Speaking as a veteran digital artist (having drawn for TV Times since 1999), I find that my studio digital caricatures bring me the most joy nowadays. As a graphic artist I love digital and as a performing artist I have to keep up with the latest mediums, techniques and technologies too, which include digital media. [...]
Cancelling?
Calling all potential clients; Should you wish to book an entertainer (such as a caricaturist), but decide not to complete the booking or cancel an existing booking, could I please ask one thing? Have the decency to let them know! Simply call, email or write to the artist and show some courtesy. Remember, for most [...]
Flooding The Market: See the Bigger Picture
Following the publication of my advice regarding underpricing and lowering the market value of Caricatures, I felt the need to point out the dangers of flooding the market with cheap artists. New caricaturists are currently quoting clients ridiculously low fees for their services (and even charging ‘per person’), the net result of which is to [...]
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Wanna be a street sweeper?
Last weekend a client unwittingly made the rudest comment I’d heard in a while; ”My mate at work draws these. He draws ‘em in dust on the back of the van (he’s a sweeper) but they’re dead good… I keep telling him to do this, cos he does ‘em for free… He could make a [...]
Amy Winehouse RIP
Gutted!! Not surprised, but still shocked and saddened
Advertising Directories (online)
Twice this week I have encountered the same problem when trying to advertise with online directories; They would only allow me to list myself by location/county. All jobbing Carix will know that location is no guarantee of quality and as entertainers we have to travel nationwide to find work. Indeed, I rarely work in Leicestershire, [...]
FACTS & OPINIONS
Please note; this Blog is primarily for me to vent my opinions and relay my experiences as a jobbing caricaturist, but any specific names and figures quoted are based on factual evidence and nothing is simply anecdotal. Please read carefully, enjoy and feel free to comment. Two things matter very much to me in my life; [...]
