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June 24, 2011
When it comes to corporate gifts or company mementos, caricatures from photo documentation of a particular event can really keep the buzz from a team building exercise or field trip buzzing on throughout the year. Just pick the best photo from the endless folder-fulls of funny snapshots that colleagues tend to e-mail each other after such an event, and send it to your caricature artist. You’d be amazed by how much caricatures from photo 2124 (or whichever it was…) will bring an office to life, hanging from the wall of the coffee room in a nice wooden frame – just think of that!
Recently a group of colleagues sent me a photo of a rafting field trip in Canada – they were a group of young management consultants from Vancouver who had just been on a trip that sounded about as exhilarating as they get. Camping for two days, trekking to the starting point way up in the rockies, hours away from the nearest hospital, about to do one of the most dangerous sports there is! Clearly when they put their inflatable dinghies in the churning water, upstream of 8 miles of rushing white water rapids, caricatures from photo snapshots from other colleagues was probably the last thing on their mind. I had seen thei r website mugshots. Serious confident, neat – miles away from the looks of utter out-of-control exhilaration (veering in some cases to blind panic) that I saw in the photo they sent me when they returned from their adventure. Some of them couldn’t even believe that their expressions had been that extreme when I showed them the final article. But when I showed them the snapshot they had to admit it: These are caricatures from photo evidence, I told them. There was no denying that that was them, at their best!
So if you’re wondering whether caricatures from photo recordings of your most exhilarating adventures are a good idea, the answer is usually yes… provided someone had the presence of mind to take a photo at the time!
June 22, 2011
Whatever type of caricatures you are looking for, you are in the right place to order them from an artist with an established reputation for providing top quality group caricatures and individual personalised caricatures. Charlies Cartoons are drawn to your specifications, and ordering them is so easy.
All you have to do is supply two or three photographs of the person you want to be featured in the caricature as well as some information about them. This can be either an amusing story about them, or a couple of paragraphs which will let Charlie know something about their interests and personality, and he will incorporate this into the finished caricature.
Once you have placed your order, you will be able to see it before it is dispatched to you, and if you would like any adjustments made, just let Charlie know and he will make the alterations before it is finally sent to you. If you are thinking of having family caricatures drawn, or group caricatures featuring friends from your sports club – or perhaps just your drinking partners! – the same applies. Just send some photographs and a little information and leave the rest to Charlie, who will create great caricatures from photos.
Caricatures are ideal for birthday presents, and if you need one in a hurry because you have forgotten somebody’s big day, it’s possible to have a quick turnaround with your caricature. Have a look at some of the examples of Charlies work and you will see why he is recognised as one of the most talented caricature artists around.
June 15, 2011
Although we are used to seeing caricature cartoons in friend’s and relatives homes these days – and our own homes as well, of course – there was a time when caricature portraits were used as a means of attacking politicians and other establishment figures, rather than an amusing piece of art for us to enjoy.
Caricature cartoons became hugely popular in Britain during the 18th century when artists used them in a satirical manner. If you have ever seen these caricature portraits which feature members of the Royal Family and high ranking politicians, you would wonder how the artists managed to avoid being jailed, or worse, for drawing these cartoons.
To say they are cruel and hard-hitting is something of an understatement, which makes the fact that the artists avoided arrest all the more surprising. At a time when illiteracy levels were high, these caricature cartoons were an effective way of letting ordinary people know what their leaders were up to. Caricatures are still a powerful political weapon these days, but they are also increasingly popular when it comes to marking special occasions.
Caricature gifts are perfect for birthdays and other events, being a lasting reminder for those involved. Wedding caricatures are perfect for capturing the atmosphere of the big day, so why not think about ordering one for yourself or a friend who is about to get married? Have a look at the great selection of examples of Charlies work here on the website and order your own caricatures for any occasion.
June 9, 2011
You’ve probably seen the artists who draw caricatures in holiday resorts abroad – or tourist hotspots here in the UK – and fancied the idea of having your own caricature portraits drawn. This is not as easy as it sounds, because the people who draw these caricatures are often surrounded by a crowd which means you have to wait in line for your turn.
