The Silhouette Artist

The Silhouette Artist

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Location Middlesex
Starting from £449
48 Reviews

This act's skills impress the crowds, and his manner will raise smiles while he crafts individual artworks for your guests to take home and treasure.

  • Highlights
  • Available throughout the UK
  • Each silhouette created within 3-5 minutes
  • Can work from a stationary table or mix and mingle with your guests

Steve was brilliant, everyone was thrilled with their silhouette portrait.

Yvonne Sharman, Kent

Everyone loved the silhouettes and was buzzing to have a portrait.

Richard Freeman, Durham

About


These unique souvenirs can be created in next to no time. Each person takes from three to five minutes depending on style required and detail. Each finished silhouette is placed within a protective card mount so they are ready to frame and enjoy!

The Silhouette Artist is a trained artist who sold his first portrait at the age of 14, got his degree in graphic design from St Martins in 1990 and has been doing portraiture & caricature of one sort or another ever since! He loves helping to generate the buzz of an event or party, and adores the reaction his lightning-fast likenesses get. He took up silhouette portraiture around 10 years ago and thoroughly enjoys the discipline and focus it takes to create an amusing or accurate likeness of a subject - "It's one of those art forms that very few people do, so it's nice to stand out from the crowd and create work that people can take home as a unique souvenir of a memorable night - I see my silhouette portraits as little parcels of pleasure!"   

Steve is very happy to offer a free silhouette portrait of the couple which he can cut from photos emailed by the client - this can be done prior to the wedding to ensure that the stars of the show don't miss out on getting their portraits done, which can happen as they're often so busy with all their guests and duties. The image can also be used on their invitations and any other wedding paraphernalia or displays!

For a small extra cost, Steve can also 'double-cut' the happy couple's silhouette and place it in the centre of a Wedding Signature Board, along with any message you'd like him to write for you - usually the wedding date and couple's names - which can be signed by guests. This makes a marvellous alternative to the standard Wedding Guest Book and a souvenir which the couple can frame and enjoy forever!

Performance Schedule


  • 1 to 8 hours, with 2 to 3 hours being the most frequently booked option
Previous Clients

  • IBM
  • Canon
  • M&S
  • RBS
  • Heathrow Airport
  • The Armed Forces
  • Nissan
  • University of Bristol
  • Oxford University
  • Cadbury's

48 Reviews

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Mike Metcalfe-Shaw - The Entertainer

Event: Corporate
Location: Warwickshire
5/5

Steve was fantastic and really brought our theme of 'Wonder' into reality. Our delegates loved his work and he was very friendly, professional and fun. We had so much praise for what he did and I cannot thank him enough. I would recommend him to anyone who is looking for something exciting and different for an event. Thank you!!


Rob Steward

Event: Wedding
Location: Essex
5/5

Steve was absolutely fantastic! He brought bags of enthusiasm, set himself up immediately and got straight to work photographing guests and making their silhouettes. He even stopped working to help bring the wedding cake over from the house to the main tent, across a gravel driveway and an open field. Not to mention that he finished off the remaining silhouettes for us after the event and even posted them to us to distribute amongst the guests that didn't get theirs on the day. 5/5 rating doesn't even come close - what a superstar! Thanks Steve!


Ron Dixon

Event: Wedding
Location: London
5/5

The Artist was very friendly and professional and our guests enjoyed his work. Would engage him again.


Pete Ayres

Event: Wedding
Location: Buckinghamshire
5/5

Super, personable, polite and very creative. Over exceeded all expectations.


Tasha Human

Event: Wedding
Location: Buckinghamshire
5/5

Steve worked so hard producing silhouettes for so many of our guests! Everyone was thrilled with them and was showing them off over the evening. A great addition to a wedding!


Elizabeth Walker - TOPRA

Event: Corporate
Location: London
5/5

Well done for the evening. We've had requests to have you back every year!


Yvonne Sharman

Event: Wedding
Location: Kent
5/5

Steve was brilliant, everyone was thrilled with their silhouette portrait. Adults and children alike.


