ALFIE DELISH CARICATURES
Greetings! I'm London party caricaturist Alfie Delish (sh - it's a secret!), aka "Mr Sketchum" (sketchy, moi?). I provide corporate, wedding and party entertainment hire to adults who haven't entirely grown up.
I create fast, occasionally contentious caricatures that turn polite mingling into actual conversation - and small talk into surprisingly serious discussions about eyebrows.
The sketches don't just capture people's mannerisms, their energy, and that one expression they swear they don't make (but absolutely do) - they create laughter and connection, and make us realise just how wonderfully unique - and a touch ridiculous - we all are.
My caricatures tend to start as ‘straight’ portraits, but as soon as I begin to learn the face (and the person), I know what to ‘squash & stretch’ - and what is best left alone. Since the likeness is doing the heavy lifting, there's no need to distort perfectly innocent features.
Get your guests smiling - and suddenly looking slightly more interesting!
SOMEWHAT QUESTIONABLE LIKENESSES
A few faces drawn in minutes, but debated for considerably longer
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Now you've seen what happens, here's a little more about how and where I work
I’m as fast as anyone and don’t dawdle. I enjoy creating quick, confident likenesses in the moment - I settle into a steady rhythm and crack on. That also makes the whole thing more entertaining to watch, and nobody misses the party while I weigh up alternative interpretations of their mullet.
Whether I’m drawing individuals, pairs or small groups, I work fast - the aim is always the same: plenty of fun sketches.
Depending on what works best for you and your event, I can mix and mingle among your guests, establish a natural focal point by working seated, or quietly do a bit of both without making a production of it.
The sketches are drawn on sturdy 400gsm A5 card - handbag and pocket-friendly - and presented in splash-proof clear folders, ready to survive the occasional overenthusiastic glass of prosecco.
Branding can be added beforehand, giving guests something unmistakably yours - although the faces remain their responsibility.
Check my availability using the quick form below, or email, text or WhatsApp me. If you ring, I promise not to answer in interpretive dance.
alfie@sketchum.co.uk tel: +44 (0)7719 262736