Many people go online look for How to Order a Caricature. The value of a caricature for a gift provides the opportunity for people to access websites that specialize in providing access to artists.
For many people having an understanding of the process or ordering a caricature can seem daunting, which may create uncertainty.
How To Order A Caricature Online
Here is presented the process of How To Order A Caricature in a clear and logical way.
1. Information
Does the caricature website provide plenty of information about how their process works:
- What do they need to do the work – look for information of image quality
- Do they provide opportunity for details of specific items to be included.
- Do their samples look like they use templates? If so, this will significantly reduce your options and flexibility for something that that is 100% custom
- How they will deliver the final art? Normally this is by email for total convenience
- Do they offer printed options – poster, canvas, framed?
2. Caricature Options
Options for the art are very important. These can include:
- What can be included in the art – is there a limitation?
- Final image size and resolution
- Do they offer color or black and white – or an option for either
- If a draft/proof is included and if any changes can be made.
- Are options of delivery of a digital file, or are optional printed products available?
3. Contact and communication
A VERY important aspect of ordering a caricature online is the ease and flow of communication. Is there live chat, and email address or a telephone number?
Some sites have just an email address which can result in problems if they are slow in responding or even non-responsive.
4. Caricature Price
Even though you might have a maximum budget, it’s important to keep in mind the adage “you get what you pay for”.
The cost is determined by various factors: the proficiency of the artist, their geographical location, and the quality of the final product.
Sites that offer gig-style services might initially appear to have attractively low prices, but additional costs can accumulate, making the final price quite high.
Consider whether the artist is a professional earning a living from their work or a hobbyist looking to earn some extra money. If they’re a professional, be prepared to pay a fair wage – after all, this is their livelihood!
The pricing should be transparent and unchanging!
5. Caricature Process
While many sites have good ordering pages, often there is some communication needed beforehand to give you confidence in the provider and maybe to toss around ideas. At Caricature King our motto is “Ideas – not templates”
Initial discussion via the site contact method (normally email), and ordering head and shoulders, full body or full body in a simple scene, (it is usual to pay upfront but expect a discount if more than one person), you need to supply
- Clear, good quality source images for the artist to reference
- A full description of what you expect (clothing, pose, inclusions, etc.)
- As per Communication, your order should be acknowledged promptly with perhaps clarifications or requests for better images.
From there the artist will either draw a draft for approval or when changes can be made, or a proof, when changes should still be possible, especially if the art is created digitally.
Here is an example of a simple head and shoulders caricature by Eddie. The big smile made the final caricature pop!
Caricature King
At Caricature King, our team of artists takes great pride in not only the exceptional quality of our caricatures but also our outstanding customer service, as evidenced by our glowing testimonials. With approaching 20 years of experience in delivering thousands of caricatures online, we stand as one of the pioneers in the world of online caricature services.
You can place your trust in our commitment to service and customer satisfaction!
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