Caricature FAQs
Pens, iPads, prices and practicalities. Here’s what you need to know.
I’m Christian “Chrissy” Marshall, the artist behind Sensible Pencil. These frequently asked questions and answers cover booking classic and digital caricatures for weddings, parties, corporate events, trade shows, conferences, drinks receptions and festivals. If there’s anything else you need to know, please Get In Touch.
To book me for your event, I ask you to complete a booking form. Once I’ve received a completed form I’ll issue a booking confirmation, along with an invoice for your accounts department.
Fees can be paid online by debit/credit card, by Paypal or bank transfer.
Booking form link:
You can also download my Booking Terms & Conditions
To book me for your event, I ask you to complete a booking form. I also ask for a £100 booking fee – this is deductible from the total fee and acts as a deposit to reserve your date. Once I’ve received a completed form I’ll issue a booking confirmation, along with an invoice for booking fee.
Fees can be paid online by debit/credit card, by Paypal or bank transfer.
Booking form link:
Wedding & Private Event Booking Form
You can also download my Event Booking Terms & Conditions
My standard fee is £500 for three hours of live caricature entertainment, whether you choose classic pen-and-paper or digital iPad caricatures. Every event is quoted individually, and daily rates are available. Send me your date, venue, guest numbers and timings for an accurate quote.
My standard quote includes the booked drawing time, materials, drawing equipment and basic branding. Digital delivery is included with digital bookings. Travel and parking are included in most standard quotes; any additional travel or accommodation costs will be set out when I quote.
Digital printing is £50 per day, including standard 6 × 4-inch prints, sleeves and lanyards. A display screen is £100 per day, and ribbons for classic caricatures are £50 per day. Complicated bespoke backgrounds cost £100, with other design work quoted as required. Alternative print sizes cost more.
The minimum booking is two hours, and a standard session is three hours. Full-day bookings are also available, normally from 9am to 5pm with reasonable comfort breaks. Tell me your running order and I’ll suggest a suitable arrangement.
I accept bookings up to two years ahead, and sometimes as late as the day before an event, if I’m available. I can provisionally hold a date for two weeks. After that, the booking needs to be confirmed with the required paperwork and payment arrangements. Quotes remain valid for six months, with date availability confirmed when you book.
Once we’ve agreed the details, I’ll send a booking form and terms and conditions for you to complete, sign and return. Weddings and standard private bookings require a £100 deposit. Corporate bookings follow the invoice arrangements agreed for the event.
For weddings, you can settle up at any time. I ask that the balance is paid at least two weeks before the big day.
Corporate invoices are issued before the event, with payment normally due 28 calendar days afterwards unless we agree otherwise.
For other private bookings, check the payment dates in your booking agreement.
I accept bank transfer and credit or debit cards. I can also work with corporate purchase orders, supplier registration and invoicing systems.
I’m not currently VAT registered, so my current quotes do not include VAT.
If you cancel a booking, the deposit is non-refundable. The cancellation terms supplied with your booking set out the arrangements that apply.
With at least six months’ notice, your deposit can be transferred to a replacement date, subject to availability. If you need to change the date at shorter notice, contact me as soon as possible so we can discuss the situation.
If I’m unable to attend, I’ll discuss the options with you. These may include finding a replacement artist, offering a refund or making another arrangement. Any replacement or alternative arrangement will be subject to your approval.
Extra time is subject to availability and agreement, at £100 per additional hour. Agreed additional hours are paid for on the day at weddings, and invoiced afterwards for corporate events.
Split sessions need to be agreed when booking. Otherwise, I’m flexible within reason and will work around speeches, meals and changes to the running order. Finish times are approximate: I’ll always try to round things off properly.
No. The organiser or sponsor pays my fee, and guests receive their caricatures without paying me individually. This also applies to festivals and public events: I don’t operate a pay-per-drawing basis.
Yes. I regularly organise teams for larger events and only ever work with the very best available. I can handle the booking, contracts and payment for the other artists. Alternatively, the client can contract and pay them directly. We’ll agree the arrangement that suits your event.
Tell me your event date, venue, approximate guest numbers and the times you have in mind. If you’re undecided between classic and digital, I’ll help you choose.
