Independence Day celebrations abound Jul 4, 2008
The World Link: Independence Day celebrations abound. Independence Day celebrations abound. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
He's Gonzo But Not Forgotten Jul 4, 2008
Less of this sort of thing would have left more time for ignored topics such as how Thompson got his start as a sportswriter for the Air Force; details of how he met his two wives; what it was like for Juan, his son, to grow up knowing his dad was going to kill himself someday (as Thompson did in 2005); and, critically, the grid coordinates of the line between the self-drawn caricature and the man. This last piece of information may forever be unknown, but it's the one that matters to his fans,... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Green to be honored by Omaha Press Club Jun 26, 2008
At the end of the roast, artist Jim Horan will unveil the caricature drawing of Green that is known as the "Face on the Barroom Floor." The face event is the first one ever held at the Scoular Building Ballroom, as the Omaha Press Club is closed until September for renovations. An Omaha native, Green has played in the NFL for 10 years. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
Sarkar Raj: Movie Review Jun 6, 2008
Reprehensibly their caricature characterizations do not gel with the solemn temper of the film. Sayaji Shinde hams endlessly while Govind Namdeo and Upendra Limaye are consistently theatrical, appearing more as comic sidekicks. (India Times)
Darwin still causing waves after 150 years Jun 5, 2008
One famous caricature depicted him with the body of a monkey, so angered were people by the suggestion that they might have descended from the apes rather than having been created in the image of God. His theories are still rejected by some, notably creationists in the United States, and are less than welcome in the Middle East. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Hoffman's Challenge Jun 1, 2008
It's like the difference between a photograph and a caricature. It's not that different from "Animal Farm." Let's say you're doing, ahem, the present administration, and you want to conceive them as animals. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Bear Stearns marks end of an era May 30, 2008
Outside of Bear Stearns' headquarters Thursday, people hawked $20 T-shirts with a caricature of Cayne playing the violin on the 19th hole of a golf course, while portrait artist Geoffrey Raymond displayed a five-by-four-foot rendering of Mr. Cayne. Recommend this article. (Globe and Mail)
Artist wears leather and lingerie May 24, 2008
In Cameron's case, according to Loh, self-portrait becomes disguise, disfiguration, even outrageous caricature of oneself as transvestite. She followed the pure tradition of classical photography, albeit with a new language (discreet use of a flashlight, also a trademark of Anders Petersen). (Xinhuanet, China)
Bronstein Blog Logo May 16, 2008
When "" Don Asmussen was assigned to create the art for Phil Bronstein's "Bronstein At Large" blog, he thought he'd create a caricature and that would be the end of it. But no, it became a journey of self doubt, self discovery, and, finally, renewed love for his fellow man. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
SCULPTOR MARK CARROLL LEARNED FIRSTHAND May 15, 2008
"A fellow teacher at Iroquois, Charlie Hunt, encouraged me to start carving wildlife and caricature figures in wood.". From there, Carroll left teaching and opened his studio on Mill Road. (East Aurora Advertiser, NY)
Photo Finish May 13, 2008
JAMM AQUINO / Artist Gary Kato drew a caricature of Sue Potter and her two winged companions: Hobi, a blue and gold macaw, and Huli, a green eclectus parrot. Honolulu Star-Bulletin. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Echoes of the maternal May 11, 2008
But for all the amusing horror stories about Bridie's legendary antics, she never seems to transcend the caricature of a selfish, overbearing mother, even when she mourns the lost Lilly: "She wanted to be like me. She loved me. At least one of my daughters loved me.". Diane White writes every month about new light and popular fiction. (Boston Globe)
A novel look at Clough's reign at Leeds May 10, 2008
Dunphy, despite confessing that he couldn't put it down, decided on reflection that he didn't like it, dismissing it as a "caricature". Parkinson likes it, though with reservations. (Scotsman)
National lampoon Apr 22, 2008
For me, caricature is part and parcel of illustration: finding essences that are useful in storytelling ... It's not that they aren't good subjects for caricature. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Online Raden Saleh Museum Apr 22, 2008
