Richmond Illustration Inc.

By: Tom Richmond

Until Further Notice…

August 23rd, 2019 | Posted in General

American Caricature Documentary Kickstarter!

August 22nd, 2019 | Posted in News

Followers of my blog know I do not often promote crowdfunding campaigns, but every once and awhile something comes along that ticks all the boxes, and that I know will be followed through. This is one of them. “American Caricature” is a documentary film that explores the world of making a living drawing caricatures. That includes the various industries involved like illustration, animation, and especially “live” caricature (i.e. the world of fairs, theme parks, private events, and tradeshows), the caricature community, and the International Society of Caricature Artists big convention/competition. I’m one of many professional caricaturists interviewed for the documentary. The world of caricatures is… READ MORE

Workshop Warmups: Scary Spice!

August 21st, 2019 | Posted in Sketch O'The Week

I’m still buried with deadlines so this week’s “Sketch o’the Week” is another Workshop Warmup. The subject, suggested on the spot by the class to warm up with, is Spice Girl Mel B. aka “Scary Spice”. This one is the actual 10-12 minute quick warmup sketch with no further tinkering. READ MORE

Spot Open in Dec 6-8 Orlando Workshop!

August 20th, 2019 | Posted in General

I just had another cancellation for my final 2019 workshop taking place Dec 6-8th in Orlando, FL. No one on the waitlist is available to take the spot, so I have opened it up to anyone. Florida artists, I will not be doing a workshop in Orlando or elsewhere in Florida in 2020, so this is your chance to take it. Click here for all the info and to book your spot! READ MORE

Now Available: “Bounty Law” TV Guide Cover Print!

August 20th, 2019 | Posted in News

Now available by popular demand a print of the other movie prop art I did for the Quentin Tarantino film “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”… the early 60’s era TV Guide cover featuring “Rick Dalton” (Leonardo DiCaprio) of “Bounty Law”. This art got just a brief glimpse on screen, right before the closeup shot of the mock MAD Magazine cover. You can get your signed print here. I have to note that while I got several people asking about a print of the TV Guide prop art, I don’t think the demand warrants an actual print run from a real commercial print house like… READ MORE

Monday MADness: Lion King Pencils!

August 19th, 2019 | Posted in MAD Magazine

This week’s Monday MADness is a peek at the pencils for the Lion King (sort of) spoof written by Akilah Hughes from MAD #9. This was a bit of a tough assignment because it required a back and forth from images from the movie to the corresponding “green screen” moments on set. A lot of times I only had the face to work with as the actors were in tight fitting green hoods for the CGI filming. Clicky any to embiggen… READ MORE

Sunday Mailbag: Ink Flow Problems?

August 18th, 2019 | Posted in Mailbag

Q: I have a question that involves pen and ink. I’m having trouble keeping the flow going on my nibs. doesn’t take too long before it “jams up” and becomes unworkable. This happens with most and different sizes. I’m thinking the paper I’m using might have something to do with it (using cheap paper to practice on), or the brand of ink, or, I don’t know. I’m also wondering if anybody else runs into this situation. A: To answer the last part of that question: yes, EVERYONE has that problem. It happens a lot, but not with every other line. There can be a lot of… READ MORE

Now Appearing in Viz!

August 16th, 2019 | Posted in Freelancing

If you grew up in the UK and had a suitably juvenile sense of humor you are probably familiar with the comic magazine Viz. Viz got started in 1979 as a fanzine produced by cartoonist Chis Donald from his bedroom in his parent’s house in Newcastle upon Tyne, and eventually grew to peak at 1.2 million copies sold per issue in the early 1990s, and was the third most popular magazine in the UK. It’s known for its parodies of other British comics, a number of characters in ongoing features that have branched out to animation and other media, and a lot of vulgar, blue,… READ MORE