If you’re on your holidays abroad, you don’t want to be waiting around when you could be spending time on the beach or sightseeing, or perhaps you just don’t like the idea of sitting in a chair being drawn while a crowd looks on. So how do you find an artist who can provide you with custom caricatures? The answer is easier than you think, and here at Charlies Cartoons you can order caricatures from photos which will look great on your wall.
These cartoon caricatures also make great presents for a friend or relative, and all you have to do if you want to get caricatures for whatever reason is send a selection of photos of yourself or the person you want to send the custom caricatures to – two or three photos will be enough – along with some information about either yourself or your friend. Once you have done this, your work is over. All you have to do is wait for Charlie to work his magic, and the caricatures will be delivered to your home. Now doesn’t that sound more appealing that waiting in a queue to have your caricatures drawn?
June 8, 2011
When might someone think of making a caricature from photos? Well, typically there are two different types of occasion on which the idea might pop up.
Firstly, maybe you already have a photo from a special occasion that you would like to turn into a photo. If this is a real favourite, then the caricature could be even closer to your desired vision of those people and of that moment, than the photo itself! Think of how much you like the photos themselves, and then imagine, with all the creative input that a caricature artist will pour into your cartoon, how much you would love a caricature from photos that are your favourite in the world! We might be talking about a dad carrying his daughter on his shoulders, or a group sitting at a dinner table celebrating someone’s graduation. Whether it’s just one person or a whole group, a caricature from photos will tale the tale even better than a photo ever could!
Secondly, you might start the process from the other end and imagine what your perfect caricature might look like, describe your ideas to the artist, and go and look for the relevant photos afterwards. Even though in this case the characters would be taken out of context (a caricature artist could take a photo of you sitting on your home sofa and turn it into a caricature of you swinging on a vine over the Amazon river!), an interesting caricature from photos that just happen to be kicking about on your hard drive is always possible – you’ve just got to believe in the power of the imagination!
So don’t think you can’t make a great caricature from photos that aren’t that interesting – you can! Conversely, if you need to create a caricature of your boss sitting at his desk to provide a different but professional looking mug shot for a company website, and all you have is a photo of him dancing the Hula at a beach resort, then that kind of transplantation out of context is possible too. You’ll make a caricature from photos you never expected!
June 1, 2011
Most of us will be familiar with the feeling of panic when a friend or relatives birthday is approaching. You spend a lot of time wondering what you are going to buy them that is a little bit different, only to return to the, frankly, tired old familiar gift ideas. Will they really appreciate another necklace or shirt, or whatever item you usually give them? This is especially the case if your friendship has lasted over many years and you have exhausted the potential for presents, so if this sounds like the situation you find yourself in, why not think about giving caricature cartoons to friends or relatives as a truly different gift?
Personalised caricatures capture your friend’s personality and are always well received as presents, and here at Charlies Cartoons you will see hundreds of examples of the caricature gifts which people have sent to their friends. It doesn’t have to be a birthday for you to send caricatures.
Many of us like to have family caricatures and Charlies Cartoons can provide this service. All you have to do if you want family caricatures or caricature gifts is send a couple of photos of the person or persons to be featured, with a little information about them – amusing stories are always a good idea – and leave the rest to Charlie. As you will see when you look at the portfolio on our website, Charlie is an accomplished artist who is able to capture people perfectly, so if you are looking for an unusual present, caricature cartoons may be the ideal solution!
May 30, 2011
If you have just been married, or you have been to a friend’s wedding, there is a great way to remember the occasion, and this is with a caricature. All you have to do is send a photo of yourself and your new spouse – or the couple whose wedding you have been to – to Charlies Cartoons and he will create a fantastic caricature which captures the happy couple in an amusing way.
Wedding caricatures are a fun way to mark the biggest day of your life and when it comes to having your own caricatures, they are one of the most popular cartoon caricatures around, so why not have a look at some of the examples of Charlies work on the website.
