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October 25, 2010

Caricatures: The Fun Family Portrait

Family portraits are a long honoured tradition that many individuals can expect to take part in from their infancy all the way through their elder years when they have a family of their own. Following this trend, it’s not hard to imagine that after a while, these portraits can begin to look similar – the same format, the same poses, and the same grins plastered across everyone’s faces while they wait for the obligatory picture to be taken. Why not try something new, something fun for everyone that will be sure to stand out from every other portrait you’ve ever done: a caricature portrait.

These personalised caricature portraits provide a unique and humorous approach to the staid portrait format, and are great for group caricatures, as well as individual pictures. The design and artistry relies on a provided photo of the individuals involved, which makes a great surprise for families who are spread out and have limited time to get together for group photos. With this approach, there are two ways you can go about having a family caricature done. The first is to take a group photo, or use an existing photo for everyone involved and have it sent to the artist, the second is a slightly different tactic, using individual photos of everyone in the family and asking the artist to incorporate these into a stylised family caricature.

However you decide to do it, group caricatures can offer a unique and wonderful alternative to the traditional family portrait.

September 23, 2010

Connoisseur’s Choice

Caricature cartoons and personalised caricatures have long been considered as the connoisseur’s choice for bespoke personalised gifts. Indeed, perhaps no other art form is as flexible and diverse; from caricature gifts for loved ones to political cartoons in international newspapers to magazines such as MAD, the art of caricature is ageless and subject to constant transmogrification.

An entire culture and global industry has grown around cartoons and caricatures, with a prestigious International Society of caricature Artists, international expositions and conferences, industry magazines and guides, websites and merchandising all paying homage to the art and history of caricature. Furthermore, there are international awards ceremonies which are dedicated to the recognition of the finest exponents of this amazing art form. Charlie has been an artist since he was a child, and his lifelong passion for artistic impression is now focused on the production of cartoons and caricatures. Therefore if you have always wanted your own caricatures to treasure forever, please look no further than Charlie’s cartoons. Discerning customers from all walks of life have chosen caricature gifts for those whom they love and admire for centuries now, because these portraits just have a certain je ne sais quoi which makes them that little bit special.

The art of caricature constantly reinvents itself and the very nature of its production involves an inherent explosive energy and intellectuality which ensures that a stunning caricature portrait will never go out of fashion. We sincerely hope that you will trust Charlie for all of your caricature needs – as Charlie’s Cartoons are most definitely the connoisseur’s choice.

 
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