Raden Saleh's painting The Capture/Arrest of Pangeran Diponegoro is a caricature, a bitter comment on Dutch colonial rule. After all, he proved through his art that a Javanese could equal the Dutch in one of their culturally core techniques: painting. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
From the looks of it Apr 21, 2008
His presentation, "Nature, Ideal, and Caricature: The Perception of Physical Types by the First Anthropologists," will take place at 7 p.m. in 116 Art Building West. "The lecture engages ideas concerning human difference and the development of racial prejudice in the works of anthropologists in 18th- and 19th-century Europe," said Dorothy Johnson, the director of the School of Art and Art History. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Area schools to host annual prom celebrations — all at same time Apr 18, 2008
Appetizers and refreshments will be available at the dance, as will be a caricature artist drawing pictures of the students. There will be a post prom event following the dance at the Comet Bowl in Charles City. (Charles City Press, IO)
Who let the dogs out? Apr 18, 2008
More than 750 people and dozens of dogs participated in various activities, including a pet costume and fashion show, a tail-wagging contest, an obstacle course, face-painting, several raffles and portraits done by a caricature artist. The Columbia Art Center hosted a crafts table. (Howard County Times, MD)
Classic warm, simple accents inspire Boston's brasseries decor Apr 17, 2008
"We strove not to make it a caricature," says design architect Stephen Sousa. There's grand detail in every corner (even in the bathrooms) of the two-level "urban brasserie." Getting the warm amber glow on the walls required three colors of paint and special techniques from artist Jeremiah Sullivan. (Boston Globe)
Clinton sketches first 100 days, Obama vows to help workers Apr 16, 2008
Obama is battling his caricature as an elitist, and his rivals are happy to paint it. Latest polls and delegate totals on the Political Dashboard. (Yahoo News)
Remember When Jesse Jackson Wasn't a Joke? Apr 16, 2008
It's sad that Jesse has been reduced to a caricature of his former self, even if it has partly been by his own hand. It's sad, too, that we've forgotten or overlooked how much he has done for black Americans and for his country. (Slate)
Her talents are bounty-ful Apr 12, 2008
Austin said she was happy to oblige after Beth Chapman s agent called in 2007 and asked if she would design a caricature of Beth. Austin, a native of California, specializes in pin-up art, a sensual style that accenuates the softness and beauty of women airbrushed to a soft perfection. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
SGA updates green fee, spending procedures Apr 10, 2008
Funnel cakes, wax hands and a caricature artist will all be on site to celebrate the spring. Sunday's club baseball game at Engel Stadium was a success, with UTC beating the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, twice, in a double header, senators said. (The University Echo, TN)
Austria: Erotic Jesus art sparks furore Apr 9, 2008
The source of the dispute, which Austrian media has dubbed Vienna's version of the Mohammad caricature row, is a retrospective honouring Austria's cherished artist Alfred Hrdlicka, who turned 80 earlier this year. The cathedral museum's director and cardinal Christoph Schoenborn, the archbishop of Vienna, have both come under fire from some museum visitors and Catholic websites. (India Times, India)
Erotic Jesus sparks art debate in Austria Apr 8, 2008
The source of the dispute, which Austrian media has dubbed Vienna's version of the Mohammad caricature row, is a retrospective honouring Austria's cherished artist Alfred Hrdlicka, who turned 80 earlier this year. But not everyone has been wishing Hrdlicka a Happy Birthday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Murakami's Big-Breasted Girls, Vuitton Retail in Show: Review Apr 5, 2008
Be prepared to discuss her and the leering caricature of a cowboy standing among the 90 angry and cheerful works in ``Murakami,'' which opens today at the in New York. That copyright symbol in the title isn't ironic. (Bloomberg)
Randall Franks: Beam me up, Scotty Apr 2, 2008
He gave me a little caricature of him that he autographed. It s the size of a business card, so I slipped it in my pocket. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
NIT COVERAGE:UM players visit Ground Zero Mar 31, 2008
Senior Dwayne Curtis and freshman Zach Graham sat before an artist and had a caricature done. Many others followed suit, and many took advantage of pursues, wallets and jewelry of the park's traveling entrepreneurs. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Grounds For Expression Mar 30, 2008
