George organised a team of 12 caricaturists to follow the Olympic Flame around the UK, entertaining the masses at each celebration location. They drew colour caricatures on Samsung Galaxy Note phones, sponsored by Samsung and covered the entire build up to the games. George is proud to have done his part for the UK Olympics!
George is one of a rare breed of full time professional live caricaturists or ENTERTAINERS, but there are other caricaturists such as RETAILERS and HOBBYISTS available for hire. The choice is yours;
The Entertainer will charge for their time and pack those few hours with laughter and fun. Their aim is to dazzle your guests, mingling, raising a laugh or even applause, using drawing skills, whit and charm. The caricatures may be more exaggerated, but your guests will marvel at the likeness and the atmosphere is usually electric!
The Retailer will offer a competitive quote or may even charge your guests at your event. They will work hard, head down, seated at an easel as if on a street corner, producing the same sweet likeness over and over. Their aim is to flatter their subject for extra gratuities, but entertainment is rarely on the agenda.
The Hobbyist is usually unqualified, they may charge mere pennies, then turn up in inappropriate attire to disappoint your guests, while learning their trade at your expense. Quality and reliability are not guaranteed, indeed many part time artists have a choice of whether they turn up or not!
Be sure you hire the right artist for your event, simply ask a few questions;
Is your artist a full time professional caricaturist or part time?
Is your Artist qualified or trained, with experience?
Will they entertain or sit at an easel in a corner?
Will your artist be charging your guests?
Will they let you down should a better paid job arise?
Remember, the less money you pay, the less quality, reliability and entertainment you will receive. Much the same as when choosing a good Restaurant, that little more will leave you recommending it to friends, but the cheaper the dish, the more bitter the after taste for all your guests.
Thank you for keeping my guests thoroughly entertained on Saturday night. I hope you enjoyed it as much as we all did. My phone has not stopped ringing with family and friends sending their compliments to you as to how professional & clever you are. The caricatures really are “SPOT ON”! I only have three things to say to you “Fabulous, Fabulous, Fabulous”. Many thanks once again.
Hi George, Sorry for the delay in sending this, just back from our 3 wk honeymoon. Just wanted to say a very big thank you for your fantastic caricatures that you drew at our wedding. We had so many comments on what a fun idea and how very talented you are. Your work is amazing and many have said they will frame their pics including ourselves of course! We were very pleased you were a part of our big day and much appreciated your efforts.
Thank you again,
Lindsey and Jeremy White. Colwick Hall, Nottingham
Just wanted to drop you a line, now we’re back from honeymooning, to say that Jane and I thought your drawings were fantastic. They caused a great stir among our guests and your skill was greatly received and appreciated; and the drawings made unique gifts for our guests. It was a pleasure to meet you and I hope you have similar feelings about the job. Once again George, many thanks.
p.s. the numerous ones being done outside the Uffizi Gallery in Florence weren’t a patch on yours!! – Ciao!
Phil & Jane Green. Longnor
