Rupert Everett as Sherlock Holmes

My final painting of Rupert Everett's portrayal of Sherlock Holmes, done for February's E-Caricatures challenge.

I wanted it to feel like a Victorian portrait, and it is largely based on a painting by John Singer Sargent (hence the apology at the bottom).

and some stages

Nick Cave

A caricature of Australian musician Nick Cave, done for a challenge at Caricaturama

Caricature challenge roundup

I've decided to try a new feature on my blog - a weekly roundup of the current challenges on various caricature forums.

Bookface - Steven Tyler


Caricartoonists - Jean Pierre Coffe


Caricaturama Showdown 3000 - Nick Cave


E-Caricatures - Sherlock Holmes


ISCA - Sarah Palin


Wittygraphy - Hayley Atwell

Rupert Everett sketches

A couple of sketches of actor Rupert Everett. Practice for a painting of him as Sherlock Holmes.

Glenn Close

A caricature of actress Glenn Close as Marquise Isabelle de Merteuil in Dangerois Liaisons. Done for a challenge on Wittygraphy.

JK Rowling

A caricature of Harry Potter author JK Rowling, done for a monthly challenge at E-Caricatures.