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Exploring AI Image Generators for Cartoonists

Exploring AI image generators offers artists tools that can help with rapid concept development, background creation, and even complete compositions, often in ways that weren’t accessible before. The digital revolution in recent years has introduced artificial intelligence (AI) to creative fields, opening up new possibilities for artists, including professional cartoonists.  However, for cartoonists, finding the […]

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AI for Cartoonists – Blessing or a Curse?

The rise of artificial intelligence is transforming every corner of the creative industry, providing  AI for cartoonists a new and fascinating application. From concept art to animation, AI for cartoonists offers a powerful set of tools that can enhance creative processes, speed up workflows, and even provide fresh ideas. But as these tools become more […]

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Bringing 2D Cartoons to Life: Enhancing with Shading Techniques

Cartoons have long been a beloved art form, capturing imaginations with vibrant characters, playful worlds, and expressive storytelling. Though traditionally created on a flat surface, skilled cartoonists have developed techniques to make their characters seem to “pop” off the page. By adding depth, dimension, and realism through the strategic use of shading, artists can elevate […]

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Paper to Pixels: Embracing Digital Art with Drawing Tablets

Introduction to the Digital Art Revolution Embracing a New Era of Creativity  Artistic expression is undergoing a significant shift with the transition from traditional to digital mediums. The adoption of graphics drawing tablets is not just altering the tools artists use but also transforming how art is conceptualized, created, and consumed. Traditionally, artists relied on […]

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26 Ideas for Paper Based Printables You Can Create And Sell

Paper based printables offer a wide range of creative possibilities and are the easiest to produce and sell. Many of the following  ideas can be created using home printing equipment. Online printing costs have drastically reduced as printing technology has advanced, giving cartoonists  the  opportunity to have their art professionally printed at a cost that […]

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Use Graphic And Cartoon Art To Enhance Your Educational Signage Skills

In today’s visually-driven world, effective educational signage goes beyond mere information delivery; it’s an art form that communicates messages, captures attention, and leaves a lasting impact. The fusion of graphic and cartoon art within signage has opened exciting avenues for artists, designers, and businesses to stand out in a crowded marketplace. Here is how you can […]

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Caricatures were the bain of my cartooning life

I hated it when people asked me to create caricatures.  Catching the likeness could be quick or a protracted nightmare that would see me staring down at the deadline with dread!. 80th Birthday caricature commissioned by the Harborough brass band (UK) for Mark Stamp Freehand caricatures can be a nightmare! I can’t do a quick […]

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Maintaining a cartoon spot in a magazine

Getting a permanent cartoon spot in a  magazine in a genre which is your also your hobby is a dream come true. That happened to me back in 2002 when I sent a letter to the editor of Brass Band World Magazine with a cartoon to spice it up.  He published the letter with the […]

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How to Draw Caricatures – A Short Cut to Get Great Results!

Drawing cartoons in one thing but creating really good caricatures can be one of the most difficult aspects of a cartoonists skills to master.  I have avoided caricatures like the plague until recently as I didn’t know how to draw caricatures efficiently until I discovered a short cut.  I decided to face my fear and […]

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10 simple steps to find fun things to draw!

Great ways I discovered to teach me how to draw cartoons without having to think too hard! For the professional cartoonist finding fun things to draw is easy if you just want to copy a cartoon or use some other cartoonists ideas. Getting ideas for great original cartoons and fun things to draw can have you pulling […]

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Finding Cartoon Ideas and More

Finding cartoon ideas and more topics to integrate with your ideas can have you scratching around aimlessly unless you have a definite plan or method. I have tried several ways to generate ‘new’ cartoon ideas and they all seem to work to varying degrees of success.  Here are my top methods which I use regularly […]

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List of Stuff to Draw for Creative inspiration

A list of stuff to draw is something I find useful sometimes when my creative drawing idea generator packs up.  Sometimes called ‘artists block’ it’s the most frustrating state of mind when the artistic well is temporarily empty. A list of stuff to draw is one way that you can find ideas and I have […]

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Lynne Chapman – Procartoon podcast 1

I have long admired Lynne Chapman’s beautiful children’s book illustrations since my children were first encouraged to read.   She has illustrated 30 children’s books spanning over 17 years with characters filled with emotion that jump off the page letting the reader totally feel the story. Lynne Chapman – Expressive Picture Book Characters Course   […]

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What Should I Draw – IS THERE AN IDEAS FAIRY!!!?

Staring at a blank sheet of paper… what should I draw? My thoughts drift to the kitchen.  Perhaps another cookie will help my blank brain.  Why can’t I think of that hilarious, rib-tickling idea that other cartoonists seem to do with little effort?  The truth is that most cartoonists have these moments which soon pass (and come […]

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