Welly's Caricatures

2012-01-25T09:00:00.000-08:00

WEDDING CARTOONS FOR MY NEW WEBSITE (coming soon)

Working on some cartoons to spice up my new website that is in the process of being built.

2012-01-20T06:55:00.000-08:00

HAMSTER WEDDING INVITATION

I was commissioned to design a wedding invitation that was to include a rugby ball, Blackpool Tower, the Humber bridge and a hamster. Here is the process from pencil to ink to colour.

2012-01-03T11:42:00.000-08:00

KARL PILKINGTON CARICATURE - BULLSHIT MAN - AN IDIOT ABROAD

I'm a latecomer to this TV show on Sky 1 but Kark Pilkington is a legend! I decided to draw this first caricature of 2012 after watching the episode where, when asked which superpower he would have, he said that he'd be Bullshit Man and save everyone from all the bullshit in the world. Amen!

2011-12-27T08:20:00.000-08:00

CHRISTMAS COMMISSIONS

2011-12-24T08:02:00.000-08:00

OLD BOYS RUGBY GAME CARTOON

Every Boxing Day two local schools have an Old Boys rugby game at Fylde's ground. It's a great opportunity for everyone to get out of the house after a Christmas day indoors. This year, the game has extra significance as Arnold School and KEQMS are due to merge next year into a new school called AKS. There has been a lot of opposition to the merger, mainly from KEQMS parents, so I couldn't resist having a go at a cartoon to spice things up before the game.

2011-12-15T13:26:00.000-08:00

SHOPOHOLIC BIRTHDAY COMMISSION CARICATURE

2011-12-14T23:11:00.000-08:00

CHRISTMAS FAYRES 2011

2011-11-05T15:12:00.000-07:00

MARRIAGE PROPOSAL

This commission was done for a very brave man who wants to use my caricature to propose to his girlfriend. Good luck!

2011-11-03T11:59:00.000-07:00

WELLY'S SKETCH BLOG!

I've decided to seperate my sketching and art journaling posts from my caricature blog. You can now find my latest sketchbook posts at my new blog:-

www.wellyssketchblog.blogspot.com

Please come and join me!

2011-10-21T08:28:00.000-07:00

ART JOURNAL UPDATES

I decided to sketch the disused garage just round the corner from my house which I pass most days. It is soon to be demolished for residential development and I often wonder what secrets and memories it holds?

My next sketch was of one of the many beautiful Victorian terraced houses at the heart of Lytham. I love the original sash windows on this one which holds a special meaning to me.

2011-10-14T10:14:00.000-07:00

SKETCHBOOK AND ART JOURNAL

Inspired by Art Journalist, Danny Gregory, I decided to start sketching everyday no matter where I am. If I can draw live caricatures, surely I can draw in public? I still felt the twinge of fear and embarrasment as I sat on a bench in Lytham Square and drew the facade of my favourite cafe, Java, and location of my first date with my girlfriend.

Using a black ball point pen and watercolour paper, I just had to commit to the lines and let go of any fear of making a mess of it. Once finished, I took the line drawing home and used water colours from memory to fill it in.

My next target was Strongs fruit and veg shop which always has an amazing display outside. Armed with a pot of tea, I sat in the cafe opposite and started the process again until the cold proved too much.

Now the Lytham Posy Bowl, this building holds fond memories for me growing up as it used to be Henry Street Chippy. I spent alot of my pocket money on gravy and chips here.

2011-10-05T12:50:00.000-07:00

Wedding Guest Sign In Boards and Stationery

I'm now able to offer wedding couples with custom caricatures for them to use as a guest sign-in board or for use on their stationary. The sign-in board is offered in a black or white matt only or can be fully framed professionally in white/black/gold/silver. They look fantastic and provide a lasting momento of your wedding day. Guests can leave a comment using a black, silver or gold pen.

Call me 07599 424037 or email me (tim@wells1066.freeserve.co.uk) for a very reasonable quote.

Photos courtesy of Shanon Leigh www.saysomethingphotography.com

2011-09-13T14:06:00.001-07:00

Recent Digital Doodles

2011-09-08T13:29:00.001-07:00

RECENT ALTON TOWERS WORK

2011-08-29T13:23:00.000-07:00

ALTON TOWERS AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY

Lucky enough to work with the fabulous Wayne Savage at Alton Towers this Bank Holiday weekend. Rain, thunder and hail on Saturday but a better day on Sunday brought the crowds out. Great weekend but shattered!

