Caricatures at Dunlop Gala Day

Caricatures at Dunlop Gala Day

Posted by on May 4, 2012 in Blog | No Comments

As usual oor Tommy will be caricaturing at the Dunlop Gala Day, East Ayrshire, 13:00-15:00 on Saturday the 2nd of June. The caricature stall is always very popular so please ensure you come early to avoid disappointment.

Happy Birthday to us…

Happy Birthday to us…

Posted by on May 3, 2012 in Blog | No Comments

This week the Scottish Cartoon Art Studio celebrates 13 years in business.  Here’s some of the recent feedback we’ve had from customers. “The caricature you did for us went down a storm…  Becoming very popular, will be in touch again soon.” – City Property Glasgow “Was fab guys, loved it. Thanks very much you are ...

Kittens McTavish

Kittens McTavish

Posted by on Mar 30, 2012 in Blog | No Comments

A devoted fan of Greg Proops’ The Smartest Man in the World podcast, Terry took the opportunity to present Mr Proops with his Fizzers caricature when recording the latest episode at the Glasgow Comedy Festival.

Wooly & Tig

Wooly & Tig

Posted by on Mar 22, 2012 in Blog | No Comments

Woolly & Tig is a charming live action television programme for young children featuring the adventures of a wee Scottish girl and her toy spider.  Tig encounters a range of situations that might cause anxiety or distress for small children and is helped through by her best friend Woolly. Produced by Tattiemoon - already the leading children’s tv ...

Creative Communities- UPDATED

Creative Communities- UPDATED

Posted by on Mar 19, 2012 in Blog | No Comments

The Scottish Cartoon Art Studio will collaborate with writer Kirtsin Zhang on a new project throughout the spring and summer of this year.  Inspired by the national initiative “Year of Creative Scotland 2012″ Creative Communities is a community project hosted by St Columba’s School which aims to encourage people, especially young people, to enjoy the power ...

Easter Holiday Workshops

Easter Holiday Workshops

Posted by on Mar 9, 2012 in Blog | No Comments

We’ll be conducting Superhero & Villain themed workshops for 7-12 year olds at libraries around North Ayrshire during the Easter holidays. 10:30-11:30, 10/04/12- Saltcoats 13:30-14:30, 10/04/12- Kilwinning 10:30-11:30, 13/04/12- Dreghorn (Irvine) 13:30-14:30, 13/04/12- Irvine Places are limited and must be pre-booked at your library of choice, £2 per person. See you there!

Forty years, four caricatures…

Forty years, four caricatures…

Posted by on Mar 2, 2012 in Blog | No Comments

Doesn’t happen very often but it’s always interesting to see the various members of the Studio team caricaturing the same face. Our Brian turned 40 recently and the rest of us took the opportunity to draw him.  Comparing the different caricatures you can see common threads in the likenesses as well as choices unique to ...

Squaxx dek Thargo

Squaxx dek Thargo

Posted by on Feb 22, 2012 in Blog | No Comments

Today 2000AD celebrates 35 years in print.  The comic emerged when most of us here were kids and so looms large in the imagination.  Of the various strips and characters featured over the years Strontium Dog and Nemesis the Warlock are particular favourites here, but there’s no denying the appeal of  Judge Dredd.  We’ve high ...

World Cup Legends available now!

World Cup Legends available now!

Posted by on Feb 16, 2012 in Blog | No Comments

WORLD CUP LEGENDS pays tribute to true icons of international football, focusing on the biggest sporting event on the planet.  As well as dozens of the most famous players past and present the book features top managers and referees too. You know the names – Pelé, Maradona, Beckenbauer, Zidane, Beckham -  but you’ve never seen ...

Comics Stripped

Comics Stripped

Posted by on Jan 26, 2012 in Blog | No Comments

The Studio will conduct “Superhero & Supervillian” workshops for youngsters at the Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, Nitshill, as part of their Comics Stripped weekend. From the current issue of Glasgow Museum’s What’s On brochure: Join us at GMRC for our BIG comic weekend! Each day, you can enjoy an interactive tour, a workshop by a ...