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The Santis have had me drawing caricatures for four or so years running now, so I’ve gotten to know the circle of family and friends, and you won’t find a sweeter bunch. These two caricatures were particularly good I thought. I’m looking forward to next year.
Etude winery threw a swell party for friends and employees under a big tent on a balmy night. This caricature is a little unusual—I don’t often draw gross distortions but this congenial fellow made the mistake of playfully warning me not to make his nose too big. Great fun for everyone!
The theme was a “Bite of the Big Apple” so I did a template of the Statue of Liberty taking one. Here are three of my favorite subjects of the night. The break dancer in particular turned out really well I think. Now all he has to do is learn to breakdance.
Unlike many caricature and “quick sketch” artists, Doug’s chief concern is that his subject is happy with the process as well as the results. He doesn’t insist his subjects pose by holding still; he wants them to relax and have fun. When we’re relaxed, we look our best, and Doug delivers the best in us. “Funny, yet flattering,” is Doug’s motto, and maybe that’s why they line up.
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Workforce Software hired me to help draw a crowd at the Human Resource Show at McCormick Center this week. My first visit to Chicago…
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