Spare me a thought as you pass by,
But don't let a teardrop fall.
Remember me with a smile,
Or remember me not at all.
- found in notes written by Rog, 2018
Donations in Rog's memory in support of The Old Mill Foundation, Penclawdd would be much appreciated.
You can donate via the following link:
oldmillfoundation.charitycheckout.co.uk
Thanks to all who have supported Rog & his family over the years.
Rog passed away peacefully on Tuesday 27th November 2018.
Much loved & fabulous husband of Elaine, lush father to Georgia and her husband Tim, dearly loved son in law, brother, cousin, uncle and friend.
He will be greatly missed for his loving personality and fantastic sense of humour.
You can see some of Rog's work by checking out the galleries here:
About Rog...
Rog Bowles was a full-time, freelance cartoonist for over 40 years.
His client list reads like an A-Z of British Industry, from American
Express to... Warner Music! (Who begins with Z? ...Zanussi!
Nope, never worked for them...)
Booked in venues from Kidderminster to Kuala Lumpur, he entertained
at the trade exhibition stands, banquets, golf, racing, cricket days and car
launches... the full range of corporate events.
A bespoke supplier of spot cartoons, strip cartoons, advertising, book and
magazine illustration, for over 20 years he built up an enviable reputation
in the field of corporate entertainment as a live caricaturist.
Rog was voted the top live caricature artist of Britain for
his ability to produce superbly accurate likenesses in an
incredible 3 minutes flat.
He entertained royalty and royally, for VIPs , Prime Ministers,
Celebrities and Sports Personalities. Rog worked at public
functions and private gatherings, drawing the likes of HRH
Princess Anne, Alan Sugar and your great uncle George.
© Rog Cartoons 2008 - Professional, Award Winning, International Caricaturist.
All images are strictly copyright of the artist.
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