Ellen Degeneres

Apparently, Ellen Degeneres is not a big fan of caricatures so members of the ISCA have submitted there take on Ellen that will hopefully be submitted to the show. Here is my effort.

Couple of Wedding Caricatures

These are 2 recent wedding commissions. Both are wedding gifts from friends to the bride and groom.

Al Pacino Sketch

Here is an ink sketch of Al Pacino in scarface. I don't do a lot of ink sketching but really enjoy it when I do. I must do more !

Premier Group event

I had great fun caricaturing at the Premier Group's summer party this weekend. Everyone enjoyed the caricatures and I had a great time as well ! If you would like me to caricature at your corporate event just drop me a line or an email.

Gift Commission - Process

I have just finished off this 8 person commission for the website of Temple Street Childrens Hospital. This charity do some fantastic work and I urge you to visit their website and offer any support that you can. I have an event next month with Temple Street where I hope to bring so fun to their Gala fundraiser.

I have shown below the process that I go though when creating a commission.

First off is a rough Layout, then a pencil draft - this is sent to the client and if changes are required then this is the last point to do it. I then Ink everything and finally go to color.

Bacack Obama Sketch

I thought it was time to have another shot at the President of the United States. I really struggled to get this sketch the way I wanted it. Not 100% but reasonably pleased with it in the end.

Steven Speilberg and George Lucas

Watercolour studio piece of 2 of Hollywood's favourite directors. Click for a closer look.

Seth Rogen

One of my favorite comedians, Seth Rogen. Watercolour.

Cameron Diaz

Pencil sketch for today, the rather lovely Cameron Diaz. Click the image for a closer look.

New pop up banner

I just picked up my new pop up banner today and am really please with how it turned out. It's a great tool for advertising while I am at events. Thanks to the guys at Hadleigh print for the prompt turn-around !

Robert Pattinson - Acrylic

My attempt to caricature the ladies favorite... Edward, I mean Robert. It's acrylic on canvas, 16x12. C& C Welcome !

Couple of recent Commissions

I'm keeping busy with commissions at the moment, here are a couple that I finished this week. The runner is Watercolour and the Hen caricature is done with Artstix.

Gerard Depardieu - Acrylic on Board

I realise that the likeness is lacking here, but thought I would post anyway !

A little help please

This is a request for a little help from the regular visitors to my blog and to those who stumble across and enjoy what you find. As you will see from previous posts I have recently set-up my new website and I would be eternally grateful if you could please offer up a link on your website or blog to my new site. If I don't have your link in my sidebar already please let me know by leaving a comment and I will pop one in. The new site is -

www.mattrydercaricature.com

Thanks so much. More posts to follow soon.

Brian Cowen

As I live in Ireland, it's only right that I should have a caricature of Brian Cowen in the collection ! Hope you like it.