Live Caricature for Events
Traditional & Digital
Caricature Entertainment for all types of EventsCorporate 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
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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.
I usually do groups of 2 or 3 people when asked on A3-size paper. Most people 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. Also, group portraits are more complex and take more time than single portraits.
Traditional Caricatures B&W - an average of 5 minutes per drawing
Including the time gap between changing models (1 min), that is about 10 A4 portraits per hour.
Digital Caricatures Colour - an average of 8 minutes per drawing
Including the gap between changing models (1 min) and the transfer to the guest's phone (1 min), that's about 6 portraits per hour. All of these, including the printing time (2 min), that's about 5 portraits per hour.
Whenever I finish a drawing, I ask my model to invite someone else, but most of the time it's not necessary, as I already have people waiting. Still, 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 (>20°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 that there can be a few other factors that can affect the drawing process, 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 always arrive 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.
* Photos and video recordings of the live caricature event can be taken with the permission of your guests for my art business, and as a nice memory for them. For this purpose, in some cases, a camera tripod can be installed.
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 request, so walking around is most of the time not necessary; moreover, it can be a waste of precious time and also slow down the drawing speed.
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. 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 their parents or the 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 a logo or text in black and white for free at the bottom of the page 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, on every page.
Insured
Public & Product Liability Insurance - 10,000,000.
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