A shooting caricature

At last another caricature. Finally I have the image scanned. There's a scanning flaw - the white line over Brian's face - which I have tried to correct but my image editing skills are not up to the task when working with the image remotely i.e on the desktop of another computer.

So here it is in nearly all it's glory. Ranking pretty close to a ten but not quite there yet - there's always room for improvement.

I've avoided procrastinating today. (popping champagne bottle sound) Some progress achieved on the comp entry. I even managed to do the etherial face and I'm almost happy with it. It needs a little touching up. The background is looking less impressive. Sometimes I feel painting is a process of one step forward and three back but I think today might be more forward steps than back.

I also discussed another commission with a client today, I'm awaiting details and no deadline has been discussed but it should be fun.

Racing Car/Football caricature

This is the commission I completed Friday - strictly speaking Saturday as I had to lighten a few colours on Saturday morning. It was a bit of a squeeze fitting it in with my eldest being ill. Also the suspension had me cross-eyed on a few occasions - I was working on an image of a black car with little definition. Having said all that, I am pleased with the result and this morning received the following response from the Client.

"Thank you very much for [the caricature] and getting it done so quickly. You really did a brilliant job.

If you ever need any recommendations or quotes if you advertise at all, feel free to ask me."

Well worth it!!!!!!

David Beckham

I'm really not happy with the eyes on this one. I've been trying to keep them light as the original picture was in shadow but I think I've succeeded in making him look Demonic! I'm making no comments... I've decided to post it anyway and look for a better photo. I think I'll keep the same background though!

Cricket Caricatures

Here are the pictures as promised. I'm really pleased with them, I think they mark a significant step towards the professional finish I've been aiming for. They are both Watercolours, so aren't as vibrant or Smooth as the marker pens. I've photographed them through the cellophane which has given an interesting effect in places!