Hire Me - Information, Prices and All You Need to Know
HIRE GLASGOW'S TOP CARICATURIST TO ENTERTAIN GUESTS AT YOUR WEDDING, PRIVATE PARTY OR CORPORATE EVENT!
CARICATURE: 'A DRAWING OR REPRESENTATION OF A PERSON THAT IS EXAGGERATED FOR COMIC EFFECT WHILST MAINTAINING A RECOGNISABLE LIKENESS'.
Primarily servicing central Scotland (but willing to travel further if required), my caricatures offer a personal, unique memento that will last a lifetime. Hiring me to come and draw your guests live, on the spot also provides enormous 'spectator' entertainment for onlookers...not just for those in the artist's chair! Big laughs guaranteed!
WHY YOU SHOULD HIRE ME FOR YOUR EVENT:
1. TALENT
All caricaturists are different....and good ones are rare! Don't just hire any artist! I am renowned as one of Scotland's most sought after live event caricaturists, with a speedy, confident, clean style and ability to capture incredible likenesses. Combine this with a natural artistic ability and friendly, professional manner - and you have a truly unique entertainment choice that will keep your guests talking and the 'buzz' going long after the day!
2. FIVE STAR REVIEWS!
Don't just take my word for it - find out what my customers say about me! Read my 5 star reviews on Google here and also on Facebook!
3. EXPERIENCE
I hold a Higher National Diploma in Illustration, and have been published nationally. I won 'Caricaturist Of The Year 2023' in the SME (Scottish Small Business) Awards.
My celebrity caricatures have been displayed in local exhibitions as well as Edinburgh's prestigious National Portrait Gallery. My caricatures of Scottish icons such as Still Game, Billy Connolly, Braveheart, etc, are available for sale as prints and gift merchandise online and throughout selected stores, galleries and museums in Scotland. See the range online at www.pureminted.co.uk
I have been professionally caricaturing people from all walks of life, live at events since 2003. My live caricatures have went down at storm at: Weddings, Parties, Corporate events, Team Building Day's, Exhibitions, Bar & Bat Mitzvahs, Hen & Stag do's, Graduation Balls, Festivals, Colleges, Universities, Freshers Week Events, Business Events & Launches, Shopping Centres, Retirement do's, Charity Fundraisers, Christmas parties and much more (....the list goes on and on!) all across Scotland and the UK.
4. QUALITY AND SPEED
I can draw on average 10 -12 faces per hour (or one face every 5 - 6 minutes) which allows me to draw a sizeable percentage of guests whilst never sacrificing the great quality for which I am known. After all, do you want your guests to go home with a drawing that they will shove in a drawer, or a keepsake that they’ll proudly hang as a treasured memento? I am told regularly from sitters that they intend to frame my work when they get home! It's worth noting that the same is NEVER said about small pics printed from a tacky, common wedding photobooth!
And trust me, no one will forget where they got their caricature from....i.e. YOUR EVENT!
5. PERSONALITY
When you hire a caricaturist, you're not just hiring someone to draw funny pictures, but also someone who is able to chat with your guests and put them at ease. The experience should be just as enjoyable for those watching as it is for the person being drawn! I am well known for my friendly, laid back personality, and I love chatting to folk when I'm creating my art. This allows guests to relax and in turn this enables me to capture their personalities effectively - a vital ingredient to a great caricature. I mix well with people of all ages and I am a devoted Dad of 2 children and I also have lots of nieces and nephews, so I'm well used to chatting to kids as well as adults!
6. PASSION
I genuinely love what I do for a living and look forward to each and every event I get hired for. For me, drawing is a lifelong passion which is in my blood. Getting paid to draw funny faces all day is the best job in the world and I never get bored of it! I've always been fascinated by faces and the quirky individual differences that make us all unique as human beings. It's striving to capture this individual 'uniqueness' with every drawing that keeps things fascinating and entertaining for both the audience and me. I love revealing caricatures to guests....the priceless looks on people's faces....the laughter and banter that follows...the good vibes all go to create a magical, positive, happy, energy buzz that is truly special! This experience is memorable for guests at your event and the 'buzz' remains long after the party has ended! And I get an enormous amount of pleasure and job satisfaction from that.
