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George Wendt
George Wendt Caricature of George Wendt A caricature of the beloved actor George Wendt who sadly passed away in May 2025. In this caricature Norm is sitting with his sidekick Cliff. George Wendt was a warm, unforgettable presence whose everyman charm made Norm...
Val Kilmer
Val Kilmer Caricature of Val Kilmer A caricature tribute to the actor Val Kilmer. A breakout performance as Iceman in Top Gun and a return in Top Gun Maverick and well known for his portrayal of Jim Morrison from the Doors....
Pope Francis
Pope Francis Caricature of Pope Francis A caricature tribute to Pope Francis who died on 21st April 2025. A Papacy of about 12 years. Francis was known for this humility, focus of mercy and efforts to modernize the Church’s tone and outright....
Eddie Jordan
Eddie Jordan Caricature of Eddie Jordan A caricature tribute to Eddie Jordan. Who embodied the restless and adventures spirit of Formula One. His championed personality in a sport of precision....
Gene Hackman
Gene Hackman Caricature of Gene Hackman A caricature tribute to the legendary actor Gene Hackman who passed away in February 2025. With a movie career spanning over 4 decades, iconic films including The French Connection, Unforgiven and a breakout performance in...
David Lynch
David Lynch Caricature of David Lynch A Caricature tribute to the film maker David Lynch (1945-2025) David was considered a visionary in his field and his films are often distinguished by both a surreal and experimental quality but also mainstream popularity. The...
Donald Trump
Donald Trump Caricature of Donald Trump On the 20th of January 2025 upon his inauguration Donald Trump became the 47th president of the United States of America. His second ascent to the presidency felt, to supporters and critics alike, like a page torn from...
Jimmy Donaldson
Jimmy Donaldson Caricature of Jimmy Donaldson My caricature of Jimmy Donaldson and better known by most as Mr Beast. The new gameshow Beast Games has bought a new audience to Jimmy (like me). I’ve watched it and found it a compelling watch, but it also feels like an...
Keely Hodgkinson
Keely Hodgkinson Caricature of Keely Hodgkinson My caricature of Keely Hodgkinson to celebrate winning the BBC sports personality of the year 2024. With Luke Littler as the runner up and Joe Root in 3rd place. But it was an Olympic year and Keely winning gold in the...
Quincy Jones
Quincy Jones Caricature of Quincy Jones A caricature tribute to the musician and producer Quincy Jones. Quincy had a career in the music industry spanning over 70 years! He is perhaps best known for his production and arranging work with Michael Jackson. The album...
John Prescott
John Prescott Caricature of John Prescott A caricature tribute to Britain’s longest serving deputy prime minister John Prescott. Loyally serving Tony Blair and Gordon Brown. John was a son of working-class parents and saw himself as an embodiment of enduring Labour...
Alex Salmond
Alex Salmond Caricature of Alex Salmond A caricature tribute to the statesman Alex Salmond. He led the Scottish National Party to power at Holyrood and came close to winning Scottish independence in the 2014 referendum and was a huge influential player in UK politics....
Maggie Smith
Maggie Smith Caricature of Maggie Smith A Caricature tribute to the actor Dame Maggie Smith. A career in acting starting in 1952 and would reach national treasure status. The role I know her best for is as Professor McGonagall in Harry Potter. Impressively it is...
Sven-Goran Eriksson
Sven-Goran Eriksson Caricature of Sven-Goran Eriksson A caricature tribute to the former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson. Sven was England’s first overseas Manager between 2001-2006. He had a long, varied and hugely successful football career coaching across...
James Anderson
James Anderson Caricature of James Anderson My Caricature tribute to the king of swing James Anderson. The first seamer and just the third bowler in history to reach 700 test wickets. A true cricket legend and arguably the greatest seam bowler every. That deserved me...
Celine Dion
Celine Dion Caricature of Celine Dion My caricature of Celion Dion as she sang “Hymne a l’amour” from the balcony of the Eiffel Tower at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games in...
Rachel Reeves
Rachel Reeves Caricature of Rachel Reeves My caricature of Rachel Reeves. She became the first woman to hold the office of chancellor in its over 800 – year...
Ray Reardon
Ray Reardon Caricature of Ray Reardon A caricature tribute to Ray Reardon known as Dracula. Ray won snookers world championship 6 times in the 1970’s. The decade in which snooker was transforming from a folk sport to a big fan following and TV audience attraction. He...
Donald Sutherland
Donald Sutherland Caricature of Donald Sutherland My Caricature tribute to the Canadian actor Donald Sutherland. D Sutherland had almost 200 credits to his name! in a career spanning more than half a decade. Recent films include ‘Don’t Look Now’ and as Coriolanus...
Michael Moseley
Michael Moseley Caricature of Michael Moseley My Caricature tribute to Dr Michael Mosely who tragically died while walking on the Greek island of Symi. Probably overcome by heat, very sad. Michael explored health and fitness issues and communicated them in a unique...
Paula Vennells
Paula Vennells Caricature of Paula Vennells After watching the ITVX series Mr bates vs The Post Office, I felt compelled to draw the chief executive of the post office Paula Vennells. The series highlighted the post office scandal where village sub postmasters have...
Ian Lavender
Ian Lavender Caricature of Ian lavender A caricature tribute to the actor Ian lavender. He is best known for his role as private Pike in Dads Army. He was sadly the last main member to have passed to the other side.Lavender helped create a comedy classic that is still...
Dave Myers
Dave Myers Caricature of Dave Myers and Si King Dave Myers and Si King together as the hairy bikers. Great mates known for travelling around the UK and the world on their motorbikes, cooking and trying different regional foods. Bringing out great cookbooks. You could...
Ewen MacIntosh
Ewen MacIntosh Caricature of Ewen MacIntosh My caricature tribute to Ewen MacIntosh best know to many as ‘Big Keith’ from the office. Keith Bishop was accountant for Wernham Hogg but would rather been a DJ. The classic scene of Keith offering inappropriate romantic...
John Savident
John Savident Caricature of John Savident My caricature tribute to John Savident who played Fred Elliot in Coronation Street from 1994 – 2006. Fred was the fans favourite playing the booming voiced butcher with a memorable catchphrase ‘I say I say’. One of Corrie’s...
Steve Wright
Steve Wright Caricature of the DJ Steve Wright My caricature tribute to the voice of the Radio and arguably the nation Steve Wright. Steve was best known for being witty and so warm and has been on our radios since 1970’s. Wrighty relaunched his afternoon show on...
Mary Earps SPOTY
Mary Earps SPOTY Caricature of Mary Earps Congratulations to Mary Earps, England’s and Manchester United goalie wins the BBC Sports Personality of the year for 2023. Quoted by the public and well deserved. Finishing ahead of cricketer Stuart Broad, golfer Rory...
Matthew Perry
Matthew Perry Matthew Perry Caricature My caricature tribute to Matthew Perry. Internationally famous for starring as Chandler Bing in the sitcom friends. It ran for 10 series and was a huge 90’s hit, it made all the 6 actors big super stars. Unfortunately, Matthew...
Bobby Charlton
Bobby Charlton Caricature of Sir Bobby Charlton My Caricature tribute to the great Sir Bobby Charlton, widely considered one the greatest football players of all time, which obviously is a huge statement! Bobby played almost all his club football for Manchester United...
Michael Gambon
Michael Gambon The Great Michael Gambon My caricature tribute to the great Michael Gambon who has died aged 82. Probably best known as playing professor Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter movies. Their are such wonderful tributes from all fellow thespians that have...
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