Order Details:
“Picture of couple for a 40th birthday with image of Killarney behind Tom and image of Cologne behind Corina with date of Tom's birthday on the picture”
Finished Cartoon:
"That's perfect" - Brid
Pet Caricature
Customer email: (23rd March)
“Hi .. I’m just enquiring how much would it be to do a caricature of a dog .. I’ll send some pics for u to have a look .. and also if I order how long does it take ?”
Finished Cartoon : (31st March)
"Thanks I’m delighted with it" - Jacinta
50th Birthday Present Caricature for nephew
Order Details:
“This is for my my nephew who is going to be 50. He is a professional photographer so I would like something with him carrying a load of cameras or something in that vein. What do you suggest? I have attached two photographs. Unfortunately they are the only photographs I have so hopefully they will work. The fact that he is a professional photographer I need this caricature to be class but if it is as good as the last one you drew for me I will be very happy.”
Finished Caricature:
“It's perfect and brilliant!!! Thanks a million. I'm sure I will be back to annoy you in the future” - Margo
21st Birthday Caricature for son
Order Details:
“My son's 21st Birthday is soon.l am thinking about a caricature. A small profile of Alan: his pet name is Bono (include as a car registration) he's learning to drive. He enjoys his beer ,smokes and girls. He is studying timber technology at DIT. His dream is to win the lotto. His dogs name is chleo and he is a man of many hats ......Please may l have a white background a red colour car (banger)”
Finished Cartoon:
“Received caricature in post. Many Thanks” - Patricia
Wedding Caricature on Canvas
Order Details:
“Hi This is Yvonne and Paraic who are getting married Sept 26th. I would like to order the canvas please with her carrying him and a ball and chain. Maybe a mayo flag behind her and a Monaghan flag behind him. I am in Leixlip if it would be easier for me to collect. Can you write on the bottom of it “With love, Paulie, Sharon, Oisin and Caoimhe xxx”
Finished Canvas:
“Hi Brendan, just received the pic....its brilliant, can't wait for everyone to see it! !! Thanks again” - Sharon
Engagement Present Caricature (New York Background)
Order Details:
“Hi there, I will go with the glossy print of that's ok.They 2 in the pictures below are good friends of mine who recently got engaged.
Hugh proposed at the top of the empire state building if it could include that in the background, the date they got engaged included somewhere: 17th May 2014.
He is a massive Chelsea supporter and loves the metal band Slayer, she is a quirky red-head who has a thing about pandas!”
Finished Picture:
“Very Happy With that Brendan, thanks so much :-)” - Sandra
80th Birthday Present for Father
Order Details:
“My dad is 80 in April and think this might be a fun idea as a present. He has been a publican all his life so something with a pub theme. If you google Packie Willies, Clones you will find a photo of the pub. Its painted purple. I would go for the 16 x 20 inch canvas.”
Finished Cartoon:
“Yes, this is great. Love It.” - Marie
Wedding Gift Caricature on Canvas
Order Details:
“My son Brian is getting married to Rachelle - I would love to buy them a canvas 16 X 20 inch.
Rachelle is a Vet and loves cats - they were away for a year in Adelaide - got engaged in Bali - and are now home and living in Ireland. They had a camper van on hire and written on the side of it was 'See the mighty side of life'. Maybe include a signpost with Adelaide Bali Dublin Leixlip on it?
Their wedding date should be on it - 260615 - a cat for Rachelle. They once sent me a picture of them jumping up in delight with arms raised high. I can e mail you pictures of them. Hoping to hear from you soon.”
“Thank you very much - received the canvas. It looks fabulous. I know they will be thrilled to receive it.” - Nuala
40th Birthday Present Caricature
Order Details:
“Hi! I'm looking to get a caricature done of a friend of ours for his 40th. He is a well travelled chap, so was thinking pic of him surrounded by famous landmarks of the places he has lived in e.g. Big Ben (London), Eiffel tour (Paris) etc. Would give you list of cities”
Finished Caricature
“Ah cool! Very impressed :-)” - Carol
Engagement Present Caricature - Couple on Tandem Bike
Order Details
“Hi, I would like one of my brother & his fiancée for their engagement. He is Irish, she's English, they love cycling, they both love a drink!!!!!(Guinness for both preferably!!! I was thinking maybe irish/English rugby shirts, sitting on a tandem, a pint in each of their hands) I'd like Bryony’s engagement hand to have a ring on it. Her ring is a cluster so I've attached a picture of what thats like. Signpost with Claremorris, Chelmsford & Dublin!