7. YOUR CHOICE OF ARTIST, WITH NO HIDDEN COSTS
As a professional, individual artist; I am not restricted by any other company, business or group, therefore there's no agent, manager or middleman between you (the client) and me. This means the best possible deal for you, and the benefit of being able to speak with me directly at any stage of your booking which brings added peace of mind.
By booking me directly, you can be confident and sure that you get me - Edd Travers! I.E. - The specific artist of YOUR choice for your event. There's no way an inferior, shoddy artist will turn up instead!
The same cannot be said if you hire any caricaturist via any Entertainment Agency or a 'Studio'. Be warned - you may not be able to specifically choose what artist comes to your event if you hire an artist from one of these places, and remember all caricaturists are different! You may not be able to view the artist's skills prior to booking them! The 'abilities' and 'talent' of Agency / Studio caricaturists will vary to a tremendous degree, so why take the risk of 'pot luck' and be disappointed?
Rest assured, my strong; clean, cartoony style of caricaturing individuals, ensures that every drawing is unique and tailored to 'nail the likeness' of the sitter in an original and humorous way! I'll get your guests rolling and draw a crowd! If you compare my live caricatures with other caricaturists out there you'll see that I do not produce tame, dull, boring drawings - which all look the same - and nothing like the people they're supposed to be!
Remember, all caricaturists are definitely NOT the same...so get the caricaturist YOU want for your event and book me today before someone else does!
WHAT TO EXPECT :
Unlike some other caricaturists, my main and only preference is to work from a seated, fixed position and draw from a professional artist's easel. Here's why:
Entertainment! - The great thing about working from an easel is that other guests can freely look over my shoulder and see what I am doing, therefore it's entertaining for spectators as well as the person being drawn in the hot seat! Big laughs and a fun buzz guaranteed! I love to work this way and I am capable of entertaining large groups of on-looking guests with every single drawing I create. It's worth noting that some caricaturists will sit at a table with their back to a wall with sketch pads in their laps, or walk around doing drawings on a small clipboard held up under their chin, close to their chest and as a result, no one can see what they are doing - therefore there's no big laughs, banter or 'spectator entertainment' for on-looking guests..... How boring! Rest assured, this is NOT the case with me! When booked to draw live, I generally always end up with a happy, fascinated crowd behind me - laughing and watching as each dazzling caricature is created before their very eyes!
The Buzz! - Live caricature (done well!) at an event certainly makes for a great topic of conversation and gets the 'banter' and laughs going! It's a great 'ice-breaker' at any event! Expect your guests to be fascinated, captivated and amused as each drawing unfolds. It really is a great, fun spectator event. Not all guests may be able to get caricatured at the event, but on-lookers will definitely be entertained and mesmerised on the whole! I will arrive at your venue (smartly dressed) around 15 / 20 minutes earlier than the time you have booked me from in order to have time to set up my easel and gear, so I am ready to commence drawing for you precisely at your requested time.
Fast and Funny! - With the easel I can work quickly and continuously, drawing people one after the other, which gives you the customer maximum value for money. There's no need for me to waste time roaming around the room introducing myself and what I do to each group of people.....and then trying to convince the 'shy ones' that having a caricature is a painless process, etc... All of this time wasting can be avoided if guests who want to be drawn come to me instead!
Excellent Art! - The caricatures I draw on my easel are larger, and more 'polished' and professional looking than your average little A4 paper size sketch that has been hastily sketched whilst held in the wobbly crook of someone's arm. Many of the people I draw at events tell me that they intend to have their drawing framed after I give it to them....I hear this a lot! Your guests will have a fun, unique memento to take home with them after your event, which they will never forget!
Free Bags! - The artwork is created using instant dry black and grey professional markers on large good quality A3 sized paper and comes with a FREE zip lock protector plastic bag. This is handy for wet weather, sticky fingers or late night drink spillages....(and I won't even charge your guests 10p for them!). It's worth noting that not many caricaturists provide bags for guests to take drawings home in - it's actually something of a rarity! I prefer not to roll the artwork, knowing that guests invariably will want to show off the artwork to friends as the night rolls on, so it's another great source of amusement which keeps the party buzz and laughs going! Each caricature is head and shoulders only, in front or three quarter view.
