Spratti Art

Spratti tangles with the X-Men

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0000

A group of friends that clearly love the X-Men recently commissioned me to produce a themed caricature for their good friend's 30th birthday.

Each of them chose their X-Men character, sent me their photos and I did the rest, they loved it and wrote the following:-

"I received the caricature today and let me tell you it's awesome. It easily exceeds what I had pictured... Sonia loved the gift it captured her perfectly, she couldn't stop smiling. Everyone at the party loved it too, we were seen in a different light the entire night. The next day she insisted on seeing your website
so she can start getting ideas for the next birthday! The next time we need to portray our family and friends in a humorous way, the name 'Spratti" will instantly come to mind.

Thank you for helping us provide Sonia with the perfect gift.
Jonathon, Dwayne, Zita and Joseph."

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21st Birthday Gifts Are Proving Popular

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000

I have been doing quite a number of 21st birthday gift caricatures lately. It seems when someone receives a "Spratti" caricature at their 21st the other guests see it and want one for the next 21st birthday they go to.

Here is a testimonial from a customer who ordered one last week with the caricature below it.

"Glennis here, just to let you know that Peter just loved your caricature of him. He just laughed and said "This is AWSOME". We had a Party for him on Saturday night and he was showing all his friends and they just loved it. Every time someone turned up at the Party that was the first thing he showed them. So Phil, He was very happy indeed and I was so pleased that he loved it. He came up to me later in the evening and said "MUM IT'S THE BEST PRESENT."

I hope that I will be a client of yours again in the very near future. Many thanks. Kind Regards Glennis."

"The most meaningful gift to give and receive"

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Here is a recent testimonial a customer sent to me that shows a Spratti caricature is not your average gift.

"Dad absolutely loved it, when he opened it he did a double take and then was gob smacked, he gave me the biggest hug and had tears in his eyes, he just couldn't believe it, truly the best present I have ever given him and I think the most meaningful present he has ever received. The picture now hangs proudly in the kitchen by the front door, so everyone who enters the house can see it on display, but he always shows them again anyway because he is so proud, he particularly loved the pipe organ and couldn't believe the detail you put into it, and all from a couple of photos!

Thank you so so much, we all love it!!

Cheers
Kathryn G"

Till next time.

Cheers - Spratt

21st Birthday gift caricatures keep me busy

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000

I have been kept busy of late producing a number of 21st birthday gift caricatures. They are popular gift idea and make a unique and memorable present for such a landmark occasion, it's something that will be enjoyed for years.

Below is a copy of a recent 21st caricature I did. I have listed some of her interests to give you an idea of the amount of additional personal detail I include at no extra charge. I find the extra detail gives everybody a laugh and is a lasting celebration of the individuals life.

Cheers Spratti

Spratti caricatures will be opened all over Australia this Christmas!

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000

As you have probably guessed by now that if you want a caricature for this Christmas sadly it is too late. I have been taking orders for Christmas for the last two months, so it pays to get in early.

Maybe there is a special birthday or retirement coming up where a Spratti caricature would be the perfect gift?

Then again there is always next Christmas, just remember to book in early.

Have a great Christmas and see you in the New Year.

Kind regards

Phil Spratt - Spratti

Here is what my customers say!

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Hi Phil,

!!!...AWESOME...!!! That was the first word to come out of mine and my brothers mouth when we first saw the caricature you did for him for his 21st birthday.
I was sooo totally amazed with it, I couldn't take my eyes of it. The way you captured all the fine details in his face made it look so real.. Everything to do with his life past and present were featured in it, all the different colours and details were just great.
I had imagined what it would look like and when I finally saw it, it took my breath away, my eyes felt like they were going to pop out. I couldn't stop raving on to everyone about it, and when he finally unwrapped it they were as gob smacked as I was when I first saw it.

I would have to say it was the best present I could ever give someone. The way you made it so personal and unique made it that much more special.
Kindest and warmest regards,
Ngahine R

Christmas orders already coming in

Sun, 14 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0000

People wanting to give a Spratti caricature as a Christmas gift have already started placing their orders which is just as well as this can be a busy time. As each caricature I create is an individual piece of artwork and not an off the shelf product it is wise to order early. Contact me today if you want to give that special someone a gift that they will enjoy for years this Christmas.

Nashville Caricature - a piece of cake!

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Here is a recent testimony that turned out to be a piece of cake!

"I just wanted to thank you for the WONDERFUL caricature you did for my husband's 50th surprise birthday party here in Nashville, TN.

