Here is a blurry photo of a painting I did for my friend Sam Morgan's birthday. I've known both her and Josh Morgan (her husband and also my friend) since I moved to L.A. They took me under their wing and helped me survive this big city. Anyway, she's very hard to caricature in that she's very hyper-critical of any caricature you do of her. Naturally I had to accept the challenge.
My tactic: Instead of a head on traditional caricature trying to capture an actual likeness her physical features, I tried to capture the likeness in personality.
Now, the Morgan's are both total tech whores (I mean this in a good way--I don't normally go around calling my friends all types of whores unless I mean it in a positive way...well... no, no I don't). They, the Morgans, both also have a very active social life (in and out of the virtual world). Sam also has this BIG laugh that is infectious. And finally, there is a certain look that Josh gives Sam that without words can convey his love and affection. Well, that's what is in the painting. Give a Saturday Evening Post circle around it and, BAM!! Watercolor, add a little colored pencil here and there, and you've got yourself a birthday present (In just 1500 easy steps). I've also included the rough below.
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