Tom's Mad Blog
September 2nd, 2019 | Posted in News
Announcing my first few workshop locations in 2020! I’m trying to go to some new areas of the country as well as back to some places where the demand is high. So, my first two are a little of both. In January I’ll be doing a workshop in the Big Easy, New Orleans, LA! This one is a destination location for certain. The hotel/classroom is only a few blocks from the heart of the French Quarter, so it will be a lot of fun. In February I’ll be back in Las Vegas, NV. Where we have a great space that is far away from the… READ MORE
September 1st, 2019 | Posted in Mailbag
Q: Have you seen the “Shaqtoons” thing? What’s your opinion about art contests like this? A: The “Shaqtoons thing” Richard is referring to is this: Multimillionaire Shaquille O’Neal “needs our help”! He wants animators to produce animated shorts for free and submit them for his new “Shaq Life” show. If they pick your video, they will pay you a whopping $500!!!* But it’s not just about the Benjamins. As Shaq says at the end of the video (with a wink) “That’s right animators, I’m going to make you famous.” The small print says they own the rights to any videos you submit whether they pick… READ MORE
August 31st, 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
August 30th, 2019 | Posted in News
I’m putting together my lineup of 2020 caricature workshops right now (in fact I’m announcing two locations on Monday), and the new year will bring a few changes to the format. Most of the feedback I’ve gotten from students is nothing but positive, but one thing I’ve heard from both those who take the workshop and especially those who could not take it is that three days is difficult to do. Right now the format of the workshops is: Friday 1-6 Saturday 10-6 Sunday 10-5 Having part of the workshop take place on Friday afternoon requires participants to have to take a day off of… READ MORE
August 29th, 2019 | Posted in Sketch O'The Week
Deadlines conquered. Back to real life, including getting caught up on my “Sketch o’the Week” action heroes series. I’ve decided to do a series within a series- all seven of “The Magnificent Seven!” I’m starting off with Yul Brynner. As always, the original sketch is available in the Studio Store. READ MORE
August 25th, 2019 | Posted in Mailbag
Q: At those times when you are really scrambling to beat a deadline and you have absolutely no time to write a long, detailed answer to a Sunday Mailbag question, do you ever just make up a question that is obviously fake, meant as a joke, and is one big, long, run on sentence but only requires a short, maybe even one word answer so you can stop wasting time on the internet and get back to beating that deadline? A: Yes. Thanks to A. E. Neuman for the question. If you have a question you want answered about cartooning, illustration, MAD Magazine, caricature or similar, e-mail… READ MORE
August 23rd, 2019 | Posted in General
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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