2011-08-24T13:44:00.000-07:00

DIGITAL DOODLES

I have been learning to draw on a Wacom Cintiq tablet using Painter 12 with varying degrees of success. It is something that does'nt come naturally to me but witht the help and inspiration of fabulous artists such as Cathy McMillan and Angie Jordon, I'm deternined to keep on trying. Here are a few of my efforts.

2011-08-24T13:34:00.001-07:00

WEDDING GIGS!

I have been busy with wedding gigs recently and was lucky enough to draw at two fabulous venues; Langdale Chase, Windermere and Singleton Lodge, Poulton.

2011-07-23T15:22:00.000-07:00

STAINING GALA 23RD JULY 2011

I was lucky enough to be invited to attend this years gala and didn't stop drawing for 5 hours straight, except for a single wee break! Despite the sun, the gusty, cool wind froze me to my core and at one point I had to move out of the gazebo for fear it collapsing on me and my clients. Thanks to all my customers who were brave enough to have thiers faces drawn by my icy fingers and make it a successful if somewhat chilly day.

2011-07-07T23:54:00.000-07:00

MESSING ABOUT WITH DIGITAL

I'm trying to get to grips with digital drawing with a Wacom tablet. Work in progress.

2011-06-30T03:20:00.001-07:00

COMMISSIONS AND OTHER STUFF

2011-06-30T03:06:00.001-07:00

SOME RECENT LIVE WORK

2011-06-30T02:50:00.000-07:00

Blog Unblocking

I have been unable to update my blog since March 2011 due to a problem with Internet Explorer but thanks to a Google search and alot of fiddling around, I am now able to post using Firefox instead.

This has been an eventful caricaturing year so far as I have taken the plunge into live caricature work with a big push from The Caricature Boys, Mick, Mike and Wayne at Alton Towers. Since then I have worked at thier booth and at Blackpool Pleasure Beach too.

I'm pushing myself to continue working live at events and have attended such things as the St Georges Family Fun Day in Lytham, Farmer Parrs in Fleetwood, Poulton's Gala Day and Scorton Vintage and Steam Fayre.

I'm booked in to draw at St Annes Carinval on Sunday 10th July and the Cumbrian Steam Gathering 30th-31st July in Grange over Sands. Please feel free to join me!

My next step is to take on the world of digital caricatures which will be a huge challenge I'm sure.

2011-06-23T06:10:00.000-07:00

DAWN

2011-03-11T04:13:00.000-08:00

Recent 18th birthday caricature for an I.T. and Barney fan.

2011-01-07T09:32:00.000-08:00

RECENT COMMISSIONS

2011-01-07T09:30:00.000-08:00

CHRISTMAS PRESENT COLLAGES

2010-12-02T05:45:00.000-08:00

MY FIRST COLLAGE/MIXED MEDIA PIECE

With the guidance and inspiration of Cathy McMillan, I finally completed my first attempt at a collage using photos, newspaper print and acrylic paint. I had no idea what I wanted to create but just went with the flow. You can check Cathy's awesome work here : http://www.caricaturegirl.blogspot.com/

2010-10-27T08:30:00.000-07:00

MY NEW WEBSITE!

I have built my own website and it is now ready for viewing so please pop along and see some examples of my work. Thanks.

www.wellyscaricatures.co.uk

2010-10-15T16:42:00.001-07:00

Anyone know who this is meant to be? Not sure on the likeness.

2010-10-14T15:08:00.001-07:00

MARTIN CLUNES CARICATURE

2010-10-11T14:08:00.000-07:00

GALLERY OWNER

http://www.woodlandsgallery.co.uk/

2010-10-11T10:21:00.000-07:00

PARTY ANIMAL!

This is for a party shop owner. I came up with the Full Monty theme. You can find his shop online here:- http://www.partyanimalonline.com/index.asp

2010-10-08T10:45:00.001-07:00

HARRY HILL CARICATURE

2010-10-08T03:08:00.001-07:00

Gordon Ramsay Caricature

2010-10-07T12:07:00.000-07:00

Dogicature

I was asked to do my first dog caricature by my mate for his naughty dog Poppy.

2010-10-05T04:20:00.000-07:00

WELLY GOES LIVE!

