For larger parties I work as a roving artist with an A4 pad, drawing quick caricatures in ink (and without the aid of an eraser!) at the rate of about 15 portraits per hour. For weddings or a dinner dance it works well if I start drawing at drinks reception and continue round the tables through the meal which usually takes about 3 hours.

For the smaller intimate party, full colour portraits might be more appropriate. I draw these sat at an easel on A3 paper in ink and pastel at the rate of 5 per hour. I need reasonable lighting to do this kind of work. It's pretty tough working by candlelight!

If you would like a quote or would just like to chat about how this might work for your wedding or event, please feel free to give me a call me now for more details. It's usually better to phone because I may have some ideas for you and it would save us both from typing long emails!

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