James G. Polk
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Artist and Writer *Open to Commissions—Let’s Talk!*
Born On This Day: Shirley Temple, legendary child actress of the Golden Age of Hollywood, who later became a U.S. diplomat for in her adult life.
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It’s Tarzan Thursday! Today’s subject:
@thatsugarguy.bsky.social
as Cecil Clayton, the nefarious big game hunter and antagonist to the title character in Disney’s animated adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ jungle hero.
#caricature
#sketchbook
#drawing
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Al Hirschfeld Foundation
about 14 hours ago
April 23 Hirschfeld Birthdays: Janet Blair, Blair Brown, Sandra Dee, James Russo, William Shakespeare, Basil Sydney, and Shirley Temple! View full works at
alhirschfeldfoundation.org
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On this day 10 years ago, American music icon Prince passed away. He is still missed.
#remembrance
#legend
#purple
2 days ago
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Wishing a happy heavenly birthday to Luther Vandross, one of the greatest singers in American popular music.
#legend
#caricature
#sketchbook
3 days ago
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David Cowles
4 days ago
A sad farewell to the amazing Gary Kelly
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“It’s not easy having a good time!” Wishing a happy birthday to the great Tim Curry.
5 days ago
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5 days ago
Happy Birthday, Tim Curry!
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Madonna, pre-imminent pop star, has been very busy lately.
#madonna
#portrait
#confessions
5 days ago
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Al Hirschfeld Foundation
6 days ago
April 17 Hirschfeld Birthdays: Mark Hardwick, Robert Hooks, Jane Leeves, Eric McCormack, Hayley Mills, Virginia O'Brien, Clive Revill, Michelle Shay, and James Woods! View full works at
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David Cowles
6 days ago
Born on this date: Conan O’Brien
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Al Hirschfeld Foundation
6 days ago
The new Lorne Michaels documentary Lorne is out in theaters today! Hirschfeld drew Lorne Michaels with the original Saturday Night Live cast in 1985 and did a portrait of him with tiny Marx Brothers climbing on top of him in 1999. Will you watch the new documentary?
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Wishing a happy birthday to
@thatsugarguy.bsky.social
, a good friend and wonderful artistic subject! He’s living proof that vintage male model aesthetics are alive and well.
#caricature
#portrait
#iconic
7 days ago
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It’s Tarzan Thursday! Today’s subject: Dorothy Dandridge, legendary actress and singer, who played Queen Melmendi in the 1951 movie “Tarzan’s Peril.”
7 days ago
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Kasey Gifford
9 days ago
Part of a Balanced Beakfast
#kaseyart
#penandink
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Al Hirschfeld Foundation
8 days ago
We're having a party and you're invited! Join us at The Algonquin Hotel on Tuesday, April 28 from 5-7 PM in the Oak Room for a Hirschfeld's Icons book launch and help us kick off our new exhibition Hirschfeld's Icons at the Algonquin! The exhibition runs from April 28-May 8, open 12-6PM every day!
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Born On This Day: Seth Rogen, American actor and filmmaker. Two very old caricatures from over a decade ago, including a rare glimpse into my original medium, dry erase marker board.
#artwork
#sketchbook
#birthday
8 days ago
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Al Hirschfeld Foundation
9 days ago
April 15 Hirschfeld Birthdays: Leonardo Da Vinci, Merle Louise, Neville Marriner, Bessie Smith, Frances Upton, John Williams, and Amy Wright! View full works at
alhirschfeldfoundation.org
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David Cowles
9 days ago
Born on this date: Seth Rogen
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Joaquín Aldeguer
9 days ago
It’s
#PortfolioDay
! Hi, my name is Joaquín and my main activity is caricature. I have worked for newspapers, magazines and other different media… and I’m usually available for freelance projects and private commissions. A few samples of my work:
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Al Hirschfeld Foundation
9 days ago
#OTD
Higher and Higher with Jack Haley, Marta Eggert, and Sharkey the Seal, 1940
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Born on this day: Adrian Brody
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Al Hirschfeld Foundation
11 days ago
April 13 Hirschfeld Birthdays: Don Adams, Liz Callaway, Peter Davison, Edward Fox, Al Green, Howard Keel, Ron Perlman, and Paul Sorvino! View full works at
alhirschfeldfoundation.org
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Al Hirschfeld Foundation
10 days ago
#OTD
Social Security, 1986 Ft. Ron Silver, Marlo Thomas, Joanna Gleason, Kenneth Walsh, Stefan Schnabel, and Olympia Dukakis
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GLITCH
10 days ago
We want to watch what Kinger's watching ngl
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AFP News Agency
11 days ago
Lost film of French cinema pioneer retrieved from US attic. The battered wooden trunk had been in the family for a century -- shifted from attic to barn to garage as it was handed down through the generations. No one knew a cinematic treasure was inside
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David Cowles
12 days ago
Born on this date: Herbie Hancock
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David Cowles
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Born on this date: David Letterman
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Al Hirschfeld Foundation
12 days ago
#OTD
Carol Burnett TV Guide Cover, 1970 This artwork will be featured as a poster page in the new book Hirschfeld’s Icons releasing April 28! Pre-order Hirschfeld’s Icons at
www.AlHirschfeldFoundation.org
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Happy to announce a new print listing on Etsy—Greta Garbo, great actress of the Golden Age of Hollywood, in elegant black and white line caricature!