While you’re there, take a moment to read some of the testimonials from the many satisfied customers and you will see why Charlie’s Cartoons is one of the most popular websites when it comes to wedding caricatures and all forms of cartoon caricatures.
When you send the photographs – two or three is the best way to let Charlie capture the essence of the person who will be portrayed – attach some information about them, for example, their favourite sport or other interests and any amusing stories if possible. You can receive the caricature from photos within 48 hours if necessary, so all you have to do now is decide what you want the cartoon to say about the person you will present it to.
May 21, 2011
Most of us will have seen caricatures on the walls of a friend’s house or in their office and the chances are you may have wondered where you could get custom caricatures from. There was a time not so long ago when the only places you could find artists who specialise in caricatures was in holiday resorts or on the streets of major cities.
These days it is so much easier to get hold of custom caricatures thanks to the internet, and one of the most popular artists online can be found at Charlies Cartoons. If you are thinking of ordering caricatures from photos of your friends or family, you need to have a look at Charlies site and see the samples of his work on display.
Whatever the occasion, you can order a caricature to help celebrate the day, whether it is a birthday, stag or hen party, a wedding or if you just want to let a friend know you are thinking of them, custom caricatures are perfect, and are sure to be treasured by the person you give it to.
Once you have seen the examples of the caricatures from photos on the website, ordering your own is a simple process. All you have to do is supply two or three photographs of the person you want depicted – and if possible, some amusing anecdotes about the person, or what their interests are – and leave the rest to Charlie and his expert eye.
May 17, 2011
Over the last three hundred or so years, caricatures of famous individuals have performed a sort of cathartic social function from within the visual arts, just as comedians do in the performing arts. Caricatures give people the chance to point and laugh at people in positions of authority, and often in the simplest of compositions, highlight critical truths and imperfections about those subjects.
From the grotesque monsters unleashed by William Hogarth, to master craftsmen of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries such as Gerald Scarfe and Steve Bell, caricatures have been keen, sharp instruments of satire, delving straight into our instinctive reactions and producing more clarity of social and political opinion than the moth ruthlessly pointed pamphlet or article.
Today, in the age of digital media, animation, and 3D film, the impact of hand-made caricatures is no less strong. Through their vivid situational representations, and their often distorted, grotesque exaggerations of physical human traits, caricatures are instantly recognisable, deeply human, and always elicit strong reactions, from heart-felt amusement to utter revulsion, to pity, affection, fear, and even patriotic pride.
The evolution of caricatures has loosely followed that of society, and of aesthetics in the visual arts. While Hogarth’s caricatures were highly detailed, neo-classically precise situational portraits only subtly stretched towards the grotesque, echoing the stylistic choices of contemporaneous master painters, caricatures in the nineteenth century began to adopt the more sparse and selective aspects that so often distinguish them today. This tendency reflected the notion developed in the new journalistic arts that making economies in communication, be it pictorial or written, often paid higher dividends than the publication of more elaborate media.
May 15, 2011
Cartoon caricatures make a great gift for any occasion, and because they are unique you can be sure that the person – or persons – who receive them will treasure their gift forever. Cartoons and caricatures don’t have to be restricted to special occasions like birthdays and leaving parties.
For example, if you are a member of a sports team, why not look into the idea of group caricatures? This will look great above the bar in the club, and it’s sure to bring a smile to all the members of the team when they see it. Ordering your cartoon caricatures from Charlies Cartoons couldn’t be easier.
All you have to do is go to the website, and if you are stuck for ideas about what kind of cartoons and caricatures you want, have a look at the samples which are displayed there to get some inspiration. You may also want to look at the testimonials from the many satisfied customers who have received cartoon caricatures from Charlie.
Once you have made your mind up, all you have to do is send two or three photos, and any amusing stories about the person who is to be portrayed, and that’s it, Charlie will do the rest. You can have input into what the finished caricature from photos will look like, and if necessary, you can have the finished item delivered within 48 hours. This is ideal if you are making a last minute search for present ideas, with the added bonus that your friend or relative will love this particular gift.
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