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Caricatures by Luke Warm

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About Caricatures by Luke Warm


All the FreeIndex Reviews below are by clients who actually employed Caricatures by Luke Warm. We don't cheat.

Luke Warm has been working as a professional cartoonist and caricaturist since 1992. He started in London and while there his work was published regularly in The Financial Times, The Irish Times, The Daily Telegraph, The Evening Standard, Independent and was syndicated by the Press Association. In 2003 he moved to North Devon and since then has specialised in both on the spot and studio drawn caricatures.

Everyone loves being drawn and over the past 30 years, working on the spot Luke Warm has drawn literally thousands of people including wedding guests, holiday makers, business people, shoppers and many more. It takes just 5 minutes to draw each person and he can guarantee to create a buzz at your wedding, party or corporate event. In a typical performance of 2-3 hours he draws 25-35 people. Luke Warm has worked all over the UK and has even worked as a caricaturist on board P&O cruises in the Caribbean. He now entertains mainly in the south west of England - Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire - but he'll travel beyond the West Country if required.

Most on the spot work tends to be at the weekends, and during the week Luke Warm also draws detailed caricatures from photos in his purpose built studio on the North Devon coast - he's particularly well known for the level of humorous detail included. These drawings are mainly for birthday and leaving presents but have also been used on websites, in PowerPoint presentations, for murals, place settings.Even for branding computer dongles and wine labels!

Luke Warm also continues to work as a cartoonist and examples of this work can be found on his cartoon part of his website.

Each caricature is a unique piece of original artwork. On the spot caricatures are drawn in permanent felt tip while working from photos in his studio Luke Warm uses acrylic ink and watercolour to produce more finished and detailed drawings.

The services Luke Warm can offer include:

- Caricaturing on the spot at a wedding, party or corporate event.

- Caricatures drawn from photos for Christmas, wedding, birthday, leaving and retirement presents.

- Caricatures for dinner place settings, guest books and wedding stationery.

- Caricatures for company websites, intranets, magazines, Powerpoint presentations, Christmas cards, mugs, tee shirts etc.

- Caricature demonstrations and workshops, conference cartooning for corporate training days, team building etc.

Caricatures by Luke Warm features the work of Mark Nesbitt who has worked as a professional cartoonist and caricaturist since 1992. His cartoons, caricatures and illustrations have been published regularly by The Daily Telegraph, the Financial Times, the Press Association and many other national newspapers in the UK and Ireland.

As well as having an MA (Distinction) in Visual Communication Mark Nesbitt has received numerous awards including the 2017 Best Entertainment Award at the South West Wedding Awards. He'd previously won the Best Entertainment Award at the 2009, 2010 and 2011 West Country Wedding Awards and in 2013 won their Judges Choice Award from a field of 138 entrants. He was also shortlisted for both the 2009 and 2010 Service Excellence Awards by the Federation of Small Businesses.

Luke Warm is or has been a member of the following professional bodies: The Cartoonist Club of Great Britain, The British Cartoonists Association, The Professional Cartoonists Organisation, The Political Cartoon Society and the Federation of Cartoon Organisations. He also has £5 million worth of Public Liability Insurance for on the spot work.

Caricatures by Luke Warm provides a highly professional and multi-award winning caricature service from a purpose built studio. There are over 220 highly positive FreeIndex reviews below that have been submitted since 2008 only by actual clients who have directly employed Caricatures by Luke Warm.
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243 FreeIndex Reviews - Ranked 2nd out of 24 UK Caricaturists

