Today is the Scottish Cartoon Art Studio's nineteenth anniversary. It's a happy birthday here in Glasgow as we leave behind a year of hard work behind the scenes. In the past twelve months we've completely overhauled the inner workings of our … Read More →
40th birthday caricature bonanza!
As always, it's very interesting to see what the various members of the Studio team come up with when caricaturing the same faces. Studio Co-ordinator Terry Anderson and his wife both turned 40 recently and so a new clutch of caricatures was the … Read More →
Merry Christmas 2016
As ever we wish to thank all the customers who've supported us in the past year and provided such wonderful feedback: On gift caricatures for special occasions: "Thank you very much for the fantastic caricature! It went down a storm and … Read More →
We’re halfway done on #fizzers10!
Today marks the halfway point in our current exhibition at The People’s Palace & Winter Gardens, Glasgow. It’s been a great summer and autumn that’s seen a a selection of over 120 Fizzers® caricatures raising a smile with museum visitors from … Read More →
Happy Birthday to us…
The Scottish Cartoon Art Studio celebrates 17 years in business this week. We're concentrating on final preparations for our next big exhibition project #fizzers10 Thanks to everyone who's been with us from the start in 1999. We look forward to … Read More →
Comic strip workshop with Diabetes Scotland
Chris and Terry will be on hand at Diabetes Scotland's Glasgow Family Group drop-in session at the Silverburn Shopping Centre this Saturday afternoon, conducting a comic strip workshop suitable for children aged 7 and over. Please contact the … Read More →
Caricatures and more for new CELTIC SOCIAL app
The Studio team are delighted to provide caricature and cartoon artwork for the new CELTIC SOCIAL app, officially licensed by Celtic FC, launching very soon. The new app will include a range of content for Celtic fans of all ages with a … Read More →
Cartoon Case Study: promotional calendar
Studio Head Chris Sommerville caricatured of over 40 members of staff at Lomond, a fine food wholesaler based in Glasgow to feature in their new promotional calendar for 2016. Lomond wanted a humorous and slightly cheeky approach to their … Read More →
Comic strip workshops at Story Fest, St. Enoch Centre
Throughout the October school holidays the St. Enoch Centre, Glasgow will host Story Fest, a programme of events featuring some of the most popular characters from children's books. As part of the festival we will be conducting comic strip … Read More →
Caricature Events, Summer 2015 – UPDATED FOR AUGUST
The Scottish Cartoon Art Studio team are preparing for another busy summer season. We'll be caricaturing visitors and guests at a range of events around Scotland. Perhaps we'll see you on one of the following dates: 21/06/15, 12.00-16.00 British … Read More →
Remembering Charles Kennedy
Studio Co-ordinator Terry Anderson on an encounter with Charles Kennedy: "I caricatured Charles Kennedy a few times. The first was while he was leader of the Liberal Democrats and at the height of his powers and "Chat Show Charlie" popularity. … Read More →
Happy Birthday to us…
This weekend the Scottish Cartoon Art Studio reached its sixteenth anniversary. Over the past year we became the first caricaturists in the country to offer live digital drawing as entertainment for high-end indoor events. We'll continue to … Read More →
The Genn newspaper feature
Tomorrow's edition of The Genn - the free community newspaper available in outlets across North and East Glasgow - features a double page spread about the Studio and our work. Pick up a copy if you can. We'll be making more contributions to … Read More →
Step by step on a gift caricature
Here's a step by step look at one of Chris' recent gift caricature commissions in progress, a 30th birthday present from mother to daughter and featuring her husband and cat. Our personalised caricatures make ideal gifts for any special … 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Happy Birthday to us…
The Scottish Cartoon Art Studio is delighted to celebrate 14 years in business this week. Here’s some of the recent feedback we’ve had from customers... On our gift caricatures for birthdays and retirements: "Just a note to thank you for the … Read More →
Cartoon Case Study: conference badges
Our caricatures can be used in a variety of ways. Fleet Alliance are running a conference in Glasgow today and all delegates will receive a caricature name badge. Photos were forwarded to us and we in turn made the artwork available for download in … Read More →
Cartoon case study: factual comic
In April this year new reforms will affect the amount of housing benefit received by hundreds of thousands of people living in social housing across the UK. In particular the so-called "bedroom tax" is a potential source of discord between housing … Read More →
Cartoon case study: caricatures at a conference
The West of Scotland Housing Association booked us to provide caricatures of staff at their recent conference, held at the newly-opened Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome. We're the first caricaturists to work in the new venue and found the facilities very … Read More →
Merry Christmas 2012
Merry Christmas to our customers and friends from all at the Scottish Cartoon Art Studio! Hard to believe a year has passed since the relaunch of the website. We've worked hard to add to it on a regular basis but inevitably when deadlines … Read More →
Free Caricature Events, Christmas 2012- NEW SCHEDULE!
The Scottish Cartoon Art Studio team will be making a series of appearances at The Clyde shopping centre, Clydebank and The Forge Market, Parkhead in the run-up to Christmas: Saturday 3rd November, 10.30-12.30, The Clyde Saturday 10th … Read More →
Caricatures at South Carntyne Fun Day
We're happy to announce yet another short-notice addition to our schedule of caricature events. We'll be drawing FREE caricatures of visitors at the South Carntyne Fun Day at the former St. Aidan's School on Rigby Street, Saturday 29th September, … Read More →
Caricatures at Glenburn Gala Day
We're happy to announce a short-notice addition to our schedule of caricature events. We'll be drawing FREE caricatures of visitors at the Glenburn Gala Day, Glenburn Community Centre, Paisley on Sunday 2nd September, 13.00-16.00. This will … Read More →
Caricatures at Forth Valley College Freshers Week 2012
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, 12.00-14.00, … Read More →
UPDATED AGAIN! Caricatures around Glasgow, Summer 2012
As usual artists from the Scottish Cartoon Art Studio team will be making appearances at a number of events around Glasgow over the summer. We will be drawing FREE caricatures; demand is always high so we advise anyone interested in getting a … Read More →
Happy Birthday to us…
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 … Read More →
Forty years, four caricatures…
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 … Read More →
World Cup Legends available 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 managers and referees too. You know the … Read More →
Legends continue…
Back in 2010 Chris launched his World Cup Legends project, a collection of caricatures featuring famous footballing faces from across the globe. The next competition falls in 2014, a big year for the Studio as we'll celebrate our 15th year replica … Read More →
