Cartoon Caricatures

Biography

Peter Byrne is considered one of Sydney’s fastest and funniest on the spot/Live cartoonist/caricaturist. A Professional Cartoonist on the Sydney Morning Herald and Daily Telegraph for over 25 years, who can draw complementary caricatures of your guests from 4 to 6 minutes and do it in Style

Whether it’s mixing and mingling with your guests, table hopping or standing at the back and picking them off one by one as he produces his unique cartoons, and no-one has to pose!!!

Why Peter is so great for parties and functions?

• Considered one of the BEST Cartoonists
• He takes up little space
• He makes a great conversation starter for guests who haven’t met before
• He provides entertainment for onlookers who enjoy the demonstration as much as the sitter getting their portrait done
• He provides exposure for your company with the drawing done letterhead or logo. (Great for Trade Shows and public events)
• He makes an amusing souvenir of the event.
• He’s low key so can be used in conjunction with other entertainment such as musicians.
• The artworks may also depict the person as a full body involved in a favourite hobby or occupation with a caption or nickname. He is complimentary to the ladies
• I’m quick on the draw (Cartoons every 4-5 mins)
• I specialise in corporate events, trade shows and weddings
• I’m quality (Featured in Daliy & Sunday Tele, SMH)
• I’m digital (tablet trained … Ipad, Galaxy)
• I’m professional (25 years as Newspaper illustrator)
• I’m reliable (I’ll never let a client down)
• I’m based in Sydney (BUT WILL TRAVEL)

I’ve illustrated Tony Abbott, the Hoff, Hugh Heffner, Sarah Murdoch, Red Symons, Karl Stefanovic, Reg Mombassa, John Eales, Sammy Davis Jnr, Rambo, Cheech and Chong, Michael Parkinson and hundreds more!“As a Live caricaturist for over twenty years I make a point to be ‘Complementary’ to the ladies with my caricatures as some people are sensitive… and I always respect those who say that they would rather not be drawn …..”

Cartoons and Caricatures are A4 or A3, take between 4 and 6 minutes to complete depending on the subject and the situation. He can customise each drawing using black and white or colour with a special message, company logo or a personalised caption.. The final product is presented in a clear protective sleeve.

Peter is ideal for:

• Corporate Events
• Cocktail Parties/
• Weddings
• Birthday Parties
• Product Launches
• Staff leaving gifts; a farewell, promotion or retirement.
• Promotions
• Graduations
• Bat / Bar Mitzvahs
• 10-16 drawings per hour

“I’m renowned for my friendly banter, but it’s always respectful. It’s always best if a caricaturist gets involved with the people at a party or wedding. I can get to know little details that often end up in the cartoon!”