Riktoonz -- Cartoonist/Caricaturist Rick C. Moore

Movie Title Quiz

2011-11-09T21:22:00.000-08:00

What movie titles are indicated by each set of illustrations?

A1)The Pelican Brief 2)Blazing Saddles 3)Beetlejuice

B1)Young Frankenstein 2)Steel Magnolias 3)Smoky And The Bandit

C1)American Pie 2)A Star Is Born 3)The Lion King

Movie Title Quiz

2011-11-09T21:05:00.000-08:00

What movie titles are indicated by each set of illustrations?

A1)The Lion In Winter 2)The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly 3)Cocoon

B1)The Silence Of The Lambs 2)Star Wars 3)Bad News Bears

C1)The Horse Whisperer 2)Born Free 3)The Black Swan

D1)Saturday Night Fever 2)How To Train Your Dragon 3)Kiss Of The Spider Woman

E1)The Deer Hunter 2)A Nightmare On Elm Street 3)Snakes On A Plane

Movie Quiz Illustrations

2011-11-09T20:46:00.000-08:00

What movie titles are indicated by each of these sets of illustrations?

A1) Cowboys and Aliens 2)Ghost Busters 3)One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest

B1)Old Yeller 2)Cat On A Hot Tin Roof 3)A Knight's Tale

C1)Sister Act 2)Footloose 3)Animal House

D1)Wizard of Oz 2)Cannonball Run 3)Men In Black

E1)Rebel Without A Cause 2)East Of Eden 3)Coal Miner's Daughter

Sam Harris caricature

2011-11-09T20:43:00.000-08:00

Caricature created as a special, personal gift to singer/entertainer Sam Harris of Star Search fame

'PUTER PETS

2011-08-19T18:03:00.000-07:00

Computer Pets..."'PUTER PETS"

'PUTER PETS

2011-08-19T17:49:00.000-07:00

Computer Pets ('PUTER PETS). My own personal series

'PUTER PETS

2011-07-20T08:40:00.000-07:00

My own concept. Computer cartoon images of popular household pets. "'Puter Pets"

4TH of JULY artwork

2011-07-04T08:11:00.000-07:00

An illustration commemorating the 4th of July. For my own personal use.

KARAOKE T-shirt design

2011-06-28T17:27:00.000-07:00

I was asked to design the artwork for a T-shirt design for a local Karaoke and DJ service. Here are 4 similar yet different concepts...

Melon Patch Theatre logo

2011-06-28T17:23:00.000-07:00

I was asked to help create a new logo for the local community theatre letterhead. Mine wasn't chosen, but it was still nice to have been asked.

Fish Clip Art

2011-06-28T17:20:00.000-07:00

I was commissioned to create several fish illustrations to use as clip art for a publication...

Fish Clip Art

2011-06-28T17:13:00.000-07:00

More fish illustrations

T Shirt Design

2011-05-09T11:27:00.000-07:00

This is the colored version of the T shirt design for JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, showing at the Melon Patch Theatre in Leesburg, Florida.

Added pages for a children's storybook I was commissioned to illustrate.

2011-04-02T20:10:00.000-07:00

Melon Patch A SALUTE TO BROADWAY

2011-03-20T18:29:00.000-07:00

I am privileged to currently be a cast member of A SALUTE TO BROADWAY at the Melon Patch Theatre in Leesburg, Florida. This is the Tshirt design I have created for the cast members. Personalized caricatures of the entire cast and crew.

Pet Grooming logo designs

2011-01-12T09:43:00.000-08:00

Here are two design concepts for a new pet grooming business, Shan Poochie.

2010-12-29T13:55:00.000-08:00

I designed this logo artwork for a charity organization which provides coats and warm clothing for children and the underprivileged during the winter months. A freebie, and an honor to have been chosen to create it.

HAPPY MOO YEAR!

2010-12-29T13:47:00.000-08:00

As the MOO YEAR approaches. Happy 2010-11

On the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Day of Christmas my true love gave to me...

2010-12-24T20:04:00.000-08:00

On the 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Day of Christmas my true love gave to me...

2010-12-24T19:59:00.000-08:00

On the 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Day of Christmas my true love gave to me...

2010-12-24T19:53:00.000-08:00

MERRY FACEBOOK CHRISTMAS!

