I am a cartoon artist and illustrator, living and working in Cape Town, South Africa.
I have drawn and illustrated cartoons for all types of media, from comic strips, corporate and commercial cartoons to children's books.
I am also the co-creator of the comic strips Treknet, Koos, Mama Taxi, Ripples and Brak, which have been published in various newspapers and magazines throughout South Africa, Namibia and the USA.
You can follow me on Facebook at Gavin Thomson Cartoons and Illustrations (or click on the picture below right) or on Instagram at Gavin Thomson Cartoonist for more regular updates.
If there is anything you would like to buy, check my website, or contact me via my email to discuss and confirm availability.
Thank you for your support. Gavin
www.gavin.thomson.co.za
23 Sept 2014
22 Aug 2014
5 Aug 2014
Something silly for this weeks People's Post cartoon. A new proposal for the Cape Town stadium which incorporates the unfinished Freeway at the same time. With all the rain we've had recently, we'd just need to plug the exits and wait for nature to do the rest.
Great opportunities for scuba driving too.
25 Jul 2014
24 Jul 2014
Ever wondered why we haven't been able to find any signs of life out there?
Perhaps we should start at home.....
Today's People's Post cartoon.
17 Jul 2014
Today's People's Post cartoon inspired by the amazing work going on in Pelican Park this week. A collaboration between the City of Cape Town, Habitat for Humanity and Power Construction, the goal: to build at least 67 houses in one week ahead of Nelson Mandela International Day on Friday.
10 Jul 2014
Whatever blows your 'herr' back. Germany blast their way "straight" into the final.
After last nights contrasting game between Argentina and the Netherlands, it could go either way....
(A Brazilian Blowout is a hair straightening treatment which can last 10-12 weeks)
This weeks People's Post editorial cartoon
3 Jul 2014
26 Jun 2014
Hasta la Taxi.....I'll be in the back...
A Cape Town Taxi organisation went on strike this week demanding better protection for their driver and passengers. Here's a thought....30 years since the release of the first Terminator movies, maybe old Arnold can help out.
People's Post 26th June 2014
11 Jun 2014
5 Jun 2014
People's Post cartoon
Sanral evicts shack dwellers in Cape Town
Hundreds of families were evicted form their homes in the Lwandle informal settlement in Strand, in one of the wettest weeks this year.The residents had been occupying private land earmarked for a special project along the N2.
4 Jun 2014
Free the Fetus artwork for Medical doctor and comedian Scott Allen's latest comedy show at The National Arts Festival in July. www.scottallencomedy.com
30 May 2014
29 May 2014
Today's People's Post cartoon.
Winter is finally making it's way to Cape Town. I actually did think I saw the famous Edvard Munch image in a weather map once.
23 May 2014
22 May 2014
Not everyone is happy about the announcement of One Direction coming to Cape Town next year.
Ticket prices will start at R350 and go up to R 2100 for "hot ticket".
Today's People's Post cartoon.
15 May 2014
2 May 2014
Eeny, meeny, miney, mo
With only 5 days to go to the National and Provincial Elections on the 7th May, many voters are still undecided. This weeks People's Post cartoon.
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