Alex Hughes
@alexhughes.co.uk
Graphic recorder and ex-cartoonist. Married to the lovely @mazzaclazza.bsky.social and co-run @drawnalism.com as @alex.drawnalism.com
https://alexhughes.co.uk
https://alexhughes.co.uk
Happy Birthday to my wonderful wife Maria Hughes @mazzaclazza.bsky.social, who is 60 today!
...and yes, the evil moppet below was taken on Maria's first day at school...
...and yes, the evil moppet below was taken on Maria's first day at school...
September 25, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Happy Birthday to my wonderful wife Maria Hughes @mazzaclazza.bsky.social, who is 60 today!
...and yes, the evil moppet below was taken on Maria's first day at school...
...and yes, the evil moppet below was taken on Maria's first day at school...
Happy Birthday to my wonderful wife Maria Hughes, who is 60 today!
...and yes, the evil moppet below was taken on Maria's first day at school...
...and yes, the evil moppet below was taken on Maria's first day at school...
September 25, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Happy Birthday to my wonderful wife Maria Hughes, who is 60 today!
...and yes, the evil moppet below was taken on Maria's first day at school...
...and yes, the evil moppet below was taken on Maria's first day at school...
Bought tickets from a machine at New St - which also spat out two unasked-for 'Seat Reservation' tickets. Brum > Euston - fine, although there was plenty of room. Odder though was this one for the second leg... "No specific seat reserved".
August 1, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Bought tickets from a machine at New St - which also spat out two unasked-for 'Seat Reservation' tickets. Brum > Euston - fine, although there was plenty of room. Odder though was this one for the second leg... "No specific seat reserved".
Waving goodbye to Birmingham and Ozzy as I head off to Herne Bay Cartoon Festival for the weekend...
August 1, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Waving goodbye to Birmingham and Ozzy as I head off to Herne Bay Cartoon Festival for the weekend...
Is there nothing they won't put LLMs into..?
July 14, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Is there nothing they won't put LLMs into..?
Another storm, and more substantial bits of The Tree has landed in our and our neighbours' garden. We're on to insurance (doesn't cover fences) and Sandwell Council ("not our problem"). Most of it is still standing and dangerous - who do we get to fix this before there's serious damage or injury?
December 18, 2024 at 9:37 AM
Another storm, and more substantial bits of The Tree has landed in our and our neighbours' garden. We're on to insurance (doesn't cover fences) and Sandwell Council ("not our problem"). Most of it is still standing and dangerous - who do we get to fix this before there's serious damage or injury?
C-3PHo-Ho-Ho! Joyeux Noel! Visiting the Museum of Cinema and Minatures in Lyon today, heading home later - www.museeminiatureetcinema.fr
December 14, 2024 at 11:21 AM
C-3PHo-Ho-Ho! Joyeux Noel! Visiting the Museum of Cinema and Minatures in Lyon today, heading home later - www.museeminiatureetcinema.fr
Out of the country doing conference stuff again, this time in Lyon. The massive conference centre complex has other amenities - hotels, restaurants, shops... and this place:
December 10, 2024 at 4:53 PM
Out of the country doing conference stuff again, this time in Lyon. The massive conference centre complex has other amenities - hotels, restaurants, shops... and this place:
Annoyingly, a substantial amount of the rotting, half-dead tree that blocks the sun for much of the summer is still standing.
December 8, 2024 at 9:44 AM
Annoyingly, a substantial amount of the rotting, half-dead tree that blocks the sun for much of the summer is still standing.
Well, it finally happened - the tree from two doors down has come down. Took out the fences of 4 gardens, our shed, bench and much of the first tree next door.
December 8, 2024 at 9:42 AM
Well, it finally happened - the tree from two doors down has come down. Took out the fences of 4 gardens, our shed, bench and much of the first tree next door.
This is one of many things wrong with public transport. Elsewhere, a screen on a bus like this might show the next stop, times of future stops, connections with other routes and other useful local information.
December 7, 2024 at 5:51 PM
This is one of many things wrong with public transport. Elsewhere, a screen on a bus like this might show the next stop, times of future stops, connections with other routes and other useful local information.
Me in the tepid bath of managed decline.
December 6, 2024 at 4:33 PM
Me in the tepid bath of managed decline.