Monica Hoehmann

Event: Birthday Party
Location: Dorset
5/5

Our guests all sang Steve‘s praises and everyone absolutely loved their silhouettes and really enjoyed themselves. Thank you so much for helping create an unforgettable evening for my Mum’s 80th birthday. Steve definitely was the icing on the cake! Fantastic!


Ervina Caka - CISI

Event: Corporate
Location: Norwich
5/5

Steve was very engaging with our guests and worked the room really well. He was very punctual and helpful on the night, wouldn't hesitate to book him again.


Melanie Nathan

Event: Other
Location: Leeds
5/5

Incredible. Went down a treat. Everyone loved it and Steve was just brilliant!


Nicky - OneLogin

Event: Corporate
Location: London
5/5

The guys said Steve was great to work with and the photos I saw looked great.


Vanessa Coutinho

Event: Birthday Party
Location: Middlesex
5/5

Steve is very talented. Having him at my party was fab! My guests were delighted with their silhouettes and Steve, bless him, had a steady stream of people waiting throughout. Steve is such a lovely man too. He was kind and funny and put everyone especially the children at ease. Thanks to Steve, that was my best party yet! Many thanks again Steve!


David & Carol Horan

Event: Wedding
Location: Derbyshire
5/5

Steve was absolutely brilliant, everyone had fun, he worked incredibly hard, was very entertaining and a brilliant artist to boot. We all had a fabulous time with him and the results were superb. It was the icing on the cake for our wedding. Really, really pleased we chose him, people had so much fun in his company - excellent.


Natasha Edgell

Event: University / School
Location: Oxfordshire
5/5

Steve was absolutely fantastic on the night. He worked at a ball with over 700 guests and did a great job of mingling and seeing to as many guests as possible. He was upbeat and we had really, really great reviews from many of our guests.


Ben Nakata-Kingwell

Event: Wedding
Location: Surrey
5/5

Steve was amazing at our wedding and a huge part of the entertainment for the evening. He was constantly busy because everybody wanted theirs done! He was friendly and lively and we'd definitely hire him again and recommend to friends.


Esther Pepper

Event: Birthday Party
Location: West Sussex
5/5

Steve was absolutely brilliant at my 50th birthday party. He is a great character, and seriously wow'd my guests with his silhouetting skills. It's hard to believe that Steve can capture the essence of a person in just a couple of minutes, with only a pair of scissors and some black paper! A charming and professional piece of art for my guests to take home and treasure. He even made sure he did my portrait before the date, and days later snipped a couple of extra guests who'd had to leave early. The likenesses were so good, that when we found a stray silhouette after the party, we could instantly tell who it was and could post it on. I've had so many nice comments, both about Steve and his artwork. Would not hesitate to have him back next time. Great value for money and highly recommended.


Richard Freeman

Event: University / School
Location: Durham
5/5

Steve was amazing! Everyone loved the silhouettes and was buzzing to have a portrait. Steve had a bubbly personality that went down a storm with the guests as he produced top quality products for them to remember an amazing night!


Amy Jennings - SSE Electricity Limited

Event: Corporate
Location: Hampshire
5/5

Steve was so passionate, turned up early and left late and works his socks off for the whole evening barely stopping. His work is extremely skilled and everyone loved their portraits which were uncanny! Would definitely hire Steve again given the opportunity. Thank you so much!!


Kelly Strong

Event: Wedding
Location: London
5/5

Steve was fantastic. Everyone loved him and he made every effort to get round to as many people as he could. Fantastic guy, 5 star!!!


Jeanette Lee

Event: Private Party
Location: Essex
5/5

Thank you Steve for the amazing silhouette portraits, we greatly appreciated the time and care you took, so professional. We would thoroughly recommend Steve to give your event that very extra special touch.Thanks again.


Samantha Leadbeater

Event: Birthday Party
Location: North Yorkshire
5/5

What a fantastic guy Steve is. His work and his personality was first class. He made everyone feel at ease, made them laugh, talked to many different people of all ages, can’t rate him highly enough! Thank you Steve - you were great!


Lucia Briant

Event: Corporate
Location: Dorset
5/5

Steve arrived very early and instantly captivated the room. He was charming, talented and an absolute delight to work with! It’s a great keepsake for guests at any event - would highly recommend and use again!


