Have you thought about a Template?

Sometimes I'm called upon to create a template that serves as a "core" drawing.  Generally, a pre-printed illustration on the sheet that acts as the illustrated theme of the event. From that already established tableau, I then just add the head of the individual I'm drawing.

It's a fun way for companies -- or even a bride and groom for their wedding, youngster at their bar/bat mitzvah or family at long-awaited reunions -- to engage their guests in a memorable, long-lasting way.

Welcome to the May edition of Not Your Usual Caricature Artist from Caricatures by Joel.

Here are some samples. The drawing's already pre-printed. Now all that's needed is the head to fit in the open space.

This was created for a national company hosting an event for their staff at the Charlotte Motor Speedway:

 

This template was developed for a French-Canadian company holding its employees gathering at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte:

This next scenario was created for the Charlotte Knights' double dip -- first the all-day festival at Romare Bearden Park and then, later that evening, at the home opener in the new BB&T Ball Park:

This more modest initiative is part of Sales Productivity Coach Philippe Le Baron's campaign to enhance his brand by selectively putting a client's head atop the body of a lion tamer (the aspired-for effect of his program for sales managers), and then presenting that client with a uniquely customized gift.

(And here's what Philippe had to say about it...)

Watch the Video [00:49 min]

As you can see, templates like these can be utilized both at live events and working from photos for gift giving or later display.

What idea do you have for a template?

I'm already templated in this space for the first Tuesday of each month -- see you next time for another installment of Not Your Usual Caricature Artist.


Joel Kweskin
Caricatures by Joel