Terry recently completed an unusual gift commission. Rather than being given as a gift a couple ordered it for themselves as a treat after a hard year of trying to renovate a new home. Their situation was similar to the 1980s comedy The Money Pit … Read More →
Charlie Hebdo
Like hundreds of colleagues around the world the Scottish Cartoon Art Studio team were shocked and saddened by events last week in France. Every death and injury that ensued was a tragedy in its own right but the murder of five cartoonists - Cabu, … Read More →
Merry Christmas 2014
Time once again to take stock as the Studio's 15th anniversary year draws to a close. First and foremost everyone in Scotland was caught up in the debate surrounding the vote on independence. We organised a touring exhibition of cartoons about … Read More →
The Auld Acquaintance Private Views, 06 & 17/10/14
After an amazing year The Auld Acquaintance - the Scottish Cartoon Art Studio's touring exhibition about the independence referendum and celebrating our 15th anniversary - has made the final stops on its European tour in Lleida, Catalunya and … Read More →
The Auld Acquaintance in Glasgow: EXTENDED & UPDATED
After more than two and half years of campaigning, polling day is finally here and the people of Scotland will vote decisively in a referendum on independence. The Auld Acquaintance exhibition at Leiper Fine Art in Glasgow has offered visitors a … Read More →
The Auld Acquaintance in Lleida & Limoges
As we approach the final days of the Scottish independence referendum campaign and the last week of The Auld Acquaintance exhibition's run in Glasgow and London, time to look at the next couple of stops on its tour of Europe. As part of LA … Read More →
Cartoon workshops at Off The Page festival
Once again this year we'll be working with primary school pupils at Stirling Libraries' Off the Page book festival, details here. The event was very successful last time and we look forward to seeing the youngsters in Bridge of Allan and … Read More →
The Auld Acquaintance Private Views, 22 & 27/08/14
The Auld Acquaintance exhibition is now fully underway in its two UK venues; Leiper Fine Art on West George Street, Glasgow and the News & Media Gallery at the head offices of The Guardian & Observer newspapers, part of the Kings Place arts … Read More →
Another fantastic summer
2014 is our 15th anniversary year and it has provided yet another busy summer season with the Studio team booked to deliver over 125 hours of live drawing - caricatures for the most part but also cartooning demonstrations and workshops - at a … Read More →
The Auld Acquaintance in Glasgow
Our exhibition on the Scottish independence referendum will be shown at Leiper Fine Art, West George Street, Glasgow from the 22nd of August until the 28th of September 2014. The exhibition features editorial cartoons, comic strips and caricatures by … Read More →
Studio Team at the Commonwealth Games
In our 15th anniversary year it was a massive feather in the Scottish Cartoon Art Studio's cap to be approached by the Commonwealth Games and asked to entertain in the Athletes' Village in Dalmarnock, drawing caricatures of the wonderful sportsmen … Read More →
Batman Day
It seems this year is a milestone for several pop culture mainstays. Between Hellboy's 20th anniversary and the Ghostbuster's 30th, fans all over the world are going bats for The Dark Knight's 75th. Today is "Batman Day". The character is … Read More →
Digital Caricature at Apple Store Buchanan Street
Having recently launched our new service, live digital caricature at events using iPads, we are delighted to announce a demonstration and workshop at the Apple Store Buchanan Street, Glasgow. Terry and Tommy will be on hand at 16.00 on Saturday … Read More →
Caricature Events, Summer 2014 UPDATED
The Scottish Cartoon Art Studio team will be out and about again this summer, drawing caricatures of the public around Scotland. You can expect to see our artists at the following fixtures: 07/06/14, 12.00-16.00 Commonwealth Carnival Procession … Read More →
Cartoon Case Study: restaurant staff
The staff at the wonderful Acropolis Restaurant on Perissa beach, Santorini have been very kind to our Tommy and his wife over the last several years. During their last visit Tommy delivered caricatures of all the gang. The grin on waiter Alex's … Read More →
World Cup Legends 2014
NEW CARICATURE BOOK ON SALE NOW! 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 … Read More →
The Auld Acquaintance, SAU Independence Discussion Forum
Cartoons from The Auld Acquaintance will be previewed at the Scottish Artists Union's Independence Discussion Forum on the evening of the 26th of June, part of a week of cultural events happening at Stereo, Glasgow. The hermes birkin bags event is … Read More →
The Auld Acquaintance: what’s next?
