Former Gloucester RAF man turns cartoonist
After years working as an RAF administrator, a Quedgeley man is realising his dream to begin a full-time career as a cartoonist.
Tony Marriott, 43, has produced caricatures for friends and family for years, but is now beginning to make a living from his hobby.
Tony said: "Since 1998, I've created caricatures locally for dozens of people on a 'part-time' work basis, but after being made redundant a few months ago I decided to try to make my dream of doing them full-time a reality.
"With the backing of my long-suffering wife, I've built a website that offers affordable caricatures from fast 'email speedy' versions that are created primarily on computer, to highly-detailed hand-drawn, full-colour caricatures."
He added: "My business is really starting to fly as more and more customers are finding me on the net and I'm really excited about the future."
*To find out more about Tony's work, or to order a picture, visit his website at
www.tonystoons.co.uk
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3 Comments
by liz, norfolk
Tuesday, November 03 2009, 8:46PM
“Tony you are a very talented man who deserves proper recognition. True talent always shines thought in the end, keep up the great work by keeping us all giggling. It make the day brighter and life so much more enjoyable. Well done tony so pround of you. from an ol Crockenhillian..xx”
by jeff, Okehampton area
Tuesday, November 03 2009, 8:44PM
“I have known Tony for some 30 years. He is brilliant at this work and you will find him
helpful and straight. Give him a try at a personal characature you can't go wrong.”
by Linda P, Haresfield
Tuesday, November 03 2009, 2:52PM
“Great to see Tony getting some recognition for what he does - he's so talented and professional, and you couldn't wish to meet a nicer bloke!”