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 →
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: wedding signatures
A personalised caricature makes a novel substitute for a guestbook at a wedding and a live caricaturist provides fantastic entertainment at the reception afterwards. Also the Scottish Cartoon Art Studio team are happy to draw couples! Several … 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 →
A tribute to Ryan Smith
In the early days of the Studio we were put in touch with Frank & Sandra Smith and their son Ryan by the Make-A-Wish foundation. Gravely ill at the time Ryan nevertheless defied all expectations and celebrated his 18th birthday in 2014. By all … 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 →
Cartoon Case Study: birthday presentation
When the executive chairman of the Robertson Group was coming up for a big birthday, his PA Carol Carter got in touch with us looking for a personalised caricature to present as a gift. Carol wanted a particular large piece of artwork in order to … 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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: 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 →
From our archives: The Dandy
Like most comics fans we were saddened to learn that after a 75 year run the final issue of The Dandy will be released tomorrow. It was always a point of pride that the longest-running comics title in the world was a Scottish product, something not … 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 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 →
Caricatures at Islay Agricultural Show
Oor Tommy will be on hand, drawing caricatures at this year's Islay Agricultural Show, Thursday the 9th of August. A must-see event for lovers of all the Scottish Hebrides have to offer - piping, good food, fine malt whisky and more - the show is … Read More →
Caricatures at Dunlop Gala Day
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. … 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 →