Check availability and get a quote
I’ll bring the pencil. You bring the faces.
Yes. I regularly organise teams for larger events and only ever work with the very best available. I can handle the booking, contracts and payment for the other artists. Alternatively, the client can contract and pay them directly. We’ll agree the arrangement that suits your event.
No. Rule One: I never draw from photographs during a live event; this is part of my booking terms. The person needs to be there in front of me. Caricatures from photographs can be ordered separately as studio commissions.
My standard paper size is A3, with A4 available if you prefer something smaller. Guests receive the original drawing to take home. If you have a particular presentation or event requirement, mention it when booking.
Classic event caricatures are normally black-and-white, head-and-shoulders portraits drawn with marker pens on paper. Colour, bodies and more detailed scenes can be requested, but they take longer and reduce the number of people I can draw in the time available.
The drawings are normally rolled and secured with an elastic band. Ribbons are available as an optional extra at £50 per event if you would like a more decorative finish.
Yes. I can prepare and pre-print paper with logos, names, dates, messages or colours to suit your event. I need at least three days’ notice to prepare and print it. Basic branding is included in standard quotes; additional design work is quoted separately where needed.
No. The guest takes home the original, and I don’t keep a duplicate. If having a copy is important to you, consider booking digital caricatures instead.
Yes. Recycled paper is available as an option for classic caricatures. Please request it when booking so I can prepare the right materials.
Yes. Drinks receptions are a natural fit for roaming caricatures. I can move between groups, draw guests as we chat and give people something to gather around. Guests can keep hold of their drinks while I work.
Yes. I’m used to working around loud music and other entertainment. I still need adequate lighting to see the person I’m drawing, so a completely dark corner beside the dance floor won’t be the best spot.
I do draw children at mixed-age events, although hosts, VIPs and adult guests take priority. Although I’m very family friendly, I’m not a children’s entertainer and don’t take bookings for children-only parties.
JPEG and PNG files are useful, although I can accept other formats. You can review the design and request amendments before the event. Please send the artwork early enough for preparation and approval; pre-printed classic paper needs at least three days’ notice.
Yes. My client list reads like an A to Z of successful businesses of all sizes and nationalities. You can find examples of my work and client experience across the site, alongside pictures from weddings and private celebrations.
The gallery contains classic and digital caricatures, along with photographs of guests being drawn. It’s a useful way to see both the artwork and the atmosphere. You can also explore the dedicated pages for weddings, parties, corporate events and trade shows. My social media pages will be regularly updated with fun pictures from recent events.
Tell me your event date, venue, approximate guest numbers and the times you have in mind. If you’re undecided between classic and digital, I’ll help you choose.
Check availability and get a quote
I’ll bring the pencil. You bring the faces.
Yes. I regularly organise teams for larger events and only ever work with the very best available. I can handle the booking, contracts and payment for the other artists. Alternatively, the client can contract and pay them directly. We’ll agree the arrangement that suits your event.
No. Rule One: I never draw from photographs during a live event; this is part of my booking terms. The person needs to be there in front of me. Caricatures from photographs can be ordered separately as studio commissions.
Digital caricatures are portraits I draw by hand on a tablet during the event. I normally use an iPad, so my digital and iPad caricatures refer to the same live drawing service. Each picture is drawn by me using similar techniques to when I’m working on paper.
No, never. I draw every caricature myself. The iPad is my drawing tool, and the guest is there in front of me while I work.
Digital caricatures can be drawn in colour or black and white. I normally draw them in full colour because this is how they look best. Black and white can be slightly quicker but, for me, the time I take to colour them in is well worth it.
Roaming digital work is generally quicker than a fixed setup. I’ll help you choose a format that fits your event and priorities.
I can send pictures by email, share them through AirDrop or provide a QR download. If a guest cannot receive the file themselves, I can send it to a friend who can pass it on. The most suitable method depends on the guest’s device and the arrangements for the event.
Yes. Printing is an optional extra at £50 per day. The standard package includes 6 × 4-inch prints, protective sleeves and lanyards. You can supply your own branded lanyards, and alternative print sizes are available at an additional cost.