Howard Smedley

Event: Birthday Party
Location: Kent
5/5

The Silhouette Artist made a great contribution to the atmosphere of our party.


Graham Makepeace

Event: Other
Location: London
5/5

The silhouette guy was fantastic! A serious gem... He was a real find!


Louise Gibbs

Event: Wedding
Location: Surrey
5/5

Would absolutely recommend, Steve was great with my guests and everyone loved their silhouettes!


Priya Nobbs

Event: Wedding
Location: Berkshire
5/5

He made the wedding so special. Very professional and loved by all the guests.


Belinda Orphanou

Event: Wedding
Location: Kent
5/5

The Silhouette Artist was nothing short of amazing. He was not only extremely talented, but a lovely guy and we are so glad we booked him for our vow renewal - many thanks!


Eve Wells

Event: Wedding
Location: East Sussex
5/5

He was great, very entertaining and funny, everyone was very impressed.


Heather Lloyd

Event: Wedding
Location: Berkshire
5/5

He went above and beyond and stayed later to see as many of our guests as possible. He did mainly characters as far as I'm aware which I think meant he was able to get round more people. He worked really hard and the feedback I had from guests was superb. His communication before hand was brilliant, we couldn't have asked for more. Highly recommended and an asset to your company.


Rita Daly

Event: Birthday Party
Location: Hertfordshire
5/5

Steve was brilliant. His mixture of silhouettes and caricatures went down extremely well and there was a queue all evening. His personality fitted easily into the party atmosphere with adults and children. I would definitely recommend The Silhouette Artist for future events! Well done Steve!


Michelle Aldous

Event: Wedding
Location: Leicestershire
5/5

The Silhouette Artist was a true professional, he arrived early and got started straight away ensuring the main guests had their silhouette completed. He put guests at ease with his friendly manner. All wedding guests thought he was absolutely amazing and different to more traditional wedding acts. He made our evening reception truly memorable. Thank you


Charlotte Bell - Coffin Mew LLP

Event: Corporate
Location: Hampshire
5/5

Our guests were absolutely delighted with Steve The Sihouette Artist. It was absolutely perfect for a Corporate event such as this - thank you.


Stephen Macken

Event: Military Event
Location: Suffolk
5/5

Excellent product, friendly and very professional.


Negar Laing - Pharo Advisors UK Ltd

Event: Corporate
Location: London
5/5

We loved Steve! A punctual, great artist and fab with people. The chat was great and he made the evening! Thank you.


Gemma Walker

Event: Wedding
Location: Wiltshire
5/5

Steve arrived early which was amazing and brought an iPad so could take some photos and be working on those silhouettes and so guests (including the bride and groom) wouldn't have to stand and wait for him to do them. He did lots of live ones also in the time he was with us and the quality was amazing! The likeness from the real people to the silhouette was astonishing. He was a very likeable person and evidently loves his job. I have had many comments from guest about how they have kept their silhouettes as they are so great! It was a pleasure to have him as part of our wedding. Charles and Gemma.


Dawn Baker

Event: Wedding
Location: Kent
5/5

An excellent artist. Friendly and very talented. Very recommended.


Nicola Madden

Event: Wedding
Location: Essex
5/5

Steve was FANTASTIC!! I was amazed at how accurate his work was and the guests absolutely loved him! He arrived early and stayed well beyond his allocated time to finish his silhouettes and was certainly well worth the money. Would most certainly recommend Steve for any special occasion! Thanks for helping to make our day special.


Judith Martin

Event: Wedding
Location: Suffolk
5/5

Arrived ahead of time and interacted well with guests. The Silhouette Artist was polite and focussed. The silhouettes were brilliant and everyone who had one was very impressed. I would be happy to recommend.


Daniel Bellis

Event: Wedding
Location: Leicestershire
5/5

The Silhouette Artist was first class, Sophie and I couldn't be more happy or impressed with him. He was polite, complimentary throughout and was a pleasure to be around. The way he created those silhouettes and how quick was amazing. I would give him 5/5 and would recommend him to anyone as all my guests were equally impressed. He even went above and beyond to ensure guests got a silhouette and made sure we got the full two hours.


