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A cloud a day…. and so much more!

Today we look at the versatile work of illustrator, cartoonist and muralist Chris Judge, who lives in Dublin, Ireland.

Street Art

The latest funky chalk art by David Zinn!

Today we return to take a light hearted look at the latest street chalk art by American artist, David Zinn.

Cartoons

Google Doodles

Do you ever click on the Google Doodle at the top of the page before you start a search? They can be fun. Recently it was fairy bread and when I clicked on it – there is a short animation, which is a bit of fun.

Celebration

Tokyo 2020 Games Mascot

Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Mascot is Miraitowa while Paralympic Games mascot is Someity. Both designed by Ryo Taniguchi.

Drawings

Shadow doodles do make smiles!

Today we will look at the work of Belgian film maker and artist, Vincent Bal, who loves to create doodles from shadows cast by everyday objects! Image: Vincent Bal, Shadowology, Facebook.

Prehistoric

Dinosaurs

We know dinosaurs roamed Earth long before humans and the evidence of the largest that habited Australia has just been found. But how long have we been making statues of dinosaurs? Read on to find out more. Image credit: en.wikipedia.org

Dynasty

Back with the Melbourne Dexters

This fascinating article by Angela Keyworth introduces us to several more members of the Dexters of Melbourne, Derbyshire, especially Dudley Dexter Watkins (Image), creator of Desperate Dan in the Dandy. Credit: Angela Keyworth

Mailbag

February Mailbag No 2

Feb No 2 mailbag is full of discoveries: correspondence about Dudley Dexter Watkins - creator of Desperate Dan in the Dandy; cartoon characters, another Clarrie Cox painting found in a shed; luxury aboard the Pan Am Clipper. A real mixed bag.

Bicycles

Bicycles: Part 2

An art enthusiast, Bouglé (nicknamed Spoke) was the French representative for Simpsons chains and brought artist Toulouse-Lautrec to England to meet his cycling team. Image: La Chaîne Simpson Credit: nga.gov.au

America

Making You Smile

Sharing a little from the world of Charles Monroe "Sparky" Schulz and his world of "Peanuts". Also a litte on Andrew Wyeth and a performance by Krystian Zimerman.

Dogs

Kennel of Fame

The photos last weekend of El in London - -the glorious German Shepherd- has certainly got the dog lovers activated. Our "Jane" forwarded her favourite "Snoopy" cartoon to get the show on the road!

Parody

The Cow Jumped Over the Moon and...

Enjoying nursery rhymes about the moon and images of a cat and a fiddle, a cow jumping over the moon, a little dog laughing and a dish running away with a spoon.

Cartoons

Little Green Martians and Other Space Creatures

Not only did Lucien Rudaux paint remarkable images of outerspace, he created bizarre illustrations of what humans might look like if "evolution had taken a different turn."

Contemporary

Introducing raw talent from England

Come with me to the coal face and see art works created by Chris of Kent.

Cartoons

Cartoon Dogs or an excuse to feature Snoopy

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