I took a weekend pitch at a local retail outlet village and here are some of my victims.

2010-10-01T08:13:00.000-07:00

Justin Bieber caricature

2010-09-28T13:38:00.001-07:00

Jon Heber - AKA Napoleon Dynamite

2010-09-27T16:09:00.000-07:00

BLACKPOOL FC LEGEND - IAN HOLLOWAY

2010-09-24T08:52:00.000-07:00

ROBERT PATTERSON CARICATURE

2010-09-24T08:49:00.000-07:00

WAYNE ROONEY CARICATURE

ALSO KNOWN AS SHREK!

2010-09-23T15:21:00.000-07:00

LADY GAGA MEAT DRESS CARICATURE

Not one for the vegetarians!

2010-09-21T14:08:00.000-07:00

THE NEW DAYBREAK TEAM

ADRIAN CHILES AND CHRISTINE BLEAKLEY CARICATURES

2010-09-21T05:09:00.000-07:00

SIMON COWELL CARICATURE

2010-09-20T14:44:00.000-07:00

LOVE BIRDS!

2010-09-13T02:07:00.000-07:00

New Car Boot Caricatures

2010-09-11T00:47:00.001-07:00

JASON ROBINSON

In honour of Jason Robinson's debut game for my local rugby club. Still can't believe Billy Wizz is playing for us! Can't wait to see him in action.

2010-09-11T00:44:00.001-07:00

PARTY GIRL

2010-09-11T00:39:00.001-07:00

80th Birthday Gift

2010-08-25T15:37:00.001-07:00

ROBBIE WILLIAMS

2010-08-24T15:17:00.000-07:00

SELF CARICATURE

I always find caricaturing myself one of the hardest things to do. I'm not sure how successful I have been with this attempt after having serveral goes!

2010-07-25T08:09:00.000-07:00

CAR BOOT CARICATURES

I'm determined to conquor my live drawing demons and so packed my caricature equipment with me to my local car boot sale. After drawing a shakey freebie for a little girl, I soon got a queue of kids wanting one.

2010-07-23T01:12:00.001-07:00

BARACK OBAMA CARICATURE

2010-07-20T06:29:00.000-07:00

CARICATURES OF CARICATURISTS

Marion and Matt.

2010-07-20T06:21:00.001-07:00

A FACE MADE FOR CARICATURING

My mate Richard Lynch.

2010-06-17T06:56:00.000-07:00

REBECCA'S CARICATURE

To celebrate a year together, I finally got the courage to try and caricature my girlfriend. I tried to include some of her interests and illustrate her character.

2010-04-20T08:30:00.000-07:00

One of Me Done on the "Las Ramblas" In Barcelona and a Recent Commission.

2009-09-24T11:53:00.001-07:00

GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

First caricature in ages.

2009-05-12T09:20:00.000-07:00

THE SHEEP SHACK, BOAT OF GARTEN, AVIEMEORE, SCOTLAND

Haven't done much at all for a while but I have just finished my first watercolour effort in ages taken from a photo I took on a recent trip to Scotland. I'm not sure about it and may have another go soon.

2009-02-01T12:31:00.001-08:00

STANSTED JAN 2009

I recently attended only the 2nd ever UK NCN meeting at a Travelodge in Stansted. There were over 20 of us (even some women!) from all over the place including Dubai, Holland and Spain. It was a great event with drinking, socialising and even some drawing done until the small hours.

2009-01-21T08:30:00.000-08:00

" THEY'VE REPOSSESSED MY LOCKER!"

"REDUNDANCY! WHERE AM I MEANT TO PRACTICE MY PUTTING?"

"THE GREENKEEPING'S NOT WHAT IT USED TO BE."

CREDIT CRUNCH GOLF

A journalist friend asked me to do some cartoons for a golf trade magazine that he is hoping to start up based around an article highlighting the effects of the credit crunch on the world of golf. I submitted 8 sketch ideas and they chose three cartoons for me to ink up. Let's hope they get published!

2009-01-16T09:06:00.000-08:00

FIRING SQUAD CARICATURES

Rocky, John Parks and Paul Flats.