No Risks! - Important: If guests come to me to be drawn on a purely voluntary basis at your event; then there's absolutely no risk of me drawing someone who may not wish to be captured, or those who may be a little sensitive about their looks. Within any group of people there is bound to be some who simply would not like to be caricatured, which I completely respect and understand. I always ask event organisers to bear this in mind in case they think that everyone at their event will want to / or should be drawn, as it's really not always the case. Some will prefer just to watch and be entertained and that's absolutely fine. I only draw willing subjects. I never force anyone to be drawn. When drawing caricatures of people at any event, my intention is never to be 'cruel', however my aim is to have fun with what 'Mother Nature' has already bestowed upon people! Expect facial features to be exaggerated for comic effect whilst a recognisable likeness is maintained....all created in good fun (and it's painless, honestly!).
My requirements: At the event, all I will require from you is a well lit area to work in, in order for me to see who I am drawing. It sounds obvious, I know, but you'd be amazed at the amount of events I've gone to where I've had to work in dark shadowy bars, dim candle light or disco style flashing lighting! Poor lighting at an event makes my job incredibly difficult to do. Please bear this in mind when considering booking times for evening events, as venue lights tend to be dimmed when the meal, DJ, band, compere, comedian, or any other entertainment takes place. That said, - I do have a couple of small portable lights which I can attach to my easel and an extension cable, provided I can set up near to an electrical socket. I will also require a couple of chairs and space to set up my easel (around 4 metres squared), preferably near to where guests can gather to watch me at work.
Visual Impact! When booked to draw live, I also have a portable 'pop up' roller banner sign with caricature samples on it. I can bring this to your event (with your permission) and set it up next to my easel which will help to alert people in the room that there is a caricaturist present at the event and it also helps to create more of a 'visual impact!' With my easel and banner sign set up then there is no need for me to 'roam the room', jostling for space, wasting time introducing myself and what I do to each group of people. I won't get lost in a crowd as some caricaturists do on foot with a clipboard - I'll give your guests a great spectacle to enjoy watching and get them absolutely rolling! (I've even witnessed some artists on foot working on clipboards being mistaken for waiters by guests at events! - Not a great impression to make on people eh?) Rest assured, my performance will definitely make a memorable impact on your guests!
Visit my LIVE WORK gallery page to see over 100 photos of my live event caricatures! Read on for prices and more info...
PRIMARY SERVICE AREA: Central Scotland. (Can travel further if required)
SIZE OF DRAWINGS: A3 paper size (297 x 420mm) All drawings are given out with a FREE zip lock plastic protector bag to guests.
MEDIA: Professional Design Markers
SPEED: Up to 10 - 12 people per hour
2024 / 2025 RATES: First 2 hours of service £350, then £100 per hour thereafter. (Venues beyond 50 miles from my home address then a 3 hour minimum performance time applies). 2026 rates and beyond to be confirmed. Please contact me for a more accurate quote.
SPECIAL OFFER! Discounts available for the rates above if your wedding date is ' not in peak season' - I.E. Any wedding taking place within the months of January, February, March, October or November. (Not applicable during Bank Holidays)
DISCOUNTS also available for the rates above if your party or event takes place on a weekday between 9 and 5pm. Mondays to Thursdays only. (Not applicable during Bank Holidays)
DISCOUNTED RATES are therefore: £300 for a minimum 2 hour performance. Additional hours cost £90 each thereafter. Please note - discounted rates are unavailable to any booking / venue outside of Scotland.
MILEAGE EXPENSES: FREE to venues within an 'all in' distance (there and back) of 25 miles of my home address in Kirkintilloch (near Glasgow), then 50p per round-trip mile. Travel cost will be calculated, advised and included in the overall booking fee. Travel estimated using www.theaa.com
OPTIONAL EXTRAS: Customised Paper £40.00, regardless of number of sheets printed.
