Transcript Caricatures by M. C. Sturman

Caricatures by
M. C. Sturman
from black–tie banquets to
back–yard barbecues
What is a
Caricature?
 Best described as an exaggerated
description
 Sources vary as to the origins of the
caricature
 Has surfaced in various eras
 Used both for political satire and as
entertainment
My Background
 Art Institute of Pittsburgh graduate
 Former corporate graphic illustrator
 Caricaturist since 1984
 Specialize in quick-draw caricatures
(1–4 minutes per face)
Availability
 Corporate
 Festivals
 Private
 Trade shows
 School functions
 Weddings
 Parties
 Conventions
Availability
 Weekdays and weekends
 Days and evenings
 Based in the Pittsburgh area
 Perform the art of caricature in Las Vegas
several times a year
 Will consider major events in other areas
Memberships
 National Caricaturist Network
 Pittsburgh Society of Artists
 Greater Pittsburgh Visitors and Convention Bureau
 Mt. Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce
Major
Events
 Three Rivers Arts Festival
(consistently one of top in
caricature sales)
 Dormont
Community Day
 First Night,
Pittsburgh
 Crafton Celebrates
 Pittsburgh
Light Up Night
 Pittsburgh
Children’s Festival
 University of Pittsburgh
Homecoming
 And many more
Experience —
Summary
 Graphic illustrator in corporate
graphics department
 Caricature artist
 Freelance illustrator
 Caricature teacher
Samples
 Celebrities
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Spock
Whoopi Goldberg
Jay Leno
John Travolta
John Goodman
Beatles
J. R. Ewing
 Children
 Classic Stars
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Lucy
Honeymooners
Marilyn Monroe
Three Stooges
Laurel and Hardy
 Themes
– Medieval
– Las Vegas
Celebrity likenesses are meant to show level of artist skill and do not imply endorsement.
All artwork © M.C. Sturman.
Other
Artwork
 Watercolors
 Fashion Illustration
 Acrylics
 Graphics
 Display Pieces
 Cartooning
All artwork © M.C. Sturman.
Contact
Information
 Phone
– 412 • 341 • 8316
 Address
– P.O. Box 79009
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
 E–mail
– [email protected]
 Web
– http://mcsturman.tripod.com
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