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Jan Roberts
Hopton
I have just received my caricature that I commissioned Mark to do for me, it was not straightforward as I didn’t have many photos for him to work from, but somehow he managed to capture the look I wanted perfectly and even the essence of my friends character - not an easy task, but well done Mark, I highly recommend you and your talent unreservedly!
Response : Hi JanThank your for your very kind words - they were rather challenging photos to work from but your brief was very helpful and clear. I hope your friend likes the drawing as much as you do. With thanks and very best wishesMark.
Emma Ashley
The City
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Our caricature by Mark was absolutely brilliant, the perfect farewell gift to a colleague.
Response : Hi EmmaThanks very much for your lovely review. Your clear photos and concise and very visual brief helpfully allowed me to put as much time as possible into the drawing itself. I'm delighted to hear that you're pleased with it. Many thanks againMark.
Chloe Culver
Advent
Luke was fantastic at our wedding. Everyone loved having their caricatures done and was a massive talking point for everyone. Highly recommend Luke.
Response : Hi ChloeThanks very much for your extremely kind words. It was a pleasure entertaining for you all at your beautifully relaxed and stylish wedding. With thanks and very best wishes to you bothMark.
Tess M
Rhayader
I asked Mark to produce a caricature to celebrate some of my partner's achievements and life experiences. I provided several photos and plenty of information, but I wondered if I was asking too much. However, Mark exceeded my expectations, using his skill and creativity to absolutely hit the brief and add some lovely humorous touches. My partner loves it and is amazed how well Mark has captured his fun personality and so many memories. It made a wonderful, unique surprise gift. I may have to commission one for myself. Thank you so much.
Response : Hi TessThank you very much for your exceedingly kind review - as you know you provided an exceptionally clear and comprehensive brief with all the relevant photos and a very helpful stickman layout drawing, which all made the job so much easier. It was a pleasure to draw and to create something to help celebrate such an exceptional life. Many thanks againMark.
Maria C
The City
Thank you Mark for making this process very simple and executing the most memorable, unique and detailed gift in record time. Your thoughts and advice were welcomed and looking around, there isn't anyone else around to match your standard. Thank you again!
Response : Hi MariaThanks very much for your extremely kind words; I'm delighted to hear that the drawing went down so well. Your comprehensive brief and clear and helpful layout drawing made the whole process so much easier. Many thanks againMark.
Nelson Bacon
Chipping Norton
The second caricature I have had commissioned from Mark, the fact that we went back to him a second time speaks for itself I think. He has again captured a great memory with all the hilarity and character it deserves. Fantastic service surpassed only by the ineffable quality. Thank you.
Response : Hi NelsonThank you for yet another very kind and generous review. It was a pleasure creating the drawing from your fun filled visual brief and I'm very pleased to know it went down so well. With thanks and best wishesMark.
Clare Twomey
Barnstaple
I found Mark's profile online when looking for something to add some extra fun and charm to our wedding drinks reception. I was gutted when I found his calendar was booked up and then overjoyed when he could squeeze me in! Caricatures are great not only for the portrait-posing guest but for everyone else who gathers to watch- plus loads of fun had at the tables after as they are passed around. Mark has a real talent for chatting and drawing at the same time so sitting for the portrait never felt static/wooden/awkward - I could talk and sip bubbly happily whilst he captured us! Do book Mark (AKA Luke Warm! ) for your event - he's professional, funny and really talented!
Response : Hi ClareThank you for your exceptionally kind and helpful review - it was really lovely to receive. I'm delighted you were so happy with how it all went and wish you both every future happiness together. With many thanksMark.
Annette Rudkin
Chulmleigh
Luke entertained us at our family garden party. His work was excellent - everyone loved the pictures. He was relaxed, engaging and worked very hard throughout the 2. 5 hour booking.
Response : Hi AnnetteThanks very much for taking the time to write a review and for your very kind words. It was a pleasure entertaining for you all in your beautiful newly extended home. With thanks and best wishesMark.
Mike McGarry
Liphook
Great cartoon got it just right.
Response : Hi MikeThanks very much for taking the time to write a review and for your kind words - it was a pleasure creating both drawings for you. With thanks and best wishesMark.
Sarah Dibden
Kingswood
I’d like to thank Luke for doing an Amazing caricature for my daughter in-law’s 30th birthday. This included the whole family and the detail and likeness is wonderful. Luke was kind enough to add on a few last minute changes which I was so grateful. The drawing was done quickly and was received in plenty of time. My daughter in-law was absolutely thrilled with the picture and said it was a unique birthday present. Thank you .
Response : Hi SarahThanks very much for taking the time to write a review and for your very kind words. I'm delighted to hear that the drawing went down so well - your daughter-in-law was actually already in touch to say how much she liked the drawing. It was a pleasure to create. With thanks and best wishesMark.
