GIFT caricatureS FROM PHOTOS
Custom caricature gifts created from your photos
Send a photo of yourself or a friend, and receive a custom caricature either as a digital file or a high-quality print delivered by mail. These personalised caricatures make a unique gift for birthdays, Christmas, retirements, weddings, anniversaries, or any occasion really!
Each caricature is carefully hand-drawn by me using an iPad and printed on professional gloss or semi-gloss photographic paper. The result is a vibrant, fun keepsake that captures personality and charm—a great way to celebrate a special occasion.
With prices starting from $50 for a simple black and white digital caricature, and multiple options available, they make a fun and affordable gift.
How to Order Your Custom Gift Caricature in a Few Simple Steps
I need 2 to 3 clear photos of the subject to gain a better overall picture and understanding of the features to be drawn. A smiling photo is preferable.
A preliminary sketch will be emailed to you for approval before any colouring or shading begins. At this stage, no payment is required and there is no obligation to continue if you are not satisfied with the first draft. Once approved, full payment is required.
Photos take anywhere from 1 week to 1 month to complete, depending on how many you have ordered and my current work commitments.
Single, couple, and group caricatures are available in colour or black and white.
A professional caricature artist
guide to sending your photos for caricature
Quality pictures of the person(s) you would like to be drawn are crucial. Photos that are very small, too dark, or washed out with light are useless when trying to draw a likeness.
Also if the ‘subject’ is frowning or has no expression the resulting art work will reflect what I have to work with.
The best way to thinking of gathering photos is to take a ‘mugshot’ sytle pictures – a front and side view of the subject – BUT SMILING!!!
In summary what makes a bad photo:
- Low resolution
- Washed out
- Too dark
- Face blocked
- No expression
What Makes the Perfect Photo for a Caricature
When choosing photos to send to me, try to avoid group photos. This is because people usually appear too small, and the resolution tends to be too low to capture important details.
It makes it difficult to see facial features clearly, which are really important for getting the caricature just right.
The best photos are clear, well-lit, and taken from the front so your features are easy to make out. A smile or fun expression goes a long way — it adds life and personality to the caricature. A second photo with a different view is also helpful.
In summary what makes the perfect photo:
- Clear and in focus
- Front on or slightly angled
- Good lighting
- Not a group photo
- A smile or fun expression
