Rather than take chances with your special moment, I create the art before your proposal from your photos, bring it to the site and, after approaching you as a 'nearby' caricature artist, I draw a 'token' caricature for five minutes of banter and fun before handing over the pre-finished art for the big climax.

Major life moments like this are simply too important to mess up. My working method gives you more control of the finished product and greatly reduces the chances of several problems that could ruin the day.

First, by not drawing you proposing on the spot, no passersby can react out loud and tip off your loved one, ruining our plan. This has happened to other artists. If weather becomes an issue, we can quickly switch to a safer location but you can still have your preferred scenery in the artwork. You'll also more easily control the art's final look because you'll see a preliminary sketch that I can revise if you so desire. Lastly, even the best caricaturists can have a bad moment, but by getting a drawing you've already approved, the 'hit-or-miss' nature of quicksketch caricature is eliminated and your surprise artwork won't be an unpleasant shock.

The final art is 11' x 14' and the artwork is executed in marker with rubbed-in chalk for color. Other sizes and modes may be available upon request.

Besides my expert advice and consultation, you'll get an emailed sketch I can revise to your liking if necessary, full color final artwork, an emailed digital file for safekeeping, lest your original be someday lost or damaged, and finally, the in-person 'performance' itself. Works like a charm