Yet when it comes to representing what it means to be a serious poet in San Francisco, Mateo's presence smashes the cliche caricature of a typical Beatnik poet into the past century. "It's hard to think where I would be without poetry, but I know where I am with it," Mateo says, sitting in the bright sunlit offices of Youth Speaks, the nonprofit youth poetry group where Mateo has grown from a 17-year-old participant to program director and mentor. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Business Briefs for March 25, 2008 Mar 25, 2008
A balloon artist, face painter and caricature drawings are also planned. To visit Skytt Mesa, take Highway 246 east from Highway 101 to Skytt Mesa Drive and turn left into the community. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Comic strip heroes take on al Qaeda Mar 25, 2008
"We were always careful not to hurt feelings and anger people by painting a caricature of Islam," said Hartwig Moeller, head of the NRW interior ministry's department for protection of the constitution, responsible for intelligence gathering. "We had to make clear we weren't aiming against Muslims, but only those people who want to misuse Islam for political aims," added Moeller, who despite his intelligence role says 50 to 60 percent of his work is educating the public about threats. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Social engineering Mar 24, 2008
Even some older African-American artists objected to her uses of caricature and stereotype in the excavation of a sorry aspect of American life. But a decade-plus later, it seems evident that Walker wasn't and isn't trying to be a provocateur for the sake of being a provocateur. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Factory Girl on DVD Mar 23, 2008
She squanders her father s millions on illegal drugs and provocative clothes, and dissolves her natural beauty into a vulgar caricature with smeared makeup, ratty hair, and bruised skin from needle injections. Her friends, family, business associates, and caretakers ignore the warnings of a woman being consumed by the life fame, glamour, fast times, and superstar status she so desperately craves. (Suite101.com)
GEORGE E. CURRY: Wright's replacement defends controversial pastor as victim of media attack Mar 21, 2008
"And Wright was one of those who did that exceptionally well."We're going to fight for the voice of the prophetic tradition," Moss said. "You cannot caricature Rev. Wright. This is an attack on the collective black church. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Design review may become law Mar 20, 2008
pudge1 wrote on Mar 19, 2008 7:51 PM:" I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder ....Looking at that picture I think that the rollies addition gives caricature to the three boxes its attached to.I might add that the eyesore is the porchroof shaped building that sets to the left of the buildings. ". outraged wrote on Mar 19, 2008 3:34 PM:" Ya see...look at that addition over Rollie's Bar. It screams a deteriorating neighborhood, and emphasizes an image that the people of Belfast worked for so... (Courier Publications, ME)
Obama shows grace under fire Mar 20, 2008
Obama might have referred to his white grandmother only as a campaign-safe caricature loving, kind and endlessly tolerant. He might have omitted any reference to the legitimacy of black anger, which frightens many whites. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Super Weekend Mar 18, 2008
Alyssa Deese, 6, meanwhile found a shady spot to sit as she had her caricature drawn. The East Dublin Primary School student and her family said they are regular festival-goers, however, it was the first year for artist Trudy Nash of Cleveland, Ohio. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Ledger, Finn miss out on Archibald Prize, Barton wins Mar 9, 2008
That's not a portrait, it's a caricature. Posted by: Willowtree of 8:42am March 08, 2008. (Daily Telegraph)
Mary Sauceman: And now there are two Mar 6, 2008
This is a caricature that depicts a uniqueness of each of them and there is a copy that hangs in the home or office of each of these 10 men. They were from different walks of life, different backgrounds and different professions. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Shopping for religion Feb 29, 2008
Leaders of both sides often characterize - perhaps caricature - religious members as people rooted in old ways and immutable ideas. But a huge number of Americans are mobile in pursuit of the immutable. (Boston Globe)
Denmark to oppose Sudan debt relief Feb 29, 2008
"It surprises me that Sudan's government apparently is willing to cut the cooperation with a donor like Denmark on development aid because of a caricature in Danish newspapers," Toernaes told the newspaper. She could not be reached for comment Thursday but her office confirmed that the quotes were correct. (CNN -- World)
Chili's Lakeline to get a new image Feb 28, 2008