Each print takes approximately one minute and 20 seconds. If a couple each receives a copy of their shared picture, that means two separate prints. Extra copies can be arranged; mention any particular requirements when booking so we can allow for them.
The printer is only about the size of a shoebox and can run from a battery or mains power. I put it somewhere accessible and hand out the finished prints myself. We’ll agree a sensible position for your venue and event.
Yes. I can supply a 40-inch screen on a tripod stand for £100 per day, allowing people nearby to watch the drawing take shape. It works particularly well where you want the artwork to attract attention, such as an exhibition stand or corporate event.
Yes, provided the screen meets the setup requirements. It needs to be in portrait orientation, and I need access to an HDMI input. I have a technical information sheet that you can pass to your venue or AV team before the event.
Digital caricatures are supplied as high-quality JPEGs, suitable for sharing online and printing up to A3 size. Save the original file if you want to print it later.
Yes, by arrangement. If you would like a collection of the digital artwork, tell me before the event so we can agree delivery. This is usually straight away or the following day.
Yes. Individual portraits can be brought together after the event to make a group picture. This is often quicker on the day than drawing everyone together. An additional fee applies to groups of more than six people.
Yes, by prior arrangement. I’ve worked on product launches involving clients’ devices, including Apple, Wacom and Samsung tablets. I will need some practice time before the event on the new tablet. We’ll also need to check the device and drawing setup beforehand so the demonstration works smoothly on the day.
If reception prevents a picture being sent during the event, I can send it later. We’ll also agree any power and equipment requirements with the venue beforehand. If an unexpected technical problem occurs, I’ll work with the organiser to find a practical way forward.
Yes. Drinks receptions are a natural fit for roaming caricatures. I can move between groups, draw guests as we chat and give people something to gather around. Guests can keep hold of their drinks while I work.
Yes. I’m used to working around loud music and other entertainment. I still need adequate lighting to see the person I’m drawing, so a completely dark corner beside the dance floor won’t be the best spot.
JPEG and PNG files are useful, although I can accept other formats. You can review the design and request amendments before the event. Please send the artwork early enough for preparation and approval; pre-printed classic paper needs at least three days’ notice.
Yes, with suitable shade, shelter and a weather backup. We need somewhere that protects the drawing, equipment and guests from the conditions. If the weather makes the outdoor position unsuitable, I’ll move indoors where an alternative has been arranged.
Allow around 30 minutes for the full digital setup. Preparation takes place outside the booked drawing time. We’ll agree access and arrival arrangements beforehand so I can be ready for the session.
Download links remain available for one month after the event. Please save your caricature to your own device while the link is active so you have a copy to keep.
No. I don’t publish public galleries of the event caricatures. Guest delivery and any collection supplied to the organiser are arranged separately.
I receive guest email addresses when they’re needed to send digital portraits. If addresses are to be shared with the client, the client explains this to guests and records any marketing permission. The delivery and sharing arrangements should be agreed before the event.
Guests can print their caricatures and share them freely. Corporate clients can use the artwork on websites, social media and in advertising. I retain copyright in my artwork; using it on merchandise requires a separate agreement and an additional fee.
Yes. My client list reads like an A to Z of successful businesses of all sizes and nationalities. You can find examples of my work and client experience across the site, alongside pictures from weddings and private celebrations.
The gallery contains classic and digital caricatures, along with photographs of guests being drawn. It’s a useful way to see both the artwork and the atmosphere. You can also explore the dedicated pages for weddings, parties, corporate events and trade shows. My social media pages will be regularly updated with fun pictures from recent events.
Tell me your event date, venue, approximate guest numbers and the times you have in mind. If you’re undecided between classic and digital, I’ll help you choose.
Check availability and get a quote
I’ll bring the pencil. You bring the faces.
I draw fast, fun caricature portraits of your guests while chatting with them and involving the people around us. Watching the picture develop is part of the entertainment, and the finished caricature gives the guest something personal to keep. It’s an easy way to get people talking.
Choose classic caricatures if you like the immediacy of an original pen-and-paper drawing. Choose digital caricatures for artwork that can be shared to phones, branded, printed or displayed on a screen. Both work at most events; the best choice depends on the experience you want.
