Email From Customer:
“Hiya present will be for a wedding If u have any ideas.. the couple run a pub together “the mill house. It’s in Tuam”
Finished Canvas:
“Perfect thanks a million Brendan for all your help” - Sarah
Hen Party Present Idea (A Caricature For Guests To Sign)
Email From Customer:
“Hi. I’m organizing my sisters hen at the mo and just wondering if you had any ideas you could send me”
I suggested an A3 print with the caricature in the middle and space for everyone to sign around the edges.
“So my sister is very glam if I do say so myself haha her hubby to be is a roofer and has a small farm with just sheep ( my friends say he has posh sheep / expensive ones) lol so I was thinking of putting a picture of her fiancé in the middle and a picture of her one side “ he’s mine “ a sheep the other side saying “ I saw him first”. hope that make sense.
Lisa (The bride) loves shots I mean she is the shot queen . She says she’s not doing any ...next thing she’s the first at the bar lol. She loves animals esp sheep ;-) fashion chocolate , like all women :-)”
Finished Cartoon:
“She absolutely loved it. Thank you” - Elane
Leaving Work Present For Boss
Order Details From Customer:
“Hi there, I saw one of your caricatures in a friends house and think they are amazing. I'm looking to get one done for my boss who is leaving work. I'm just collating a few pics to send to you. We are looking to present it to him next Friday 24th, can you do this?
IFSC house in the background.We are also thinking a signpost with one past saying Client Services and the other saying Change. These were both departments he managed. At the bottom by his feet, we were thinking of a little sack/bag which had ‘€€€’ on it and perhaps in the Aegon colours. I’ll send you the logo separately”
Finished Caricature:
“Thank you so much Brendan, it looks amazing. You have been a pleasure to work with so efficient and accommodating and thanks for sending before I had actually paid!! You’ve done an amazing job so really appreciate you getting this over the line in a short space of time” - Philippa
Work Leaving Present Idea
Order Details From Customer:
“Thinking of getting a caricature for a colleague that has transferred to another school. Geraldine is a French teacher, loves traveling! Quite glam drives a BMW loves fashion! She was teaching with us in Hazelwood College! So would be lovely if you could put in Some where Au Revoir from All the Hazelnuts!!! Would there room to include our school crest or something? She has transferred to another school and was working with us for 17 years. So could we have her holding a gin and tonic? She used to organise all the school tours to Paris and has often gone skiing to Andorra”
Finished Caricature:
“It’s fab! I love it :)” - Michelle
Present For an Engagement at Christmas
Order Details From Customer:
“I would like to get another engagement print off you. On this one he proposed to her Xmas morning while opening presents under the tree. He had a box done up with scrabble letters saying "Mammy will you marry Daddy" and there were two teddies in it with the names Evan and Ethan in it see pick below. Is this something you can incorporate in the picture?”
Finished Caricature:
“That’s perfect” - Louise
40th Birthday Present From Family (Background is Malahide Marina)
Order Details:
“We're going to go with an A3 colour caricature please - it's for my sister Denise's 40th Birthday. I've attached a few photos of her, are they enough for you to work with?
The following are a few personal touches that we would like you to incorporate if possible:
• 'Malahide Marina' in the background - as in a few boats and a sign for it;
• Signpost with 'Swords' going one way and 'Fab Forties' going another;
• Denise wearing a Dublin jersey with a Gin & Tonic in one hand and a tub of popcorn in the other!
