Newman's career as a cartoonist began in 1976, when he sold his first drawings to Yachting Monthly – and by 1981 he was working regularly for Private Eye. Since 1989, he has been pocket cartoonist for The Sunday Times.
Newman's career as an illustrator began in 1976 with the sale of his first drawings to Yachting Monthly – and by 1981 he was a regular contributor to Private Eye. He has been working as a freelance cartoonist for The Sunday Times since 1989.