Woking-based Ewbanks has a number of auctions coming up in quick succession that include items which may be of interest to downthetubes readers. Included in the next Toy and Models auction, taking place 20th May, lots include two Matchbox Thunderbirds… Read More ›
Art and Illustration
Illustration and Comic Art Items
Liam Sharp offers new Death’s Head II art to support US comic retailers through #Creators4Comics
Check out this terrific new artwork created in support of of a fundraiser to support struggling comic shops…
Unseen Art of Hollywood Storyboards heads to book shelves later this year
Expected in August this is a great-looking history of film storyboards and the important and long-neglected art of storyboarding
2000AD art and more offered in upcoming Heritage Auction
The work of several British comic artists features in an upcoming Heritage Auction
Star Trek celebrated: new art by Pete Wallbank revealed
What’s your favourite science fiction franchise? Pete Wallbank truly honours one…
Cards for Carers launched, all profits go to charity
Indie publisher Sue Lee has designed a card for NHS staff fighting Coronavirus with profits going to NHS charities
WebFind: José Manuel Ballester’s “Concealed Spaces”
Famous masterpieces have been given new focus by Spanish artist José Manuel Ballester
In Memoriam: “GI Joe” artist Hector Garrido
Hector Garrido was perhaps best known for his GI Joe illustrations and memorable book cover art
#PortraitsforNHSHeroes project gathers pace
A terrific initiative launched by artist Thomas Croft in support of NHS workers has really taken off…
Exclusive Sneak Peek: Who Dares Publishing “The Evil of the Daleks” Collection In the Works
Anti-Dalek Force agents have leaked some tantalising images of a very special collection
The Mekon does good for once – art auction aids Little Heroes
Artist David Broughton raises funds for a great cause with a one-off piece of art…
Andrew Skilleter’s homage to Dan Dare creator Frank Hampson available again
Not content with releasing some terrific Doctor Who-related projects recently through Who Dares Publishing, artist Andrew Skilleter is spoiling Dan Dare fans, too. Available now as a new A3 giclee print is his artwork dedicated to the genius of Frank… Read More ›
WebFind: The Dark Judges by Garry Leach
Atomeka Press co-founder Garry Leach is often an unsung master of the comic art.
Stunning 2000AD Poster by Dave Gibbons art offered by Heritage Auctions
Coming up for sale from Heritage Auctions at the end of this month is this terrific art for 2000AD by Dave Gibbons
In Memoriam: SF Artist Tim White
We’re sorry to report the passing of British SF artist Tim White
Creator Spotlight: Illustrator Felicia Chiao
Felicia Chiao is an industrial designer, illustrator, and toy maker who is now also designing for the food industry…
Creative Things To Do While Self Isolating: Enter a Gilbert White Writing Competition
Petersfield Bookshop in Hampshire has launched a writing competition to mark the 300th anniversary of the birth of British naturalist Gilbert White
Fairy Tales Retold for the Emergency Services, by Matthew Owen and Emmeline Pidgen
Grimm’s Fairy Tales retold, to teach people when best to call 999 or 111
Eagle artist Frank Humphris rarities on eBay
Glass negatives of art and cartoons by Eagle artist Frank Humphris are currently being offered on eBay, spotted by downthetubes contributor Richard Sheaf
New Jack Kirby Care Packages art print offer launched
Don’t miss out on the new Jack Kirby Care Packages – beautifully presented sets of art prints based on the cosmic creator’s art for DC Comics