CARICATURES BY ELGIN!

NYC Gift Caricature Commissions

2010-12-22T14:39:00.000-08:00

Most people think a caricature drawing is someone with a gigantic nose, drawn in an unflattering way. While that's ONE aspect of caricature drawing,ultimately a caricature drawing is supposed to enhance ones appearance, and bring out their personality. The word Caricature, means "loaded portrait". It's up to the individual artist, how they want to approach their subject.

For me, I prefer to look for the beauty inside each person I draw. You could say that I "draw the personality" especially in gift caricature. These two drawings reflect that type of style. Both were drawn initially in pencil and then beautifully colored digitally using an ipad.

Caricatures like these make wonderful gifts, and can also double for avatar logos to be used on facebook profile pages, LinkedIn, or other social media outlets.

Prices for work like this starts at 40.00 each

If you would like one done for yourself, please contact me at
cartoons4u2@aol.com

ONE OF NEW YORK CITY'S BEST CARICATURE ENTERTAINERS Elgin Subwaysurfer Bolling

2010-12-06T21:32:00.000-08:00

My name is Elgin Subwaysurfer Bolling I am one of New York City's Best caricature artists and its NOT JUST because I draw well! Curious? Listen on!

NYC Subway Commuters Drawn Live

2010-11-19T07:31:00.000-08:00

This video features a collection of my caricatures of various subway commuters Ive drawn live on the subway trains of New york City. This is extreme life drawing, as many of these people have no idea they are being drawn, and those who do, have "interesting " reactions! To me, The subway is a microcosm of the world. It is the one place where people of every gender, race, Social Economic Status, political or religious affiliation, come together to share space in a situation of forced intimacy. I act as a visual anthropologist of sorts recording this information for all the world to see. We all share a common humanity, we're all on a destination somewhere.

DRAW THEM PRETTY!

2010-11-19T07:26:00.000-08:00

WHY YOU SHOULD HIRE CARICATURE ARTIST ELGIN BOLLING FOR YOUR NEXT PARTY

2010-08-10T22:21:00.000-07:00

There are HUNDREDS of very talented caricature artists in the NYC area, so WHY should you hire ME???

IM FAST

Caricature at a party should be FAST. Look, you go to a party to enjoy yourself, eat the food, make a love connection, and dance! why would you WANT to spend the MAJORITY of your precious party time in a Loooooooong line waiting to MAYBE get drawn. It takes me 1-3 minutes to draw who ever is in front of me. FIVE MINUTES TOPS and if I take THAT long Im reallllly taking my time. The great thing is if you get drawn by me you can get your pic FAST and enjoy the rest of the party.

I WILL MAKE IT LOOK LIKE YOU

The ugly truth is that there are a LOT of caricature artists who can draw a decent picture at a party that just doesn't look like YOU. They cover up their lack of art skill by excessive shading and lots of color hoping they because you see blond hair on the character in the drawing that it MUST be YOU because you have the same color hair. When I draw you, it LOOKS like you. Sometimes HILARIOUSLY so! I am committed to giving you something that is INSTANTLY recognizable to everyone. You will be proud to hang my stuff on your wall, or your office.

IM EXPERIENCED

Ever have an novice plumber fix your kitchen sink? If you're not careful, you'll have an indoor kitchen pool. While this doesn't apply to ALL novices, Experience really IS the best teacher. I have over 10 years of it working every kind of entertainment venue. Working these different venues have given me a certain "feel" for particular parties that a novice just doesn't have yet, and NEEDS if they are going to handle themselves with poise and professionalism. Unlike "studio drawing" which most artists are accustomed to, PARTY CARICATURE is a "live animal" full of noise, crowds, and energy that Ive seen lesser artists fold and crumble under. Dont let that happen to you. Go with an artist with experience...er... that would be ME.

IM MULTI TALENTED
man.... this isnt even FAIR to say....Whenever you hire an artist to entertain your guests, if they are FAST, ABLE TO GET A GOOD LIKENESS, and EXPERIENCED, then technically they've done their job... what MORE could you "legally " ask for?

How about a TOTAL ENTERTAINER???

I believe that a caricature artist should be MORE than a person who stares blankly at you and hands you a picture.
I feel that he is a part of the ENTERTAINMENT PACKAGE and he should be multi talented.
IS HE INTERESTING AND THOUGHT PROVOKING??? CAN HE ENGAGE AND ENTERTAIN YOUR GUESTS WITH CONVERSATION??

I CAN.

CAN HE DANCE?

I CAN.
And DO. In fact, upon occassion I've even Taught an entire waiting audience how to break dance, moonwalk and do "tutting" all while not skipping a beat or losing time drawing...

