Thought I'd do another one this time.
Welcome to the May edition of Not Your Usual Caricature Artist.
Similar to the previous assignment, a Mom found me online
and commissioned me to do caricatures to celebrate her son's upcoming marriage.
We discussed the elements to go into the drawing -- her
son's graduation from the Charlotte Fire Department Academy, her incipient
daughter-in-law's certification as a counselor, and their arrival in the Tar
Heel State to set down roots and begin their new life together.
Jay and Deonna.
The first idea I had was to
show Jay climbing a ladder, "fireman-style" in his uniform and Deonna, on the next
rung below, proudly holding her certificate.
The Mom wanted something less "high concept" and
more simply a montage including significant signage. So I came up with this
approach, adding an engagement ring and wedding cake as further props to
signify the event.
The approach was approved, along with my decision to add
"depth" and "pop" by inserting photo copies of the real
signage. Then I further added a couple of hearts and a couple of (intertwined)
wedding bands.
Voila!
Whether you're planning a wedding...or a birthday party,
corporate event, retail opening, retirement, marketing campaign, whatever...let me know if I can add a
little artistry to the proceedings.
See you again the first Tuesday of next month for another
colorful swash of Not Your Usual Caricature Artist.