ARTIST REQUIREMENTS: A space to park my car at or close to the venue, if possible. A well lit area to work in, preferably where guests can gather to watch me at work. 2 chairs. Space for my easel and chairs (approx 4 metres squared). Access to a nearby electrical socket if lighting is an issue....and lots of smiling happy guests who are all up for a laugh and a giggle!
Q: How long have you been a caricature artist?
A: I have been drawing cartoons since a very young age and I initially began producing on-the-spot caricatures at various events back in 2003. I personally feel that I became 'professional' at it and developed a clean, confident and strong style that I was happy with, from around 2007 onwards.
Q: Is this your 'real' job?
A: It certainly is. I'm a self employed professional caricaturist and have been for many years now. I'm not an art student or someone who just does this as a hobby on weekends.
Q: I'm worried about upsetting my guests! Do your caricatures ever offend anyone?
A: Apart from the occasional really vain or over sensitive person with no sense of humour, or a child who doesn't understand what a caricature is..... I'd say no, never! I try my best not to offend anybody!
My aim is to compliment, but also to exaggerate the features for comic effect and to give people a giggle, (Remember...It's a caricature, not a photograph or portrait painting!) ... and it's done to raise some laughter and entertain your guests! My live event caricatures are always well received and the vast majority of people who sit for me find it a fun and pleasurable experience! Anyone who doesn't want to be drawn simply doesn't have to sit for me. I never force anyone into being caricatured, I only draw willing subjects. Remember it's purely voluntary on your guests behalf, so there's no chance of me offending anyone who doesn't want to be drawn.
Q: How long does it take to produce an 'on-the-spot' caricature and how many can you do?
A: Each caricature takes approximately 5 or 6 minutes per person on average, or alternatively 10 - 12 drawings in one hour, but please note - this depends on the event atmosphere and whether or not I have a steady, non-stop flow of sitters at my easel. Other factors include quality of lighting, how good looking, ugly or chatty the sitter is and how well they behave themselves! Numbers of caricatures created per hour cannot always be accurately guaranteed, so please bear this in mind.
Q: Do my guests have to pay you for their caricature?
A: No, they are supplied FREE of charge to your guests. The cost of hiring me covers everything.
Q: We are thinking about hiring you to come along to our wedding and draw our guests...but when is the best time to have you?
A: Normally at weddings I'm either booked for one of two time slots:
1. It's either - post service / prior to the meal - when the newlyweds are off having their photographs taken in the afternoon and the guests are left to mingle with each other (eg. 2 or 3pm till 5pm is a common booking time).
2. ....Or, it's an after dinner / early evening slot (eg. 6 or 7pm till 9 or 10pm is a common booking time) - when the speeches and meal have finished, but the night is still young and your guests are relaxing after eating (and not everyone is quite up for dancing 'just yet')...
Both of these 'lull' times are ideal for me and share equal popularity among wedding guests. It really comes down to you and what you'd like to achieve on the day. A common concern involves working my performance around the first dance or cake cutting, and I would like to offer some reassurance: for whilst these things are undeniably special and important moments, they rarely last more than a few minutes and it's not unusual for me to continue quietly drawing guests on the sidelines while they're taking place. Alternatively, I'm happy to hang up my pen for a few minutes if you'd prefer, then resume drawing shortly afterwards. Just let me know.
Q: We have booked you to draw caricatures at our wedding reception and as the Bride and Groom we'd really like to get one done for ourselves, but we're not sure if we'll be able to find the time to sit for you on the day due to having our photos taken and other duties, etc...What would you suggest?
A: If you'd like a caricature of you both together as a memento of your Big Day, you have three options...
OPTION 1: Wedding guest signing boards. This is a fun alternative to the traditional (old and boring!) wedding guestbook. I create a digital caricature of the happy couple IN ADVANCE of the wedding, to be put on display at the wedding reception venue, where a large surrounding mount is affixed to the artwork for guests to write on and sign and leave well wishes. I create the caricature from photos that you email to me and can depict you in wedding attire, together etc. The artwork can then be framed after the big day and hung in the newlyweds home as a fantastic memento from their big day! Please note - this is a separate service out with the live performance cost, so please visit the Commission page of my website to view caricature styles / options and prices. Get in touch with me if this is something you may be interested in.