CAN THE ARTIST SING???

I CAN.

I frequently break out spontaneously in song, encourage singalongs and other such antics while drawing..

I CAN EVEN BUST OUT A FEW RHYMES OR TWO...

I realize these things are not required , but they are just a few things I do spontaneously because I LOVE what I DO.

Thats why I want to do it for YOU.

HIRE ME!

Bar Bat Mitzvah Party Caricature By Elgin Subwaysurfer Bolling

2010-08-05T21:27:00.001-07:00

Look what others are saying about Elgin Subwaysurfer Bolling

2010-08-05T21:13:00.000-07:00

Gift Caricatures Pen and Ink And Digital by ELGIN BOLLING

2010-05-27T08:48:00.000-07:00

Get your caricature beautifully rendered in pen and ink. Caricatures can be drawn on traditional illustration board, or went to you digitally. The latter choice is recommended, as it can be re sized and used for posters, stickers, tee shirts or anything else you can imagine. Just send three clear photos of yourself along with a list of your favorite hobbies, habits, job description, etc. I will email you back a blk and white or colored digital copy of yourself. If you live in the New York City area I can COME TO YOU to draw you LIVE on illustration board, or consult with you personally to get the concept correct. An Initial deposit is required on all gift caricatures prior to working. Balance is paid upon completion .

Gift Caricature Blk & Wht Graphite

2008-08-08T12:53:00.000-07:00

GIFT CARICATURE BLK AND WHITE PORTRAITS

2008-07-14T23:32:00.001-07:00

Want to get a unique gift for the person who has "everything?" give them their very own gift caricature portrait, beautifully drawn traditionally using pencil with a more modeled "realistic" look. These beautifully rendered portraits can also be made into poster size.

New York City Caricature Artist, Elgin Subwaysurfer Bolling

2008-04-15T21:35:00.000-07:00

Hello, my name is Elgin, and I want YOUR Business! I've been a Professional Caricature artist in NYC since 1990.

I've drawn in a variety of venues, including street caricatures in Times Square and Central Park,corporate events, for Kraft Foods, and Sardi's Restaurant, Toys R Us, and The M & M Store. I've drawn at Tavern On The Green, The Hampton's Classic, and Yankee Stadium! I've done Canine Caricatures For The American Cancer Society's Annual Dogs Walk,Petco, and I've done more Bat-Bar Mitzvahs than the average Rabbi!

If you need an artist that's fast, look no further. Im one of the fastest drawing caricature artists in New York city.I draw at a rate of 20-25caricatures an hour. Thats a LOT of pictures! the great thing about caricature drawing at a party is that everyone gets entertained! It doesn't matter if you're young or old, make or female, Democrat or Republican, EVERYONE loves to have their picture drawn!

Caricatures are the ultimate party favor that not only serves as a momento of that special date or event, but also can be used as an effective marketing tool for business. Imagine having your contact information on every caricature. It can be done.

PARTY CARICATURES DONE IN FIVE MINUTES OR LESS! by Elgin Bolling

2008-04-15T19:05:00.000-07:00

Why wait 15 minutes to get your caricatue drawn when you can get yours done in FIVE MINUTES OR LESS? The pictures you see here were all done LIVE within that time frame. I understand that when you are at a PARTY you are not there JUST to get MY caricature, but to enjoy the entire party! that's why I make it my policy never to have a person in the chair more than five minutes. Keeping the line moving is essential to the most people getting done and having time left over to enjoy whatever else is going on!

2008-04-15T18:57:00.000-07:00

I ALSO DO GIFT CARICATURES AND SIGN IN BOARDS

2008-04-15T18:54:00.000-07:00

Caricatures are not just for parties. You can also use them as gifts for that special someone who is having a birthday, graduation, anniversary, or any other ocassion you can think of. Just send me a photo of the person who is being honored along with a list of their hobbies, interests, personality quirks, etc. and I will deliver a beautifully rendered caricature of them. Make sure that it is a CURRENT picture of the person! we can only draw what we SEE so make sure its a picture you LIKE! Front view Three Quarter and Side view is BEST!

Gift caricatures can be drawn in a variety of ways, I can do a cartoony style, semi realistic, or highly exaggerated!

Gift caricatures can be done in pen and ink on paper, with pencil, or colored digitally. The choice is yours.

Price is determined by turnaround time, as well as the complexity and size of project.

We also draw caricature GROUPS with 20 people or more!

GIFT CARICATURES DONE FROM YOUR PHOTOS! by Elgin Bolling

2008-04-15T18:51:00.000-07:00