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Hello and welcome to my blog, it a place to show new digital creations. Caricature eulogy and tributes, sporting achievements, hot topics and Celebs. Much of the blog will be about characters and a wide subject of interest. Enjoy.
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...
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...
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...
Luis Rubiales
Luis Rubiales Luis Rubiales My caricature of Luis Rubiales after a very unfortunate event, that is known as the kiss that shook spain and global football. Luis kissed Jenni Hermoso on the lips that she says wasn’t consensual. He has finally resigned from his...
Mary Earps
Mary Earps Mary Earps My caricature of Mary Earps. Mary was named the best goalkeeper at the 2023 women’s world cup and she claimed the golden glove award, but sadly the lionesses were narrowly defeated by spain in the final. It was a fantastic...
James Anderson
James Anderson James Anderson It’s an Ashes summer 2023 and with that news, here is my caricature tribute to the great cricketer James Anderson. The king of swing and is regarded as the greatest fast bowler of all time, and is the highest fast bowler wicket...
Silvio Berlusconi
Silvio Berlusconi Silvio Berlusconi My caricature eulogy to Silvio Berlusconi who has died aged 86. Silvio dominated the public life in his country for decades and is Italy’s longest serving prime minister. However his perioed in office ended in convictions of...
Stan Lee
Stan Lee Stan Lee Legacy My caricature tribute to the late Stan Lee who died some 5 years ago but would have recently turned 100. Stan Lee or Stanley was the co-creator of marvel comics and created superheros including spiderman, the Xmen. The fantastic four, most of...
Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield
Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield This caricature is inspired by Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield. Watching kevin run alongside Rob in his wheelchair at the recent Leeds marathon, and then kevin carrying Rob over the finishing line I thought was...
Barry Humphries
Barry Humphries Remembering Barry Humphries My caricature tribute to the genius Barry Humphries. Passed at the age of 89 (22april 20230). Barry is best known as the creator of Dame Edna Everage. Edna is a household name to all, and was a housewide superstar. Appearing...