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5.0 | 13 Reviews
Live caricature artist for weddings/corporate/festivals/shows.

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About John Elson Artist

As seen on TV, I am a live caricaturist. A ‘kind’ one. A great ice breaker and attention magnet, I draw live caricatures. 12-14 an hour. Many years of experience. I always stay longer than booked, as long as someone wants to draw.

I draw on a prepared template with a message you can customise….they make great ‘take home’ gifts for family and friends.

There’s also the option of a colour caricature guestbook, which people sign on the day. I can explain more…

I caricature at lots of the UK's biggest festivals, including Latitude/Goodwood Revival/ Burghley Horse Trials.

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Our Story

I love drawing and can’t quite believe how fortunate I am to make a living at it. Engaging/chatting and finding out about people as I sketch them is my favourite thing to do. It’s almost art therapy (almost..ha). I started at my local village fete. I set up two chairs and drew whoever sat down. It went well. Then a friend asked me to draw at their wedding reception….then a stranger asked….and it’s just evolved from there into my full time profession. I now go all over the U.K. to all kinds of events, drawing people from all backgrounds. It’s a great icebreaker and attention magnet at any event. I know im lucky to do what I do!

Our Team

It’s just me…..John Elson.

Experience

I’ve drawn for as long as I can remember. Professionally for over 25 years. Cartoons have always been my first passion, and I’m fortunate to have cartoons published weekly in 14 regional newspapers. Along with drawing cartoon portraits live at events. It’s taken me all over the U.K being hired in the last few months for events such as a weekend wedding in Mevagissey, Cornwall, to a corporate award ceremony in Aberdeen. I also draw digitally and am the ‘in-house’ illustrator for BookPrintingUK. Illustrating lots of new authors' work and book covers. My newest thing is making short animated caricature reels.

Typical Clients

Wedding receptions. Parties, birthday/anniversary, etc UK Festivals (Latitude, Goodwood Revival, Beautiful Days) Weekly published editorial cartoonist (15 newspapers). Conferences (The Environment Agency, UWE Bristol, The Great Northern Conference, etc.) Clients include BMW, The Institute for Mechanical Engineering, The Salvation Army, Many U.K Universities, Ponticelli, etc.

Credentials

I’m entirely self-taught.

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John Elson Artist

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Outstanding!!!

John was out of this world his art was by far the best thing we booked for our wedding, he was worth every single penny we spent! Our guests were amazed at his work and thrilled they had such a personal piece of the day to take home with them and to top it off he is such a likeable man! Honestly we were thrilled he could attend can’t recommend him enough! Thank you John for coming our day would not of been the same without you there with us! Many many thanks Jemma and Adam

Reviewed by: Jemma D
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I’m blushing, ha…what a great review! Honoured to have been included on your special day. Much happiness to you and Adam, thanks Jemma.
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John was brilliant!

John drew caricatures of all our guests at my husband’s 60th birthday party and he was a hit with them all! What a lovely chap who worked the room and his sketches were excellent. He also offered the additional service of a more detailed picture of Michael which all our guests signed on the night. Such a wonderful present for me to give to him. Thank you John I would definitely recommend!

Reviewed by: Sara C
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Jon was a great hit with our guests

John was both professional, friendly and a great artist who had our guests wonderfully entertained with his hilarious depictions.

Reviewed by: Judith J
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Thank you Judith! I really enjoyed your evening. Such friendly people! You and Roy are obviously well regarded and loved. Thanks for having me.
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Excellent service!

Outstanding service from start to finish. John attended our festival style wedding and drew guests throughout the evening, all drawings were fantastic and we had a lot of comments about that it was a great idea. We also had a large image of the two of us for guests to sign, great idea that’s left us with a lovely keepsake. Highly recommend John for events

Reviewed by: Dave C
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Cheers for this glowing review Dave. I enjoyed drawing for you and Bethan. Great family and friends and what a lovely part of the world you live in! Take care.
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John was brilliant.

John was brilliant. Everyone said how good the pictures were. Thank you for being part of our day.

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Thanks Lucy, what a perfect day! Some friendly characters amongst your family and guests, which always helps. Loved your venue too.

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