Finished cartoon
“Thanks a million!” - Sandra
Wedding Gift for Brother Framed Caricature
Order Details:
“I’ll attach photos of Hayley the dog and Elaine and Derek on this email. I’m not sure of Church name so maybe best we go with Kilashee Hotel in the back ground with a sign post with A sign pointing left to Brittas Bay and sign pointing right to Kilashee Hotel. With Derek in a navy wedding suit blue tie holding up a Dublin jersey and Elaine in a wedding dress with Blue shoes and Hayley the Dog looking out of the Sam Maguire Cup”
“Brilliant thanks again for everything Brendan highly recommend you to everyone. Looking forward to seeing my Brothers face when he sees it really looks great!” - Paul
18th Birthday Present Idea - Caricature on Canvas
Order Details:
“Hi I am looking for a present for my niece's 18th birthday. I was delighted with the last canvas you did for me and I'd like to go ahead with the canvas option again please. I've attached a selection of photos. I’d like a drawing of me and her.”
Finished Canvas:
“That's perfect Brendan :-)” - John
Wedding Gift Caricature on Canvas (Background Youghal Golf Club)
Order Details:
“Hi Brendan. I was looking to get another canvas done. The wedding was actually at the weekend so I have attached the pics below. Philip the groom is big into Golf and is VP of Youghal Golf Club. Martina bakes fantastic novelty cakes so not sure what u might get out of that. Was thinking maybe having them with the golf club or nice sea view in background, maybe a set of golf clubs?”
[We decided to have the clubhouse as the background and the bride holding up the wedding cake. I always suggest including the wedding cake when there is a photo of it to work from]
Finished Canvas:
"Class. Love it" - Michelle
Caricature of Family
Order Details:
“I’ve attached a few pictures. We are getting a Beagle puppy next week so could you put him in too please? When it comes to clothing Matt needs to be in a Sheffield Wednesday shirt”
Finished drawing:
“That's great thank you. We have it framed in our living room. And you did our wedding picture too which we have framed at the top of the stairs.” - Beki
Gift Caricature Nautical Theme
Order Details:
"I was hoping to put on something with ship theme as he recently got awarded captaincy. Maybe put him in uniform too ???"
I replied:
"How about we make him an old-style sea captain, sailing a comically-small boat?
And the car then I can get into the background after I add the sea, sitting on top of an iceberg? Also the sails are an opportunity for us to add some logos for stuff he is interested in"
"That's lovely” - Elaine
Wedding Gift Caricature Quirky
Order details:
"They're quite a quirky pair
The wedding theme is Comics and board games
If you could put him in a suit and her in her wedding dress"
"I will be recommending you in the future. It's been a pleasure dealing with you" - Jane
Retirement Gift Cartoon (University of Limerick)
Order Details:
"A colleague of ours is retiring as Executive Dean of Arts and Humanites at University of Limerick - after he first takes a sabbatical at his house in France. We'd like a cartoon of him, perhaps reading a book on politics or a novel (his favourite pastime!) ?in a garden chair? with his dog at his feet, with a glass of red wine"
Finished caricature:
"The picture arrived yesterday and we are all delighted – many thanks! I will get it mounted and framed over the weekend and then we will present it next week. The book titles were a good final touch.
Again, many thanks for such a great result!" - Alison (Limerick)
Glossy Print A3 (11.7 x 16.5 inch)
Quality photographic paper 11.7x16.5 inches. Inkjet printing.
Engagement Caricature Mexico Beach Scene
Order Details:
"Looking for a caricature of myself proposing to my girlfriend in Mexico. Was thinking on the beach, Mexican flag on sandcastle, corona stall in the background. Me possibly wearing a sombrero hat? Open to your ideas that would work too"
Finished Caricature:
"Thanks Brendan, it looks amazing! Appreciate your work on this!" - Alastair
Glossy Print A3 (11.7 x 16.5 inch)
Quality photographic paper 11.7x16.5 inches. Inkjet printing.
Caricature set in a Hair Salon
Order Details:
“I was looking to get one done of my girlfriend who is a hair stylist who pouts a lot while she does women's hair. She also loves pizza, dogs and pandas. I was thinking while she was doing a ladies hair that she could be day dreaming about her bed with the panda and puppies sitting on it waiting for her kinda thing”
FINISHED CARICATURE:
"My girlfriend loved it as well as everyone else. Will be recommending you to everyone" - Brian
Glossy Print A3 (11.7 x 16.5 inch)
Quality photographic paper 11.7x16.5 inches. Inkjet printing.
Birthday Caricature For Brother (Background is The Oar House in Howth)
Order Details:
Thank you for replying so promptly. I will send you on a couple of photos. Regarding a few details about my brother he lives in Howth and is a real foodie and wine person. His favourite food is lobster and his favourite wine is Amoronie. He visits Villefranche, Monaco and Quinta de Lago every year and also Montecatini in Tuscany. He eats lunch most days in the Oar House in Howth and his local pub is O’Connells"
Finished Cartoon:
"Thank you very much Brendan it has been a pleasure doing business with you and I will spread the word." - Marian