And so it goes.
Above is my caricature of Doug Toney, a fellow caricaturist who got my attention recently with his very cool work.
Our styles are markedly different; mine being a bit old school with watercolors on paper with a smidgeon of Photoshop. Doug is more comfortable with creating most of his visual effects in Photoshop. But I will be clear about this: his drawing skill is more than evident and sets his work apart from other digital artists who obviously haven't mastered drawing. Doug's the real deal.
Comments (8)
Hear, hear! Great ones. I've said it before, but Doug's caricatures verge on surrealism rather than cartoons. Very impressive, you two.
Posted by Zeroth | July 1, 2013 4:26 PM
Posted on July 1, 2013 16:26
I can't thank you enough John. This was a very fun challenge. I was a regular to the Cox & Forkum site and started regularly viewing your work the day you created this one. It's an honor to have my work posted up here with yours. Can't wait to do it again!
Thanks to you also Z. Really appreciate the compliments.
Posted by Doug | July 1, 2013 9:24 PM
Posted on July 1, 2013 21:24
Hey Doug
You're welcome, sir. Keep the faith.
Posted by John Cox | July 1, 2013 9:32 PM
Posted on July 1, 2013 21:32
John's reminds me of a Van Gogh self-portrait. Doug's has the vibe of some of Kelly Freas work in MAD. I really admire the talent of both of you (& have a huge appreciation for the devotion it takes to develop it).
Believe it or don't--John & Doug are the only two non-syndicated artists whose pages I have bookmarked. I don't visit Doug's page very often because Blogspot is so script-laden & it drives my PC nuts.
P.S. I miss John's trompe-l'oeil & turpentine work.
P.P.S. I especially like Doug's Karl Childers.
Posted by Terwiliger | July 1, 2013 11:52 PM
Posted on July 1, 2013 23:52
Hey T
Thanks for the good word. Doug and I enjoyed our little experiment.
Thanks for mentioning the trompe l'oeil work I've done. It brings up the fact I've always been fascinated with a variety of media and styles that can showcase a certain narrative focus.
Posted by John Cox | July 2, 2013 12:44 AM
Posted on July 2, 2013 00:44
Ah ha ha!
John, finally captured.
A mixture of angst and humor on that face.
Posted by Steve M | July 2, 2013 1:51 PM
Posted on July 2, 2013 13:51
Ya know, it's kinda hard to understan how good the caricatures when you don't have real photos to look at.
Just sayin'
Posted by Dr. Bob | July 3, 2013 12:18 AM
Posted on July 3, 2013 00:18
Hey Dr. Bob
Ah Hah! That's our Thecret Twick! WE have the reference images, YOU get the caricature.
No judging, please.
Posted by John Cox | July 3, 2013 12:22 AM
Posted on July 3, 2013 00:22