Here is a fun caricature created by Zalo for a gift. The image shows a father and his son who have a hot rodding business. Part of the brief was to include their barn/shop, the business name and the family crest, plus to show the two men in a fun way that showed the car going fast. In this case Matt from Caricature King did a rough stick figure concept (yeah that’s all I can draw!!) which was approved prior to the first draft based on that being supplied to the client. Here is the feedback from the client:

Matt,

I absolutely love it! Please send Zalo my sincere thanks and appreciation for a wonderful caricature. This will be the best Father’s Day gift that I’ve given my husband yet. He’s going to be blown away. Zalo is so talented. I only wish I had one ounce of that talent….then my pictures might resemble people instead of stick figures J

I’ll be happy to email you back once I give them their gifts on June 15th to let you know their reaction so you can pass that feedback along to Zalo. As for me, I couldn’t be happier with it. Your customer service and ordering process is great. This being my second order, both orders went off flawlessly and I have no complaints. I think you handle things very well.

Again, I’ll be sure to email you with Eric and Earl’s reaction to the print after I give it to them. I’ll take a picture of both of them holding it for your website.

Thank you so much, Matt! I can’t wait to give them this gift.

Julie Campbell – USA

On occasions a caricature is not the right thing, but a portrait is more ideal.

Here is a portrait by Zalo based on an old photo.

The flag is an addition.

I’d be really interested to hear your comments

Here is a great shot of Dale and Dorothy with their caricature drawn by artist Zalo that was given to them by their daughter as a signature board.

As you can see she had it printed on a large sheet of heavy paper that people at the retirement even could sign.

These sign-in boards and gifts that can be signed are very popular. We have just made some special arrangements with our US framer to be able to supply a print and frame package that allows the glass to be easily removed thus allowing guests and colleagues to be able to sign on the matting. After the event the glass is simply placed back into the frame for a lasting gift.

If you would like to create a signature board  gift, feel free to browse our artists and then contact me with any questions.

Here is a chap called Randy who was presented with a caricature as a farewell gift from his organisation.

As you can see he is very happy with his gift (lucky it was not a watch I guess!)

Artist Zalo worked from supplied pictures and this description:

Randy’s passions are golf (if only he didn’t have to work!), & anything to do with the University of Texas & their team, the Longhorns.  He is a natural politician, the King of Schmooze, and was actually elected the youngest Justice of the Peace in Texas history (at the time).  He is VERY jolly & congenial & well liked by (most) everyone he meets.

At the draft stage this was the response from the client:

Oh, Matt, that is a riot!  It is SO him, especially the outstretched hand!  SUCH a politician!

And after the final printed and framed caricature was delivered:

Hi, Matt!  We had Randy’s roast last Thursday night, & it was a wonderful success.  Attached is the picture of the presentation, and one of Randy, the Board President & my boss (who’s also the CEO).  He LOVED the caricature, & everyone there said that the artist captured him absolutely.  Thanx so much for the awesome picture & fabulous service!!

When you are very close to a friend and work or other circumstances forces you apart in the physical sense, its nice to know the bonds of friendship will remain.

Imagine if your friend is getting married and you are part of the wedding preparations!!

This was the situation facing Katie…so what a great idea in getting a caricature that showed all was well and plans would still progress, despite the fact now each lived in different cities.

The result is a fun caricature that was sooo well received.

And Kaitie’s comment….

I LOVE IT…thank you so much!  Please pass along my thanks to Zalo…it turned out just perfect!