Spratti Art - News

Fathers Day Gifts

Posted on: Friday 25th May, 2007

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

Posted on: Wednesday 9th May, 2007

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.

Free Cartoons For All

Posted on: Tuesday 1st May, 2007

I am a bit of a greenie at heart, I guess that comes from looking closely at things around me. I've always said "to draw is to know".

Anyway this month's Spratti Freetoon deals with the global warming issue.

As with most issues people are polarized as to whether or not it is man made or a cyclic weather pattern. Either way something is going on.

Enjoy it and send it to a friend.

Regards

Phil

The Best Feedback - Photo & Caricature

Posted on: Saturday 21st April, 2007

I've received some fantastic feedback lately about how to make this web site as easy as possible for someone looking for personalized gift ideas.

The biggest fear for people buying such a personalize gift is that the caricature won't be very good!

 

Caricature Portfolio - Photos & Caricatures

To show you the quality of the caricature portraits I do, I've put together a selection here.

Simply click on the smaller image you see (there are 2 rows of small images) and you'lll be taken to a page showing the photo I worked from and the finished caricature.

Hope that helps.

Phil

 

 

21st Birthday Gift With The Funniest Story Ever!

Posted on: Thursday 12th April, 2007

I recently produced a caricature for a customer on the central coast of Queensland. It is to be a gift for his nephew who is turning 21.

When I produce caricatures, I normally ask customers if they have a funny anecdote that could be included in the final artwork.

John (not his real name) mentioned that his nephew is studying Geology at university and works at a mine in outback Queensland handling explosives.

On one occasion he was by himself at Brisbane Airport ready to catch a flight back to the mine when an announcement was broadcast throughout the Airport terminal:

“Can all unaccompanied minors please report to reception?”

You guessed it, he went to the counter.

When asked why he was there he said he was an unaccompanied miner - much to the delight of the airport staff.

My comment to his uncle was, “and this guy handles explosives?

Of course I had to include it in the final gift caricature. I will post a copy of it on my blog in a couple of weeks as he is still to receive it.

Till next week.

Regards

Spratti
April 17 2007