• The text 'Happy 40th Birthday Denny' across the top and 'Lots of Love Mum & Dad xx' at the bottom - as in one of the examples you sent for someone called Lucy;
• Now this is a long shot but if you could put a small Roy Keane in the pic somewhere in a Man U jersey with a Red Panda on a lead that'd be perfect - don't ask!! 😊😊”
[I couldn’t put Roy Keane in the cartoon as that would be a copyright issue. Instead I did a Man U jersey on the panda and a hat with “KEANO” on it]
Finished Caricature:
“Very happy with that!” - Suzanne
Wedding Present
Customer Order Details:
“Hi! My friends are getting married on the 11th of august and i would love this as part of their gift. The groom is into weight lifting and he is a carpenter...the bride loves to lie on the couch and is always on her phone...the funnier the better for this one would be great. Could u include the date of the wedding as well and maybe have them in their wedding outfits?? I can send on some pictures whenever you need them”
Finished Cartoon:
“That’s Brilliant. Thanks a million for your help I think its great idea as a gift!” - Kelly Ann
Birthday Present Idea 60th
Customer Order Details:
“See some photos attached and a bit about the man himself below – let me know if you need more.
A Lawyer all his life, works for A&L Goodbody he's a construction lawyer and was very involved in the Point Village.
From Galway (and loves it), lives in Terenure
His favourite restaurant in Galway is O'Gradys Seafood in Barna
BIG into all Music, Bruce Springsteen is a favourite
Loves going on cruises
Likes rugby and GAA
Extremely friendly / popular
'Giller Day' is an actual calendar day! (this is a day when he brings his whole team out on the rip for a day in town!)
Fan of drinking Gin!
I look forward to hearing from you and thanks!”
Finished Caricature:
“That's super thank you!” - Julie
Design for a Wedding Invite (Background is the Armada Hotel, Clare)
Order details:
“I hope this email finds you well I got your name from a friend, you did a sketch for her wedding last year. We are looking to get a sketch done similar to the one attached for the cover of our wedding invites. Could you let me know a price and timeline for doing this.
Looking forward to hearing from you”
[Attached photo was a picture of a groom lifting a barbell, with the bride sitting on top]
Finished Cartoon
“Thanks so much for that Brendan, appreciate it” - Ciara
Engagement Present Cartoon Clontarf Seafront
Email from customer:
“I would like to get a caricature done for two friends of mine that have recently gotten engaged.
They got engaged at the seafront in Clontarf in Dublin so I was thinking of maybe having that in the background along with a bench with a heart engraved on the bench with Joy and Des (their names) on it. If you think that would work?
I was thinking of something a little different and not have them posing together as a couple but maybe instead have them separate? Joy is a dancer (ex ballerina) so I was thinking maybe she could be pirouetting in the foreground of the picture (or even better, on the bench!)
I know that probably sounds a bit mad so I’m open to suggestions on what you think would work best – I would just prefer to have something a little different to them just standing side by side if that makes sense”
Finished Caricature:
“Just to let you know I received the print this morning, I’m delighted with it. Thanks again for all your patience on this one! I have given your details to a few friends so hopefully you will hear from them!” - Yvonne
Framed Wedding Cartoon (Background is The Lyrath Hotel, Kilkenny)
Customer email:
“It's for their wedding so if you put the date on it please 28th April 17. Their names are Jamie and Anita. Reception in The Lyrath Hotel, Kilkenny”
Finished Caricature:
“Hi that's perfect thanks” - Emma
Wedding Gift Cartoon
Customer Email:
“I’m interested in ordering a caricature print on canvas for my friends as a wedding gift 😊 they are a mad couple that likes to do crazy things. I don’t really have a theme on my mind for the caricature I hope you could help me with that. They are getting married in Arms hotel listowel Co.Kerry.
My question is for you, wedding is next Wednesday would it be possible for you to finish it so early and would it get delivered on time?
Ill post you pictures of the Klaudia and Jamie and their son James when you reply 😊.
Looking forward hearing from you
Regards Paulina”
Finished Caricature:
“Absolutely love this ! It’s fantastic thank you 😊” - Paulina
60th Birthday Present Cartoon with Family
Customer Email:
“Hi Brendan
I'm looking for a caricature for my father in laws 60th birthday. My idea would be to have him in it with his five children all dressed in their local GAA club jersey.