2009-01-08T04:10:00.000-08:00

CU 2009 - Oosterbeek, Holland

I recently attended the annual European Mini-Con for NCN members in a little town on the coast of Holland (followed by a mad one nighter in Amsterdam). About 20 caricaturists attended the 3 day event, mainly from Holland and Belgium but 3 of us were from the UK and a couple from China/Japan. It was a fantastic environment in which to learn and socialise despite getting my face ripped to shreds.

2008-12-13T04:19:00.001-08:00

XMAS COMMISSION

This is for a 70th birthday close to christmas. Being a Blackpool supporter, I just had to grin and bare it. Plus a recent wedding.

2008-11-21T02:17:00.000-08:00

TERRY O'TOOLE - PAINTING TUTOR SUPREMO

Call me a swot but I just had to caricature my painting class tutor. Fortunately he liked it and asked me to do his son Oliver.

2008-11-19T13:19:00.000-08:00

MY FIRST PAINTING CLASS

I thought I'd make use of my recently enforced free time (redundancy) and take a beginners painting class last week. I had a great time and left with a couple of Christmas cards that we had been instructed on how to paint in watercolours. With this new found knowledge, I even went away and painted a few more cards using different scenes. If they don't turn out great you can simply add more snow!

2008-11-13T13:02:00.000-08:00

A TRIBUTE TO KIRK.

I was asked to do this caricature as a birthday gift for a relative whose 18 year old son was tragically killed in a car crash along with three other lads earlier this year. This photo was taken the night before the accident. I can only hope I have done his memory justice.

2008-11-07T02:52:00.001-08:00

MORE NCN VICTIMS

2008-10-26T11:17:00.000-07:00

CERI

Another one of my daughter's friends.

2008-10-17T13:25:00.000-07:00

LEWIS HAMILTON

2008-10-15T04:38:00.000-07:00

FELLOW NCN CARICATURISTS

Pete Emslie, Sean Gardner, Jan Baptist, Bischoff and Klaas.

2008-08-08T14:13:00.000-07:00

ELAINE WILCOX

This is for a mates wife who is one of the TV reporters on GMTV.

2008-08-06T13:23:00.000-07:00

TWO SIR'S AND AN OLYMPIC LEGEND

2008-07-27T10:13:00.000-07:00

FOUR WEDDING CARICATURES FOR THE USHERS

My biggest and toughest commission yet; each caricature has a different theme to reflect the personalities of the four blokes who are to be the ushers at the clients wedding.

2008-07-12T10:43:00.000-07:00

30TH BIRTHDAY GIFT

This commission was for a 30th birthday gift and had to depict him running to work as an air traffic controller at Aberdeen airport but I guess that was fairly obvious.

2008-06-28T11:01:00.000-07:00

SMALL WORLD

I got this commission from a recommendation from Kelly at Kelly Cakes (thanks!). This client wanted a caricature for her husbands 40th birthday and had emailed me a few months ago but did not have any photos because her camera was broken. She recently emailed her requirements with the photos. At that point I realised that I had just been sat across her desk a few days before because she is acting as my divorce lawyer! He definitely moves in mysterious ways.

2008-06-19T13:53:00.000-07:00

DAUGHTER'S BEST MATE

This is one I did for my daughter's best friends birthday. It took me loads of attempts before me and my daughter were happy with it. I ended up using a different reference photo than this one to capture her likeness.

2008-06-02T12:58:00.000-07:00

FILM POSTER

Here is my version of the Mr & Mrs Smith film poster as requested by a previous client for an anniversary gift.

2008-05-04T11:22:00.001-07:00

NEW COMMISSIONS

A lovely couple of faces.

2008-03-22T13:26:00.001-07:00

Marilyn Manson, Prince Harry and Woody Allen

2007-12-21T14:15:00.000-08:00

KITTYCATURE

This is my first effort at a pet caricature and what better target than my Mum's cat, Sapphire. I thought it would make a good Christmas pressie so I got it framed. I hope she likes it.

2007-12-04T12:46:00.000-08:00

WORKING FOR CAKE

For my lastest commission, I managed to trade a caricature for cake. Forget money, this has to be my ultimate motivator. Kelly from KellyCakes in Blackpool called me up to ask me to do a caricature of her biker husband, who is a chief helicopter engineer at Blackpool airport. In exchange, Kelly agreed to do a Bart Simpson birthday cake for my daughter's 14th birthday.

Please check out Kelly's website http://www.kellycakes.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/

Here is the cake!