artworksbyjamesgpolk.etsy.com/listing/4485...
13 days ago
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It’s Tarzan Thursday! For today, I share an attempt at sketching Disney’s take of the famous ape man hero.
9 months ago
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Happy to announce a new print listing on Etsy—Greta Garbo, great actress of the Golden Age of Hollywood, in elegant black and white line caricature!
artworksbyjamesgpolk.etsy.com/listing/4485...
13 days ago
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Discontinued Foods!
14 days ago
Cheez-It Heads and Tails (1998-1999): Baked cheddar snack crackers shaped like the heads and bodies of a variety of animals like elephants, alligators, ducks, and lions, that allowed you to create your own wacky animal hybrid combinations
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It’s Tarzan Thursday! Today’s subject: Jock Mahoney, who played the jungle hero in two films, “Tarzan Goes To India” and “Tarzan’s Three Challenges.”
#caricature
#portrait
#tarzan
14 days ago
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Al Hirschfeld Foundation
16 days ago
Cats: The Jellicle Ball opens today on Broadway! In celebration of the new production, here’s a look at Hirschfeld’s drawings of the original Broadway production! Will you go see the new show?
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Wishing a happy heavenly birthday to Bette Davis, great and trailblazing actress of the Golden Age of Hollywood and beyond. Seen here in perhaps her most famous role, aging actress Margo Channing in the quintessential show business drama “All About Eve.”
#caricature
#portrait
#sketchbook
18 days ago
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Al Hirschfeld Foundation
19 days ago
April 5 Hirschfeld Birthdays: Jane Asher, Joanne Camp, Bette Davis, Melvyn Douglas, Frank Gorshin, Nigel Hawthorne, Christopher Hewett, Walter Huston, Goddard Lieberson, Michael Moriarty, Gregory Peck, and Spencer Tracy! View full works at
alhirschfeldfoundation.org
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Sketchbook diary: Lisa Kudrow in “The Comeback.”
#caricature
19 days ago
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Al Hirschfeld Foundation
20 days ago
April 4 Hirschfeld Birthdays: Walter Charles, Clive Davis, Pierre Fresnay, Samuel Hinds, Christine Lahti, Rosemary Lane, Craig T. Nelson, Anthony Perkins, Robert E. Sherwood, and Elizabeth Wilson! View full works at
alhirschfeldfoundation.org
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Share a GIF from a HORROR movie you love!
add a skeleton here at some point
20 days ago
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Joaquín Aldeguer
21 days ago
Tal día como hoy nació Marlon Brando.
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Remembering three famous figures born on April 3rd, with caricatures: Marlon Brando, Eddie Murphy, and Jane Goodall.
21 days ago
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Stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you happiness
add a skeleton here at some point
20 days ago
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Can’t figure out this place’s algo so here’s a selfie I don’t care anymore
20 days ago
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Remembering three famous figures born on April 3rd, with caricatures: Marlon Brando, Eddie Murphy, and Jane Goodall.
21 days ago
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Al Hirschfeld Foundation
21 days ago
#OTD
Bill Hutton in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, 1982
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It’s
#TarzanThursday
! Today’s subjects: Maureen O’Sullivan and Johnny Weissmuller in “Tarzan Escapes,” their third outing in the MGM jungle series.
#tarzan
#caricature
#filmhistory
21 days ago
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📐 Maria Picassó i Piquer
24 days ago
🔴 Ryan Gosling and... 🗞️:
@revistalengua.bsky.social
#projecthailmary
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Wishing a happy birthday to Celine Dion, iconic Canadian power pop vocalist.
#caricature
#sketchbook
#portrait
24 days ago
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