Regards,Andy
PS My wife and I actually got one of your caricatures as a Xmas present one year and it has pride of place in our house”
Finished Cartoon:
“Thanks a million Brendan” - Andy
Gift For Friend's Wedding
Customer Email:
“Hi. Was looking 4 a cartoon picture of my friend's wedding. She likes Winnie the Pooh & he likes the Simpsons. They got married a few weeks ago but they are having a wedding party on the 3rd of October. Could it be done before that date? Here are a few photo which I hope will do the job :)”
Hi Lisa. Those are copyrighted characters you mentioned so we are not allowed to use them in a drawing. But I could do the bride with a jar of honey. And I could put their family name in the clouds similar to the way it appears at the start of The Simpsons?
Finished Cartoon:
“Thanks very much for doing the picture. Received it today...
You did a fantastic job & I absolutely love it. Can't wait till my friend sees it :)
Fab work & I will recommend you to anyone
Thanks again” - Lisa
Wedding Present For Sister In Law
Customer email:
“My sister in law to be is getting married at the end of August. I would like to order a standard glossy print. Is there an additional cost by adding extra details to the drawings? [No] I would like to include the church they are getting married in, their wedding date, she has a handbag addiction, he loves tea and gaa. If you could let me know whenever you have a chance I would appreciate it.”
Finished Cartoon:
“Hi Brendan. Just a quick email to say thank you so much for the caricature you created for me for Lorraine and Keith's wedding. They were thrilled with it, everyone loved it and the resemblance was excellent. Would have no problem recommending you in the future” - Amanda
Las Vegas Wedding Cartoon
Customer Email:
“Hi there, I am looking to get a cartoon of my friends for a wedding present . I would like a Las Vegas themed background, groom in a tux wearing converse carrying bride who Is wearing a one shoulder wedding dress, also wearing converse runners. I would like it to say Mr & Mrs Brady on the bottom if possible. Would it be possible to fit the front of a Cadillac also in the background?”
Finished Caricature:
“Delighted with result, very happy!” - Melissa
1st Wedding Anniversary Present
Customer Email:
“This is for a first anniversary gift.
We met singing in a choir so if you had any way to incorporate singing/ music that would be great. Paul asked me out in 'The Palace' on Camden street. This was on the 11th June 2010. We got engaged at home in Dublin on the 21st November 2015. We got married in Beechwood Church in Ranelagh on 11th November 2016. Their website has good images.
We love travel and have been to the following places since getting married - Waterford, London, Rome, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, Antigua, Barbados, St. Kitt's , Martinique, St. Maarten, Glasgow, Belfast, Zambia, Dingle, Mullingar. Drinks - Guinness & Prosecco”
Finished Cartoon:
“This looks absolutely perfect!!! Thank you so much!” - Claire
Wedding Present Cartoon on Canvas
Customer Request:
“I’m interested in getting a cartoon for two of my good friends, Tony & Dawn, who got married a couple of weeks ago in Portugal.
I've attached a few photos for reference. I would like to have the cartoon just showing Tony carrying Dawn where the ceremony took place - on the lawn of the hotel with the floral arch behind them and the beach in the background, maybe with just an inscription in the bottom corner saying "Tony & Dawn, Vilamoura - 19th April 2014"
Finished Canvas:
“Yea that looks spot on to me, they'll be very happy with that!” - Ray
Kris Kringle Gift Caricature
Customer request:
“Here are 5 photos of Dec and Sondra. He is Irish, she is American if that is any help and both very sporty and adventurous. Kilmacud Crokes is the team for him. Gaelic goal post and O'Neills football please. Oh, and a baseball type ball for Sondra. She has blue shorts in the photo but black is the norm"
Finished Picture:
“Print arrived. Thanks a million - I just know he will love it. A lovely surprise under the tree! Thanks again for all the changes etc.” - Kate
Framed Caricature For Couple Getting Married
Customer Email:
“This couple getting married, and need something memorable. How can I send u their photo to see what you can do? Anne is into Irish dancing and playing the banjo. Richard likes hill walking. Both like travel. ”
Finished Picture:
“Happy with that thank you” - Clement