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John Elson Artist

5.0 | 6 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.

Reviews

John Elson Artist

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5 Star Review

John was fantastic!

John was brilliant - my guests were impressed and really pleased with his work! Personable, great with guests of all ages. I would recommend John for any event.

Reviewed by: BELINDA B
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24th May 2026
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Response from John Elson Artist
Hi Belinda, many thanks for the glowing review. Enjoyed meeting your lovely family and friends. Much future happiness to you and Elliott. Tasty wedding cake by the way!!
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Absolutely Amazing!!!

John was brilliant! Very friendly and personable. I would highly recommend his services.

Reviewed by: Kimberley M
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22nd May 2026
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Amazing!

John was absolutely brilliant from start to finish - all of our guests really enjoyed watching John's drawings come to life and the finished product. The personalised template that John created was also the perfect touch! Thankyou - would highly recommend and will certainly use John again in future.

Reviewed by: Stacey L
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18th May 2026
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Response from John Elson Artist
Thank you for a top review Stacey! What a great crowd of people. Also you and your team made me feel very welcome and relaxed. Hope we can work together in the future. Thanks again.
5 Star Review

Great addition to the day

John was spot on from the first communication I had with him He arrived in perfect time Headed though all of our guests leaving them laughing in a good way to their sketches. He stated way longer making sure everyone was seen He is professional, approachable and his drawings are very good on a printed card for each guest which was on personalised card Absolutely perfect A great addition to my daughters wedding day I do not hesitate when I say he was a great choice Thank you 5 Star rating

Reviewed by: lesley p
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30th Mar 2026
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Response from John Elson Artist
Thanks for the review Lesley, what a lovely bunch of people. You have some really nice family and friends, I was made to feel very welcome.
5 Star Review

Fantastic Caricaturist

John was fantastic and incredibly talented at what he does. He arrived early, got started straight away, and produced brilliant caricatures non-stop throughout the event. He even stayed longer than originally booked, which was greatly appreciated. Overall, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience, and I would definitely choose John again in the future.

Reviewed by: Callum V
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23rd Mar 2026
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Response from John Elson Artist
Well I like that review, ha! Thanks Callum. Enjoyed meeting you all and capturing some likenesses. Good luck with your studies.

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