Happy Families!

It was my Mum's birthday the weekend just gone (well Monday actually) - HAPPY BIRTHDAY (again), MUM!

For a birthday present I did a caricature family portrait of us all.

If you're interesting in getting a Caricature Family Portrait as a gift for someone feel free to get in touch: caricatures@theartyone.co.uk

Hope to hear from you soon!

Introducing: a Yetti!

No not the actual Yetti monster but a lady known as 'Yetti'.

A caricature commission I did for a client as a retirement present for 'Yetti' to illustrate her life and career.

'Yetti' and her many key moments and catchphrases.

TheBusyONE! Returns!

It feels a while since I've sent out an update. I've been a busy boy and will be updating my recent work soon so stay tuned.

Before the artwork updates begin I thought I would mention my recent involvement with the Handsworth Creative. I am involved in workshops on Caricaturing and Portraits both teaching and demonstrating.

One of the students gets her caricature done.

Above student's caricature.

The student from the top photo later caricatured me...

Yes that's me on the right with my picture on the left. ...wait... isn't it the other way around?

 If you are in the Handsworth area of Birmingham and want to get involved or are interested in what they are doing then take a look at their website: www.handsworthcreative.com

ChinChin!

...and boy have I given her a big Chin chin! That chin would make Bruce Forsyth run for the hills!

Christmas Present Caricature Commission of a lovely lady who enjoy a smoke and a Gin and Tonic from time to time.

A 1970s guilty pleasure

Another Christmas commission.

This one is of a successful financial company director who has a reputation for wearing a 70s disco wig and glasses. Not sure of the story behind that but with that smile I can't help but think of Austin Powers (although he was more 1960s).

Oh my goodness! It's only BRYAN FERRY!!!

Christmas present caricature commission number 2.

I had actually never heard of Bryan Ferry when I was asked to do this caricature.

The story behind this caricature is that this Pete guy is a BIG Bryan Ferry fan. During a signing Bryan said to Pete "Nice jacket!" and since then Pete has done nothing but talk about how Bryan liked his jacket.

"HERE COMES THE GIIIIIRLS!"

Caricature Christmas present commissions - I got a few just before Christmas. 

Here's one of a bunch of ladies:

I say 'bunch' of ladies as they they are like a bunch of lovely flowers ...lighting up a room with their HUGE cartoony smiles.

I am half expecting them to break into a dance (maybe after a few wines, eh ladies? ;oP )