OPTION 2: A live caricature on the wedding day. If you'd like me to caricature you both together live on the spot at the reception, that's no problem at all, but please ensure you can allocate me at least ten minutes of your time - uninterrupted - during my booking time for me to do this for you. (So please explain this to your wedding day coordinator, master of ceremonies and any pushy photographers!) Feel free to skip to the front of the line before other guests at my easel to get drawn. No-one will think badly of you doing this, as it's your big day.....trust me, so step on up!
Q: How many hours do you work for?
A: All bookings are generally 2 to 3 hours long. Three hours is the maximum length of time I can do in one 'shift'.
On average I am generally booked for 2 to 3 hours (max) either in the afternoon or in the evening. I would suggest clients book me for 3 hours if time and budget allows, as my live, on the spot caricatures are always incredibly popular with guests at any event.
Q. May we extend the caricature session from 2 to 3 hours on the day?
A: Provided I have no further bookings or commitments immediately afterwards and it is convenient to do so, then yes - I will be happy to extend the session on the day by the additional hourly rate. This must be payable in cash at the beginning of the agreed extension. Please note that I cannot guarantee my availability beyond pre-agreed timings, so if schedule and budget allow I would always recommend booking me for longer upfront. I generally always advise clients to book me for an average of 3 hours , if time and budget allows, as demand for my work tends to rocket when guests see the quality of the artwork I produce! I realise this may sound 'big headed', but speaking with over ten years experience, I don't recall any bookings where I didn't have an eager, enthralled crowd up until the very last pen stroke!
Q: What do you require from us for you to perform at our event?
A: I need a well lit area to work in, ideally with space for guests to gather around and watch me at work. I also require a couple of chairs and space for my easel (4 metres squared approx). If lighting is an issue I can bring a portable lamp with me, provided you can set me up near to an electrical socket.
Q: Can you go round the tables and draw people during meals as they eat dinner?
A: No, I don't do that I'm afraid. Neither do many other professional caricaturists. In my experience, the guests don't enjoy having someone gawp at them with pens and paper in hand as they try to relax and eat a meal which I completely respect and understand, therefore I don't do it. I'm not a 'walkabout' caricaturist. I work from a stationary position at an easel which gives your guests more of a 'spectacle' to look at and keeps them entertained as each drawing unfolds. Booking times for me MUST be either before or after a meal.
Q: Are your live event caricatures in colour or black and white?
A: My event caricatures are black & white. Colour ones take too long to do when drawing live and increases waiting times for guests.
Q: What materials do you use?
A: My caricatures are produced on good quality large A3 sized paper. I draw with professional instant dry black marker pens and also add some grey shading if required. Each caricature drawn is supplied in a transparent plastic sleeve to protect the artwork from wet weather when guests take them home or any drink spillages, etc.
Q: Do you draw couples together?
A: I draw singles mainly at most events, apart from the Bride & Groom if I'm booked for a wedding. Couples take twice as long to do - around 10 to 12 minutes per drawing - and increases the waiting times for other guests and can kill the 'buzz' at an event. It's vital to keep things fast moving and fun therefore drawing individuals is much quicker and generally a lot more 'fairer' to the majority of guests as opposed to drawing couple after couple which takes up much more time.
Put simply, drawing individuals means more drawings per hour, which means much more laughs, more entertainment and more fab reactions from sitters and spectators to my work. This creates much more of a buzz and a happy atmosphere at your event, which makes it all the more memorable!
A bigger percentage of people at the event will get to enjoy the 'caricature experience' and take a drawing home with them if I draw individuals at my speedy quickfire pace. That said, if a client really wants me to draw couples (eg, a small party of guests) then that's not a problem at all as long as the client realises the timescales. Just let me know in advance.
I am always happy to draw the newly-weds together though and the fact that they are the only ones at the wedding who get the 'VIP couple' caricature treatment from me makes it all the more special and memorable for them!
Q: Do you draw children at events?
