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December 18, 2010
Caricatures have been used for generations for a variety of purposes and caricature art is a powerful and potent artistic genre. It has been used to make serious satirical and political comment on contemporary current affairs in an incisive and humorous fashion. It can be used to inform, provoke, entertain, honour or celebrate any subject and is sure to never go out of fashion. All caricature portraits involve some form of exaggeration; whether of the subject’s physical features or personal habits, passions or hobbies.
Charlie is proud to be a part of this unique artistic tradition and utilised all the skills and talent of the greatest caricature artists in order to create caricature from photos, personal recollections, family histories and biographical details. Thus, the wonderful caricature gifts which he creates for his satisfied customers are a microcosm of the subject’s life, and are guaranteed to raise smiles of recognition on the faces of all who see them. Caricatures can be created for individuals or groups and Charlie always manages to capture a fantastic energy in his group caricatures. He has the special ability to find what is particularly unique and memorable about any subject.
Caricature gifts excite and amuse all who receive them and often, the person who is giving the gift becomes as excited as the recipient is sure to be. The act of giving a gift becomes extremely enjoyable when you order custom caricatures, because you can witness your artwork coming to life before your very eyes, Charlie will consult and advise you on your proposed project before completing his commission with trademark skill, flair and nonchalance. Caricature as artistic expression is here to stay and Charlie affords you the unique opportunity of owning or donating a unique piece of art to your loved ones. Charlie ensures that you can have a unique piece of art which is a part of a proud artistic tradition.
December 10, 2010
Personalised caricatures can be ideal gifts for groups as well as individual subjects. Therefore, if you are a member of a sports team, school class, workplace team or armed services regiment, Charlie can easily produce group caricatures which exceed your requirements. The beauty of group caricatures lies in the fact that Charlie can depict group relationships and dynamics as well as individual characteristics.
Even group caricatures which involve small numbers, this dynamism can lead to exciting and vibrant results which will tickle the funny bones of each member and only strengthen bonds of camaraderie. Custom caricatures for groups are also ideal for reunions of school friends, sports clubs or workplaces. If you are organising an event like this, group custom caricatures can be exciting surprise centrepieces which really get the party as old friends and workmates reminisce about days gone by and discuss what they have been up to in the intervening years.
Furthermore, if a sports team is faced to split up by circumstances, gorgeous group caricatures can be excellent parting gifts at the end of a successful season. Whether you are a member of an abseiling club, gymnastic club, origami association, karate club, real ale fan club, motorcycle club, political organisation or social club, group caricatures are sure to be right up your street. Anecdotes, recollections, photographs and team histories can be effortlessly blended into fantastic artistic compositions by Charlie at any time. For examples of past group caricatures and to contact Charlie about your requirements, contact us today.
October 25, 2010
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.
October 10, 2010
Like many people, you may be wondering what advantages a caricature portrait can offer over the more traditional portraiture styles. Truly, it is just a personal choice, but it can spice up the traditional format of portraits using photography or other styles of artistic design. It can take a couples’ photo and turn it into a very fun rendition of the same image for a unique display at home. If you are considering giving a caricature gift, there are a few factors to consider. For the young, or the young at heart, this form of portraiture has an amusing appeal. It is an especially great present for those who have a strong sense of humour.
The personalised caricature takes the individual’s more prominent features and exaggerates them, usually for comic effect. For many, this is a cherished gift that highlights their own cartoonish qualities. The cartoon element is certainly a draw to children and young people who love to see themselves in a new light, and in a medium that they will be much more accustomed to than formal portraiture styles.
And with children, the method of caricature can also make it an easier gift for those who are not keen on sitting for long periods of time. Sending in a favourite photo as a reference for the writer eliminates the need for a child to sit for long periods of time. This also works well for group caricatures, where a photo is easier to send in rather than rounding up a large group of people for the portrait.
September 18, 2010
Many of us may be under the impression that caricature is a relatively new art form, but in fact, caricature portraits and personalised caricatures have been produced for centuries to amuse recipients, comment on political events, agitate the public, stimulate the imagination and provoke debate. The word caricature comes from the Italian ‘caricare’ which means ‘to load’ and signifies that fact that, in caricature pictures, the artists loads as many layers of meaning and interpretation as possible into the piece. Caricature gifts may be modern phenomena, but the art of caricature has been around since the time of Leonardo Da Vinci and became prominent in the early eighteenth century.
A caricature artist will exaggerate the natural features of a subject to represent their physical characteristics, clothing, tastes, personality and habits, using insight and artistic skill to produce results which can be both hilarious and profound. In America and the United Kingdom, there is a long established tradition of cartoons and caricatures being used as powerful political media which make witty and incisive comments on the contemporary political climates and prominent public figures.
In these types of caricatures, mockery is used in order to expose public figures to scrutiny and events to examination, and thus, a seemingly trivial technique combines with wit and intelligence to open up serious public debate. Do not worry though; Charlie’s family caricatures and group caricatures only ever use gentle humour and exaggeration to produce touching and unique gifts which will be treasured. Nevertheless, it is evident that Charlie follows a long and illustrious tradition in the art of caricature.
June 14, 2010
Undoubtedly the best presents are the most memorable, regardless of costs; therefore if you achieve uniqueness with a gift – you have truly attainted the holy grail! However, far from being unattainable, unique gifts really are out there! And one of the most unique, and frankly, humourous, has to be personalised caricatures. But what is it that makes personalised caricatures so… well… personalised?
Well, as Charlie makes the caricature from photos, he is able to get a spot on likeliness of the subject, whether its your own caricature or a the caricature of a loved one etc – of course the nature of caricature portraits means that the completed caricature will be a cartoon version of your subject – let’s face it, that’s what’s so fun!
Additionally, Charlie will want to create the caricature portraits within an appropriate context – or to put it more simply, your caricature will be shown with mannerisms that are unique to him or doing something that they are well known for – so if your loved one loves football, then a caricature cartoon of your subject playing the beautiful game would be perfect! This personalised touch to the caricature cartoons means you’ll have to let Charlie know a little about your subject or subject and you can exchange ideas.
So, it truly is possible to get a special someone a truly unique gift and let’s them know exactly how special they are to you.
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