FAQs  -  Live Digital Caricatures

Q: Why digital caricatures?
A: Because it's fresh, different and good fun. Every new technology brings new art forms. Digital caricature art arrived with computers, graphic softwares and monitors. These are the next generation in art entertainment.
Q: How long does each drawing take?
A: Each digital caricature takes about 10 minutes.
Q: What do we have to provide you ?
A: All technology is provided by me. All I need from you is electricity, small table and couple of chairs.
Q: What does your setup includes ?
A: My setup includes Apple laptop computer, Wacom digital tablet, stylus pen, graphic softwares, a fast photo printer and display units.
Q: What does the guest get?
A: Your guest gets a photo print of the caricature. This caricature is printed on the spot. The size of photo print is 6x4". It's a convenient size to keep the caricature in pocket and carry home. Later when your guests get a digital copy, they can always print bigger sizes themselves.
Q: What does the organiser get?
A: The organiser gets a CD with high resolution images of all the caricatures drawn at your event. The CD would also have a list of names and email addresses of each guest whose caricature is drawn.
Q: Can you put my company's name and logo in the caricature?
A: Yes, your company's name as well as logo without any additional fee. Just e-mail me the logo or graphics before the event and I shall send you a template sample for your approval.
Q: Can custom backgrounds be created for digital caricatures?
A: Yes, For an additional fee, I can create a custom body/background which will appear in all the caricatures. Please note: At least two week's advance notice is required for custom body/background option.
Q: Why are digital caricatures live are priced higher?
A: Live digital ariccatures are priced higher due to demand and equipment involved.
Q: Do you keep track of whose turn is next or manage a sign-up sheet?
A: No, I don't. If I do, I'll never get any caricatures done. If there is a sign-up sheet, you will have to arrange someone to assist me.
Q: Do you draw caricatures from photographs?
A: Yes, I do them quite often as gifts. Unfortunately, due to heavy workload at the Studio there is a long waiting period.
Q: What can I do with a digital caricature?
A: The great thing about a digital caricature is its versatility. They may be sized to print to frame and hang in your living room or use it on web-sites, Facebook, blogs, business cards, wedding invitations, t-shirts, coffee mugs...the sky's the limit.
Q: Should I choose hand drawn or digital media?
A: Whatever style you choose - your guests will take home a unique take-home souvenir. Hand Drawn Caricatures: They are drawn with quality material on A3 or A4 size paper. These caricature are faster to draw, roving is possible and guest gets an original drawing to take home. They are wonderful for wedding and private parties. Digital Caricatures: The caricatures are drawn on wacom tablet and laptop and then printed there and then. Computer effects can be added to each caricature and files can be burned to disc for future reference. Guest gets an easy-to-tuck-away photo print of their caricature and organiser gets a CD with soft copies of all the caricatures drawn at the event. One bonus with the digital method is that the laptop can be connected to a large HD flat panel or projector, enabling guests to see the making of each caricature. Digital caricatures are best suited for events like Trade Shows, Conventions, College and any large-scale event.
Q: How much do you charge?
A: Please check out my price list for latest prices.
Q: Will you draw everyone at the event?
A: If time would allow me to, but I guarantee everyone will be entertained by the spectacle.
Q: Do you keep track of who's turn is next or manage a sign up sheet ?
A: No, I don't. If I do, I'll never get any caricatures done. If there is a sign up sheet, You will have to arrange someone to assist me.
Q: Are the drawings free or do you charge per person?
A: All drawings are presented free of charge. You simply pay for my time.
Q: Do you have qualifications or did you teach yourself?
A: I have a training from The Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design, London and over 15 years of on-the-job experience!
Q: Have you ever worked on the streets ?
A: Yes, while studying in London I used to sit at Piccadilly Circus and draw caricatures.
Q: Have you ever been published?
A: Yes, I was published in more than 30 newspapers including The Sydney Morning Herald. The Herald has printed my work on the front page a few times. Please check out my Illustration web page for samples.
Q: Can I ask for specific guests to be drawn first?
A: Yes, please mention this to me on the day.
Q: What do you think of drawing live digital caricature as work?
A: Work is demanding. It takes determination and lots of practice to developed the technical skills involved with drawing live digital caricatures.
Q: How do I hire you for my event?
A: Email me to check the availability for your date and to get a quote. If I am available and my quote is accepted then I shall email you my confirmation. If you get my confirmation then you are assured of my presence at your event. I may ask $ 100 deposit to hold the date. Once commited to your event, I turn down requests from other clients for the same time and date. I generally accept payment after the job is done.