A: Yes I can do....but I'd really rather draw adults, so please bear this in mind!
Caricature is not really ideal for very little ones who don't have the attention span to sit still and smile for a few minutes....which makes my job very hard to do! Plus in my experience - little ones don't really understand what a caricature is, and are not self aware enough to appreciate the skill or humour of caricatures so there's no 'buzz and laughter' really. I don't do children's parties. I am not a 'Children's Entertainer' in that traditional sense. I always prefer to draw people aged 13 years and upwards.
If children are coming to your wedding, party or event and approach me for a caricature, please inform all parents / guardians that they need to be present whilst the little ones are being drawn. This seems like an obvious request I know, but you'd be amazed at the amount of parents who just leave their little kids to roam around freely without supervision at weddings and parties whilst they drink and socialise with other adults. Any unsupervised children will not be drawn. Parental supervision is essential.
Q: What about groups?
A: Unfortunately not. Group caricatures take far too long and can get tiresome for the audience, as the focus becomes less about likeness and exaggeration, and more an exhausting exercise for me in trying to fit everyone on the same page. Some caricaturists make a big deal about claiming that it's no problem for them to draw couples, families and groups of people together purely in order for you to book them, but what they neglect to tell you is that doing this is very time consuming, it causes lots of big queues full of bored guests and kills the 'buzz' at the event. It is essential to keep things fast-moving and fun, so let's keep it that way so your guests are entertained!
Q: How far are you prepared to travel?
A: I am willing to work wherever you want me to, as long as you are willing to cover my travelling expenses (and accommodation if it's a long way from home). I am based in Kirkintilloch near Glasgow in central Scotland, but have worked all over the UK, so I am always willing to travel further afield... Just ask!
Q: Does travel cost extra?
A: Travel to your venue is free if it's within an 'all-in' distance - (there and back) of 25 miles from my home address in Kirkintilloch. Beyond that the fee is typically 50p per mile. Please note, if your venue is more than 50 miles from my home address then a 3 HOUR booking performance time minimum will apply. Travel cost will be calculated, advised and included in the overall booking fee.
Q: I've noticed that there are other caricaturists who charge a lot less than you do, or claim they can draw many more people per hour. Why is this?
A: I always advise people to beware of 'low-cost' caricaturists or entertainers for events. Would you hire a really bad singer, terrible caterers or an unfunny comedian for your wedding day or party, simply because they were 'cheap?' Of course you wouldn't. Why take the risk and be disappointed?
Quite simply, when you hire me, I bring not only my years of experience as a world-class caricaturist and illustrator, but also some of the best live caricatures in the UK. Choose the right artist, and your family and friends will be talking about it and swapping stories for years to come.
Go with a lesser cut-price artist and the same will happen - but for all the wrong reasons! It's true you will always find faster and cheaper artists, but rest assured with that usually comes very poor likenesses (or the dreaded "each face looks exactly the same" syndrome!), scrappy linework, and a shoddy end product you'd be embarrassed to show to your friends, let alone display on your wall. This is the direct opposite of everything I stand for as a live artist, and something you never need to worry about when you hire me.
A lot of these so-called 'professional caricaturists' can be found listed on Entertainment Agencies or within a 'Studio' Group. These 'artists' are often what I term 'hobbyists' who already have a full time job doing something else entirely, and just draw for fun at weekends and don't mind if they learn their craft at YOUR expense! I've heard so many horror stories of people being massively disappointed when they hire such an artist for their very special event such as a wedding day.
Read what my customers have said about me on the testimonials page and check out my 5 star reviews online on Google and Facebook!
Q: If we hire you for an event, but some people miss out on a caricature on the day, may we send photos to you to draw them afterwards?
A: Yes. But please remember this is a SEPARATE SERVICE not included in the overall live booking fee, therefore it will cost extra.
Also please be aware, when drawing from reference photos, I only offer digital caricature commissions. I don't do marker pen sketches for studio work.
Q: I would like you to draw caricatures on an exhibition stand at a show or promo event that I am promoting my business at, is this something you can do?
