Ronald Searle (1920 - 2011)

For anyone who hadn't heard the news earlier this month, the legendary cartoonist Ronald Searle has died at the grand age of 91.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-16391857

Widely known for his St. Trinians school cartoons (the inspiration for the films of the same name), he was a witty and sharp minded artist who's repertoire reached far beyond his most identified work and his influence has been felt by artists all around the world. His passing is a very sad loss for the illustration profession.

Biography
http://www.bpib.com/illustrat/searle.htm

Short Bites - Frozen Fish and French Roast

Frozen Fish

French Roast

Film Watch - The Artist

We'll start the new year's Film Watch listings with something a bit different, The Artist, a new black and white silent film. I recomend experiencing it on the big screen rather than waiting for the DVD release! (It's on at FACT http://www.fact.co.uk/whats-on/the-artist?listing_id=2550)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1655442/