Tom's Mad Blog
August 6th, 2013 | Posted in General
Last week I was lucky enough to be invited to speak at a special event honoring a very special man. “From the Beginning: Jack Davis” was an exhibit of the work of the great cartoonist, caricaturist, and humorous illustrator at a terrific little gallery called the Glynn Art Association in Jack’s adopted hometown of St. Simons Island on coastal Georgia. Jack is easily one of the most beloved and honored cartoonists of the last century, but this exhibit was extra-special because it was organized and hosted by a local gallery… and it really opened the eyes of his neighbors as to who Jack really is.… READ MORE
August 5th, 2013 | Posted in News
The good news: On Sunday, the BBC announced that veteran British actor Peter Capaldi would portray the 12th incarnation of the Doctor in the next season of the mega-popular series Doctor Who. The bad news: My limited edition print of the eleven official Doctors is suddenly out of date… a serious problem when you are talking about Time Lords. Not to worry, Whovians! I have added a special “12th Doctor” option to those who want to get a copy of “The Doctor is In“, my limited edition Doctor Who print. For an extra $10 (cheap) I will painstakingly hand draw the 12th doctor (aka Peter… READ MORE
August 4th, 2013 | Posted in Mailbag
Q: In your previous mailbag reply you addressed the large size of your original art for MAD. However my main question to you is, working traditionally is always good, but how exactly do you scan them in? Does MAD scan them for you, or you have a kickass large scanner in your studio? If you do, can you advise on a larger then a4 scanner which is good and reasonably affordable as well online.. I’m from Singapore and its extremely hard to find a larger then a4 scanner here. A: The previous mailbag referred to is here, and briefly the question was why is my… READ MORE
August 2nd, 2013 | Posted in General
Not sure but there may be an interruption in posts here as I get my website rewritten from ASP to PHP and moved back to my old server… long story. If so, my apologies. Still hope to have everything up and running with little delay next week sometime. READ MORE
August 2nd, 2013 | Posted in General
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWbKYUiIlNM[/youtube] MAD scribe extraordinaire Desmond Devlin sent me a link to this gem from 2001. It’s a show called “Theater Talk”, and features the great Art Spiegelman visiting the great Al Hirschfeld‘s studio and interviewing him. So much greatness in one small area…I am sure the resulting glow could be seen from space. READ MORE
August 2nd, 2013 | Posted in General
I was planning on a quick post about Jack and his exhibit opening this week but I decided to do a much longer post, and it will have to wait until Tuesday. check back then! Meanwhile I’m on the road back home today. READ MORE
August 1st, 2013 | Posted in General
I’m in beautiful St. Simon Island, GA for the opening of the Jack Davis exhibit. I’ll be on a panel with longtime MAD editor Nick Meglin and cartoonist/illustrator Jack Pittman tonight before the opening reception. Full report to follow. READ MORE
July 31st, 2013 | Posted in Sketch O'The Week
Sadly another cop-out this week and I am currently in route to St. Simons Island, GA to pay proper respect to the incomparable Jack Davis at the opening of his gallery show in his adoptive hometown. I predict Jack will say “I don’t deserve all this attention!” or some derivative of that about a million times during the festivities. Unlike many people who play at false modestly, he really believes this… it’s part of what makes him Jack Davis. Anyway, this is the pencil sketch of a recent Marlin workplace poster job. Inks and colored final below. Reports from Georgia to follow. READ MORE