Just opened up Twitter for the first time in a while, and this ad popped up, which felt quite appropriate...
November 27, 2024 at 2:25 PM
Just opened up Twitter for the first time in a while, and this ad popped up, which felt quite appropriate...
Trying something a bit more topical this year, not sure if it works...
October 31, 2024 at 12:11 PM
Trying something a bit more topical this year, not sure if it works...
Well, it only took 25 years, but this landed on my doormat this week - the 12" vinyl version of Pedigree Chump by [spunge] - with artwork by meself. The original release was on CD only, although there was a limited-edition skateboard earlier this year - now in pride of place on our wall.
August 31, 2024 at 5:10 PM
Well, it only took 25 years, but this landed on my doormat this week - the 12" vinyl version of Pedigree Chump by [spunge] - with artwork by meself. The original release was on CD only, although there was a limited-edition skateboard earlier this year - now in pride of place on our wall.
As the 60th anniversary episode is on tonight, here's a pic of a Dalek along with five rejected #DoctorWho regenerations at BBC Television Centre.
Left to right - Robert Duncan, meself, Graham Fowell, Dalek, Royston Robertson and Chris Burke (not pictured - Martin Rowson)
Left to right - Robert Duncan, meself, Graham Fowell, Dalek, Royston Robertson and Chris Burke (not pictured - Martin Rowson)
November 25, 2023 at 10:18 AM
As the 60th anniversary episode is on tonight, here's a pic of a Dalek along with five rejected #DoctorWho regenerations at BBC Television Centre.
Left to right - Robert Duncan, meself, Graham Fowell, Dalek, Royston Robertson and Chris Burke (not pictured - Martin Rowson)
Left to right - Robert Duncan, meself, Graham Fowell, Dalek, Royston Robertson and Chris Burke (not pictured - Martin Rowson)
We gonna rock down to...
November 17, 2024 at 6:42 PM
We gonna rock down to...
2B or not 2B? ...aaand more clear and unambiguous signage at @NetworkRailBHM @AvantiWestCoast
November 17, 2024 at 6:42 PM
2B or not 2B? ...aaand more clear and unambiguous signage at @NetworkRailBHM @AvantiWestCoast
Green zone? Red Lounge? Or is it Red Zone? Nothing like clear and unambiguous signage, eh, @NetworkRailBHM @AvantiWestCoast ?
November 17, 2024 at 6:42 PM
Green zone? Red Lounge? Or is it Red Zone? Nothing like clear and unambiguous signage, eh, @NetworkRailBHM @AvantiWestCoast ?
The weapons available in the new edition of Cludeo are a little confusing...
November 17, 2024 at 6:42 PM
The weapons available in the new edition of Cludeo are a little confusing...
The obligatory 'I've had my second jab' photo...
November 17, 2024 at 6:41 PM
The obligatory 'I've had my second jab' photo...
Well... it's come to this! Many thanks to everyone that has wished me a Happy Birthday - and yes, it's a large, round number (much like myself).
M'lovely wife @mazzawoo and I will be celebrating over the weekend. Hopefully we can all catch up again soon!
M'lovely wife @mazzawoo and I will be celebrating over the weekend. Hopefully we can all catch up again soon!
November 17, 2024 at 6:41 PM
Well... it's come to this! Many thanks to everyone that has wished me a Happy Birthday - and yes, it's a large, round number (much like myself).
M'lovely wife @mazzawoo and I will be celebrating over the weekend. Hopefully we can all catch up again soon!
M'lovely wife @mazzawoo and I will be celebrating over the weekend. Hopefully we can all catch up again soon!
Jab done... well, the first one at least!
November 17, 2024 at 6:41 PM
Jab done... well, the first one at least!
Finally found a dry day to put the second coat of paint on the windowsill and front step. Hope the milkman and delivery drivers see the sign this time...
November 17, 2024 at 6:41 PM
Finally found a dry day to put the second coat of paint on the windowsill and front step. Hope the milkman and delivery drivers see the sign this time...
Tonight (for reasons too complicated to go into) I am Dirk Bumann. Just don't ask...
November 17, 2024 at 6:41 PM
Tonight (for reasons too complicated to go into) I am Dirk Bumann. Just don't ask...