A: Yes! This is a GREAT way of attracting people to visit your exhibition stand, and it also leaves them with a unique free gift that they can take away and hang in their home or office! I've been hired to draw at big events in Glasgow's SEC, the Birmingham NEC, Truckfest in Peterborough and many more where my live caricatures went down a storm. My appearances generated an incredible amount of interest to the stands I was working at and I received glowing reviews from my clients. The paper I use to draw on can be pre-printed with your company logo and website address (optional), this will help enhance your marketing programme at the show / expo. Make your stall at an event stand out from the crowd with my memorable, fun caricatures! Contact me by email or telephone to discuss ideas and options.
Q: We are planning a really big event / exhibition and may require another caricaturist to attend also due to the number of guests. Is this okay and can you recommend any other artists we could hire to work alongside with you?
A: Yes of course. I'm connected to many of the best caricaturists in the UK. I am more than happy to work alongside other professional artists at your event and can certainly provide you with some great recommendations.
Q. May we use our caricatures as profile pictures on Facebook, Twitter, or other social media?
A: Absolutely, as long as the use is strictly non-profit. However I retain full copyrights on all art, and where the image(s) is to be used in a business or promotional capacity it’s expected that I would be contacted to discuss a separate copyright licence for usage.
Q: Do we need to provide you with any food and drink at our event?
A: Most of my bookings do not require any meal breaks, however, I will require the occasional soft drink to keep me alert and hydrated. The offer of a soft drink is always appreciated!
Q: Will any of the artwork you produce at our event appear on the internet?
A: Occasionally (if time allows) I will grab a few quick snaps of your guests holding up their caricatures. These images may be used as promotional material on my social media or website, but ONLY with the subjects permission to do so. ANY objections to the photographs being displayed online will naturally be respected.
Q: Do you require a booking fee or deposit if I wish to hire you?
A: Yes, an initial booking fee will be required to secure the date. A booking confirmation will be produced and sent to you, and payment of balance will be required no later than one week before your event, or in cash upon my arrival, before I start drawing.
All payments received will be acknowledged via an e-mail. If I am unable to attend your event due to any unforeseen circumstances ( car breakdown, Illness, family problems etc ) - although this is extremely unlikely - your full payment will be immediately refunded with my sincere apologies.
Q: What methods of payment do you accept?
A: My preferred payment method is Direct Bank Transfer (BACS), and I also accept cash.
Q: What is the cancellation policy?
A: Any advance booking fees paid to me are NON-REFUNDABLE, but in the event of cancellation this may be transferred to a later booking (if I'm available) or used as part payment towards a caricature commission. Where a cancellation takes place within 30 days of the event date, payment of the full remaining balance is required. In the highly unlikely event of a cancellation by myself, you will be refunded in full (EXCEPT in the event of poor weather conditions - see below) with my sincere apologies. I will always try and give you sufficient time to make alternative arrangements.
Q: What if poor weather conditions prevent you from appearing?
A: Though unlikely - (that said, I do live in Scotland!) - freak weather conditions (snow, ice, flash floods etc) can make it impossible to reach the venue, either because of inaccessibility or on legitimate safety grounds. If this is likely I will keep you informed as soon and as fully as possible. Please note artist non-appearance due to acts of nature will NOT result in your booking fee being refunded, however it may be deferred to a later booking or used as part payment towards a caricature commission.
Q: How soon in advance should we book you for our event?
A: The sooner the better! Email me now to check availability for your date and don't forget to include the venue location with your enquiry!
Even if your event is planned for more than 12 month's time, I'd advise getting your booking fee in to me quickly to secure the date for it. Please be aware I am always in demand for weddings at weekends during the Spring / Summer months and my diary always fills up quickly from April to September. Other peak times for me in the year can be Fresher's week events (usually in August / September) and of course in December on the run up to Christmas. Book me now to avoid disappointment! Thanks for reading and I hope to hear from you soon!
- Edd Travers. Caricaturist, Glasgow, Scotland.
If you have any other questions,
please email me at: eddsheadsart@gmail.com
or call me on 0776 145 3457 between business hours - 9 till 5pm, Monday to Friday.
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