2010-12-10T19:41:00.000-08:00

Own own personal Christmas greeting for all my friends and family on Facebook. Christmas-2010

Children's storybook characters

2010-12-09T15:50:00.000-08:00

Three supporting cast members for a possible children's book and eventually a stage play. Still a work in progress.

STORYBOOK CHARACTER DESIGNS

2010-11-25T20:45:00.000-08:00

Character design development for a possible children's storybook.

ART GALLERY

2010-11-25T20:40:00.000-08:00

I was recently honored to be allowed a public showing of some of my various artwork at one of the local businesses in Tavares, Florida.

SIREN OF THE SEAS

2010-11-02T19:25:00.000-07:00

Definitely not Disney's Little Mermaid!

2010-10-30T23:33:00.000-07:00

In the Broadway production "TWO BY TWO", the only creature that didn't make it onto the ark was the Gitka. What might it have looked like? Guess we'll never know for sure.

GROUP CARICATURE

2010-10-25T12:23:00.000-07:00

Here is a group caricature of the 8th grade of a local school. This will be framed and auctioned off in a silent auction as a fund raising activity. Caricatures make great, personalized, one-of-a-kind gifts for special occasions, events and holidays.

BULLIES:NO MATTER HOW BIG

2010-10-17T14:48:00.001-07:00

Here is an attempt at a type of editorial cartoon regarding the current problem of bullying in public schools. The caption: "No matter how big the bully is, there is always one bigger. And you are never really alone."

DC Comics heroines

2010-10-14T08:53:00.000-07:00

An artistic nod to the creative talents at DC Comics. Super heroines Wonder Woman, Black Canary and Supergirl

"C" is for....

2010-10-14T08:50:00.000-07:00

"C" is for Cheetah, Cat, Cricket, Cockatoo, Camel and Crab

B is for...

2010-09-23T15:03:00.000-07:00

Page #2 of a possible new children's alphabet learning book: B is for Bee, Buffalo, Butterfly, Beaver, Bear, Baboon, Beetle, Boar, Bull, Bluebird, and Bat.

2010-09-09T12:51:00.000-07:00

#1 in a possible new series of Children's books:
"A IS FOR"...Alpaca, Anaconda, Ant, Alligator, Antelope, Aardvark, Ape, Armadillo, and Aye Aye

ILLUSTRATIONS FOR THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD

2010-08-30T12:41:00.000-07:00

The Little Train That Could illustrations

2010-08-22T20:52:00.000-07:00

2010-08-22T20:43:00.000-07:00

2010-08-15T14:17:00.000-07:00

The local community theatre in Leesburg, Florida..The Melon Patch Playhouse...will be performing the Broadway musical, GUYS and DOLLS in September, 2010. Being a member of the cast, I wanted to make a contribution. This is my idea for the production poster, and perhaps the Tshirt design, for the show.

THE LITTLE ENGINE

2010-08-12T13:21:00.000-07:00

I was commissioned to design the story art for a well-known children's book, "The Little Engine That Could". The artwork will be enlarged and put into a large storybook to read to young children in the classroom. This is the book cover artwork.

STREET ENTERTAINERS PROGRAM

2010-08-11T14:59:00.000-07:00

I received a message from a young couple in Portugal who entertain on the streets, in plazas, and public occasions, mostly for children. Miguel is a balloon artist and Daniella is a face painter. They commissioned me to create this artwork for their new publicity poster. Also, the black and white version of this will be passed out to the children as coloring sheets. I have officially gone global!

GLADIATOR

2010-08-03T21:13:00.000-07:00

Illustration based on the tales of ancient warriors of Greek and Roman myth. A lesson in color and anatomy.

Caricature: The Golden Girls

2010-07-22T18:24:00.000-07:00

THE GOLDEN GIRLS..The show Must go on!

Remembering Bea, Rue and Estelle.

ANIMAL FRIENDS

2010-07-21T13:55:00.000-07:00

Another example of how the animation artwork of Walt Disney, Hanna Barbera and Warner Bros has affected by particular artistic style.

MYTHOS in color

2010-07-16T09:11:00.000-07:00

Adding much needed color to my original comic series, MYTHOS, about the ancient Greek Deities and the creatures of Myth.

