9 Ways to Design A Boating Caricature

9 Funny Boating and Waterskiing Caricature Ideas

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1- The ad below was created for a man who removes water from boat linings while in dry dock.  The artist needs a clear photo of the person he is to draw.

Cabin Cruiser Cartoon Ad

 2- The cartoon below of a man sailing a catamaran boat was made for an employee gift.  Give an accurate descripton of the outfit including colors, a photo of the boat and the man.

Catamaran and Man Cartoon Art

 3- Honeymoon couple on a Jet Ski caricature wedding thank you note.   Send photos of the couple.

Couple on Jet Ski Caricature

 4- Couple Paddleboarding on vacation caricature.

Couple on Paddleboard Caricature

 5- Man rowing boat on a moutain lake birthay gift caricature.  The artist needs a description of the scene and a photo of the person.

Man Rowing Boat Caricature

 6- Woman sailing boat on the ocean caricature.

Woman Sailing Boat Caricature

 7- Man piloting cruiser past a light house in the tropics caricature.

Man on Speed Boat Caricature

8- Couples waterskiing caricatures.

Couple Water Skiing Caricature

Couple Water Skiing Caricature

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Made in the USA

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art director, Judy Cutler 800-493-3239

7 Great Retirement Caricature Ideas to Ponder

 7 Ideas for Planning a Retirement Caricature

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to see the photos of the retirees!

1 - Most people when they retire have ideas of what they want to do in the future.  The man holding the retirement countdown clock wanted a vintage car to tool around in.  His plumbing tools are flying out the back because he is done!

Plumber Retirement Caricature Man Driving Car

2- The man below drove a trash truck for many years and is waving goodbye with the trash falling out the back.  He is carefree!

Garbage Truck Driver Retirement Caricature

 3- The couple below enjoy hot air ballooning.  The lady collected ceramic frogs.  They were retiring from distributing magazines to stores.  The art is funny because it incorporates all these things while the We Will Miss You! inscription shows they were liked at work.

Retirement Couple in a Hot Air Balloon

 4- The man playing the guitar was not going to wear ties anymore after retirement and he just wanted to strum his guitar so he let the dog drive.  He had restored this vintage car and his friend had him drawn sitting in it to add to the fun!

Man Playing Guitar Retirement Pic

 5- This American Airlines pilot was retiring and going off on sports adventures in his own plan.  The banner below touts him as "Retired - Not Tired!  This is a great note for someone with a lot of energy for his future endeavors!

Retirement Caricature for Airline Pilot

6- The man below was retiring to play golf and drive his Sheby Cobra car around town.  His wife had their initals put on the car in a heart. The personal touches make the difference!

Golfer Retirement Caricature

 7-The train conductor below is sitting on a toy train and waving goodbye!

Train conductor retirement caricature

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8 Steps to Ordering a Black and White Digital Portrait Online

8 Steps to Ordering a Black and White Digital Portrait Online

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1- Find an artist whose work you admire.

Black and White Line Art Portrait

2- Tell the artist what size you will need the illustration width x height.  Width is always first.  

Black and White Portrait from a Photo

3- Tell the artist how many illustrations you require and how many subjects will be in each piece.  For instance: 1 subject, or 2 subjects in one piece or 6 pieces each with one subject.  Make your needs clear.  Next ask the artist's turn around time for the type of art you have described. Many times customers will ask a turn around time without stating exactly what and how many illustions are needed. 

Digital Portrait Drawn from a Photo

4- Know the deadline date you will need the finished art. Next count back a few days to have some breathing space.  For instance, if it is for an article do not tell the artist the publication date.  Instead they will need to know the date you must have it.     Example:  if today is the first of the month and you need to forward it to the publication on the 23rd tell the artist you need it by the 20th. Make sure the date you must have it is on the contract the artist will create for your order.  

Magazine Journalist Line Art Portrait Ad

5- Depending on the artist's schedule there can be rush fees.   If it means the artist must fit it in to their already busy schedule which is why you should first describe your needs in as outlined in paragraph 3.  This way you know they are not charging extra for a rush fee if your order fits in their normal schedule.