Since launching The Auld Acquaintance in France we've been asked where and when it can be seen next. As our 15th anniversary year rolls on and the independence referendum campaign gathers pace we're happy to reveal upcoming fixtures in the exhibition … Read More →
Happy Birthday to us…
This weekend the Scottish Cartoon Art Studio team are delighted to reach fifteen years in the business of cartooning. Here's some recent feedback on our gift caricatures, still the Studio's bread and butter after all these years: "Once again a … Read More →
“The Art of Drawing”, Fizzers caricatures
Update: see images from the show in a Facebook post by Stranraer Museum. A new exhibition of cartoon artwork by young people opens this weekend at Stranraer Museum. The Art of Drawing- Our Heroes & Villains features graphic novel and animé … Read More →
“Dear Scotland”, Chic Murray caricature
We're delighted that one of Derek Gray's caricatures, a Fizzers® piece and part of the Scottish National Portrait Gallery's collection, is one of the artworks that has inspired a new National Theatre of Scotland production. Dear Scotland is taking … Read More →
The Auld Acquaintance “Vernissage”, 10/04/14
The Auld Acquaintance is a new touring exhibition organised by the Scottish Cartoon Art Studio in our 15th anniversary year, featuring caricatures, editorial cartoons and strips by artists from around the world responding to the same question that … Read More →
Hellboy Day
March 22nd is Hellboy Day, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the character. He's popular at the Studio, Derek and Terry in particular are big fans. Here's a bit of fan art Terry did in tribute. "Hellboy" is © Mike Mignola, ™ & ® Dark … Read More →
Our 15th Anniversary & The Auld Acquaintance Exhibition
2014 marks the 15th anniversary of political devolution in Scotland. It also happens to be the 15th anniversary of the Scottish Cartoon Art Studio. In the coming months the people of Scotland will consider and finally vote upon the matter of … Read More →
Transforming Lives, LGBT Youth Scotland
The Studio was delighted to collaborate with consultants Alison Cameron and Ali Coates on a new impact report - Transforming Lives - examining the work of LGBT Youth Scotland as they mark their 25th anniversary. The report was formally launched by … Read More →
Best wishes from Will Eisner
Cartoonists and comics fans everywhere are marking Will Eisner Week in memory of the late, great graphic storyteller, godfather of modern graphic novels and creator of The Spirit. While going through some files lately we came across a lovely … Read More →
Caricatures at New College Lanarkshire, Coatbridge Campus
Last year Cumbernauld College and Motherwell Colleges merged to form New College Lanarkshire and we drew live caricatures on both campuses to celebrate. The 1st of April will see Coatbridge campus join the replica handbags college and by popular … Read More →
Cartoon Workshops, February & March 2014
Upcoming cartoon workshop fixtures include a day at Morrison's Academy, Crieff as part of their annual "Book Fortnight" which this year focuses on graphic novels. The lucky pupils will also be getting a visit from our friends John Chalmers & … Read More →
Cartoon Case Study: dentist’s website
In late December we were contacted by Clinical Dental Technician Darren Kelsey who was in the process of building a new website for his business: "I make cosmetic dentures and am writing a Patient Journey page to break down what patients can expect … Read More →
Merry Christmas 2013
Merry Christmas to our customers and friends from all at the Scottish Cartoon Art Studio! It's been an amazing year at the Studio. We've been doing a great deal of work in the public sector, providing cartoon strips, character designs and … Read More →
Caricatures at Christmas Extravaganza
We'll be providing caricature entertainment with our friends from the Urban Fox Programme as part of a Chrismas Extravaganza, Helenslea Community Hall, Parkhead, 11.00-13.00 on Saturday the 7th of December. As ever, demand will be high so come early … Read More →
Doctor Who 50th Anniversary
The "Day of the Doctor" has arrived and for the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who the Studio's artists have created new Fizzers® caricatures of all eleven (official) incarnations of The Doctor… Plus a twelfth on the drawing board, ready to go once … Read More →
Caricatures at New College Lanarkshire
On the 1st of November Cumbernauld College and Motherwell College will merge to from New College Lanarkshire. We'll have caricaturists on hand as part of the Vesting Day celebrations: Motherwell Campus, 11.30-13.30 Cumbernauld Campus, … Read More →
St.Just Salon 2013
Studio Co-ordinator Terry Anderson writes about his recent trip to France: From the 28th of September to the 6th of October, the 32nd edition of the Salon International de la Caricature, du Dessin de Presse et d'Humour unfolded in … Read More →
Caricature Events, September 2013
The summer events season has drawn to a close but we were happy to be included as a late addition to the programme of entertainment for GRAND Week in the north east of Glasgow. There's some further opportunities for members of the public get a … Read More →
JUST.DUK.1T UPDATED!
