Every Drawing is an Adventure
...full of adrenaline, in finding the balance, beauty and harmony
"Life’s meaning is lost without a spirit of play. In play, all that is lovely and soaring in the human spirit strives to find expression."
Eileen Agar
Live Caricature - Special Offer
I promote my work a lot in this period of time and instead of paying for advertising, I choose to offer massive discounts to my clients. I believe there is no better way to advertise my work than adding the best art experience to your event. For a limited time, you can have top drawings at an affordable price. Don't lose this opportunity! Check reviews below and book with confidence.
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| Live Caricature @ Safe Child Thailand Gala Dinner 2019, Millennium Gloucester Hotel, Kensington, London |
Add a live art experience to your event which you and your guests will remember! Caricaturist for Corporate Events, Weddings, Private Parties, Trade Shows, Conferences, Fundraising Events, in London and around. Your guests will receive their caricature portrait, during the event, to take it home as a souvenir.
Live Caricature @ Elysium Health Care Christmas Party 2019, London
Drawings from the latest live caricature events
Kids Caricature
Live Caricature @ Birthday Party 2019, Orsett Hall Hotel, London - Certified Review by Simon Howarth on POPTOP UK Event Booking
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I Enjoy Diversity
For this reason, drawing portraits is such a joyful experience! It makes me aware of beauty in the world and I choose to reveal it my way. Diversity is beautiful. Diversity is about how nature expresses its freedom. Be aware - these are not simple caricatures. My drawings contain emotions. Learn more about my artistic philosophy on The Artist and Live Caricature (Why My Portraits Stand Out / Motivation) pages.
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Silu Cartoon won Poptop’s Best of 2019
After a relatively short appearance on this platform, Silu Cartoon won "Poptop’s Best of 2019". As well, Silu Cartoon is listed #1 caricature artist for London on Poptop UK Event Booking, as a result of successful events and positive reviews. I'm proud to have my art listed on Poptop, a platform who understand to respect artists, their identity and their work!
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Reviews
I'm very proud to get the highest rating from my clients. My style of drawing makes my art very popular and attractive at the events where I'm invited as I always have people waiting for a caricature. I'm pleased and humbled to see my art brings moments of joy and positive energy in people's lives.
*Certified Reviews by Poptop UK Event Booking*
Mozilla - Friends & Family Day
~ Crowne Plaza London Kensington Hotel London, 20 Jul 2019 ~
~ Crowne Plaza London Kensington Hotel London, 20 Jul 2019 ~
"Silu was at our event for 5 hours and he had not stopped from the time he started his first drawing. All our guests really enjoyed it and LOVED the drawings! I would highly recommend Silu to everyone. Thanks!" Mandy | Poptop UK Event Booking
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Birthday Party
~ Moor Park Golf Club, Rickmansworth - 15 Feb 2020 ~
"Hi Silu, thank you for your services. Everyone really enjoyed the drawings :)" Neelam | WhatsApp
Elysium Health Care Christmas Party
~ The Royal British Legion, London - 13 Dec 2019 ~
"Thank you so much for Friday, all the staff loved it and are very happy with their portraits!" Jake and Sophie | by email
Birthday Party
~ Private Venue, Romford, London - 6 Jul 2019 ~
"Thank you, Silu! It was a great party, everybody loved your art!" Ant | by email
Wedding Reception
~ The Grand, The Leas, Folkestone - 23 Jun 2019 ~
"Thank you for being part of our day yesterday!" Tasnima | SMS
Wedding Reception
~ Trinity Buoy Wharf, London - 8 Jun 2019 ~
"A big thanks to you for your hard work and great caricatures. The day was a tremendous success. Everyone had a great time. Thanks for playing a part in it. Thanks." Thanh & Alistair | by email
Wedding Reception
~ The City Pavilion, London - 9 Apr 2019 ~
"I want to thank you for your amazing work. All our wedding guests loved your caricatures and are still talking about them. You really made the wedding day very special. [...] Once again thank you for your time and all your hard work." Tahmina | by email
The Greenwich Centre | 2nd birthday - Better
~ Greenwich - 24 Jun 2017 ~
"Your drawings were a big part of our celebration weekend and staff and customers alike loved having you here." Sub Baidya - Service Centre Manager | by email
Two days of live caricature @ The Greenwich Centre - Better
~ Greenwich - 31 Mar and 13 Apr 2017 ~
"I’d like to thank you for the 2 days you spent recently in the centre. The public really enjoyed your art and it was fantastic to see the pictures bringing joy to our customers." Sub Baidya - Service Centre Manager | by email
Under 1 Roof Birthday
~ Under 1 Roof, London - 25 and 26 Feb 2017 ~
"Thank you so much for coming. Everyone LOVED your pictures!" @Under1RoofKids | Instagram
Live Caricature @ Eltham Library - Better
~ Eltham - 4 Feb 2017 ~
"Thank you for spending the day with us at Eltham Library, amazing portraits and very happy customers!" Miriam Storey - Deputy Manager | by email
First drawing...
