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Mike Giblin Illustration Caricatures and humorous illustration by Newcastle upon Tyne artist Mike Giblin. Commissions, live w Welcome to my page!
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Here you'll find original caricature artwork as well as fan art based upon my favorite movies, TV shows, and pop culture themes. I will also be posting works in progress. For all commission enquiries email [email protected].

More Keaton appreciation! I shared a graphite sketch of his Bruce Wayne earlier in the year, which I’ve just had the opp...
01/10/2024

More Keaton appreciation! I shared a graphite sketch of his Bruce Wayne earlier in the year, which I’ve just had the opportunity to scan. I love this phase, where I can really get into refining a drawing: I’ll experiment with proportions, exaggeration, posture… all with the aim of strengthening the overall likeness and recognisability.

What’s also interesting to me is just how much the designers of the original Batman ‘89 suit really captured and emphasised the shape of Keaton’s distinctive brow area, which is clearly seen in this shot. This was toned down for the closer fitting Returns cowl (which I do prefer if I’m being honest).

Beetlejuice painting finished! Prints are available in A4 and A3 sizes. DM me if interested. 🤙
25/09/2024

Beetlejuice painting finished! Prints are available in A4 and A3 sizes. DM me if interested. 🤙

I have absolutely no idea what happened to the sketch I shared the other day, but it’s suddenly and mysteriously AWOL f...
10/09/2024

I have absolutely no idea what happened to the sketch I shared the other day, but it’s suddenly and mysteriously AWOL from my feed. No matter, here it is again.

I rarely stray into the world of politics, but this piece was commissioned for a line of audio greetings cards three yea...
22/07/2024

I rarely stray into the world of politics, but this piece was commissioned for a line of audio greetings cards three years ago and it seems particularly apt right now. (It’s just a caricature, not an invitation for political debate. Cheers! 😊)

Some fun couples I drew this afternoon at Jen & Robert’s beautiful Wynyard Hall wedding. Each one was drawn using Tombo ...
14/07/2024

Some fun couples I drew this afternoon at Jen & Robert’s beautiful Wynyard Hall wedding. Each one was drawn using Tombo twin tip brush pens and Pentel chisel tip markers. Five minutes per person. Big thanks to for the booking!

…and special thanks to the lovely bride, who very kindly allowed me to perform a little earlier so I could watch the Euros final with my family. Thanks Jen. 😊

Tying the knot in the near future? My caricatures are always stacks of fun at weddings, providing fun and hilarious entertainment for friends and family alike. DM me for pricing and availability! All north east UK covered. 💍

has just become the proud new owner of my latest Noel Gallagher sketch. Thanks for supporting my art once again Garry! ...
12/07/2024

has just become the proud new owner of my latest Noel Gallagher sketch. Thanks for supporting my art once again Garry! 🤗

Seen something on my page you like? Most of the drawings I share here are available to own at a very reasonable price. I ship worldwide. DM me! 🤙🏼

I’ve been enjoying the Bon Jovi doco on Netflix recently. Here’s a sketch of JBJ I did this morning.Want to own this ori...
11/07/2024

I’ve been enjoying the Bon Jovi doco on Netflix recently. Here’s a sketch of JBJ I did this morning.

Want to own this original art? DM me! 🤙

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Painting underway on Clark! 👓
10/07/2024

Painting underway on Clark! 👓

You guys wanted it, so here’s the final graphite and marker version of the Michael Keaton sketch I first shared earlier ...
09/07/2024

You guys wanted it, so here’s the final graphite and marker version of the Michael Keaton sketch I first shared earlier today. Swipe for reference.

Keaton fan? Want to own this sketch, or have another favourite movie character you’d like to commission me to draw? Fire a DM my way!

I had a great reaction to the Christopher Reeve sketch I posted last week, but there was also confusion from some when I...
08/07/2024

I had a great reaction to the Christopher Reeve sketch I posted last week, but there was also confusion from some when I said I wasn’t altogether happy. “What’s wrong with it?” kind of thing.

Just to be clear, I’m not being overly modest; on any sketch there are always elements that I think could be tweaked in order to strengthen the likeness and harmonise the design. These usually aren’t huge changes (if something requires that much work I’ll usually abandon it on the drawing board), just subtle adjustments to make the drawing work better generally.

Here’s a before/after of said sketch. The modified version is the one with the red bullet points.