Olivia Stanton

Event: Private Party
Location: Gloucestershire
4/5

Steve arrived with plenty of time to spare and set himself up. Entertained our guests very well whilst doing the silhouettes and our friends were delighted with their 'portraits'. Thank you.


Joey Kirk

Event: Wedding
Location: Suffolk
5/5

We were really pleased with The Silhouette Artist, really friendly, the kids loved him and everyone really wanted theirs done! We are so happy that we booked him. If anybody is unsure, I would definitely recommend him, it was such a good talking point at the wedding!


Charlotte Draper - Fennes

Event: Corporate
Location: Essex
5/5

The Silhouette Artist was absolutely brilliant, all the guests had such positive feedback! Great communication from yourselves and the artist - would definitely use again!


Sarah Milton

Event: Wedding
Location: Lancashire
5/5

Steve was brilliant and friendly throughout the day - the silhouettes he did were amazing and it was such a lovely addition to our day and so many people commented on his work - their artwork now on their mantlepieces! Would recommend 100%


Sian Reen

Event: Wedding
Location: Surrey
5/5

What a great personality! Really friendly & chatty, a great talking point at our wedding & very amusing. Integrated seamlessly with our guests & many guests were keen on getting involved. He even stayed late after we turned up late.


Nicola Taylor

Event: Wedding
Location: Wiltshire
5/5

He managed to see every guest that wanted a silhouette, no mean feat considering there were approx 150 of us all! Everyone who received a silhouette was thrilled and some, even brought to tears. A fantastic addition to our wedding celebration and would thoroughly recommend this artist to any and everyone. A unique keepsake, from a unique artist. Thank you Steve.


Pippa Bostock - Portsmouth Grammar Jumior School

Event: Charity
Location: Hampshire
5/5

Steve was absolutely truly amazing!!! Guests were blown away and wonderful souvenirs to treasure forever! I will definitely be booking again - thank you so much for helping to make the evening truly magical.


Ashwynn Dar

Event: Private Party
Location: Gloucestershire
5/5

Brilliant. Outstanding results produced quickly, roamed around crowd well. Put guests at ease, good conversation!


Nigel Parker

Event: Wedding
Location: West Sussex
5/5

Some amazing silhouettes. Our guest were well pleased and filled in nicely during our photos. Thanks for everything.


    Pricing

    We give you a bespoke price based on the exact location of your event. The pricing below is based on a central location for your area so you have an idea of what your price will be. The exact price will be given in the booking process after you’ve provided the location details.

    East
    • Cambridgeshire £523
    • Norfolk £548
    • Suffolk £511
    East Midlands
    • Derbyshire £523
    • Leicestershire £474
    • Lincolnshire £523
    • Northamptonshire £474
    • Nottinghamshire £498
    • Rutland £474
    North East
    • Durham £548
    • Leeds £523
    • North Yorkshire £548
    • South Yorkshire £523
    • Tyne and Wear £573
    • West Yorkshire £548
    • Yorkshire £523
    North West
    • Cheshire £548
    • Cumbria £610
    • Lancashire £573
    • Manchester £474
    • Merseyside £498
    South East
    • Bedfordshire £548
    • Berkshire £486
    • Buckinghamshire £548
    • East Sussex £548
    • Essex £449
    • Hampshire £449
    • Hertfordshire £548
    • Isle of Wight £585
    • Kent £498
    • London £548
    • Middlesex £548
    • Oxfordshire £486
    • Surrey £486
    • Sussex £486
    • West Sussex £486
    South West
    • Bath £486
    • Bristol £511
    • Cornwall £672
    • Dorset £610
    • Somerset £573
    • Wiltshire £573
    Wales
    • Anglesey £548
    • Cardiff £610
    • Carmarthen £610
    • Flint £548
    • Glamorgan £610
    • Monmouth £610
    • Pembroke £610
    West Midlands
    • Birmingham £548
    • Gloucestershire £548
    • Herefordshire £573
    • Shropshire £610
    • Staffordshire £610
    • Warwickshire £573
    • Worcestershire £573

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