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Spencer The Caricaturist

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Spencer is the number one choice of caricaturist with agents and event organisers all over the UK.

He is ideal for Weddings, Christenings, Bar Mitzvahs, Corporate, Events, and Parties... in fact, any occasion where you want something a bit different that will not only amaze your guests but give them a souvenir that they will keep forever!

You can also have one-off pictures done as a surprise gift or in advance as part of your party package - for instance, a bride and groom portrait as a centrepiece for a wedding display!

Spencer is the number one choice of caricaturist with agents and event organisers all over the UK. He is ideal for Weddings, Christenings, Bar Mitzvahs, Corporate, Events, and Parties... in fact, any occasion where you want something a bit different that will not only amaze your guests but give them a souvenir that they will keep forever!

Spencer says, “a successful caricature must capture a great likeness and be an individual creation; it must be drawn quickly and stylishly; above all, it must be FUNNY!”

Spencer works usually for about 3 hours and gives superb value for money. He is very quick and uses a black brushpen, giving a very bold, fluid and graphic image. Don’t worry if any of your guests are the ‘sensitive’ type – nobody gets offended and he isn’t too cruel (unless you want him to be of course...)

Ann Wareing, Festival Event, Cumbria
Spencer was very amenable and fitted in great on the day. Just got on with the job!

Zoe Farnsworth, Charity Event, Lancashire
Spencer attended our recent charity ball and proved a hit with all guests. His speed enabled him to draw all the guests on the evening and all were very pleased with the results. Spencer is funny and charming and we would recommend him highly for any event. Warble were very easy to deal with and responded to all queries quickly I would definitely use them again.

Amanda Nicholls, Corporate Event, Lancashire
Spencer was great to have around on the night - He came with a very positive attitude and brought alot of fun and excitement to the night! We will definately consider Spencer for further events at DRL Limited as he is a very talented caricaturist and was well worth the money spent to hire him for the night!

Paul Bond, Private Party Event, Cheshire
Spencer is a really nice guy and he kept our guests entertained, and got on with job with so many people to draw and so little time.... but he did it, well done Spencer.

Sean and Kerry Spencer, Wedding Event, Cumbria
Hi Matt, Spencer the artist was amazing, worked the room well, got on with it and put everyone at ease, got round a hundred people at our wedding every one asked where we got him from, so hopefully he'll get more work out of it. Fantastic entertainment and value for money. Definitely recommend him to any one in need of an artist.

Martin Ward, Shop Direct, Corporate Event, Liverpool
Spencer was a treat and the pics were loved by all the guys apart from the one he did of me!!! Ha-Ha. cheers.

Andy Green, Wedding, Oundle, Northamptonshire
Hi Matt, Spencer was superb! He was very much in demand and a great success, everyone commented what a great idea it was to have a caricaturist at the wedding. He was jovial and also, due to speeches over running slightly, he was prepared to stay a little later than planned to make up for lost time. I would have no hesitation in recommending Spencer to anyone. Dealing with Warble was also very easy. Thanks again.

Ruth Bradshaw, Wedding, Nottinghamshire
Hi Charlotte, just to let you know that the short notice we managed to get spencer for our wedding reception on 12/6/10 was brilliant. Also he was great fun and entertained all our guests, we were running behind schedule with the wedding but Spencer stayed for a longer period of time so we would get our 2 hours out of him. We have reccomended him through warble-entertainment to friends.

Amanda Perry, Wedding, Lancashire
Hi Charlotte, In one sentence, we cannot recommend Spencer highly enough! He was absolutely fantastic! From the moment he arrived to the moment he left, he produced drawing after drawing after drawing. He was the talk of the wedding - and still is! I was a little apprehensive and dubious at first thinking that guests would need encouraging to have their caricature done, but he had a queue out of the door and everyone was so pleased with the end result. I can't wait to have another party and he would be at the top of my list to book again. Thank you Spencer for making our wedding so memorable.

Mr & Mrs Hobson, Wedding, Beverley, East Yorkshire
To Matt, Thank you for your help in organising entertainment for our Wedding on 12th Sept. Please pass on our thanks to Spencer. The service we received from you both was fantastic. Spencer went down a treat with the guests and we would recommend you both.

Catherine and Paul Bennett, Wedding, Deeside
Hi Matt, Sorry it has taken so long for me to reply, thanks for the congratulations, wedding was fantastic, everybody had a great time. Me and Paul thought the day went off without a hitch. Thanks so much for providing Spencer to us, he was amazing. Myself and Paul both had our pictures done and I love them. They are now framed and on the wall in our living room. Spencer always had a queue of people waiting to have their pictures drew, poor guy didnt have a minute to himself!! We have had so many fantastic comments about him, saying that it was such a good idea to have him there, I just wished he could of stayed longer!! Please pass on my thanks to Spencer as I didnt get to see him before he left, and that he was brilliant. Very talented. Thanks again so very much.

Joyce Burgess, Wedding
Hi Spencer, Thanks for the email, I had intended to email you but you got there first. Thank you very much for what you did at Gemma and Chris's wedding everyone said how much they enjoyed it and I thank you for being so pleasant and professional. I will speak to the two people that you mention whether they want one doing and if so I will be in touch, I am only sorry that I didn't get the chance to say good bye and to thank you in person.

