Anniversary Caricature - Final Version

This is the final version of the anniversary caricature that I've posted about twice before this week to show the work in progress.  

The painting was done in ink and chalk pastels, with the composition based on several reference photos and other information provided by the customer.  

I enjoy working on commissions, knowing that my work will go directly to someone who will appreciate it and provide a special place for it in their home.  They are indeed a cute couple and hopefully this will bring them sweet memories of their wedding day.

Anniversary Caricature - Sketch 2

This is the second sketch for the anniversary caricature I mentioned in my last post.  I made a photocopy so I could try the chalk coloring, though chalk does not do well on copy paper.  Pastel paper or something with a tooth will look much better.  There are a few changes I plan to make in the final drawing, including a little more work on the bride's train, plus adding some contours to faces and the gown, and maybe making the ribbons trail back a little so the children's names read a little better.

Anniversary Caricature - Sketch 1

I have a caricature commissioned for a 30th wedding anniversary gift, and this is the first sketch so far.  The photo I'm using shows the couple in a pose similar to this, but I've changed a few details to add interest.  I'll do another sketch tomorrow, adding in more details requested for the background and refining the drawing. Then I'll need to decide  between using watercolor or chalk pastels for the coloring.  I have done watercolor before, but I think the chalk would have a softer effect more suitable to the couple and the occasion.  I'll probably give both a try and then decide.  Stay tuned.

Portrait commissions - caricatures w/ watercolor

These were quite a bit of work, but so much fun to create all the little goofy details in the background.

Red Duck Bar

The Kids

portrait commission - ink caricature

This one was so much fun!

3 Tennis 'Toons - Far North style

Some cartooning I did a while back.  It's fun re-discover something done months (years) ago and long forgotten.  It's like getting a little art bonus.  But what to do with them, since they were never put to use.  T-shirt image?