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Sunday, December 14, 2008

Caricature live sketching for Bvlgari Christmas brunch

3 consecutively days of events.
This event fell on a rainy Sunday morning.
Should be a good weather to sleep late, or stay at home, at least.
Hahaha....

Anyway, this is my job.
The initial booking was from 11am - 1pm, meant as a Christmas Brunch for Bvlgari (Bulgari) {the 'v' was written in ancient Roman style} VIPs. and clients. My part was extended by 30 minutes, due to popular demand from guests.

Caricature live sketching for Bulgari Christmas Brunch - a
Bvlgari shopfront at The Paragon. Reminded me of the shopfront I have illustrated for Citibank, and an event for similar luxury goods brand - Mont Blanc (which I sat in a showcase, and used their pen in sketch their products)

Caricature live sketching for Bulgari Christmas Brunch - b
The client didn't prepare table and chairs for me, due to miscommunication.
They found me a table and chair.
The chair for the client, and asked me whether I can stand while I draw.
The table was normal height.
To draw their guest, I have to bend down (standing) for 2 hours (before the time extension).
This will be stressful for my back.
I said I would rather use the high table (in the photo above), and stand through out the 2 hours event, rather than bending down.
In the end, they managed to borrow another chair from one of their neighbours.
Caricature live sketching for Bulgari Christmas Brunch - c
Nice songs from these 3 musicians.

Caricature live sketching for Bulgari Christmas Brunch - 1
The staff took the lead, before the guests arrival.

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First guest.

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Caricature live sketching for Bulgari Christmas Brunch - 9
This was a close one, I think.

Caricature live sketching for Bulgari Christmas Brunch - 10
Cheerful guest.
I don't have to keep reminding her to smile.

Caricature live sketching for Bulgari Christmas Brunch - 11
This gentleman's eyebrows are very unique, reminded me of the comic characters.
It really exist!!!
I think this couple caricatures was the highlight of the whole event.
To me, couple or group caricatures are usually more interesting than single caricature, as they have interaction with one another.

Caricature live sketching for Bulgari Christmas Brunch - 12
Last couple for the day.

Friday, March 12, 2010

Live portrait sketching for Chanel Fine Jewellery Exhibition - Day 3

Last day. 12:30pm - 1:30pm & 7pm - 10pm.
Same venue.
Portrait live sketching for Chanel Fine Jewellery Exhibition Day 3 - 0
Portrait live sketching for Chanel Fine Jewellery Exhibition Day 3 - 1
Portrait live sketching for Chanel Fine Jewellery Exhibition Day 3 - 2
I tried a different method for this portrait - smudged the hair area, before adding in some hair strokes.

Portrait live sketching for Chanel Fine Jewellery Exhibition Day 3 - 3
Portrait live sketching for Chanel Fine Jewellery Exhibition Day 3 - 4
First portrait in the evening session. We were told to change to another corner to sketch, as the usual place which we have been sitting for the past 5 sessions was occupied by their VIPs.
The lighting at the new corner was really bad, due to the angle of the lights. This subject was in the dark, when I sketched him. Thank goodness his resemblance still there.

Portrait live sketching for Chanel Fine Jewellery Exhibition Day 3 - 5
The light was adjusted. However, about 85% of her face was in the shade. Her nose was straight, but due to the bad lighting, it looked crooked. For Reggie's side, his light and shade were too extreme - too bright or too dark. We tried to changed the guest sittig location, but it doesn't helped. We highlighted to the client on this issue. However, their VIPs were just too important to them......... No choice, and we drew at the same corner throught this evening. I told Reggie - just take out the shade, put in minimal shading. It was always easy to say so, always tougher to do it in practice.

Portrait live sketching for Chanel Fine Jewellery Exhibition Day 3 - 6
"Eh, you sketched for me in the Bvlgari event!"said this guest.
"Oh, ya!"

Portrait live sketching for Chanel Fine Jewellery Exhibition Day 3 - 7
Same drawing method as the second portrait done in the lunch session today.

Portrait live sketching for Chanel Fine Jewellery Exhibition Day 3 - 8
Portrait live sketching for Chanel Fine Jewellery Exhibition Day 3 - 9
Sketching this lady was like a breeze. Nice and fast oo.
She can really keep still. Distinctive features too.
Reggie told me that she has a portrait sketched by him last night. Oh......

Portrait live sketching for Chanel Fine Jewellery Exhibition Day 3 - 10
Portrait live sketching for Chanel Fine Jewellery Exhibition Day 3 - 11
Portrait live sketching for Chanel Fine Jewellery Exhibition Day 3 - 12
A very kind guest. Gave me and Reggie $25 each as tips.:)

SMS from client:-
"Thanks soooo much Jit!!!
You & ur other artist were a major hit with our guests!!!
Again, many thanks!!"

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Portrait live sketching for Marella boutique

Date: 28 August, Sat
Time: 2- 5pm
Venue: Marella boutique at Isetan Scotts Level 2
Event: fashion show
Portrait live sketching for Marella boutique - c
The client wanted the customers to look beautiful, or as it is , and not exaggerated/distorted caricatures which they got previously (from another caricaturist... that's what they told me)
Portrait live sketching for Marella boutique - 1
Initially, I thought I will be drawing on A4 size paper, when the client liaised with me via email.
Pretty surprised when I saw this little size of cardboard they passed to me. Even smaller than A5 size. I quickly get myself adjusted to this little size which I seldom work with.
Portrait live sketching for Marella boutique - 2
The pencil portraits are taking longer time.....
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and the queue is getting long fast.....
Portrait live sketching for Marella boutique - 4
I switched to drawing with my brush and ink. This client also requested for this medium.
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Arha....... the models doing catwalk near me.....

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Portrait live sketching for Marella boutique - b
One more snapshot during the interval while waiting for the next subject....

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Portrait live sketching for Marella boutique - 15
This could be one of the best portraits I sketched for this gig....:)

Caricature live sketching for Marella boutique - 16
This gentleman wanted a caricature of himself....
Caricature live sketching for Marella boutique - 17
The wife (which I have sketched earlier on) saw her hubby's caricature, and loves it. I sketched another one for her to make it a pair.:)

Portrait live sketching for Marella boutique - d
Portrait live sketching for Marella boutique - e
Another model!

# P/S: Met a couple which I have sketched them in the Bvlgari gig 2 years ago.
They recognised me. Wow.... so touched, and I remember their faces, which is quite rare to me:D
Even though I draw faces, I am very bad at remembering faces......
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