Live Caricature for Events
Caricature entertainment for all types of events
Corporate Function | Wedding | Birthday Party | Kids Party | Engagement | Hen Party | Private Party | Stag Party | Prom | Anniversary | Celebration | Halloween | Mother's day | Valentine's Day | Christmas Party | New Year's Eve
Full info necessary for a booking
1. The event date - so I can check my availability
2. The event venue address - to be sure is part of my travelling area
3. The start and the end time - I always arrive earlier to do the necessary settings
Once you request the booking to be secured, an email with full details will be sent to you shortly.
Event Details - Traditional & Digital
The live caricature is a natural process and the maximum speed is acquired after the first few drawings. Also, the time for a portrait is related to the complexity of the model and how many details I need to add to the drawing (glasses, beards, hats etc.). Usually, drawing kids is faster, and drawing adults is slower.
Group portraits are more complex and take more time than single portraits. I usually do groups of 2 or 3 people when asked on A3. Most of people, or kids, don't have the patience to wait for more during a party and the drawing can end up unfinished. More than 5 portraits on a sheet it is not advisable to be done during a live event, this is suitable for studio work.
Traditional Caricatures B&W - an average of 5 minutes per drawing, including the time gap between changing models, that's about 9 A4 portraits per hour.
Digital Caricatures Colour - around 8 minutes per drawing, including the printing of the drawing and the transfer on phone time and the gap between changing models, that's about 6 portraits per hour.
Whenever I finish a drawing I ask my model to invite somebody else but most of the time is not necessary as I already have people waiting. If for any reason I can't see my model's face, let's say you talk with somebody from behind you, this can increase the drawing time considerably. This is an artistic process and the figures are indicative. Above all, I focus on quality and delivering a great time to your guests.
4min20s Caricature @ Tower Bridge London - July 2022
For a successful live caricature event, it is necessary to have:
1. One chair for me and one for my model, or two if I have to draw couples.
Walking around and drawing from standing can severely decrease the speed and line quality, for every artist, no exception. Also, it is not necessary as I'm pretty busy during most events. So I choose to draw by sitting at live events because I'm only interested in delivering the best at the highest speed. Still, I can move around the room with my drawing board everywhere there is a place to sit if necessary.
2. A small table is necessary to keep my paper and tools accessible and present some drawings for your guests to understand what to expect. For Digital Caricature, the table will need to be close to a socket so I can plug in the printer.
3.1 Indoor - Reasonable lighting in the drawing area, a place close to a window, or a light source is best. Decent ambient lighting is okay as well. If the general light is drastically reduced during the event, for dancing, for example, please ensure that the drawing area still has sufficient light so I can see my model.
3.2 Outdoor (>18°C) - Traditional Caricature ONLY: A shaded area is a must! Sunlight can be very powerful and its reflection on paper can make the drawing process very challenging or impossible. Also, there is no way to perform to the highest standards in the hot sun for hours. It is good to remember there can be a few other factors that can affect the drawing process or even make it impossible, like cold (I don't move my body for hours), wind, and humidity which can affect the paper quality.
Settings for live caricature
1. Wedding Reception @ Oaks Farm Croydon - May 2022 2. Wedding Reception @ Singer Tavern London - Jul 2022 3. Corporate function @ 100 Bishopsgate London - Dec 2022
Why do I need to arrive earlier?
I arrive always 30 minutes - 1 hour earlier to discuss every detail and to be sure we can set up the event the best way.
* If necessary, I can help with choosing the best place for drawing.
* I expose some drawings, usually over a table, for your guests to know what to expect.
* Changing clothes, washing hands after travelling, etc.
* Optionally (I adapt to each event) - If there is space, I can have a tripod with a camera set up and ask permission from some of your guests during the event to record a few clips for my social media and as a nice memory for them.
I draw from sitting, I'm not walking around. Why?
Snap Opening Office Party, London - May 2023
I aim to make your guests happy by delivering the best live art experience. This means great portraits for as many people as possible. The most effective way of drawing caricatures live is by sitting - a conclusion after hundreds of live caricature events.
Usually, after making the first drawing, I can't leave my chair for hours because of the high requests for my drawings, so walking around is most of the time not necessary, moreover, it can be a waste of precious time. Also, remember that some people may not be comfortable being drawn and the result is not good energy for anyone.
Weddings
Weeding @ The Walled Garden, Upminster - Jun 2022
If you think you'll be too busy during your event to attend the live session (bride and groom and family members) and you book live caricatures for your guests only, you can choose to have your caricature done prior to your event from photos at a discounted price of 20% OFF. The drawing will be delivered on my arrival, before the live event.
Wedding Reception @ Singer Tavern, London - July 2022
Kids Parties - Drawing the Innocence
Kids are amazing models for cartoons. They understand and take my work very seriously. I have developed a poignant way of drawing children and have received wonderful feedback. I know I'm doing something special when they don't leave without telling me: "I want to draw like you!".
Children must be supervised at all times during the drawing process by the parents or people in charge. My work requires a high level of focus and I cannot always be aware of what is happening around me.
Your logo & branding
I'm happy to print your name, event, or logo in black and white for free on the A4 size paper I use for single portraits. Unfortunately, I can't print the A3 size paper I use for multiple portraits. Also, I can add stickers with your logo or other symbols if provided by you, at the bottom of every front page.
Insured
Public & Product Liability Insurance - 10,000,000.
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