As a guide, I draw around 10–16 people per hour in classic caricatures, or 8–12 people per hour digitally. These figures count people: a couple counts as two. Individual classic portraits usually take 3–4 minutes, and a couple around eight minutes. Colour, groups, printing and the flow of the event affect the pace.
No. I don’t guarantee a particular number of people. Guest availability, group pictures and the running order all affect how many I can draw. If getting through a large number of guests is important, tell me before booking so we can discuss more time or additional artists.
Yes. Hosts and VIPs take priority, followed by adults before children. You can nominate particular people, although it isn’t always possible to catch them at a precise time. For weddings, I always make sure the wedding couple gets drawn.
Yes, although individual portraits are quicker in both formats.
Classic group pictures become slower with more than four people.
With digital caricatures, drawing people individually and combining the portraits afterwards is often more practical. Grouping multiple caricatures after an event may attract an additional fee.
Guests can stand, talk, hold a drink and move naturally while I draw. I can work the room with either pen and paper or an iPad, so there’s no need for everyone to form a queue around a drawing station. I just need a reasonable view of the person I’m drawing.
I’m very used to approaching reluctant guests and helping them relax, but I also know when to leave someone be. I can make a caricature gentler if requested. It’s still meant to be amusing, though: a bit of character is rather the point.
Yes. I’m happy to draw wheelchair users and work in a quieter area where needed. Let me know about any access or sensory requirements beforehand so we can find an arrangement that suits the guest and the venue.
No. Rule One: I never draw from photographs during a live event; this is part of my booking terms. The person needs to be there in front of me. Caricatures from photographs can be ordered separately as studio commissions.
Tell me your event date, venue, approximate guest numbers and the times you have in mind. If you’re undecided between classic and digital, I’ll help you choose.
Check availability and get a quote
I’ll bring the pencil. You bring the faces.
The drinks reception through to the speeches at the end of the wedding breakfast is a good session, as is the evening party. Three hours usually works well for either. Tell me your timings and I’ll help you choose where the caricatures will fit most naturally.
Both work well. I always recommend classic caricatures for weddings – they’re faster, more flexible and guests get an original paper keepsake.
Digital caricatures can be sent to the guests’ phones, with optional prints.
The choice depends on the style of your wedding and what you would like guests to take away.
Absolutely! I always make sure the wedding couple gets drawn. After more than 2,000 weddings, I’m used to finding a suitable moment around photographs, food, speeches and everything else competing for your attention.
Yes. I can work between courses or draw guests who have finished eating, fitting around the catering team and the running order. I’ll pause for speeches and other moments when everyone’s attention needs to be elsewhere.
Yes. Classic paper can be pre-printed with your names, wedding date, a message or colours, while digital artwork can use a personalised design. Let me know what you have in mind when booking. Paper printing needs at least three days’ notice; more involved design work needs to be agreed in advance.
Yes, subject to availability and an agreed booking arrangement. If you want two separate sessions, tell me when enquiring so I can quote for the full schedule. A standard three-hour booking is a single session unless we’ve agreed otherwise.
Yes. I create separately commissioned signing boards, seating plans, invitations and thank-you cards, with prices starting at £150. Tell me what you need, your wedding date and how you intend to use the artwork, and I’ll provide a quote.
The gallery contains classic and digital caricatures, along with photographs of guests being drawn. It’s a useful way to see both the artwork and the atmosphere. You can also explore the dedicated pages for weddings, parties, corporate events and trade shows. My social media pages will be regularly updated with fun pictures from recent events.
Tell me your event date, venue, approximate guest numbers and the times you have in mind. If you’re undecided between classic and digital, I’ll help you choose.
Check availability and get a quote
I’ll bring the pencil. You bring the faces.
I accept bank transfer and credit or debit cards. I can also work with corporate purchase orders, supplier registration and invoicing systems.
I’m not currently VAT registered, so my current quotes do not include VAT.
No. Rule One: I never draw from photographs during a live event; this is part of my booking terms. The person needs to be there in front of me. Caricatures from photographs can be ordered separately as studio commissions.