Heroes in Color

2010-07-16T08:55:00.000-07:00

Experimenting once again with Photoshop. Adding color to a Super-hero team of my own creation called The Heir Force. Offspring and progeny of pre-established heroes of the DC Comics universe.

Artwork in color

2010-06-23T11:58:00.000-07:00

I've been really busy practicing my Photoshop skills. Things look so much better in color! Hey, didn't Dorothy say that to Toto?

EDITORIAL CARTOONS (Oil spill crisis)

2010-06-10T14:18:00.000-07:00

Two possible cartoons for a future Orlando Sentinel newspaper editorial page. One keeping it "light" and the other heavier and hitting home.

BEACH CLUB sign

2010-06-06T11:20:00.000-07:00

I was recently commissioned to design a sign for a local enterprise in Tavares, Florida...The Beach Club. I was told to include all the elements of its business, including kayak rentals, pontoons, pedal-driven surries, volleyball and a light deli-style menu. I tried to make this design bright and fun. Thanks for the Photoshop assistance, Allan, my friend!

Ice Cream Cone Men

2010-05-17T20:46:00.000-07:00

Here I was commissioned to create and develop a logo character for a new business, the Ice Cream Stop.

Caricatures: Celebrities in the news

2010-05-17T20:31:00.000-07:00

Celebrities in the news. The famous and the infamous.

Political cartoon: Crist and Rubio

2010-05-05T20:58:00.000-07:00

I was asked to create a political cartoon depicting FL Governor Charles Crist and Marco Rubio, with Gov. Crist being invited to the Republican platform.

CONCEPT ART: SUPERHERO COMIC

2010-05-01T08:55:00.000-07:00

This is initial concept artwork for a possible superhero comic. More of a parody of superhero comics. Still developing the supporting cast of characters. So far there's Seaweed, a pot-smoking seahorse, Grunion, a free-spirit with a Valley-boy mentality (a bit of a dim bulb), Creole, a French speaking shrimp from the Bayou, and Urchin, a flatulent old grump.

Editorial Cartoon: Oil Spill

2010-05-01T05:51:00.000-07:00

This is an editorial cartoon concerning the recent and unfortunate oil spill off the eastern Florida coast, caused by an oil rig fire. Tragically, the eastern Florida eco-system will be bitterly affected. Here's proof that cartoons aren't always funny.

Caricature: Cartoonist Jim Ivey

2010-05-01T05:37:00.000-07:00

Recently I had the pleasure of meeting artist, Jim Ivey. Jim was a political cartoonist for such publications as the Washington Star, The St. Petersburg Times, The San Francisco Examiner, and the Orlando Sentinel. His career spanned the years from 1949 to 1989. Besides his cartooning career Jim also operated the Cartoon Museum, the first museum of cartoon art in the U.S.

Jim was also regional chairman of the Nat'l Cartoonists Society and he published cARToon, a magazine covering the history of cartooning.

This caricature is my own special gift of thanks to Jim for his encouragement.

MYTHOS cartoon strip

2010-04-26T13:17:00.000-07:00

Concept artwork for a cartoon strip series called "MYTHOS". The characters of the strip are creatures of myth, with the Greek Gods of Olympus. The main character is a Minotaur named Milo.

Caricature: THE FULL MONTY cast poster

2010-04-25T20:30:00.000-07:00

When one of the local Lake County, Florida theatres performed the musical, THE FULL MONTY, I was commissioned to create the design for the cast poster, to be given as a gift to the cast members.

Caricature: Cruise Line Crew

2010-04-22T14:35:00.000-07:00

I was commissioned to do a group caricature for the office crew of a Princess Cruise Line staff. Along with the group photo I was sent info pertaining to the specific duties of each staff member. Makes a great framed piece of art to hang in the office. Here, I've also included the actual group photo so you can judge the likenesses yourself.

Fantasy Caricature

2010-04-22T12:13:00.000-07:00

I have found that caricature artwork can range from the common to the sublime. From a simple line sketch to something much more intricate. The main subject in this caricature was a lady who held a mythical/spiritual belief in life, plus a love of nature. This artwork is an attempt to represent not only the likeness of the subject, but also those things dear to her personal life.

