CARTOON ILLUSTRATIONS

Alongside his expressionist Fine Art, Stephen B. Whatley is also a cartoonist.

Stephen’s cartoons are unique in that they rebound against the tradition ofcaricature,which is generally derogatory. Stephen seeks, as with his Fine Art, to find beauty andthe heart of his subjects. He accentuates the positive!

For the past 25 years he has been creating a collection of deeply detailed cartoon tributes celebrating his love of the Golden Age of Hollywood and its stars.

Whilst his expressionist oil paintings have been published on the covers of several books (see PRESS page), his cartoons have been published as illustrations in several biographies, a Travel book and film history books.

In 2023 the 1950s/1960s Hollywood film star Mamie Van Doren reached out to Stephen by email, charmed by his cartoons that she had seen on the internet and commissioned him to create 14 detailed cartoon illustrations that uniquely depict the eclectic episodes in her life, to be published in her latest memoirs, You Thought I Was Dead. (Permuted Press/ Simon & Schuster) – out in May 2026.

Over the years, the artist has been a star attraction at celebratory events such as parties and weddings and openings – beginning with the opening of the Design Museum, London in 1989 – creating on the spot spontaneous caricatures from life; and undertaking personally commissioned cartoons from photographs – that make unique gifts.

Welcome to the ‘cartoon world’ of Stephen B. Whatley! Please feel welcome to contact the artist about acquisitions or commissions via his email on the Contact page.

Here is a selection of Stephen’s cartoon illustration work in its various categories, a collection that will be revealed gradually:

Published cartoon work of Stephen B. Whatley:

Coming soon: May 2026 (USA) & June 2026 (UK/worldwide) : the long-awaited memoirs of Hollywood legend Mamie Van Doren (1931-) – each exciting chapter illustrated with cartoons by Stephen B. Whatley, specially commissioned by the film actress…..

: Cartoon Tribute to Mamie Van Doren’s Movies 2023 (Ink & coloured pencil) by Stephen B Whatley – published in You Thought I Was Dead by Mamie Van Doren. 2026

: You Thought I Was Dead by Mamie Van Doren – published Permuted Press_ Simon & Schuster 2026

: Illustration for Chapter ‘ Apocalypse Then – Vietnam 1968-1971’ in You Thought I Was Dead by Mamie Van Doren – to be published by Simon & Schuster in May 2026. One of 14 illustrations commissioned by Ms Van Doren for her book.

: Hollywood Movie Blondes. 2014 Cartoon tribute ivate collection , New York USA) by Stephen B. Whatley

: Hollywood Movie Blondes 2014 by Stephen B Whatley as published in biograophy of Joi Lansing by Richard Koper (BearManor Media 2019)

: When a Girl’s Beautiful – The Life & Career of Joi Lansing by Richard Koper (BearManor Media 2019) – featuring Stephen B Whatley illustration

Hollywood Cartoon Tributes :

: Hollywood’s Tarzan – A Cartoon Tribute. (Ink & coloured pencil on paper). 2006-2008 by Stephen B Whatley Estate of Denny Miller , Nevada USA

: Hollywood’s Legendary Screen Beauties Today. (Ink & coloured pencil on paper) 2007 by Stephen B Whatley

Personal Appearances :

: Artist Stephen B Whatley entertaining guests at The Capital Hotel London SW3 UK – October 2014

: Delighted guests with their Kind Cartoons by Stephen B. Whatley – created on the spot at Cavendish Hotel, London SW1- June 2013