Finn Clements
Metheringham
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Mark illustrated at our wedding and was so professional and polite with all the guests. He made amazing caricatures that gave our guests something fun to take home and remember our wedding with. We would without doubt recommend Mark to have at anybody’s wedding to provide a unique part of the day that everyone will remember. Thank you again for your amazing work!
Response : Hi FinnThanks very much for taking the time to write a review and for your very kind words. It was a pleasure entertaining for you and your guests and I'm delighted to hear that the drawings went down so well. With thanks and very best wishes to you bothMark.
Richard Muspratt
Market Deeping
We used Mark to create a memorable leaving present for our branch manager. The result was brilliant and was very well received by him. Mark kept me updated and delivered ahead of schedule. Thank you Mark for a great service.
Response : Hi RichardThanks very much for taking the time to write a review and for your very kind words. It was a pleasure creating this drawing - Star Wars themes are always fun. I'm delighted to hear it went down so well. With best wishesMark.
Paul Burtenshaw
Chippenham
We used Mark aka Luke Warm at our wedding on 1st July. The quality of his work was excellent. We booked him for 3 hours and he used that time doing loads of sketches of guests and also a lovely one of myself and Jo which we have framed. He puts everyone at ease with his relaxed manor and his caricatures are very kind and not at all cruel. Would recommend booking him to anyone as a welcome addition to any event.
Response : Hi PaulThanks very much indeed for taking the time to leave a review and for your very kind words - it was a pleasure meeting you and your family and entertaining your guests. I wish you and Jo every happiness together. With thanks and best wishesMark.
Leah Turtle
Dartford
The whole team chipped in for a leaving gift for our Head of Function. He was so chuffed when he received his caricature with all of the milestones from this time in role surrounding it, he said "it blew me away". Mark was very helpful and clear on what was required to turn our ideas into reality and there was a really quick turnaround! Would definitely recommend to others!
Response : Hi LeahThanks very much for your very kind review - having a clear brief, great reference photos and a brilliant stickman layout drawing made all the difference. I'm delighted to hear that it went down so well. With thanks and best wishesMark.
Hilary Denholm
Clarkston
Mark created a wonderful caricature for my dad’s 90th birthday. We gave him some photos and ideas and he created a masterpiece! Absolutely delighted and would recommend.
Response : Hi HilaryThanks very much for your very kind review. It was a pleasure to draw and to be able to help celebrate such a milestone birthday. With thanks and best wishesMark.
George Eaton
Earls Court
Luke was a breeze to work with and we were very grateful for him stepping in last minute. A must have for any drinks reception!
Response : Hi GeorgeThanks very much for so kindly leaving your very positive review - it was pleasure entertaining for you all and I'll look forward to hearing from you again another time. With thanks and best wishesMark.
Alex C
Bovey Tracey
Professional from beginning to end. I provided the brief (take from “The grand tour” for mates 50th), with individual photos for the commission. I was super pleased with the return. Great result. Thank your Alex.
Response : Hi AlexThanks very much for your very kind review - you had strong visual ideas which made it a fun drawing to create. I'm very pleased to hear it went down so well. With best wishesMark.
Linda Tipple
Ramsdean
I asked Mark to provide a drawing for my colleague's 70th birthday party. He was very responsive and helped me to provide the information and guidance he needed. I sent some photos of my friend and Mark produced a colourful drawing that was not only a good likeness but also captured Terry's irrepressible personality. He was thrilled with his drawing and the party was good too! I won't hesitate to use Mark for other friends and family and special occasions.
Response : Hi LindaThanks very much for your kind review. It was an interesting and slightly more challenging drawing than usual to work on as the best available photos of the person were from 40 years ago and the reference photo for the background setting was pretty obscured. However I'm delighted we were able to create something that was meaningful and clearly went down so well. Many thanks againMark.
Sam Mooney
Plymouth
We had Mark for our wedding this weekend and he was the talk of the reception. Everybody was queueing to get drawn and he made time specifically to draw myself and my new husband which I was grateful for as we were to busy to stand in a queue! Our drawing is amazing. Everybody loved theirs!
Response : Hi SamThank you so much for your very kind words - it was a pleasure entertaining for you all and I'm delighted to hear that the drawings went down so well. With thanks and very best wishes to you bothMark.
Androniki Greenhal...
Penistone
I’m absolutely delighted with our caricature for my husbands 50th birthday. Every email was responded to straight away and I was kept informed and up to speed with the process. Thank you.
Response : Hi AndronikiThanks very much for taking the time to leave a review and for your very kind words - I'm delighted to hear that you're so pleased with the drawing. Your photos and brief were very clear and it was a fun drawing to create. With best wishesMark.
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