Live Caricature @ Southbank Centre
~ Royal Festival Hall, London - 10 Jan 2017 ~
"Getting my caricature drawn for the first time ever! thanks very much to Silu Cartoon and his excellent penmanship!" Nadine Mellor | Facebook
Live Caricature @ Tudor Barn Art and Craft Fayre
~ Eltham - 6 Nov 2016 ~
"You were brilliant! Thank you for doing such brilliant caricatures, Silu :)" Rachel Bailey-Hogg | Twitter
Live Caricature @ Severndroog Castle Autumn Fayre
~ Eltham - 18 Sep 2016 ~
Caricatures by @SiluDesign @Severndroog Castle today! Everyone loved them! Eltham Arts | Twitter
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Live Caricature for Your Event
Probably the Cutest Caricatures in London
Find full booking details on the Live Caricature page
When you book please keep in mind live caricature is a performance, so, there is no need for everybody to be drawn. Usually, not all the guest want a drawing. Some of your guests will enjoy watching.
How quick and for how long
The live caricature is a natural process and the maximum speed is acquired after the first few drawings. A minimum of two hours per event is recommended. Depending on the complexity, the quickest drawings can take less than 3! minutes (kids). The average, for a mix of kids and adults portraits, is 10 drawings/hour.
PRICES:
*Book now to benefit 30% OFF - Special Offer *
Travel expenses - for journeys exceeding 10 miles around central London, £1 per mile will be added, which covers the travel to the event and back.
When you book please keep in mind live caricature is a performance, so, there is no need for everybody to be drawn. Usually, not all the guest want a drawing. Some of your guests will enjoy watching.
How quick and for how long
The live caricature is a natural process and the maximum speed is acquired after the first few drawings. A minimum of two hours per event is recommended. Depending on the complexity, the quickest drawings can take less than 3! minutes (kids). The average, for a mix of kids and adults portraits, is 10 drawings/hour.
PRICES:
2 hours - £240 | *£168
3 hours - £320 | *£224
4 hours - £380 | *£266
5 hours - £420 | *£294
6 hours - £440 | *£308
*Book now to benefit 30% OFF - Special Offer *
Travel expenses - for journeys exceeding 10 miles around central London, £1 per mile will be added, which covers the travel to the event and back.
Choose for your guests to feel flattered (not offended)
Unlike classical caricature, my portraits reveal a pleasant appearance, not the ugliness and grotesque. The constant feedback I receive is: "I'm more beautiful in your drawing than in reality."
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Previous Clients
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Thank you all for supporting my artistic journey!
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Drawing People on London Streets - 2019
A project of spontaneous art for people of London
These drawings are usually done outdoors in difficult conditions in minutes. There are no chairs, easel or other preparations. The energy generated by the interaction with my models goes into my lines and compositions. I like challenges and it's challenging for me to draw people on not very friendly weather, low light, sometimes in the night time, in front of a restaurant on the stairs, in the bus station. It's also about pushing my limits, a symbolic way of overcoming obstacles through art.
Thank you so much to these wonderful people (and not only) for being part of my project. I'm really lucky to live in a place where art is appreciated, enjoyed and supported by people and authorities.
Thank you, London!
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Live Caricature @ National Gallery, London - 2018
When you doing art, you open your senses and you become very sensitive and vulnerable to any external factors. For this reason, doing your art in a studio is good as you are protected and you can focus all your energy in the right direction. Drawing exposed in a crowded public place means ignoring: the wind, the sun, the cold, the noise, your insecurities (you have no idea what's happening around, you can only see your model and your paper sometimes for hours when you are very busy) and doing it anyway. I look back pleased and humbled for assuming this exercise for a while, of going thru things who had the potential to make you feel uncomfortable during the artistic process.
Live Caricature @ National Gallery, London - 2018
When you doing art, you open your senses and you become very sensitive and vulnerable to any external factors. For this reason, doing your art in a studio is good as you are protected and you can focus all your energy in the right direction. Drawing exposed in a crowded public place means ignoring: the wind, the sun, the cold, the noise, your insecurities (you have no idea what's happening around, you can only see your model and your paper sometimes for hours when you are very busy) and doing it anyway. I look back pleased and humbled for assuming this exercise for a while, of going thru things who had the potential to make you feel uncomfortable during the artistic process.
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Silu Cartoon on The Greenwich Visitor - 2017
Life In Eltham with Gaynor Wingham
"Recognise any of this lot? Eltham Library is hosting a display of cartoons and caricatures by local Eltham artist Silu, who is originally from Romania. Silu (pictured below, with Miriam Storey of Eltham Library), does caricatures - like this one of our Eltham Arts committee - for events, so ask him to come along. It's unique. He'll even do a caricature of your pet if you send him a photo!"
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Mini Cartoon Exhibition - 2017
Displayed at Eltham Library and New Eltham Library by Eltham Arts
Live Caricature @ Cutty Sark Gardens, Greenwich - 2017
"Me drawing" photo, credit: bandanasplus
Thank you to the family who sent me this material!
There is no better compliment than when a child who leaves with your drawing shouts back: "I want to draw like you, I want to draw like you!"
There is no better compliment than when a child who leaves with your drawing shouts back: "I want to draw like you, I want to draw like you!"
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