Close-up of caricaturist Alfie Delish drawing a party guest’s portrait.
Wedding guests pause on their way to the bar to have their caricature drawn at a lively lesbian wedding reception.
Alfie Delish sketches a six-year-old guest at her table during the wedding breakfast.
Close-up of caricaturist Alfie Delish drawing a party guest’s portrait.
ALFIE DELISH CARICATURES
Greetings! I'm London party caricaturist Alfie Delish (sh - it's a secret!), aka "Mr Sketchum" (sketchy, moi?). Hire me to provide corporate, wedding and party entertainment for adults who haven't entirely grown up.
I create fast & free, highly contentious caricatures that turn polite mingling into actual conversation - and small talk into surprisingly serious discussions about eyebrows.
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.
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.
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
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