Artist, caricaturist and illustrator Sam Norkin has passed away at the age of 94. Sam’s seven decade career centered around theater caricature and his work was published in major newspapers across the U.S. For more than seven decades, Mr. Norkin depicted and described the performing arts in America through his sketches and artworks. During his […]
MAD Magazine cartoonist Tom Richmond is self publishing a new book entitled, “The Mad Art of Caricature!.” The book is 170+ pages and contains hundreds of illustrations, step-by-step techniques, tips, and in-depth theories on the art caricature. Book ships in September, but he’s taking pre-orders now with options of signed copies, copies with original art […]
Some unsolicited promotion for Tom Richmond: Tom has posted several original sketches of the cast of “Lost” that he’s selling off. Excellent thinking and timing, Tom – striking while the iron is hot. While you’re perusing the caricatures, read his review of the series finale. One of the better reviews out there.
Tomorrow is the accidentily set date for everyone to draw the Prophet Mohammed. Open discussion – is anyone participating? What are your predictions about what will happen tomorrow? A non-event day, or will it go viral causing riots in the streets. Take a position now. Tomorrow we’ll see.
Molly Norris created a cartoon in support of South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker depicting household items (tea cup, spool of thread, pasta box, etc.) as items stating that they were the real Prophet Mohammed – a spoof of the South Park episode that depicted Mohammed in a bear suit. The cartoon suggested […]
The International Society of Caricature Artists polled their members to come up with their top 10 most interesting faces to caricature in 2009. The list includes: Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Rod Blagojevich, Susan Boyle, Michael Jackson, Kim Jong Il, Bernard Madoff, Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi, Herman Van Rompuy, and Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger. Visit their website to find […]
MAD Magazine artist Tom Richmond has been working on an iPhone app with movie director/entrepreneur Ray Griggs that allows users to search a database for contact information of every congressman. Tom did 540 caricatures – one for every representative in union and territories – for the app. Unfortunately, they have learned that Apple has rejected […]
The International Society of Caricature Artists (ISCA, formerly known as the NCN) 2009 Annual Caricature Convention and Competition is set to hold it’s annual convention next week beginning Nov. 2 through 7th in Sandusky, OH. This year four special guests from MAD Magazine are scheduled which include Sam Viviano Longtime MAD artist and current art […]
Tom Richmond announces details (including guest speaker line-up) about this year’s The International Society of Caricature Artists (formerly called National Caricature Network) 2009 Annual Caricature Convention and Competition that will be held November 2-7 in Sandusky, Ohio. First off, there is not one, not two, not three but FOUR guest speakers, all from MAD Magazine: […]
The National Caricature Network is set to hold their 17th annual convention next week in Raleigh, NC. The convention attracts 200 or so member artists from around the world. At the convention the public is invited to watch in the “Worlds Fastest Artist” competition crowns the fastest artist who draws the most number of live […]