Michelle Sanders, Private Party, Nottingham
Hi Tracey, Spencer was great, he had my guests laughing and talking about the caricatures all night and even now they are raving about it and thought it was a great idea! I was very happy with Spencer and also happy that my guests enjoyed themselves. You have been extremely helpful and accommodating from the first enquiry I made with you down to the final details! Much to my suprise my partner actually proposed to me on the night so now I have a wedding to plan!! So I now need to come up with something different for my wedding. I will certainly use Warble Entertainment again and have already recommended your services to friends and family, thank you so much for your great attitude and help, great service is never forgotten!

Roger Lister, Birthday Party, Oddfellows, Chester
The two artists supplied by Warble contributed substantially to an excellent event. Spencer blended in nicely with people and the ambience of the event without being intrusive or 'pushy' in lining up folks for a caricature. He 'detained' people for hardly any time at all and the subjects were either surprised or delighted or both with their caricature. Particularly welcomed by the females present was his consistent ability to 'lose' about 15 years from their chronological age and return them to the golden age of their youth ........ I'm serious they really were pleased. Many thanks Matt. Roger.

Spencer’s list of past clients includes, amongst many others:

AstraZeneca, AA, British Aerospace, Kelloggs, Manchester University, Toshiba, Honda, Mercedes, Nissan, Guiness, First Choice Holidays, HSBC, PC World... In addition, Spencer has recently become Manchester United FC's premier lounge entertainment!

Are you as good as you say you are?

I’ve been a full-time professional artist and entertainer since 1996, specializing in “live” caricatures. Over the years I have drawn tens of thousands of portraits and I know just exactly what’s needed to add an extra dimension to the atmosphere and your guests’ enjoyment of your event.

The magic of the experience comes from the finished picture and how funny it is, and from people seeing it unfold in front of their eyes in two or three minutes. I use a black ink brushpen on shiny white card, which gives a dramatic effect and helps me to draw more quickly. As the lines can’t be erased, it’s a bit like walking a tightrope with no safety net!

I’m the first choice of the leading entertainment agencies in the North West and I have worked all over the UK and abroad. So you are in safe hands!

Do guests have to pay for their pictures?

No. I charge a fee for attending which covers everything with no hidden extras. But don’t worry, because I work hard, give 100%, and guarantee you will be totally happy.

How can I keep my drawing safe if everyone is drinking and dancing away?

Each drawing is presented in a clear plastic wallet, which helps prevent creasing and damage from spilt drinks. I can keep it for you until the end of the evening, or you can run out and put it in your car or hotel room to make sure.

How many people can you draw at an event?

Each drawing should ideally take between 2 to 4 minutes. Sometimes a queue will form which means I can draw quite a large number quickly, or sometimes I will be mingling between tables during a dinner perhaps, which means that there is more time between drawings, but I always make sure that everyone can see what’s happening so they can join in the fun.

We are a charity, will it cost us less?

Yes. Although I don’t work free of charge, I do give a discount. There is also this other benefit: if you like, you can provide me with a sealed collection tin and I will collect donations from guests. It’s important to remember that they will be under no pressure or obligation to donate, and there is no fixed amount stipulated. They can simply put something in the tin if they love their picture, and, if the drink is flowing, well, you see what I mean.

It’s important to remember that this only works if the guests know that there is no pressure on them and that the drawings are all free and that they can donate if they feel like it.

Although I can’t guarantee how much I will accumulate, I have very often covered my fee so that I end up costing the organisers nothing!

Do you work at corporate events?

I entertain at all kinds of events. Office parties, Christmas, awards dinners, team-building… expertly done caricatures are unique and really set your event apart, and can be a superb way of entertaining clients.

Not only that, employees and clients alike will keep their caricature for ever, and with the date and your company name on the drawing, will always remember where they got it!

Do you work at birthday parties?

Yes. Caricatures done “live” at birthday parties (young or old, a big occasion or a small family get-together) are wonderful entertainment, and a permanent souvenir that guests will always treasure.

Funny and lifelike caricatures are a unique and exciting way to entertain everyone.

Can you help at our trade fair?

This is a really amazing way to boost footfall on your stand. I proactively go out and attract passers-by with a friendly and confident approach, draw their (complimentary!) caricature and let you get on with the business of turning them into clients. Contrast this with the stands where the staff sit and wait for customers to come to them – they don’t. Customers and potential customers go away with a permanent reminder of their visit to your stand – one that they can’t get from anyone else.

I’m getting married. Is this a suitable kind of entertainment?

Definitely. A wedding is such a happy occasion and these hilarious caricatures just add to the fun and jollity. Also, sometimes the guests don’t know each other so well, or at all, and having caricatures done “live” is a brilliant way of bringing people together.

With the date and the bride and groom’s names on the picture, your guests will be reminded of the big day for years to come.

From 2 hours to all day or all night.

Please Note: The fees indicated below are approximate and based on a central location for each county. They are intended to provide a rough guide only and exact quotes can only be given once the date and exact location of your event have been provided.