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 profession as a cartoonist commenced in 1976, when he sold his initial sketches to Yachting Monthly – and by 1981 he was working consistently for Private Eye. Since 1989, he has been a regular contributor to The Sunday Times.