As an added treat, not only will Mr. Twistee the Clown be there for the kids from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. for face painting and balloon twisting designs, he will be followed by Caricature Artist Heather Thomas from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.. The 12-year-old Chili's restaurant is undergoing a re-image. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Facing up to blackface Feb 27, 2008
One such caricature became synonymous with "Jim Crow laws" in the South. Young illustrated the point with a video. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Art exhibit and auction Feb 25, 2008
Organizers will also have food and a caricature artist available. A preview of the show will begin at 9 a.m. The artwork pictured was produced by Penny Neimiller, Ralph Welsh, Dr. Rick Bonomo, Kathy Barnett and Sipesville students. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Picture this Feb 23, 2008
"The second one? You've got the cigarette butts and the syringes, the reference to the Dobell scandal. [In 1943 William Dobell won for his portrait of Joshua Smith, ridiculed by many as a mere "caricature", before winning again in 1948 for his portrait of artist Margaret Olley.] "You need a scandal to keep people interested in the Archibald. Or you need celebrity. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Tinseltown's corroboree of corruption Feb 23, 2008
The film's heartfelt caricature of a murderous capitalist harks back to 1930s artists such as George Grosz and John Heartfield. Javier Bardem's psychotic terminator with a funny retro haircut (in No Country For Old Men) doesn't reflect the world economy either. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Presenting animals in the last kingdom Feb 23, 2008
The metaphorical uses of animal behaviors have been generally used among lay persons to understand wider social relations, and indeed this is reflected in many visual works in the exhibition, including caricature works by Paned Ketut Taman and Suraji. The exhibition also highlights some artists' fixations on a particular animal species. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Photos offer snapshot of a quirky America Feb 20, 2008
Contributing most to his success with the portraits, however, is the trust Graham establishes with his subjects, allowing him to penetrate to the human being beneath the caricature. Author and National Public Radio commentator Andrei Codrescu, who Graham calls a "kindred spirit," published two books with the photographer. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Mardi Gras: Quick & Dirty Feb 19, 2008
Dressing as a caricature of a woman and flailing your arms around was funny the first five million times but come on girls, it's a bit stale now. I'll be exploring some ideas around addiction, seroconversion and disclosure. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Jamboree puts on the dog Feb 17, 2008
Dogs and owners were introduced to aroma and massage therapy, a caricature artist, a toys and treats swap table, doggie snacks and a 50-50 raffle ... Paula J. Carter drew the caricature at Putting on the Dog Jamboree ... John and Mary Weiss of Harrington brought Lizzie, 6, and Louie, 3, to the caricature artist and waited while Paula J. Carter sketched each of the large Newfoundland dogs. (Courier Publications, ME)
Tension and timeSecaucus artist captures New Jersey's contradictions Feb 16, 2008
Those paintings include lots of bright, saturated colors and occasionally a hint of caricature. "I always felt there were image makers and great painters," he said. (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
Foreign aid workers to pull out after women are kidnapped Feb 16, 2008
Denmark's leading newspapers have reprinted a caricature of the prophet Mohamed that led to riots in Muslim countries two years ago. More europe. (Yahoo News -- Rap and Hip-Hop)
When cartoonists shatter glass ceilings Feb 15, 2008
The question, she says, is this: How do you use exaggeration and caricature with these candidates, who are shattering gender and race ceilings, without falling in to sexist or racist traps. To get answers, she e-mailed nine editorial cartoonists whose work is widely syndicated in print and online and asked them about this issue. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
post a comment » Feb 14, 2008
Share your thoughts on the decision by Danish newspapers to reprint a caricature of the Prophet Muhammad that sparked outrage two years ago ... Muslim would never caricature Prophet Christ as they rever him as much as every Holy Prophet but Prophet Mohammad [slm] as last of all prophets ... If you do not have respect for Christ, Moses and caricature them with impunity; do not hurt Muslims. (International Herald Tribune)
Iran Summons Danish Envoy After Newspapers Print Prophet Muhammad Cartoon Feb 14, 2008