I’m not typically one for drawing footballers, my disinterest in sports generally is fairly legendary. That said, I thin...
28/06/2024

I’m not typically one for drawing footballers, my disinterest in sports generally is fairly legendary. That said, I think Anthony Gordon has a really interesting look and I was keen to have a go at exaggerating his features.

Many caricaturists will tell you not to give guys big eyelashes, as if that will somehow make them less manly or something. That’s bullsh*t. Work with what’s there, accentuate the obvious and you won’t go far wrong.

…for what it’s worth I also think Gordon’s an excellent player, and hope he gets to see more action for England in the Euros. ⚽️

Swipe for my process steps, and original reference photo. DM me if you’re interested in buying the original art! 🤙


Absolutely NO ONE was cooler to me as a kid in the 80s than Marty McFly. The hair, the clothes, the guitar, the hot girl...
25/06/2024

Absolutely NO ONE was cooler to me as a kid in the 80s than Marty McFly. The hair, the clothes, the guitar, the hot girlfriend… I wanted to be him so much. Just the very idea of skateboarding to school in the California sunshine whilst listening to Huey Lewis was a million miles away from my life in north east England, and I found it completely intoxicating.

Here’s a coloured pencil sketch of this very scene I did earlier today. I might tighten it up and graphite it later in the week if I get a chance.

Caricature sketch commission I did last year, as a concept test for a client project that never came to fruition. I thin...
20/06/2024

Caricature sketch commission I did last year, as a concept test for a client project that never came to fruition. I think it’s safe to share it now.

I’m forever yammering on about how no one is “un-caricaturable” and I still hold to that. But with some individuals you ...
20/06/2024

I’m forever yammering on about how no one is “un-caricaturable” and I still hold to that. But with some individuals you definitely have to dig a little deeper to find their unique design and characteristics. Actor Brandon Routh is someone I’ve drawn a few times over the years, with varying degrees of success. This is probably the closest I’ve ever gotten.

Superman fan? Foaming at the mouth for Routh? (Yeah, I know it’s terrible…) This sketch is for sale, DM me and let’s talk! 🤙

Morning warmup sketch of the much-missed John Mahoney as Marty Crane. Swipe for reference. I’ll admit I‘ve found it hard...
18/06/2024

Morning warmup sketch of the much-missed John Mahoney as Marty Crane. Swipe for reference. I’ll admit I‘ve found it hard to warm to the new series of Frasier, despite the best efforts of all involved. But then again the classic show is an almost impossible act to follow.

Frasier fan? Want to own this sketch? DM and and let’s talk! 🤙

Regular client is now the proud owner of my latest Doc Brown drawing, which is winging its way to Oregon as we speak. T...
18/06/2024

Regular client is now the proud owner of my latest Doc Brown drawing, which is winging its way to Oregon as we speak. Thank you, Steve!

Don’t forget that for a limited time I’m running a sale on original sketches - grab one for £50.00, or two for £90.00. Includes FREE UK postage! (I’m happy to send internationally, fire me a DM with your location and I’ll calculate shipping.) Subject to availability.

I repost this one from time to time, if only to have another moan about losing the high res version in a data loss incid...
16/06/2024

I repost this one from time to time, if only to have another moan about losing the high res version in a data loss incident a few years ago. Backup drive? Where we’re going, we don’t need a backup drive… 😭

…and yeah, it’s another Father’s Day reference. Granted, Doc’s kids are only in BTTF3 for about 30 seconds (and Verne was doing weird pointy stuff for most of that), but it still counts I reckon.

In honour of Father’s Day I thought I’d reshare some of my favourite Dad-themed drawings from the last few years. (Yeah,...
16/06/2024

In honour of Father’s Day I thought I’d reshare some of my favourite Dad-themed drawings from the last few years. (Yeah, the whole RoboCop/Jimmy relationship is a little tenuous and I’ll admit Cliff from Home Alone 2 is a big stretch; but when not smooching with guests at The Plaza he presumably has family, right? 😁)

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Welcome to my page! My name is Mike Giblin, and I have been a freelance caricaturist and illustrator for nearly twenty years. Here you will find original artwork and photos from my day to day life as a professional artist, as well as information on appearances, special offers, and much more. For enquiries, fire me a direct message or drop me an email at [email protected]. Cheers!