GEORGE M, the Tshirt

2010-04-22T12:01:00.000-07:00

One of my guilty pleasures in life is musical theatre. Recently I joined the cast of "GEORGE M" at the Melon Patch Playhouse in Leesburg, Florida. It was my honor to design the artwork for the cast Tshirt . The artwork design BEING the cast itself!

SOL MATES

2010-04-22T11:54:00.000-07:00

Shortly after relocating to Lake County, Florida, I developed the concept for a cartoon strip called "Sol Mates", featuring a cast of characters naturally found in the state of Florida. I liked the idea of using the play on words "soul mates" and "sol mates" ("sol" being the Spanish word for sun)

THE CROCODILE HUNTER

2010-04-22T11:49:00.000-07:00

Months after the untimely death of Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin, I created this caricature in tribute. A copy of this artwork found its way to the Australia Zoo, and I am told it is still displayed there to this day.

Caricatures: Ladies of NOTE

2010-04-20T15:04:00.000-07:00

Tina, Dolly and Celine. Ladies who have worked this hard deserve to be honored in ink!

Caricatures: Stars of Primetime

2010-04-20T14:39:00.000-07:00

Clark Kent, Spike and Buffy: The HERO, the VILLIAN, and the SLAYER

Caricature: FRIENDS cast

2010-04-20T14:36:00.000-07:00

"I'll be there for you!"

Caricatures: Dames Onstage

2010-04-20T14:31:00.000-07:00

Pretty Woman, Brash Broad and Funny Girl.

Caricatures:Cool Guys Rule!

2010-04-20T14:25:00.000-07:00

Elvis, Fonzie and Magnum P.I.

Leather and Leis!

Caricatures: POWERFUL LADIES

2010-04-20T14:21:00.000-07:00

Rosie, Whoopie, and Bette. Women with a View!

Caricatures: STARSHIP "TROOPERS"

2010-04-20T14:11:00.000-07:00

Boldly going where no man has gone before.

Caricatures: Classy Ladies

2010-04-20T14:02:00.000-07:00

They made us laugh. They made us cry. Gone, but never forgotten.

Caricatures: Classic Cinema

2010-04-20T13:50:00.000-07:00

"We're off to see the...Wookie?"

Caricature: GILLIGAN'S ISLAND

2010-04-20T13:44:00.000-07:00

Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale, a tale of a fateful trip...

LEAPIN' LIZARDS

2010-04-20T13:14:00.000-07:00

Here are characters I once developed for a cartoon strip I was working on. The strip was called "Leapin' Lizards!" The main character was a street-wise Anole named Alex. He's the green one with the ballcap.

T-shirt Design for Restaurant

2010-04-20T13:06:00.000-07:00

I was commissioned to create a T-shirt design for a local restaurant that specializes in pizza and chicken wings. Made 2 great designs and threw in one more quick one for good measure. Guess which they picked? Oh well.

OLD OHIO HOME

2010-04-19T13:11:00.000-07:00

Besides cartoons, comics and caricatures, I have an interest in architecture and old homes. Here are two Victorian-style homes, somewhere in Preble Co. Ohio that I was commissioned to recreate several years ago. They don't make em like this anymore.

ONCE UPON A TIME

2010-04-19T12:41:00.000-07:00

"Once upon a time" I created artwork for a Novelty Company that produced video games. Here, the game was called "Once Upon A Time", based on characters from Mother Goose stories.

THE PINK GATOR

2010-04-19T12:32:00.000-07:00

I was commissioned to create this character for a gentleman to add to his website, promoting classified advertisements in Central Florida. Would make a great mascot/logo for someone who wants to open a new business: The Pink Gator Shoppe or Le Pink Gatour Salon. Any offers?

WELCOME to FLORIDA

2010-04-19T12:27:00.000-07:00

During a season of greater than average hurricane and brush fire activity in most of the state of Florida, I created this piece and sent it to the Editorial Dept. of the Orlando Sentinel newspaper for publication.

UNDER THE SEA

2010-04-19T12:21:00.000-07:00

A typical afternoon in a tropical lagoon. As you can tell, my artwork is greatly influenced by the styles of Disney and Warner Bros. studios, but I manage to make it all my own. I hope you agree.

Experimenting with Styles

2010-04-19T09:12:00.000-07:00

Sometimes it's fun to pick a subject (turtles, squirrels, etc) and see how many ways there are to interpret them.