Yes, provided the screen meets the setup requirements. It needs to be in portrait orientation, and I need access to an HDMI input. I have a technical information sheet that you can pass to your venue or AV team before the event.
Digital caricatures are supplied as high-quality JPEGs, suitable for sharing online and printing up to A3 size. Save the original file if you want to print it later.
Yes, by arrangement. If you would like a collection of the digital artwork, tell me before the event so we can agree delivery. This is usually straight away or the following day.
Yes. Drinks receptions are a natural fit for roaming caricatures. I can move between groups, draw guests as we chat and give people something to gather around. Guests can keep hold of their drinks while I work.
Yes. I’m used to working around loud music and other entertainment. I still need adequate lighting to see the person I’m drawing, so a completely dark corner beside the dance floor won’t be the best spot.
Corporate caricatures work well at staff parties, awards evenings, client hospitality, drinks receptions, company celebrations, conferences and product launches. I can roam among guests or work from a fixed position with digital printing and a screen, depending on the event.
A live caricature gives visitors a reason to come over, stay for a few minutes and talk to your team. Branded artwork also gives them something personal to take away with your name on it. I’ll work with your sales team to support the conversations happening on the stand.
Conference caricatures can work during networking breaks, sponsor activities, drinks receptions and the evening event. We’ll plan the drawing around the sessions and the times delegates are available, with branding and delivery arranged to suit your event.
Yes. I can customise the artwork and the delivery email with your branding and agreed content. Basic branding is included in standard quotes; complicated bespoke backgrounds costs start at £100, and further design work is quoted as required.
JPEG and PNG files are useful, although I can accept other formats. You can review the design and request amendments before the event. Please send the artwork early enough for preparation and approval; pre-printed classic paper needs at least three days’ notice.
Yes. I can adapt the artwork, background and delivery to suit a campaign or product launch. I can also work with a client’s tablet or device by prior arrangement. Send me the brief so I can quote for any extra design and preparation.
I don’t run registration or lead collection. Your team handles those arrangements, and I take my lead from them so the caricatures support their conversations. I receive email addresses when needed to deliver portraits; any sharing and marketing permissions must be handled through the agreed event arrangements.
Possibly. If visitor flow, registration or the delivery arrangements need extra support, I’ll ask for an assistant. We can discuss this while planning the event, with your team handling registration and lead collection.
Yes. Daily rates and multi-day bookings are available. A normal full day runs from 9am to 5pm with reasonable comfort breaks, and we can discuss the show’s schedule. Printing, screen hire and ribbons are charged per day when required.
Yes. I’m used to working with event organisers, agencies and corporate clients. I can accommodate invoices, purchase orders and supplier systems, and can arrange a team of artists where the event needs more than one.
Yes, with suitable shade, shelter and a weather backup. We need somewhere that protects the drawing, equipment and guests from the conditions. If the weather makes the outdoor position unsuitable, I’ll move indoors where an alternative has been arranged.
For roaming pen-and-paper or iPad caricatures, I don’t need a fixed drawing station or furniture. A fixed digital setup with a screen and/or printer needs power, two stools, adequate lighting and a position within easy reach and sight of the guests.
Allow around 30 minutes for the full digital setup. Preparation takes place outside the booked drawing time. We’ll agree access and arrival arrangements beforehand so I can be ready for the session.
Please send the venue details, unloading and parking arrangements, any passes or security requirements, the running order and an on-site contact. For a fixed digital setup, I’ll also need the power, seating and screen arrangements confirmed.
Yes. I can provide public liability insurance details, including the cover limit, equipment-testing information, risk assessments and other relevant documentation. Let me know what the venue or organiser needs before the event.
Download links remain available for one month after the event. Please save your caricature to your own device while the link is active so you have a copy to keep.
No. I don’t publish public galleries of the event caricatures. Guest delivery and any collection supplied to the organiser are arranged separately.
I receive guest email addresses when they’re needed to send digital portraits. If addresses are to be shared with the client, the client explains this to guests and records any marketing permission. The delivery and sharing arrangements should be agreed before the event.