I framed the 11x17 piece of artwork you sent, and then used the same artwork on the invitations AND the cake! When the time came at the party for him to open his main gift (the caricature), everyone laughed because they had seen the image so many times and his whole birthday had literally been "branded" with your artwork.

John (my husband) is thrilled with his gift, and I am so happy to have been able to give him something so unique and personal".

Thanks again,
Pam Saxon
Nashville, TN

Caricatures For Gifts

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0000

21st gift ideas seem to have caught on with lots of enquiries lately for this special birthday.

An aspect of caricatures some people have sometimes expressed - especially before they select a caricature for a gift - is that the caricature might be 'mean'.

That is, caricatures might focus on a very unflattering aspect of the subject being painted.

We want our caricatures to be a very positive and uplifting experience, so avoid over-exaggerating an aspect that the subject might be uncomfortable about.

My caricatures are world travelers

Sat, 16 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0000

I just did my first caricature for a customer from Riga in Latvia. It was a gift for her boyfriend's 21st birthday. She ordered, paid for and sent photos all online and it was as simple as if she had lived in the next suburb. I have also done personalized gift caricatures for customers right across the United States from California to New York State plus throughout the United Kingdom and Australia and New Zealand.

One day soon I hope to be as well travelled as my caricatures are!

I am yet to do one from Alaska, anyone up that way that would like to order a caricature just contact me.

cheers

Phil Spratt

Bigfoot makes an impression

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0000

if you walk along the beaches here on the Gold Coast you may occasionally come across some very strange footprints. On closer inspection you'll find it's actually wording......
w w w s p r a t t i a r t . c o m
...that's right my web address. I came up with the idea of placing cut out rubber lettering on the bottom of a pair of my thongs. Now when I go for a wander along the beach I grab myself a little free publicity and make an impression.

The thing I like most about it is that it all disappears with the high tide. If only all advertising was so easily removed.

PS: I had to make sure all the letters were reversed when I stuck them down. I didn't want to have something that might offend non English speakers.

If you want to see photos Bigfoot makes an impression - click here

Producing a caricature-steps I go through

Wed, 06 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Many of you where interested in the steps I went through to produce one of my caricatures. I have put together a link showing the steps I go through.

Every caricature I produce is carefully planned to include a lot personal detail, at no extra charge (most charge for additional details). Because of this planning the details often link together in a funny visual pun making the finished caricature a uniquely personal gift.

Anyway have a look at the steps involved, you will see there is quite a bit of work in each caricature I produce - click here.

A perfect retirement gift!

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0000

I recently completed a caricature as a retirement gift for a guy
who was selling his trucking company and about to enjoy a well deserved retirement. His staff commissioned the double caricature of himself and his wife.

The retirement caricature included many of their personal traits and interests.

For a successful business man that had everything it proved to be a great success, one they will treasure for years to come.

To view the full caricature and reference photo - click here.

Fathers Day Gifts

Fri, 25 May 2007 00:00:00 +0000

All the great Dads out there are getting a personalized Spratti gift if my orders are anything to go by!

If you're thinking of ordering a Spratti caricature for your gift then please do so asap as the orders are coming in fast and there is only a few weeks to go (Fathers Day in the US is the 3rd Sunday in June - the 17th this year).

All the best.

Phil

A Unique Wedding Gift Idea

Wed, 09 May 2007 00:00:00 +0000

I produced a black and white caricature of Rita and Matt who were looking for a unique wedding gift idea.

They then had it printed on their wedding invitations much to the amusement of all the guests.

Commissioned Larger Color Caricature

For their actual wedding day they commissioned a larger color caricature which I suggested they have the wedding guests sign around.

When the finished caricature was framed they had a unique, lasting and very personal memento of their wedding day.

They kindly sent me the following testimony - thanks Rita and Matt, all the best for your future together.

"...never fail to mention how great the caricatures were..."

“Dearest Phil,

Just a quick note to express our sincerest appreciation for your exceptionally professional service.

You did a wonderful job on both our black and white and color caricatures.

We searched the net for a few different caricaturists, but none of them compare to you.

Talking to some of our guests over Christmas, they never fail to mention how great the caricatures were, and the wonderful idea to incorporate the caricature as a signature frame.

Thanks again for your, effort and beautiful masterpieces.
With much love and thanks.”

Rita and Matt H

Rita & Matt's Unique Wedding Gift

To see how Rita and Matt's caricature came up, or if you are looking for a unique wedding gift, click here.