Found Friday late entry - Ralph Kidson

This suddenly came to light, and I had to post it: a Captain Dolphin Christmas card from the mid-90s. I wonder what Ralph Kidson's up to now? We corresponded briefly. I guess I'll just have to webicise him and see whether I can track him down.

Found Friday 4 - Anne Elizabeth Robinson

A selection of Christmas cards by my friend Anne (who also created the rather different winged monster I posted on Monday). Most of Anne's cards are printed in modest numbers and sold through local (to North Wales) craft shops, and also in Ireland somewhere, I think. Two of those at the bottom are multilayered with polythene overlays, applied sequins etc. I think the two at top, inspired by Anne's favourite artist Kay Nielsen, are particularly lovely; they're part of a larger set.

Found Friday 3 - Darryl Cunningham

These are going back more than a few years, too. Two appealing designs by someone who is set - at long last - for artist superstardom thanks to the critically acclaimed Psychiatric Tales and, I'm sure, the forthcoming Uncle Bob adventures.

Found Friday 2 - Jonathan Edwards

I always look forward to my Christmas card off Jonathan (and Louise aka Felt Mistress) every year. Here is a selection. The top two date from the mid 90s, 'the Christmas sound' from the late 90s (I think) and the rest from the 2000s. It's interesting to see how the increasing use of a Mac has altered Jonathan's style. I quite like the felt-tip shading on the earlier cards! Pen and ink doesn't affect the wit - I love the Mint Spies. The Christmas sound card was designed as an LP sleeve, with the message pulling out like the inner bag. They're all great but there's something about that monkey catching snow flakes that especially appeals to me. Some of these cards should definitely be made available commercially!

Found Friday 1 - Damian Smyth

First of a selection of Crimbo cards from the past, the first lot by my old friend Damian Smyth. The one above dates from 1995 and his art college days; above that is front and back of a card done while he was still at school; and above that a Christmas doodle dating from about the same time. But what happened to the card he did bearing the legend 'Set Phasers on Cake'? I must go in search of it!