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How my 5 central business values shape every cartoon that I create
Every business has a set of values at the core of their business, but how do mine apply to Scotty's Cartoons itself? Read on to find out..!

Scotty
Jan 15, 20252 min read


A freak accident
Many of us have experienced moments with their dog where they almost have an accident, and we thank our lucky stars that we got away with it

Scotty
Nov 18, 20242 min read


Coffee break dog cartoon quiz
Some years ago, I drew some fun cartoon word games for social media. They proved a big hit and...

Scotty
Oct 14, 20241 min read


Celebrating individual dog's personalities through portrait art
I send the client a specially designed form to help me to get to ‘know’ your dog. The answers that I receive are often hilarious!

Scotty
Sep 18, 20243 min read


My top 7 tools and materials for cartooning
We all have our favourite tools and materials when you're running a small business. Here's my top 7 for cartooning!

Scotty
Jul 16, 20242 min read


Selecting the perfect photos for your Scotty's Cartoons Pet Scene
How to select the perfect photos for your commission, plus some example photos with the cartoon, and links to more information.

Scotty
Jun 16, 20243 min read


A Pet Business Photo Shoot with Fur and Fables
..I was embarrassed when Sadie at one point decided to do garden zoomies followed by humping the blanket (her season was on the way, OK?!)..

Scotty
May 6, 20243 min read


April 2nd: 'Don't Walk Your Dog Day'
April 2nd is ‘Don’t Walk Your Dog Day’. Founded by dog trainer Niki French of Pup Talk ( https://puptalk.co.uk/ ), she would probably forgive you for initially being alarmed at such a statement. After all, rule one of having a dog is to walk them all the time, right? …Not necessarily. It’s important to note that Niki isn’t suggesting that you skip the walks and just sit back and ignore them..!

Scotty
Mar 25, 20244 min read


National Dogs In Yellow Day 20th March
National dogs in yellow day is on 20th March. If you haven’t heard of it, it’s a national day founded by Sarah Jones of ‘My Anxious Dog’, prompted by her gorgeous dog Bella suffering with nervousness around other dogs and people.

Scotty
Mar 12, 20242 min read


A Cartoon Message For Rachel Spencer: Pet Business Coach
Rachel Spencer is a Pet Business Coach and I’ve been a member of her ‘Pets Get Visible’ group for a year now. I love being a member, as it’s a wonderful supportive community of such varied pet businesses and likeminded dog lovers. A few months into my membership, Rachel approached me for a cartoon message for her social media and website.

Scotty
Feb 6, 20243 min read


Thank YOU!
It's almost the end of another year and I feel full to the brim with appreciation for you lovely lot. From reading and engaging with my social media posts, subscribing to my newsletter, and to welcoming new clients and return clients too. If it wasn't for you, Scotty's Cartoons wouldn't exist, and I appreciate you more than words can say (and no, I haven't been knocking back the eggnog to reach this level of enthusiasm!)

Scotty
Dec 21, 20231 min read


NEW: Scotty's Gift Vouchers
Scotty's Cartoons now offer gift vouchers in any denomination and for any service

Scotty
Nov 23, 20232 min read

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