Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Pugs Go Wild in a Cake Shop



I did this humorous cartoon today of some pugs going crazy in a cake shop in the 1950s (just click on the image to see it in more detail). It was so much fun to do. I am going through an anthropomorphic in my art and loving it. Let me know if it tickles your funny bone.

I grew up in England and voraciously read all the Giles cartoons. His recreation of the battle axe that was grandma was nothing short of genius. And I preferred his cartoons done in the Daily Express when they were black and white. This is an example:




I  was also influenced by the Rupert the Bear comics in which Rupert Bear has many adventures with his pals badger and pug. Now I look at it I am amazed at how little this pug resembles a real life pug although he is still cute. However Rupert's adventures were mesmerizing.


Prints of the pug cartoon can be bought at this link at Imagekind
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21 comments:

  1. ann @ studiohydeDecember 26, 2013 at 7:18 AM

    Love your pugs in a cake shop painting, each pug has a definite character :)

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  2. Valerie-JaelDecember 27, 2013 at 7:28 AM

    Love your cartoon. I, too, grew up with Rupert and Giles, and love them till today. Valerie

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  3. SLScheibeDecember 27, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    Ha! How fun!! Super bit of cartooning fun :)

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  4. Abigail DavidsonDecember 27, 2013 at 1:07 PM

    What a cool cartoon! I just love the whimsy of it, and I can see you were very much inspired! Pugs are awesome of course. Happy PPF!

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  5. FayeDecember 27, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    So darling! You are such a versatile artist. I've looked at your beautiful portraits and am awed.

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  6. Em ParkinsonDecember 28, 2013 at 2:02 AM

    I love the cake shop and your pug images are much better then the Rupert ones I think. I remember that flying carpet one VERY well!

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  7. Joy MurrayDecember 28, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    You got the style so well. It's a great cartoon and made me laugh.

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  8. GigglesDecember 28, 2013 at 6:19 PM

    This is fun!! Oh I just know how pugs would be in a cake shop or any dogs....scary...the mess...lol Well done!! Love it!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  9. froebelsternchenDecember 29, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    what a funny cartoon !
    Amazing!
    Happy New Year!

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  10. LiliansArtDecember 29, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    very nice line work.

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  11. Ilona HeimböckelDecember 29, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    I can sense the tension in the air, the lady at the cash box is desperate to get them all out of the shop! Great comic!
    Happy New Year!
    Ilona

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  12. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfDecember 30, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    Fabulous illustrations! I love Pugs. :) Happy New Year 2014!

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  13. Holly Hollyson @ Full of Beans and SausagesJanuary 1, 2014 at 2:20 PM

    Super cute! I adore pugs! As does our dog - they are her favourite dog breed to play with. I can just imagine them snuffling around all of the cakes!

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  14. Lisabella RussoJanuary 4, 2014 at 2:06 PM

    Your pugs are so cute! Love them!

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  15. Golden Woofs! SUGARJanuary 5, 2014 at 5:58 PM

    How FUN and funny cartoon. Happy Black n White Sunday. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar

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