Alan Simpson Ink
Bicester, OX26 4XJ
Alan Simpson is a caricature artist based in Bicester, near Oxford, UK, who specialises in drawing live caricatures at events. He offers two formats: traditional hand-drawn caricatures in ink on paper (in black and white with optional colour) and live digital caricatures produced on an iPad, with results printed on-site or emailed to guests. Alan works at weddings, corporate functions, conferences, trade fairs, and parties.
Packages
- Live Caricatures
- Live Digital Caricatures
Questions and answers
- How many caricatures can Alan draw per hour?
- For hand-drawn paper caricatures Alan draws 12 to 15 faces per hour. For live digital (iPad) caricatures he draws 8 to 12 faces per hour.
- How does Alan work at events — from a fixed position or moving around?
- Alan can either draw from an easel, which makes him more visible and efficient, or circulate among guests for a more interactive experience.
- Can guests keep their caricatures?
- Yes. Paper caricatures are given directly to guests. Digital caricatures can be printed on-site or emailed to guests immediately after the event.
- What equipment does Alan provide for digital caricatures?
- Alan brings all necessary equipment: an iPad, a large display monitor so guests can watch the drawing process, and an on-site printer.