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Thank you for your interest in the personalized caricatures! Remember that they can only be as good as the
information provided for them! What makes them so
special is the thought and detail about the subject that has been included in the picture.
The research is up to you. In order to help me produce a successful caricature that is
certain to please the recipient, please note the following things that I will
need……..
(print this out and use a check list of
things to send to me)
(Note: If you subject is a woman, be aware that some
women do NOT like funny pictures of themselves!! These caricatures are NOT
PORTRAITS! Be sure your recipient is a good sport and has a sense of humor…..or has a
good self image. I do not put in items that would be humiliating to the subject nor do I include items that would portray them in a
bad light. I do try to "slim down" all women, which is always a pleaser!
- A Color photo, facing front of the
recipient, preferably smiling with the head area at least
2" high. An
5x7 "Olin Mills" family portrait, or " Church Directory" picture works
very well. You may also send additional snap shot of the person to show how they dress,
body shape, etc. but a good, clear MAIN photo is a necessity. A black & white
"business" photo is okay, but get a SMILING one and also send snap shots showing
coloring.
Please tell me the correct hair and eye color;
since it is not always accurate or
obvious from photographs.
Specify exactly what you want the subject to be wearing.
(i.e., dark suit, striped tie; white tennis skirt, turquoise top; navy & teal jogging
clothes; camoflage hunting gear; pilot uniform; miliary uniform ).
Also note what you want the subject to be holding in BOTH their hands
(golf club & telephone; baby and cooking pot; fishing rod & day runner, etc). This
usually sets the "theme".
If there is a specific item, look, brand, etc. (special tennis racquet, exotic liqueur,
brand of cooking oil, model of riding tractor, BMW keys, etc) that you want to include,
enclose a logo, label, photo or catalog page of the product. Research
is up to YOU, otherwise the drawing of the object will be generic, not specific.
It is the detail and thought that makes these caricatures
special.
Include special items to go in "frames" behind the subject…….college
diploma, professional certificates, awards, company plaque , honors…..things the
subject is proud of or is distinguishing about them. (see example of
"Chuck" on Daniel Design website) You do not have to include copies of diplomas,
just be sure how they are worded. (University of North Carolina School of Medicine)…
and include school colors or logos or seals.
Include list of hobbies, special interests, favorite foods, beverages.
Include photos or similar pictures if possible. Photos of family and pets, encourage. List
names, ages of children and spouse with brief description. I usually try to include a
small "photo" of them, too.
Make list of ‘Things To Do" for the
subject……ie, Tuesday: Lunch with Jan & Rob; Pay tuition for Scooter; Go to
Beach house with Emily; Make plans for European trip’; Tennis Team practice Wed.,
Church Elders meeting Monday, Scout troop overnight Friday, etc.
Books….subjects of their intersts or that could be tongue in
cheek or slight jab……How to Keep Your Temper, Organizing Your
Desk; Cooking for Simpletons; Eating Out; Brain Surgery Made Simple. Gardening for
Pleasure, etc,
You may also want to send specific items (Tshirts, labels,
logos, newspaper articles, etc.) They will be returned with the item. Anything that you wish to
send to make the caricature more meaningful is great!
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