Cartoonists make mark on Herne Bay
August 6, 2013 in Events, General, News
Kipper Williams and Martin Honeysett @Procartoonists.org
They came, they drew, and they even made the odd Marcel Duchamp-style “art statement” …
Glenn Marshall plays the thinker @Procartoonists.org
We hope you enjoy this small selection of photos from the Live Cartoonists in the Bandstand event, which was part of the Duchamp in Herne Bay festival that kicked off at the weekend.
Nathan Ariss, chairleg of Procartoonists.org, said: “Herne Bay hasn’t seen anything like it. Just like our ‘stand-up’ relations, over 20 of the nation’s best ‘sit-down’ comedians set about wowing the expectant crowds, in an spectacular tour de force of gags, graffitti, political statement, absurdist fantasy and rampant public engagement. We really couldn’t have achieved a thing without the superb collective spirit and enthusiasm shown. Bravo!”
A nod to Banksy. Some "vandalism" by Banx @Procartoonists.org
Of course, the beautiful weather was as much of a draw as the cartoons! @Procartoonists.org
The heat was no reason to lower sartorial standards for the dapper Andrew Birch @Procartoonists.org
Surrealist caricatures @Procartoonists.org
Duchamp and satire by Dave Brown @Procartoonists.org
The kids fill the big canvas @Procartoonists.org
One for the album: It's Ralph Steadman @Procartoonists.org
Collaborative cartooning @Procartoonists.org
The public are happy so it must be time for a drink ... @Procartoonists.org
Actually there was more than mineral water on offer as the day ended with the official opening of exhibitions of cartoons in the lavatories, Gents and Ladies, of various Shepherd Neame pubs. The openings — yes, with a ribbon, big scissors and everything — were accompanied by much refreshment until noses were red, cartoon-style.
Or was that the sunburn?
Thanks to Kasia Kowalska for taking the photos. Others courtesy of Carole Manley, Glenn Marshall, Jeremy Banx.
You can find the artists who contributed to this year’s event in our portfolios.
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gerardwhyman said on August 6, 2013
Looked fab! Sorry I missed it.
Rupert Besley said on August 6, 2013
Wonderful, that one by Dave Brown (and I’m sure there were other things around equally good).
Clive Goddard said on August 6, 2013
Congrats. Looks like a corker of a day out. Shame I was otherwise engaged being elsewhere doing other things at the time.What’s next?
Matthew Buck said on August 6, 2013
Ditto and all being well, The Big Draw.
Miles Cole said on August 7, 2013
Excellent stuff, especially that strange looking bloke in the trilby.
David Greene said on August 11, 2013
Really gutted I missed it.
lisa Stickman said on August 31, 2013
Well done guys, What a great time we all had. Exciting, wonderfull…… What more can I say. Loads if you met me…….