Guests can print their caricatures and share them freely. Corporate clients can use the artwork on websites, social media and in advertising. I retain copyright in my artwork; using it on merchandise requires a separate agreement and an additional fee.
Yes. My client list reads like an A to Z of successful businesses of all sizes and nationalities. You can find examples of my work and client experience across the site, alongside pictures from weddings and private celebrations.
I draw at birthdays, Christmas parties, engagement parties, anniversaries, proms, mess balls and other celebrations, including bar and bat mitzvahs. Classic and digital caricatures both work well where guests have time to mingle, watch and join in. Just tell me what you’re planning.
Yes. Drinks receptions are a natural fit for roaming caricatures. I can move between groups, draw guests as we chat and give people something to gather around. Guests can keep hold of their drinks while I work.
Starting with the drinks reception and continuing into the evening usually works well. I’ll fit around speeches and other planned moments. Send me the running order so we can choose a session when guests are available to be drawn.
Yes. I’m used to working around loud music and other entertainment. I still need adequate lighting to see the person I’m drawing, so a completely dark corner beside the dance floor won’t be the best spot.
Yes. I can draw between courses or approach people who have finished eating, working around the meal and pausing for speeches. A drinks reception before dinner can also be a useful time to get started.
I do draw children at mixed-age events, although hosts, VIPs and adult guests take priority. Although I’m very family friendly, I’m not a children’s entertainer and don’t take bookings for children-only parties.
The gallery contains classic and digital caricatures, along with photographs of guests being drawn. It’s a useful way to see both the artwork and the atmosphere. You can also explore the dedicated pages for weddings, parties, corporate events and trade shows. My social media pages will be regularly updated with fun pictures from recent events.
Tell me your event date, venue, approximate guest numbers and the times you have in mind. If you’re undecided between classic and digital, I’ll help you choose.
Check availability and get a quote
I’ll bring the pencil. You bring the faces.
Yes. I can provide live caricatures at festivals, public celebrations, company fun days and sponsored activities. The organiser or sponsor books me for an agreed session, and I draw the guests as part of the event entertainment.
No. My fee is paid by the organiser or sponsor, and I don’t charge members of the public individually. If you’re planning a public event, the caricatures need to be booked as an organised activity.
Yes, with suitable shade, shelter and a weather backup. We need somewhere that protects the drawing, equipment and guests from the conditions. If the weather makes the outdoor position unsuitable, I’ll move indoors where an alternative has been arranged.
Yes. A sponsor’s logo, event name or agreed design can be included on pre-printed paper or digital artwork. Send the brief before the event so we can agree the format, preparation and any extra design costs.
The gallery contains classic and digital caricatures, along with photographs of guests being drawn. It’s a useful way to see both the artwork and the atmosphere. You can also explore the dedicated pages for weddings, parties, corporate events and trade shows. My social media pages will be regularly updated with fun pictures from recent events.
Tell me your event date, venue, approximate guest numbers and the times you have in mind. If you’re undecided between classic and digital, I’ll help you choose.
Check availability and get a quote
I’ll bring the pencil. You bring the faces.
Digital caricatures are supplied as high-quality JPEGs, suitable for sharing online and printing up to A3 size. Save the original file if you want to print it later.
Download links remain available for one month after the event. Please save your caricature to your own device while the link is active so you have a copy to keep.
No. I don’t publish public galleries of the event caricatures. Guest delivery and any collection supplied to the organiser are arranged separately.
I receive guest email addresses when they’re needed to send digital portraits. If addresses are to be shared with the client, the client explains this to guests and records any marketing permission. The delivery and sharing arrangements should be agreed before the event.
Guests can print their caricatures and share them freely. Corporate clients can use the artwork on websites, social media and in advertising. I retain copyright in my artwork; using it on merchandise requires a separate agreement and an additional fee.
I sometimes photograph guests and share the pictures on social media, but I ask first. I never photograph children. I’m also very used to confidential events and clients who prohibit publicity, so please tell me about those requirements when booking.
Tell me your event date, venue, approximate guest numbers and the times you have in mind. If you’re undecided between classic and digital, I’ll help you choose.
