Blog about caricatures & other DougalArt offerings

August 1st, 2026

8/1/2026

AUGUST 2026 (If pictures don't show, click "download pictures")

UPCOMING

Saturday August 29 2026
Family Fest 9-5
John Mitchell Fairgrounds
75 Brookfield Street
South Windsor, CT

PRIVATE GIGS
Aug13 S.Windsor Senior Center12-4
Back to school fair. Kelly school, Norwich

CARICATURES IN THE GARBAGE

WHAT?!! Yes. I drew CT Childrens Hospital kids on zoom. I email to staff who copy and bring to bedsides. So the originals are not needed.

4 WAYS TO GET CARICATURES
1. Online orders from https://www.caricaturedrawing.net
1a. Online orders from https://www.dougalart.com
[just 6 options there.]
2. Hire us for party or event in eastern CT. [[email protected]]
3. Find us at a fair selling
4. Zoom - by the hour
[note; Who is the "us"? Dori and Bill Dougal]

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NEW VIDEOS
Uploaded in July to @ArtEdutainmentGuy

1.DRAW HANDS-THE EASY WAY
Learn plans for drawing hands. Bill demonstrates sketching hands in various positions, And adds humor along the way.
2. ERIC SLOANE-BARN PAINTER
Covered bridges, barns, clouds and tools were fave subjects of Eric Sloane. His paintings were realistic but spirited. His illustrated books educate in a folksy manner. Bill knew him and includes personal anecdotes.
3. HISTORY OF CUBISM
2D paintings show views from different angels. They borrow benefits from sculpture making exciting early abstract art. Features Pablo Picasso and George Braque, founders of the movement.
4. HOW TO DRAW BIRDS
Learn easy techniques for drawing our feathered friends. From basic shapes to details. Includes cartoons and a song.

YT Channel ArtEdutainmentGuy

New 10 min vids.premiering at 4pm on these dates
COMING AUG 4
FUN WITH ART SUPPLIES -asmr Sounds of art

ArtEdutainmentGuy on YT

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July 2026

7/3/2026

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JULY 2026

UPCOMING

Fri, July 3 [4-7pm] Bozrah Farmers Market, caricatures; pickle or sans pickle.
July 3, 4 - Niantic Arts & Craft Show. https://nianticartsandcraftshow.com/
July 10, 11 - Fri 7-9pm, Sat 12-3
July 16 - Third Thursday Street Fair, Willimantic 5;30- - 8;30
https://willimanticstreetfest.com/
July 25, 26 - Olde Mistck Village Art Show
https://oldemistickvillage.com/2026-art-shows-in-the-village/
PRIVATE GIGS
June 10 Uconn
June 13 - Beechwood, New London
July 24 - White Oaks, Manchester
July 30 - Ct Child Hospital [zoom caricature]

PICKLE FACE

Bozrah CT Farmers Market has hired me to do 'pickle portraits' for their pickle themed event. Miria Morgan got clever with her press release. "Are you ready to get yourself in a real pickle? Join us at the Pickle Festival. a Bill Dougal, will be creating one-of-a-kind pickle caricatures. Whether you're a dill-lightful diva, a big dill businessman, or just someone who relishes a good laugh, Bill will transform you into your pickle alter ego!"

BABY FACE

Doing caricatures at the CT Childrens Medical Center…
One kid said he looked like a baby.
I asked if he wanted a moustache.
He said yes. As I drew it I said I’m drawing it in pencil, in case he decides to erase it. Then I remembered that that the staff make copies and laminate to bring to bedside. So the moustache stays. He’ll grow into it. Reminds me of a running gag on “are you being served”. It’s what they said when they sold a suit that didn’t fit.

AMERICA 250

Lebanon CT art group has a show. Here's 2 of my entries. T" The Peace Office" Lebanon has a revolutionary era building called the War Office, since Washington met with Gov. Re supplied for troops. I think war is creepy, so I propose a peace office. Also see my variation on the flag, substituting birch trees for white stripes.

YT Channel ArtEdutainmentGuy

New 10 min vids.premiering at 4pm on these dates
June 30 Detective DougalArt Noir Mysteries
July 7 - How to Draw Birds
July 14 - Choose Your Views
July 21 - Eric Sloane, Barn Painter

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June 2026

6/26/2026

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E-news Feb. 2026

2/13/2026

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December 08th, 2025

12/8/2025

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November 09th, 2025

11/9/2025

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art of the eye

It’s a real eye opener. I know about many kinds of art, but never knew about the art of the eye . They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Some say there is art in all our eyes. We know art is a one of a kind visual design. High power microscopes prove that every eye is unique also, with distinctive design. A company called Iris Galerie champions this revelation. They take a super close-up picture of an eye, enlarge it, and present it as a work of art. Some say the photos look like other things in nature, like insect wings or outer space. But they could be seen as abstract art. The beauty of the round iris has variation of color and texture. The composition is symmetrical, but the variations are fascinating. Folks who get one and hang it on a wall have artwork that is based on themselves, giving it personal meaning. As a caricatures, I provide that as well. Though while I may draw a big head, I don't draw a big eye. I learned about Iris Galerie when we had a caricature booth in front of their shop at the Mystic Garlic Festival.

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August 2025 E-news

8/1/2025

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JULY 25 E-NEWS

7/12/2025

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Learn what's new with Enews

3/6/2025

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See the March issue here. But it's different each month with news of fairs, concerts etc. And picture samples of caricatures and illustrations. You may also see Bill's cartoons and anecdotes of the caricature biz..
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UNUSUAL THEME CARICATURES

2/23/2025

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Nothing surprises the caricaturists at DougalArt. We say we can add any activity to a caricature. Clients sure put us to the test. One teen wanted to be run over by a steam roller. One man needed to be chasing a chicken with a butcher's knife. I didn't ask why. No sense angering a man with a cleaver. The option for custom requests is a rare benefit for you when you order a caricature online. Some orders are "head & shoulders style". Others have predictable themes,; a sport for instance. But anything is possible. {except a crowd scene] If you give someone a cartoon portrait tailored to their interests, with personal specifics, they are surprised and delighted. I collected some of the more unique request here.