Digital Portraits Drawn from Photos

6- The artist will need a clear, large, close-up photo of the subject.  In the sample below the photo has been reduced for the purpose of example.  The photo was much bigger than shown.

Black and White Portrait from a Photo

7- If there is to be a background explain what you need to the artist.

Digital Portrait Drawn from Life Magazine Cover

8- Expect to pay for the art at contract signing.  Proof read the contract to insure your important details are included.

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Artist Jess Perna Drawing

How I Earned $50 Illustrating a Magazine Cover When I Was 11

How I Earned $50 Illustrating a Magazine Cover When I Was 11

When I was 11 a neighbor who edited the magazine for The Briard Club of America hired me to draw his dog for the cover.  He was my friend's dad and was familiar with my drawing ability.   For the printing process they need it to be black and white so I had to use pen and ink. He gave me a photo for reference since there was no way the dog would pose for 3 hours.  $50 is a lot of money to a kid so I gave it my best shot.

It was a challenge to see the dogs eyes with his hair drooping over the eyes.  I was concerned about the result but he was really happy with it and I put some money in the bank with my eye on a first car in 5 years time. I had been saving for a car since I was 6  and people were paying me $1 a card for greeting cards.  My mom and a neighbor were my best customers.  They were saving money on store cards and I was stashing it away.

About 15 years later I was contacted by The Briard Club of America and asked if it was okay that they use the art again for an anniversary cover.  I couldn't believe they still had it.  I was thrilled.  Here is my drawing from 1983. To see a few more thousand pieces of my art visit JessPerna.com.  I hope you enjoy the art and thanks for stopping by.

The Briard Club of America Magazine Cover Illustration

15 Steps for Planning a Great Golfer Caricature

15 Steps for Planning a Great Golfer Caricature

 

1- Whether or you need a gift or tournament ad the first step is to decide what you want in the art. 

40th Birthday Golf Caricature Party Invitation

2-  What pose do you want for the person playing golf?

Golfer 40th Birthday Party Invitation and Sign-In Boards

3-  What outfit should they wear? 

Funny Golfer 40th Birthday Card

4-  Do you want a word balloon with them saying something amusing?

Drunk Golfer 40th Birthday Card Caricature

5- What logos do you need in the art?  Should they be on a flag or elsewhere?

Golf Tournament Caricature Poster

6- What dimensions will you require for printing and online ads if any?

Golfer 40th Birthday Party Invitation Sign-In Boards

7- If it is for printed invites what size?  The usual is 5" x 7".  When doing measurements keep in mind width is first and height is second.  5" wide x 7" high or the other way round 7" wide x 5" high.  The artist needs to know to set it up correctly.   If it is for a banner also the art may have to be reconfigured to fit.  Have this information before contacting the artist.

Golfer in a Kilt Caricature Card

Golfer 60th Birthday Caricature

Golfer Biker Caricature

8- Do you want the caricature wearing a hat?

40th Birthday Golf Caricature Party Invitation

 9- Do you want the subject hitting a ball or some other object to make it funny?

Golfer 40th Birthday Party Sign-In Board Artwork

 

 10- The sky in some of these shows objects being hit indicating the items used on the person's job.  

Golfer 40th Birthday Party Sign-In Board Artist

 11-  The flags on the  poles either indicate a place where the golfer plays or wishes he did. 

Golfer 40th Birthday Caricature

 12- Retirement caricatures are very popular and should have items reflecting the personality of the retiree.  In the case below he was retiring from the electric company which explains the phone poles, hard hat, light bulb and phone.

Retirement Golf Caricature Going Away Gift

13- Mos of the golfers above were a bit drunk and so they are falling over.  The man below was not.  The pose should mean something about the person.

Golfer 50th Birthday Caricature

14- A retirement from a company usually includes the company logo and something personal and funny about the person.

Retirement Golf Caricature Going Away Gift

 15- For golfer birthday cards and invitations the number of their age can be on the flag.

50th Birthday Golf Caricature Party Invitation

We hope this information has helped you with planning the art you want. 

 To learn more or order yours call Art Director Judy Cutler 800-493-3239 

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