Check availability and get a quote
I’ll bring the pencil. You bring the faces.
Yes, provided the screen meets the setup requirements. It needs to be in portrait orientation, and I need access to an HDMI input. I have a technical information sheet that you can pass to your venue or AV team before the event.
Yes, with suitable shade, shelter and a weather backup. We need somewhere that protects the drawing, equipment and guests from the conditions. If the weather makes the outdoor position unsuitable, I’ll move indoors where an alternative has been arranged.
I’m based in Bath and London and regularly work throughout the UK. That includes events in London, Bristol, the South West and much further afield. Send me the venue and date so I can confirm availability and travel arrangements.
Yes. I regularly work internationally, including Europe and the USA. I normally arrange flights, hotels and transfers unless the client prefers to handle them. Any locally supplied equipment is organised by the client, with the requirements agreed in advance.
Travel and parking are included in most standard quotes. If an event needs additional travel or overnight accommodation, I’ll set out those costs when you enquire. Overseas arrangements are quoted for the individual booking.
For roaming pen-and-paper or iPad caricatures, I don’t need a fixed drawing station or furniture. A fixed digital setup with a screen and/or printer needs power, two stools, adequate lighting and a position within easy reach and sight of the guests.
Allow around 30 minutes for the full digital setup. Preparation takes place outside the booked drawing time. We’ll agree access and arrival arrangements beforehand so I can be ready for the session.
Please send the venue details, unloading and parking arrangements, any passes or security requirements, the running order and an on-site contact. For a fixed digital setup, I’ll also need the power, seating and screen arrangements confirmed.
Yes. I can provide public liability insurance details, including the cover limit, equipment-testing information, risk assessments and other relevant documentation. Let me know what the venue or organiser needs before the event.
Yes. I speak English and am very used to drawing people from around the world. A few gestures, a smile and, if needed, a quick drawing are usually enough to get things going.
Tell me your event date, venue, approximate guest numbers and the times you have in mind. If you’re undecided between classic and digital, I’ll help you choose.
Check availability and get a quote
I’ll bring the pencil. You bring the faces.
IcanisIreallywanttoI can if I really want to! I’ve got a first class degree in art, but it’s about as much use as a chocolate tea-pot. I’m a natural cartoonist, not a fine artist, and like to concentrate on what I’m good at.
I’m based in Bath and London and regularly work throughout the UK. That includes events in London, Bristol, the South West and much further afield. Send me the venue and date so I can confirm availability and travel arrangements.
I’m Christian “Chrissy” Marshall, a professional caricature artist since 1999. I’ve drawn at more than 3,500 events, including over 2,000 weddings, with approximately 250 exhibition and conference bookings covering around 700 exhibition days.
Yes. My client list reads like an A to Z of successful businesses of all sizes and nationalities. You can find examples of my work and client experience across the site, alongside pictures from weddings and private celebrations.
The gallery contains classic and digital caricatures, along with photographs of guests being drawn. It’s a useful way to see both the artwork and the atmosphere. You can also explore the dedicated pages for weddings, parties, corporate events and trade shows. My social media pages will be regularly updated with fun pictures from recent events.
Yes, as a separate studio commission. Send clear photographs, the occasion, any ideas for the picture and the date you need it. I’ll confirm the options and quote for the work. Photo commissions are arranged separately from live event bookings.
Yes. I create group artwork and team caricatures as separate commissions. Individual digital portraits drawn at an event can also be combined afterwards, with an additional fee for groups of more than six. Tell me how many people are involved and how you want to use the picture.
Yes. Virtual caricatures are available for online events. Send me the event details, participant numbers and timings so we can agree a suitable format and quote.
Yes. I offer cartoon workshops and team-building sessions as well as live caricature entertainment. Tell me about the group, the time available and what you would like the session to achieve.
Yes. Stage demonstrations and graphic recording are available by arrangement. Send me the brief, schedule and intended use of the artwork so I can recommend an approach and provide a quote.
Tell me your event date, venue, approximate guest numbers and the times you have in mind. If you’re undecided between classic and digital, I’ll help you choose.
Check availability and get a quote
I’ll bring the pencil. You bring the faces.