announced
Last night the National Cartoonists Society gathered in Las Vegas for their annual Reuben Award banquet. The top honor for Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year went to MAD Magazine cartoonist Tom Richmond. Tom started his career doing caricatures and freelance work for magazines, publishers and advertisers. As a caricaturist, he has been honored by the [...]
Posted on: May 27, 2012, Section: Animation, Awards, Books, Caricature, Comic Books, Comic strips, Conventions, Editorial cartooning, Gatherings, Illustration, Magazines, National Cartoonist Society, web comics, Comments: 7 Comments
The Mad Art of Caricature! goes into second printing
MAD Magazine cartoonist Tom Richmond has posted news on his blog that his book “The Mad Art of Caricature!” has gone into a second printing and he’s signed with a distributor so that bookstores can carry it. This is fantastic news. “The Mad Art of Caricature!” is one of those books that should belong on [...]
Posted on: May 1, 2012, Section: Caricature, Comments: 8 Comments
Profiled: Kerry G. Johnson
Raychelle Muhammad interviews illustrator and caricaturist Kerry G. Johnson: 1) Please describe your journey to becoming an artist. Art has always been my passion. In fact, I knew in kindergarten that I was gifted and blessed as an artist after drawing a picture of cat that won first place in a citywide contest of youth. [...]
Posted on: Mar 7, 2012, Section: Caricature, Comments: 1 Comment
Richmond reveals character design for Achmed, the Dead Terrorist’s son
MAD Magazine cartoonist Tom Richmond has written about his experience working with ventriloquist comedian Jeff Dunham to create a new character for his comedy routine. The new character is AJ, the son of Achmed the Dead Terrorist. Early in the summer of 2010 I received a call from some gentlemen out in LA who represented [...]
Posted on: Nov 29, 2011, Section: Caricature, Comments: 1 Comment
Caricature Artist convention set for November
The annual International Society of Caricature Artist’s convention is set for November 13-18 i Clearwater FL. From MAD Magazine cartoonist and The Mad Art of Caricature author Tom Richmond: About 200 professional caricaturists, ranging from party artists to illustrators to sculptors to animators, descend on the unsuspecting host resort for 5 days. They spend their [...]
Posted on: Oct 31, 2011, Section: Caricature, Comments: 0 Comments
Sam Norkin passes at age 94
Artist, caricaturist and illustrator Sam Norkin has passed away at the age of 94. Sam’s seven decade career centered around theater caricature and his work was published in major newspapers across the U.S. For more than seven decades, Mr. Norkin depicted and described the performing arts in America through his sketches and artworks. During his [...]
Posted on: Aug 4, 2011, Section: Caricature, Comments: 1 Comment
Tom Richmond to self publish The Mad Art of Caricature!
MAD Magazine cartoonist Tom Richmond is self publishing a new book entitled, “The Mad Art of Caricature!.” The book is 170+ pages and contains hundreds of illustrations, step-by-step techniques, tips, and in-depth theories on the art caricature. Book ships in September, but he’s taking pre-orders now with options of signed copies, copies with original art [...]
Posted on: Jul 21, 2011, Section: Caricature, Comments: 8 Comments
Get your LOST sketches by Tom Richmond
Some unsolicited promotion for Tom Richmond: Tom has posted several original sketches of the cast of “Lost” that he’s selling off. Excellent thinking and timing, Tom – striking while the iron is hot. While you’re perusing the caricatures, read his review of the series finale. One of the better reviews out there.
Posted on: May 25, 2010, Section: Caricature, Comments: 1 Comment
Everybody Draw Mohammed Day is tomorrow. What will happen?
Tomorrow is the accidentily set date for everyone to draw the Prophet Mohammed. Open discussion – is anyone participating? What are your predictions about what will happen tomorrow? A non-event day, or will it go viral causing riots in the streets. Take a position now. Tomorrow we’ll see.
Posted on: May 19, 2010, Section: Caricature, Cartoons, Controversies, Mohammed Cartoon, Comments: 20 Comments
Draw Mohammed Day cartoonist pulls support
Molly Norris created a cartoon in support of South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker depicting household items (tea cup, spool of thread, pasta box, etc.) as items stating that they were the real Prophet Mohammed – a spoof of the South Park episode that depicted Mohammed in a bear suit. The cartoon suggested [...]
Posted on: Apr 27, 2010, Section: Caricature, Cartoons, Controversies, Editorial cartooning, Mohammed Cartoon, Comments: 53 Comments
Top 10 interesting faces to caricature in 2009
The International Society of Caricature Artists polled their members to come up with their top 10 most interesting faces to caricature in 2009. The list includes: Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Rod Blagojevich, Susan Boyle, Michael Jackson, Kim Jong Il, Bernard Madoff, Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi, Herman Van Rompuy, and Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger. Visit their website to find [...]
Posted on: Dec 18, 2009, Section: Caricature, Comments: 1 Comment
18 queries in 0.397 seconds.
