Someone has just asked me what the difference was between a watercolour sketch and an oil painting, so I thought I would write a quick post about this. Well, where do I start? It’s like comparing a quick sandwich with a 3 course meal (both can be delicious, of course). Please note I am talking […]
It’s not that some weddings are more real than other ones, I just couldn’t think of a better name! (please do let me know if you have a better idea) 🙂 I have just added a page with a few examples of weddings I have done recently, complete with the couple’s feedback either from google […]
If you only booked me for a couple of hours than I would probably say no. But if I am there for most of the day, it’s a resounding yes! To begin with, it’s an essential part of your day. Full of emotions, expectation … It’s a part that most people won’t see, but it’s […]
You already have photographers and possibly a videographer, so why book a sketcher as well? I would never suggest you get an artist INSTEAD of having a photographer, although I have been asked to sketch a wedding that had no official photographer; it’s very rare and I wouldn’t recommend it. Your memories of the day […]
I still like the original album, I believe it’s well designed. But… I came across this lovely handmade paper and I felt inspired… and decided to design another album as an alternative. Those of you who like more formal style will most likely still choose the original album, and that’s absolutely fine! But I am […]
or… your venue is too far away? There isn’t much I don’t love about my job, but one thing I really don’t like is telling people I am already booked, or it’s too far for me to travel. It happens all the time. I can see the disappointment and can’t do much about it. I […]
Let me introduce you to my new display frame, complete with fairy lights and eager to show my sketches to you guests. 🙂 I have to say I am very pleased with it! This frame is large enough for the 6 hours package and can be decorated in the same way as my display trellis. […]
Why should you have live portraits at your wedding? It’s a great mix of entertaining your guests and giving them something of quality they can keep, and even put on their wall! You can’t say that about many favours. It makes a lovely reminder of your wedding! There are times during the day when the […]
First of all let me say I have a huge respect for Sir Quentin Blake. To me he is no less than a genius. His illustrations are fun, kind and beautiful. It’s possible to draw quickly. They make people smile. And that’s why I decided to offer to make portraits in a style inspired by […]
This, of course, depends largely on what kind of sketches you are after, but if I can speak for myself I think the best sketches are the ones that are not posed, and capture an interesting subject naturally; for example, a touching or a funny moment, perhaps unintended! The moments you see later and which […]
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