Ric Lumb

NEW Cartoon book out now! FREE POSTAGE OFFER!

2012-01-24T12:28:00.000-08:00

My book of cartoon strips featuring "inky & fred" has been published on Lulu.

The 40 page full colour book features all the original monthly cartoon strips from around 2001 (over 30 strips), many which were published in a UK trade magazine for the garment decoration industry.

The stories feature "inky" an octopus with a built-in ink supply, and "fred" a spider like creature who spins embroidery thread from the top of his head!

http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/inky-fred---cartoon-strip-collection/18833890

At the moment you can get FREE postage in the UK by entering the code WHOASHIPPINGUK
(offer ends 31st Jan 2012)

140 Characters - Games of Tomorrow

2011-11-18T01:53:00.001-08:00

If you would like your own cartoon character logo by Ric, they are just £50 gbp (paypal) and will be delivered via email in hi-res .png format for use on PC/Mac and other systems. Once the logo is created you will be free to use it however you like.

If I reach the 140 character goal total I will also be working on some special merchandise including posters and books etc. (like pokemon/moshi monsters etc.) to promote the characters and all the businesses they represent. Of course you don't need to have/run a business to take part, characters can be created for all kinds of individuals and hobbies or even just for fun or a present for a loved one!

If interested you can email Ric direct at: info @ puttycad.co.uk (no spaces)

140 characters - Gamer Nights

2011-11-09T11:57:00.000-08:00

Here's the newest addition to my 140 characters project... for Gamernights.co.uk @gamer_nights on twitter...

to get your own mascot see the post below for details. ;)

140 Characters Project - Get your own cartoon logo

2011-11-07T11:38:00.000-08:00

It's time to announce my new project. 140 CHARACTERS. The idea sprung to mind when I was designing a new logo for my Putty CAD games design business and chatting to people on twitter (which as lots of people know uses 140 characters of text). I thought it would be fun to create 140 cartoon characters to represent peoples businesses and/or sites with logos which can be used for profiles on Twitter/Facebook, Google+ or anywhere they are needed online. as well as creating the logos I'm looking at partnering with merchandise manufacturers and promotions people to allow the logos to be turned into promotional items and/or give-aways for businesses.

If you would like your own cartoon character logo by Ric, they are just £50 gbp (paypal) and will be delivered via email in hi-res .png format for use on PC/Mac and other systems. Once the logo is created you will be free to use it however you like.

If I reach the 140 character goal total I will also be working on some special merchandise including posters and books etc. (think pokemon/moshi monsters etc.) to promote the characters and all the businesses they represent. Of course you don't need to have/run a business to take part, characters can be created for all kinds of individuals and hobbies or even just for fun or a present for a loved one!

These are the first logos as examples to get the ball rolling! If interested you can email Ric direct at: info @ puttycad.co.uk (no spaces)

Terry Jones of Monty Python fame is writing a new funny book.

2011-07-14T10:57:00.000-07:00

EVIL MACHINES

Click the title above to check out Terry's new book with a FREE sample chapter. It's really funny! :D

Google+

2011-07-14T10:55:00.000-07:00

If you're on Google+ look me up and say hi! The more people the merrier I say. Met some very interesting people on there already!

If you need an invite just send me or somebody you know already on a private message with an email address you want the invite sending to! Simple!

;)

Ric

Creative funding - help me out and get your very own caricature avatar!

2011-06-02T12:52:00.000-07:00

So, a couple of days ago my Hard Disk decided to turn up it's toes and I hadn't made a backup for a couple of months! Unfortunately aswell as losing the work I was doing, it's quite an old machine now and to get it back up and running would be nearly half the cost of a new machine. So to get back up and running I'm trying to raise funds to get a replacement laptop that I can use to keep my freelance business running. However everyone who donates will get something in return! From a follow on twitter to caricatures. Please check out the project and see if you can help out!

Cartoonist in need

Many thanks!

Ric

Comics for Cures 2010 Charity Sketch Card Auction

2010-03-08T09:03:00.000-08:00

Comics for Cures Official Website

Here are my 4 card submissions to this years charity event. Hope you like them. Will post details of the auction when they are live!

I got me fingers in lots of pies!

2009-09-03T07:20:00.001-07:00

If you think this site is boring check out me other sites!

Cartoon and Parody T-shirts and gifts
Includes parodies of Doctor Who, Star Wars and Star Trek amongst other things.

Freeware games and Doctor Who fan art in 3d and stuff
Not regularly updated but does have some nice renders of Daleks and Bessie (if I do say so myself)

Me commercial games graphics thingymabob
What I spend most of my time doing when I'm not doing other things that I shouldn't be doing when I'm doing this. Includes Ice Breakers and other cool stuff I've worked on.

Love and kisses ;)

Ric

P.S. watch out for CAPTAIN FART... coming soon (hopefully) parp!

