Pastel Caricatures (from photos)

Pastel illustrations are completely hand-drawn, created with black line and then shaded with pastels. They are drawn with the same materials that I use for my live events, but with with far more time spent on them, plus more detail added too. 

You can have a basic, 'head and shoulders' caricature (black and white or colour), with the subject holding a few objects e.g. raising a drink, or go further and have a 'full-figure' illustration featuring lots of hobbies and interests around the subject.

Pastel caricatures will require at least a weeks notice (earlier deadlines may be possible depending on workload). Once I have confirmed that I can meet your deadline and requirements, I'll then need a few details and a selection of photos from you.

Email me with a description of what you'd like shown in the Illustration. The more you want shown, the more the price increases. A starting price is shown below for a basic Illustration with the subject with a few objects relating to hobbies and interests. To include a lot more going on around them e.g. large, detailed buildings/vehicles, the price will go up to cover the extra creation time.

The better the photo, the better the caricature! Please send me a minimum of 5 photographs (emailed if possible please and no more than 8) of each subject, which you feel represent the individual accurately. Make sure that there is a variety in the photos you send me, for example, please don't just send photos of the subject in the same pose, with the same facial expression. If you have photos of them with different expressions, perhaps even pulling a funny face, even better! No sunglasses please (unless you specifically want them included). Photos should be high quality, supplied in colour, taken in good lighting and, if possible, from different angles too (this gives a much better idea of the individual’s characteristics and from this a better likeness is achieved). 

Proof sketches are not available on Pastel caricatures. The Illustration is created directly from your description provided. If you require a proof sketch on a commission, please see 'Digital' or 'Pencil' caricature styles.

A4 is posted in hard-backed envelope, A3 in 'toblerone-style' packaging via 'Royal Mail Special Delivery'. Please note, I am currently only able to post to addresses within the UK. Please add £14 p&p to illustration cost listed below.

Full payment will be required prior to beginning your illustration. Once I've confirmed that I can accept the commission and you've confirmed that you wish to proceed, I will email payment methods to you. This may be made by electronic bank transfer, cheque or PayPal (transaction fee applies with PayPal orders).  Unfortunately, I do not accept company Purchase Orders.

Please note that I'm unable to take card payments over the phone.

I offer a black wooden frame, which includes a mount too.  The mount can even have a personal title/message from you, added for free in a specially cut hole! These frames come with a good quality 'post friendly' acrylic. With the back also sealed with framing tape to keep it sealed, the final outside size of the frame is 54cm x 44cm. It also comes complete with fittings and cord added too! All ready to hang on your subject's wall for instant impact!  A sample can be seen below. 

Price is £60.00 incl. *p&p (in addition to the cost of the illustration) [*Parcelforce Worldwide express 48] or £35.00 if you can collect.

My illustrations always look so much better when they arrive at your door already framed! So, to save you the inconvenience of sourcing one, why not let me do it for you? See more info here. 

PLEASE NOTE: I'm afraid I do not offer framing for A4 caricatures.