Feb. 14 (Bloomberg) -- Iran summoned Denmark's envoy to protest the reprinting of a caricature of the prophet Muhammad that triggered riots and the torching of Danish embassies two years ago, the state-run Islamic Republic News Agency reported ... Iran's Foreign Ministry told the ambassador ``of Iran's serious concern about the republication of an insulting caricature about Prophet Muhammad,'' IRNA said ... The caricature of Muhammad was published yesterday by Politiken, Berlingske Tidende and... (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Danish Prophet cartoon reprinted Feb 13, 2008
A Danish newspaper has reprinted a caricature satirising the Prophet Muhammad that sparked violent protests in the Muslim world two years ago. The move by Jyllands-Posten comes a day after the arrests of three people suspected of planning to attack the cartoonist who drew the caricatures ... Jyllands-Posten reprinted the caricature both in its Wednesday printed edition and on its website, the paper's press manager Tage Clausen told the BBC News website. (BBC News)
Danish cartoons 'plotters' held Feb 13, 2008
Danish police have arrested three people suspected of planning to attack a cartoonist who drew caricatures satirising the Prophet Muhammad ... The editor of the newspaper that first published the caricatures said he had been deeply shaken by news of the plot ... " The editor of Jyllands-Posten, Carsten Juste, said he and his staff had been "deeply shaken" by the news. "We'd become more or less used to death threats and bomb threats since the cartoons, but it's the first time that we've heard... (BBC News -- Europe)
Philip Morris offers $1bn to kill off EU smuggling lawsuits Feb 12, 2008
Danish authorities today arrested two Tunisians and a Dane of Moroccan origin in an alleged plot to murder a cartoonist who drew a caricature of the Prophet Muhammad, the police intelligence chief said. Tuesday, 12 February 2008. (Yahoo News -- Tobacco Lawsuits)
The Story Next Door: Construction apprentice has a flair for art (47) Feb 12, 2008
His favorite subjects: His fellow employees, whose faces are captured in caricatures ... He obliges, and the result is a caricature that suddenly is holding a hockey stick or riding a horse, reflecting his subjects hobbies and interests. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Safe Grad Night Volunteers Needed Feb 1, 2008
A caricature artist is busy in one area creating souvenir pictures, an antique photo artist provides antique clothes to slip on and great shots are taken, a tattoo artist provides non permanent artwork, a tarot card reader gives them readings, and the casino area provides numerous games of chance along with prizes. A room with inflatables is available to burn off energy including bungee runs, jumping areas, etc. (Easton Journal, MA)
The Appeal by John Grisham Jan 28, 2008
Rinehart s organisation runs an $8m campaign covertly funded by Trudeau centring on aggressive televi-sion ads that absurdly caricature McCarthy as a raging liberal , soft on criminals, pro gay marriage and anti business (it also sponsors a zany, boozy third candidate purely for his nuisance value). The election s outcome is never in doubt, and this is not an isolated case: one character says the pro-business lobby has slowly, methodically marched across this country and purchased one Supreme... (Times Online)
These topped the cool meter Jan 10, 2008
Rodney Beasley has started calling himself a computerized caricature artist. He was using the Portege R400 tablet PC from Toshiba ($2,200) and the Alias software program from AutoDesk to draw caricatures of show attendees. (Chicago Tribune)
A year to celebrate Jan 7, 2008
There are carriage rides and St. Lawrence views; winter skating contests and summer street jugglers; bistros that serve soupe l'oignon gratin e and pommes frites; retired cannons kids can climb on; and artists who for a reasonable sum will speedily draw a caricature of your face. All of this exists, though, because more important things once happened here. (Boston Globe)
20 comments Jan 4, 2008
The fictional script of one does not even qualify as a caricature of the real life other. Unless you are the in-house liberal historian and a guest liberal political commentator on the History Channel. (Human Events Online)
Edwards is man for the job Dec 28, 2007
framecop wrote on Dec 27, 2007 2:13 PM:" In response to Al Gored, John Edwards didn't pay for a $400 haircut, because no haircut "cost" $400. It was a "MEDIA PRODUCTION EXPENSE", just like Hillary Clinton's $6,000 hair and makeup sessions, Mitt Romney's $300 makeup sessions, and Barack Obama's high food bills for campaign staff. What? Clinton can't do her own hair and makeup? Romney can't put on his own makeup? Obama's staff can't bring their own lunch? ALL CAMPAIGNS SPEND MORE MONEY on things... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