SPECIAL DAY GREETINGS

2010-04-19T09:04:00.000-07:00

Holidays and "special" days provide an endless parade of ideas for artists too cheap to go out and buy greeting cards! :)

Caricature: A Wagon Load

2010-04-19T08:55:00.000-07:00

I created this design in 2008 for a friend in Indiana. She wanted a special gift for her 2 kids. She emailed photos of both children, plus photos of their 3 dogs. Hopefully, this will bring many smiles in the years to come.

Caricatures: The Talk of the Town

2010-04-19T08:42:00.000-07:00

Some celebs like to stir up controversy and just beg for caricaturization.

Caricatures: WORLD of MUSIC

2010-04-18T22:41:00.000-07:00

Music, as diverse as the artists.

SPECIAL OCCASION ARTWORK

2010-04-18T22:25:00.000-07:00

Every holiday or special occasion deserves its own special design.

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

2010-04-18T22:19:00.000-07:00

I designed this card for my own sister's wedding anniversary in 2009.

Happy Anniversary, Chuck and Ruth!!

FAMILY CARICATURE

2010-04-18T22:09:00.000-07:00

This is a recent group caricature for a special family event. Individual family member photos were emailed to me and I used each one to create this single family "portrait". I was given brief descriptions of each person, including places of employment, hobbies, and special interests.

EASTER GREETINGS!

2010-04-18T21:57:00.000-07:00

This was my own personal Easter 2010 greeting that I sent to my friends. A gentle combination of whimsy and spirituality.

Conglomerate Characters

2010-04-18T17:35:00.000-07:00

When the Disney Corp. and Marvel Comics, Inc. merged recently, there was some speculation on the effect on some trademark characters. Here I am, having fun with the possibilities!

(Characters are the copywritten property of the Disney Corp. and Marvel Comics, Inc.)

Caricatures: Music

2010-04-18T17:24:00.000-07:00

Carictures from opposite ends of the music world: Country and R&B

Caricatures: SHOOTING STARS

2010-04-18T16:49:00.000-07:00

Remembering DIXIE CARTER of Designing Women and JOHN FORSYTHE of Dynasty and Charlie's Angels.

Caricatures from SPORTS

2010-04-18T11:33:00.000-07:00

Caricatures: Olympians SHAUN WHITE and JOHNNY WEIR and NASCAR great JEFF GORDON

Caricatures from TV

2010-04-18T11:24:00.000-07:00

Caricatures: REGIS PHILBIN, the cast of LOST, and Dr. OZ

Minors on Trial

2010-04-18T11:18:00.000-07:00

I designed this artwork in 2008 for a lawyer in Indiana who was protesting the presence of the media during trials in which minors are the defendants. Poor kids....I hope she made her point.

FAMILY CHRISTMAS CARICATURE

2010-04-18T11:11:00.000-07:00

Here is a caricature I did for a family for their own personalized Christmas cards in 2009. Years from now those babies are going to look back on this and really hate those red bows!

CAMP DRAG DIVAS

2010-04-18T11:02:00.000-07:00

There is a local group of guys who, upon occasion, dress in "drag" and perform in shows to raise money for the homeless, for food banks, for orphanages, and for A.I.D.S. research. This is the artwork I designed for their 2008 events poster and T-shirt. Sometimes, creativity encourages you to reach "outside of the box".

Border Terriers

2010-04-18T10:57:00.000-07:00

I have a good friend who raises Border Terrier dogs. He wanted a character design for his stationery but couldn't decide on what style. So I came up with 3 distinct designs. I'm still waiting for his decision!

"Beary" Christmas!

2010-04-18T10:51:00.000-07:00

This was the design for my personal Christmas cards for the year 2009. Always good to send one-of-a-kind artwork designs you can't buy at Hallmark!

Caricature: Cast of GLEE

2010-04-18T10:45:00.000-07:00

YES! I admit it! I'm a GLEEK! Here's a recent caricature of the cast of the hit show, GLEE.

Tattoo Design

2010-04-18T10:37:00.000-07:00

I recently designed this tat design for a guy on Facebook. These are his 3 sons with Tshirts depicting his 3 favorite sports teams. The design is going on his upper back. Glad it's him and not me! OUCH!