Heritage exhibition: Just like that!
An exhibition of cartoons and caricatures by Procartoonists.org members Bill Stott, Noel Ford, Roger Penwill and John Roberts is being held at the Heritage Centre in Knutsford, Cheshire, from 6 November until 22 December. The Cartoon Collective show is very loosely based on the theme of “heritage” and will include a collection of cartoons on imaginary […]
Review: Punch Cartoons in Colour
Cartoonist and Procartoonists member Noel Ford takes a look back at The Best of Punch Cartooons in Colour. The collection is edited by Helen Walasek. Well, as far as a review is concerned, I could leave it at that. The title says it all. Oh, all right then … it has long been a bone […]
Personal Bests: Gold!
London 2012: It’s Gold! Image extracted from Personal Bests.
When cartoonists meet The Public
Bill Stott, who will be writing regularly for the Procartoonists.org blog, gives us his take on the Shrewsbury Cartoon Festival: Shrewsbury is an opportunity to meet that most unpredictable of creatures: The Public. At Shrewsbury at least, they take cartooning in their stride. I was inking my 8ft by 5ft Big Board, when a couple (“We’ve […]
Shrewsbury Cartoon Festival 2011
Shrewsbury International Cartoon Festival kicks off tonight with a drop-in cartoon workshop at the Bear Steps Gallery at 4.30pm, and a talk by Dr Nick Hiley from the British Cartoon Archive on the cartoons of Carl Giles at Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery at 7pm, tickets £5. In the meantime, the exhibition Personal Bests opened […]
Say 'I do' to Marriage à la Mode
A cartoon exhibition looking at all aspects of married life – for better, for worse – opens at the Cartoon Museum in London this Wednesday (March 23). Cartoon above by Pak As Prince William and Kate Middleton prepare to tie the knot on April 29, Marriage à la Mode: Royals and Commoners In and Out […]
Foghorn magazine – Issue 49
Spring has nearly sprung and so has the latest issue of Foghorn, the cartoon magazine of the Professional Cartoonists’ Organisation. In keeping with this issue’s musical theme, the magazine features an operatic cover by PCO’s Chichi Parish and is available to subscribers for the very merry annual price of £20 for six full colour issues. What’s inside? Noel […]
'Tis the season to buy cartoons
Never mind final Christmas posting dates*, the main thing the discerning cartoon lover needs to bear in mind at this festive time of year is when will the Private Eye Christmas cards run out? The magazine’s website shop has been carrying a “sold out” notice for some days now – proof, if it were needed, […]
New patrons for Shrewsbury Cartoon Festival 2010
Comedian, TV host and and cartoon fan Phill Jupitus has given his public support to this year’s upcoming Shrewsbury cartoon festival by signing up as a patron of the annual event. Phill and broadcaster Libby Purves will also be joined by BBC Radio 2 DJ Alex Lester. The Festival’s full programme for 22-25 April is now available […]