"FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS" ...
Q: How long does it take to produce an 'on-the-spot' caricature ?
A: Each caricature takes approximately 5 - 7 minutes per person, but this depends on quality of lighting, how good looking the victim is, how many people are in the picture, and how well they behave themselves!! Also, a large part of a caricaturist's job is entertaining the victim while the caricature is drawn, so I will spend around five minutes with each person, laughing, charming or chatting as necessary.
Q: How many hours do you work for ?
A: This varies from job to job. Sometimes I work for a few hours, but I have drawn at some events all day! It’s tiring,… but fun!
Q: Do you work alone, or with other artists ?
A: Generally, I will work alone, but I sometimes work alongside other caricature artists, clowns, magicians and silhouette artists etc.
Q: Do your caricatures ever offend anyone ?
A: I try my best not to offend anybody! My aim is to compliment, but also to give people a giggle, so I always add a cartoon element to my caricatures. The frail, vain or ugly may get offended though! .. Hahaha!! (Remember..It's a caricature, not a photograph or portrait painting!) ... and it's done to raise some laughter and harmless banter!
Q: What materials do you use ?
A: My caricatures are produced on high quality card suitable for framing, and I draw with instant dry black and grey tone marker pens.
Q: How far are you prepared to travel ?
A : I am willing to work wherever you want me to, as long as you are willing to cover my expenses i.e fuel (and accommodation if needed). I have worked all over the UK and I am always willing to travel further afield. Just ask!
Q: How long have you been a caricature artist?
A: I have been drawing cartoons since a very young age and producing caricatures at various events for a number of years.
Q: How much do you charge for your services?
A: Prices depend on how far I have to travel. I generally perform for 3 hours at an event, but we can negotiate if you wish me to stay for longer and I don't have another event to get to. Please contact me via email or telephone for prices and availability. My prices are competetive, and I will do my very best to work around your budget.
Q: I would like you to draw caricatures on an exhibition stand at a show or expo that I am promoting my business at, is this something you can do?
A: Yes! This is a GREAT way of attracting people to visit your exhibition stand, and it also leaves them with a unique free gift that they can take away and hang in their home or office! The paper I use will be pre-printed with your company logo and website address, this will help enhance your marketing programme at the show / expo. It's great fun, and generates lots of interest! Contact me by telephone to discuss ideas and options.
Q: How long does it take to render a caricature from a supplied photograph?
A: Caricatures drawn from photos should take no more than two weeks to get back to you. However, in very busy times, such as Christmas and summer, you are advised to order your caricatures as soon as possible to ensure delivery on time.
Q: How do I make Payment ?
A: I accept payment via Cheque, Paypal or Instant bank transfer (BACS)
If you have any other questions, please call me on 0751 799 3358
