Buying the perfect gift for someone can be hard, especially when the person already seems to have everything. You want to get them something thoughtful, something fun, something that feels just right... but you don’t want to give them another generic item that will sit on a shelf or be [...]
As schools across Ireland have closed for the summer holidays, parents everywhere are bracing themselves for the long stretch of holidays ahead. While the summer break is a much-needed time to rest and recharge, it can also come with the constant challenge of keeping young minds busy—especially when the weather [...]
Recently, I had the pleasure of creating a special birthday gift for Larry, who celebrated his 80th birthday in June. Larry’s life is full of rich stories, proud achievements, and cherished memories, and I wanted to capture it all in a personal caricature. Larry spent 40 years working at Waterford [...]
Creating caricatures is always enjoyable, especially when they are as meaningful and personalised as the one I recently completed for Sanjay Gandhi. Commissioned by Regina Mangan from Liberty Blue Estate Agency in Waterford, this special birthday gift was designed to celebrate Sanjay's passions, values, and the people he loves most. [...]
Mary wanted to surprise her daughter Heather with a special gift for her birthday and ordered a framed caricature from Caricatures by Carmel. I was sent recent clear photographs of Heather and told that she loved the Irish band the Coronas, a nice glass of red wine, and eating [...]