Here in the United States, caricature art always faces a tough time when trying to gain the same kind of respect afforded to other forms of art. Caricature may indeed be more popular and seemingly common than Expressionism or other artistic movements. However, art events and exhibits from across the globe paint a very different… Read more »
Caricature on Broadway
The art form of caricature is one that pays great respect to many other types of art enjoyed by audiences in our contemporary world. Here at the Mark Hall Caricature Art blog, we’ve discussed places like Sardi’s where caricature art isn’t just displayed, it’s a central part of the design and serves as an homage… Read more »
Bitstrips – What Are They?
The big news in the comic/caricature world right now is Bitstrips. Bitstrips are the product of an app that have slowly been taking over social media sites with particular attention being paid to Facebook. These are either one shot comics or storyboarded comics created by any user who has the Bitstrip app and a facebook… Read more »
The Caricaturist versus the Smartphone
Most of us are very familiar with the early slogan of the smartphone age, that for just about any conceivable problem or want, “There’s an app for that.” Now, the smartphone world can even claim that there’s an app for caricature with a fun new photography program that creates cartoon images of users. Available… Read more »
Caricature Can Help Those Suffering From Mental and Physical Ailments
Many people look at caricature art, with its silly expressionism and over-exaggerated subjects, as primarily a source of humor. However, as many people know and swear by, humor is often the best medicine for those suffering from a variety of mental and physical ailments. It’s not that big a leap to figure, then, that caricature… Read more »
Caricature is Humor, Therapy and Protest Rolled into One
Is caricature art rising in popularity? It seems so, as many caricaturists are featured prominently in newspapers all over the world. This isn’t a coincidence. Political unrest is rampant on every continent. The global economy is in, to put it mildly, tatters. Unemployment rates are awful. Young people are rioting. Pensions aren’t being honored. There… Read more »
A Caricaturist is a Truth Seeker
A boring party You’re at a company picnic and hanging out on the sidelines. You never look forward to company get-togethers. Everyone usually just flocks around the boss. It’s not necessarily about employee bonding or having a good time; it’s just another attempt to climb up that office ladder. You must have a scowl on… Read more »
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What is the Purpose of a Caricature?
What makes caricature different from, say, portraiture? Definition of Caricatures Consider the dictionary definitions… The word caricature can be used as a noun or verb. …
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The Secrets of Caricature Artists
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Why Hire a Caricature Artist for your Next Event
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Denver’s Preeminent Caricaturist Will Be At the Smart Cities Connect Conference & Expo!
Right after the Denver Auto Show (3/27/19) and before the band Hozier performs (4/5/19) at the Denver Convention Center, there’s the Smart Cities Connect Conference …
Public Appearance: “Leonardo da Vinci: 500 Years of Genius”
Mark Hall, of Aurora, CO, will be doing caricature art with three other artists at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science for their adults-only …