We are delighted to be part of JUST.DUK.1T the new website from Diabetes UK (Scotland). The site has been devised and will be run by and for people aged 16 to 25 who have Type 1 diabetes. JUST.DUK.1T will feature a variety of media including … Read More →
Caricatures at Forth Valley College Freshers’ Fayre 2013
It's Freshers season again and we'll be on hand as part of Forth Valley College's events for newly enrolled students this year. You can get a caricature from one of our artists on the following days: Falkirk campus, 24/09/13, … Read More →
New Doctor Who- Peter Capaldi
The Twelfth Doctor was announced last night and the Whovians here at the Studio are abuzz over the news that Peter Capaldi will be taking over from Matt Smith. It's by no means the first time the Time Lord will be portrayed by a Scot, with Sylvester … Read More →
Caricature Events, Summer 2013- UPDATED FOR AUGUST
The Scottish Cartoon Art Studio team will be out and about again this summer. You can see our artists at the following events: 22/06/13, 20.00-00.00 Graduation Ball, Dundee University Students Association 30/06/13, 13.00-15.00 British Gas … Read More →
A record-breaking summer
An extraordinarily busy summer season has seen the Studio team booked to deliver over 100 hours of live drawing - caricatures for the most part but also cartooning demonstrations and workshops - at a variety of locations over the last few weeks, … Read More →
Globe-trotting gift caricatures
In recent months we've had a run of gift caricature commissions for people in far-flung destinations or with a foreign travel theme... Tommy drew this A3 piece featuring a whole family for a 20th wedding anniversary with a "China" … Read More →
Caricatures at Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year- UPDATED
The Scottish Cartoon Art Studio is delighted to be part of Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year and their free festival at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum on the 21st of July. Full details of everything that's happening on the day are … Read More →
In memoriam: Robert Cleland
A word from Tommy: 25 years ago today Scotland was shocked by the disaster and tragic death of 167 workers on the Piper Alpha oil platform. Among the dead was Robert Cleland, my best pal through childhood. His father Gavin was a tireless campaigner … Read More →
Caricatures at University of Dundee Graduation Ball
Once again the Studio team will be on hand this Saturday night at the Dundee University Students Association Graduation Ball, drawing free caricatures as part of the entertainment laid on for all new graduates. In previous years we've roamed around … Read More →
Caricatures at Big Day Oot! 2013
Once again the Studio will be providing caricature entertainment as part of the Glasgow East 5k Fun Run and Big Day Oot! in June. This year the caricature stall will be in the Tollcross International Swimming Centre, 11.30-15.30, 09/06/13. As … Read More →
Cartoon Workshops, May & June 2013
By popular demand we will once again be conducting a four-week programme of workshops with junior and senior school pupils at The Haven, Blantyre. The Haven offers support and respite to families with experience of terminal illness. As before … Read More →
