Assisting cartoonists since 1882.

A sketch I did for the St. Mary's library project at the Open Book Comics Fest last weekend. 
I think I might do this as my next painting. #brak #spacedog #openbookfestival #stmaryslibraryproject #lekker

What a journey! 10 years sped by like a.....well, like a taxi : ) 
Special thanks to Deni, for keeping the humour tank topped up, the newspapers and editors who have supported us over the years, and last but not least, all our friends and fans who have supported us with encouragement. Thank you : )

A timeline picture for the Treknet Facebook page and website. Brak has been contemplating space recently in the strip, dog being pioneers of space travel after all. You didn't ever hear of them sending cats to space, did you? Dogs rule! (space too). #brak #spacedog

Flash back Friday. Open Book Comic Festive 3 years ago. Pictured here with Deni Brown (Mama Taxi) and Rico (Madam & Eve) Lekker!
It's happening again this Saturday and Sunday, (10-11th September, entry free) at the Homecoming Center (next to the Fugard Theatre),Cape Town.

If you or your children are at all interested in comics, do not miss the Open Book Comics Fest & Marketplace in Cape Town this weekend. Packed with all things comics and their creators. Lots to see and the opportunity to buy some great stuff.
I will be there. Come and say hi.

I've been enjoying the mosaic cartoon process, while a lot slower than pencil and paper,it's quite therapeutic watching the image slowly appear. #treknet #cartoon #mosaic

Colour version of Brak (THE OFFICIAL TREKNET FAN PAGE) posing for the latest issue of Rolling Bone. ‪#‎brak‬‪#‎treknet‬ ‪#‎rollingstone‬ ‪#‎cartoon‬ ‪#‎lekker‬

Brak poses for the latest cover of the Rolling Bones magazine. Former member of Muttley Chew, he has also played drums for Bone Jovi, Linkin Bark, Nine Inch Tails and The Butthole Sniffers.
 ‪#‎brak‬ ‪#‎treknet‬ ‪#‎cartoon‬ ‪#‎rollingstone‬ ‪#‎drummer‬ ‪#‎lekker‬

Now That's a proper comic page!! Copy of the Star-Telegram, Texas. ‪#‎comicpage‬ ‪#‎comics‬ ‪#‎morecomics‬ ‪#‎lekker‬

This is my first venture into mosaicing. Following on with my theme of van Gogh's starry sky combined with the characters from the Treknet comic strip. It's a lot more time consuming than cartooning, but I've enjoyed the process of watching and waiting as it takes shape. Just need to add grout and it will be finished. 

#treknet #vangogh #starrysky #starrynight #mosaic #art #brak #lekker  

Chasing monsters. Frikkie appears every Thursday in the Motoring section of the Independent Newspaper group. Bliksem!

‪#‎frikkie‬ ‪#‎mamataxi‬ ‪#‎pokemon‬

A peak inside my studio space taken a little while ago. 

It's not usually this tidy. I must have been between jobs, or expecting a visitor.

I say that cleaning my office is a way for me to clear my head and prepare for a new job, but I also suspect it could just be another form of procrastination, who knows?

Whoa! I have seriously been neglecting this page. My apologies. I am in the process of having a new website developed, but in the meantime, for more regular updates, please check out and 'like' my Facebook page, Gavin Thomson Cartoons and Illustrations. Also The Official Treknet Fan Page and Mama Taxi for more of my cartoons. g

Article from the Cape Argus.

Here's a cartoon I did for my friend Andy Mason for his birthday a couple of weeks ago. I enjoy drawing surfing cartoons,

 I used to draw them a lot as a child. I think I was originally inspired by the cartoons in The Corner Surf Shop Muizenberg.

The burden of modern man. 

The Evolution of Man (read debt)

Today's People's Post cartoon.

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.

Here's a selection of Treknet strips from the last week or so.

For daily updates, "Like" our Facebook page, The Official Treknet Fan Club.

Here's a selection of Mama Taxi strips from this week. 

To see more, 'like' our Mama Taxi Facebook page or go to www.mamataxi.co.za 

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.

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.

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

Today's People's Post cartoon.

Difficult to find a new angle (literally) for another cartoon on strikes. At the time, Eskom barred Numsa (National Union of Metalworkers) members from striking, although the strike could still have a knock on effect and lead to more rolling blackouts for the country in the future.

South Africa's petrol price went up by 29c and 31c yesterday. I could have filled the tank a few times on this when my Beetle was new in 1972.

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