Cartooning w/ Madeline Horwath | London illustrator meet-up | Blend

Join us this July for a special event with acclaimed cartoonist Madeline Horwath and discover what makes a genuinely great cartoon. Whether you are an aspiring illustrator, a seasoned cartoonist, or simply fascinated by visual storytelling, this is a unique opportunity to gain experience from one of the industry's most engaging creative voices.

Madeline's journey into cartooning was anything but conventional.

"I graduated from Beloit College in 2013 with a major in Fine Arts but no idea of what type of career in the arts I wanted," they recall. After graduation, they landed a graphic design internship in Washington, DC, only to discover that it was not the right path for them. What followed was a period of exploration, moving around the country, working a variety of jobs, and searching for a creative direction."

Since then, Madeline has built a successful career as a cartoonist, developing a distinctive voice and a keen understanding of what makes a cartoon resonate with readers. Their work appears in The Guardian and The New Yorker.

During our Blend July event, Madeline will share insights into their creative process, discuss the essential ingredients of effective cartooning, and offer guidance for illustrators looking to strengthen their own work. You will obviously need to come armed with your own favourite drawing materials to draw cartoons of your own!

Don't miss this chance to hear an inspiring story of persistence, creativity, and unexpected success, and to learn first-hand the essence of great cartoons from one of today's most loved cartoonists working today.

Where to meet:

Please find us at the Festival Hall bar and kitchen cafe, level 2 (facing the Thames) where your organisers will be there early to greet you .

Everyone is welcome to this event!

About Blend
Blend is the London illustrator Meet Up, lovingly run by volunteers Wendy J. Warren and Andy Zabala Wynn, in collaboration with the Association of Illustrators, who support illustrators working professionally throughout the industry. All Illustrators across London are welcome. Come along to share ideas, inspiration and more at Blend meet ups, talks and drawing sessions. Please follow Blend on instagram or twitter to be notified of their events.

Accessibility:
The AOI would like to make events accessible to all, where possible. Please let us know your access requirements at least one week in advance by emailing info@theaoi.com


illustration: Madeline Horwath