Making a twit of myself!

2009-08-20T10:28:00.000-07:00

I decided to try to catch up on technology a bit and have joined the billions of people using Twitter (at least I think I am - it seems to be working!) If you want to follow me or add me as a friend my address is My Twitter - Cartoons by Ric

Got me a Squidoo! Do you?

2009-08-19T09:25:00.000-07:00

Having been trying to avoid signing up for more time wasting exercises, while trying to be more productive! I stumbled across Squidoo. At first it just seemed like another Facebook or blogging style app but it does have some cool features.

Please check out my first proper Lens (That's basically a page on Squidoo - I had no idea either!)

Parrotee's Squidoo Store

I've put up a Crazy Caption Competition and if you're a fellow Zazzler you can add a link to your own store on my list at the bottom.

;)

Ric

I got a squidoo! Whatever that is!

2009-08-14T05:08:00.000-07:00

I just joined squidoo to try to promote my parody t-shirts and stuff. They seem to have a close relationship with zazzle and the tools seem pretty cool.

Funny Parody Merchandise - Check it out!

2009-07-13T05:34:00.001-07:00

buy unique gifts at Zazzle

Charity Sketch Card Auction - comics for cure

2009-04-01T06:53:00.000-07:00

I found out about Comics for Cure a while ago on DA and decided to join in to try to raise money for a great cause.

The auction is now live before the exhibition next week, so please check it out! There's some amazing work by tons of great artists, starting from just $1.

My cards are also on there with a few bids. EBAY LINK: Comics for Cure
PLEASE BID IF YOU CAN! ;)

Doctor Who Sketch Cards

2009-01-11T18:40:00.001-08:00

More fan art Sketch cards based on Doctor Who. Please check out my Deviant Art page for more stuff like this... http://puttycad.deviantart.com/
and if you're interested in buying any of my art please leave me a message.

2.5" x 3.5" colour commissions available via paypal for just $10 inc p&p.

Batman Fan Art Sketch Cards

2009-01-10T07:46:00.000-08:00

More fan art cards. This time I chose the Tim Burton Batman Movie.

Sketch Cards

2009-01-09T06:19:00.001-08:00

Been doing some sketch card practice. I'm doing some for charity soon if they come through and if successful I'm hoping to do some real ones too. It's worth a try as I love drawing anyway.

Christmas Angels, Mice and Superheroes

2008-12-24T09:31:00.000-08:00

Been playing with my daughter Charlotte today, we decided to make some paper angels to put on our Christmas tree and we stuck some of hers on a picture for her great grandma. We got bored with doing angels after the first few and added a few other characters.

Happy Christmas! ;)

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

2008-12-23T12:16:00.000-08:00

I'm winding things down now for Christmas! Hope anybody reading this has a great Christmas and a brilliant New Year.

;)

Ric

Chris Sanders Scuba girl

2008-12-17T15:45:00.000-08:00

I'm really addicted to Chris's work, here's another one of his bikini babes which I've attempted to colour in Flash!

Ric

Character & lines (c) Chris Sanders
Colours by me.

Chris Sanders Abstract Girl

2008-12-15T18:55:00.000-08:00

I've been so inspired by Chris Sanders work that I had to play around with a sketch he posted on DeviantArt.

I didn't have a set plan for this I just loaded his sketch into flash, loosely traced the outline and put down some abstract colours.

I hope he likes it!!!

Ric

Original Sketch (c) Chris Sanders
Inks / Colours by Me

Girly art Inspired

2008-12-12T19:34:00.000-08:00

I've been hanging out on DeviantArt a lot lately and there are some amazing artists on there who amaze me. One artist who recently started posting sketches is Chris sanders who Wrote and Directed Lilo & Stitch. After seeing his work I felt the inspiration and urge to try and capture his style in a 3d image so I booted up Maya and gave it a go. It only took me an hour or so as I'm trying to speed up my modelling and I'm quite pleased with how it turned out.

Logo Design - Beer Quest

2008-11-21T02:01:00.000-08:00

Censored this for my blog, it had a very rude drawing on the scroll!

Reg Varney R.I.P.

2008-11-17T05:15:00.000-08:00

I had to post something up about Reg Varney passing away.

He was and still is one of my favourite comedy actors of all time. He played the main character "Stan Butler" in "On the Buses".

I grew up watching the series and always watch the re-runs whenever they are on. I also introduced my daughter to the series and the spin off films which we really love.

I'm sure he will be sadly missed by his family and friends but his spirit will live on forever in the re-runs of tv heaven! ;)

Reg Varney 1916 - 2008

Dodgy book on Lulu.com

2008-10-27T04:03:00.000-07:00

Check it out

I created this book a while ago to try out lulu.com's self publishing. Although the process wasn't quite as smooth as I would have liked, I know in the future I can try my hand at something much more exciting and polished.