Q:How long does each caricature take?

A: Each caricature takes around three minutes, but this depends on how good looking the victim is, how many people are in the picture and how well behaved they are. Also, a large part of a caricaturist's job is entertaining the victim while the caricature is drawn, so Chrissy will spend around five minutes with each person, laughing, charming or chatting as necessary. This equates to between 12 and 20 caricatures per hour.

Q: How many hours do you draw for?

A: This varies from job to job; sometimes Chrissy is at a function for two hours, other times it can be all day. His record is 137 caricatures in a day, but afterwards he did complain of a swollen thumb.

Q: Do you work alone, or with other caricaturists?

A: Generally, Chrissy will fly solo, but he can organise several other quality caricaturists to attend the function and recommend some very good table magicians and silhouette artists as well.

Q:Do you ever offend people?A: Only intentionally! A good caricaturist will be able to gauge his victim's resilience; with some people he will tread very carefully, with others he may fire with both barrels. Each victim is different to the last, the skill is in picking out how far to go with their caricature. Some will expect to look like J-Lo, others will settle for nothing less than Quasimodo.

Q: What materials do you use?

A: Usually, either charcoal pencils or brush pens, depending on the function. Wherever possible, Chrissy uses high quality recycled paper and home-brewed elbow grease.

Q: How far do you travel?A: Chrissy travels 25,000 miles per year, spreading his particular brand of fun at functions all over the U.K. Normally, this will be within England and Wales, but he does work further afield and internationally, if you ask him nicely (enquiries from the Caribbean are particularly welcome). Chrissy sends his caricatures from photographs all over the world.

Q: How long have you been a caricaturist?A: Chrissy has been drawing cartoons since he was a wee boy, but has been a full time professional since the year 2000.

Q: Do you do "proper art"?A: Chrissy has a first class degree in fine art (emporor's new clothes, anyone?), but doesn't get much chance to explore this any further.

Q: How much do you charge?A: Please contact Chrissy for prices and availability.

Q: How long does a caricature from a photo take?A: Caricatures from photos should take no more than two weeks to get back to you. However, in very busy times, such as Christmas and summer, you are advised to order your caricatures as soon as possible to ensure delivery on time.

Q: How does one pay?A: Chrissy uses PayPal and takes personal cheques, but, unfortunately, cannot accept debit or credit cards.

If you have any other questions, please get in touch.