2007-10-23T13:29:00.000-07:00

WEDDING COMMISSION

My first wedding commission turned out to be more complicated that I had hoped. The clients wanted the bride playing a grand piano and the groom drinking a pint plus it had to include their dog, all in one caricature! Luckily they liked my first effort straight away.

2007-10-13T09:53:00.000-07:00

NCN CONVENTION Reno USA (October 2007)

I recently attended my first annual National Caricature Convention held this year in Nevada, USA. The standard of the artists was amazing and I used the experience as a learning exercise as well as a chance to make some new friends. It was a fantastic week of drawing, drinking and laughing. Best of all, I got drawn by last years Golden Nosey winner, and one of my favourite artists, Chris Rommel!

2007-08-17T01:51:00.001-07:00

RECENT CELEBRITY CARICATURES

2007-08-17T01:45:00.000-07:00

GIFT CARICATURES

Here are a couple of recent gift commissions.

2007-08-17T01:38:00.000-07:00

ITALIAN STALLION

I couldn't resist doing a caricature of the Italian life guard at our camp site in Lake Garda during our summer holiday. He seemed to like it.

2007-08-17T01:23:00.000-07:00

TEACHERS PET?

My daughter asked me to do some caricatures of her teachers as leaving gifts at the end of her Year 6. Good job she's in the senior school next year! Makes a change from soap and a bottle of wine I guess.

2007-08-17T01:09:00.000-07:00

WELLY'S FIRST LIVE GIG

I was asked to do a charity garden party for Age Concern at a local hotel. Despite the rain it was a successful day and a good introduction to live work. Plus there was a surpise in store in the form of two drag queens from Funny Girls but no one did explain why they were there?

2007-01-26T08:25:00.000-08:00

PAINT & GLAZE

After a chance meeting, I was asked by Helen, the owner of a fantastic new shop in Lytham called Paint & Glaze, to experiment with the idea of painting caricatures on ceramics. For my first effort I painted Helen on a sushi dish and a small tile. The results are quite effective and would make an unusual, unique gift idea.

2007-01-06T12:11:00.000-08:00

KID'S CARICATURES

I thought it was about time to update my kid's caricatures.

2006-12-25T02:04:00.000-08:00

CHRIMBO PRESSIES

Here are some caricatures that I have done for Christmas for friends and family.

2006-12-17T12:00:00.000-08:00

CHRISTMAS CARICATURE COMMISSIONS

Here are a couple of caricatures that I did for clients surprise christmas presents.

2006-12-07T13:24:00.000-08:00

I'VE FINALLY LOST MY CARICATURE VIRGINITY

I've just completed my first commission from a referral from the barbers shop. A dad requested it for his sons 21st birthday. He seemed pleased with it and has asked me to do another one for his younger sons 18th early next year.

2006-11-27T13:58:00.000-08:00

WELLY'S REVENGE

Here are some of my examples of other caricaturists.

2006-11-25T04:33:00.000-08:00

ED'S DESIGNS

I couldn't resist asking Ed and Doug from my barbers shop, if I could have a go at their caricatures. They both have lovely faces full of character. Here are the results.

2006-11-12T03:59:00.000-08:00

CARICATURES OF WELLY BY OTHER ARTISTS

Handsome arn't I?

2006-11-09T12:41:00.000-08:00

EXAMPLES OF WELLY'S CARICATURES

2006-11-09T11:52:00.000-08:00

WELLY'S CELEBRITIES

Love them or hate them, here are some of the best ones around.

2006-11-07T12:32:00.000-08:00

FIRST National Caricature Network UK CHAPTER MEETING 06/11/06

What better way to start my first blog than with a few pictures from the first ever NCN UK Chapter meeting held at the Holiday Inn near Rugby. It was attended by 15 caricature artists of varying experience from all over the UK, with a special guest apperance by Kage from Japan.

Part caricature competition and part social meeting, the event started with 4 hours drawing caricatures of each other followed by a meal and a prize giving. Having never drawn live before and being so close to some of the best guys around, I was very nervous about the event but soon calmed down after my first piece was completed.

The pictures show the artists at work, including me finishing one of four caricatures that were submitted for judging. Kage from Japan was voted by all the artists as the best overall caricaturist, followed closely by two of the UK's finest, Mick Hollinworth and Mike Giblin. I'm already looking forward to the next meeting.