Ever wondered how we create our infamous caricatures? Let us take you on a time lapse video tour that begins with a hand drawn sketch and ends with the well known faces you may have seen on our website and business cards.
Here’s a quick background on the evolution of our caricatures: When I came on board in 2007, we decided to do something a little different with our team members’ profiles (rather than merely using our photographs). Using my trusty illustration skills, I managed to create caricatures of each of our coworkers (which were only 5 of us at the time). As we’ve grown, every new employee has reluctantly allowed me to draw their portrait, and in return, they receive a free coffee mug featuring their new cartoon face.
Click on the image below to see a caricature drawn from start to finish:
Caricature Creation: Step by Step
- I start by hand-drawing a basic sketch of the person’s face with a plain pencil and paper, focusing on their unique facial features.
- Once I’m satisfied with the sketch, I scan it into my computer.
- Using a digital drawing tablet and Photoshop, I outline it and loosely paint a flat flesh tone
- Then, I work in the shadows and highlights to gradually build up the skin tones little by little.
- Hair color, clothing, and accessories are the fun part.
- The super fun part is in the creation of the “funny face.” (You may have noticed on our website that each person has a humorous and/or random rollover effect, which consists of a superimposed object or facial feature.
Our brand is about characters, so we developed a unique way to showcase them through our caricatures. Take a peek at our work to see how our very talented designers have helped companies create a unique brand.
