The Art of Mark Heng

So, I got a visit from the police...

2012-01-19T22:44:00.001Z

...to get a caricature for a retirement party!!!

Alarm!!! Proteins and DNA!!!

2011-12-22T18:24:00.001Z

For a Harvard science paper

Hi, Mark.

Your last version of the cartoon was okayed by all authors.
They simply loved it.
....
Thanks, as always!
Job well done.

Best,
Renate

Nice to be Appreciated!

2011-12-08T18:48:00.001Z

Hi Mark,
Just wanted to say a huge Thank You for Friday evening.
I have received countless emails from very happy attendees who are all delighted with their pictures.
Regards,

Claire Blair
Enterprise System Partners

Hi Mark,
Thank you very much for Friday Night .... the feed back is fantastic and the likeness of each individual drawing is crazy good.
Hope your drive home was ok.
Once again thank you very much.
Regards,

Patrick Murphy
SSC General Accounting Team Member
Avery Dennison SSC, Cork, Ireland

Shamrocks and Brown Envelopes

2011-12-01T13:38:00.001Z

What did Bertie, Miriam O'Callaghan, and Sean Fitzgerald learn from John Milton Keynes? I don't know, but if you're a business major in Cork, you might find out. Drawn for a Power Point presentation- Graphs and info will appear in the background. Cool, eh?

Need to spice up your next office or school presentation? Contact me!

Drinking in the Woods...

2011-11-16T14:19:00.001Z

...with a golden chalice. A little Acrylic and Photoshop painting from a while ago that I thought would be fun to share. I think I've learned a lot in the last few years, so it'd be fun to do more of these and see what I come up with. Watch this space...

Marc, the Voice on the Radio!!!

2011-11-08T14:25:00.000Z

Marc wanted to spruce up his website and brand, so he gave me a call... He came to my studio where I shot a few photos of him. After a few days of intense digital painting, I came up with this:
Check him out at Soundbite.ie

If you listen to Irish radio, chances are you've heard Marc's voice! He has his own recording studio at home and can get an ad recorded and delivered the same day! Technology, eh?

The Strange Rock

2011-10-13T18:25:00.004+01:00

On Monday afternoons, I teach an art class at the Seven Sisters in Kildimo for the ICA- The Irish Countrywomens Association. I was painting a demonstration still life of some eggs and rocks when one of them started moving...then slowly lifted itself off the table...and just hovered for a couple of minutes before gently floating back down...


Strange!!!

Animated!

2011-10-08T23:15:00.000+01:00

Learning to make animated gifs takes a minute, but I think I've cracked it!

www.MarkHeng.com

40th Anniversary Caricature!

2011-09-28T21:23:00.000+01:00

This was a fun one to do. I broke out the acrylics and went for the nice, old fashioned, country look. The cow was a tough- Wouldn't stop moving...

I'm accepting commissions for Christmas- These things can take a bit of time, so order yours before the mad holiday rush!

Nice to be appreciated!

2011-09-26T23:02:00.000+01:00

Morning Mark,

The picture has arrived, thank you very much, it’s fantastic! I have been telling everyone about you so if you get few phone calls don’t be surprised to much! I hope that’s ok..?

Take care and thank you

Bull= Comedy Gold!

Ye Olde Village Church...

2011-09-21T10:49:00.000+01:00

"Mark, we have a picture of the little village church- Can you paint it in the picture?"

Awww!!!

"Why, yes- Yes I can!"

Contact me to order yours, and remember- The only limit is...your imagination!

Married- TODAY!!!

2011-09-19T21:52:00.000+01:00

Painted for a signing board. Nice, eh?
For a wedding in Rome...Ciao!

Wild and Crazy Wedding Caricatures!!!

2011-09-12T18:01:00.000+01:00

Video and pics of me at one of Saturday's weddings...

Awwww...Dolphins!

2011-08-30T14:40:00.001+01:00

When it comes to caricature signing boards, your imagination is the only limit...This one tells the story of how they met in Cuba while dolphin watching!

Northern Irish Champion Golfers

2011-08-10T14:14:00.000+01:00

Is it my imagination, or have these guys been winning a lot lately? Darren Clarke, Graeme McDowell, Rory McIlroy...Golf heroes! Prints available in the lovely village of Adare, Co. Limerick, Ireland at Stacpooles

Sketching in the Pub

2011-08-05T00:51:00.000+01:00

You never know what you'll see in a Limerick pub...

Come join us for the next Limerick Drink'n'Draw!

Sketching in the Park

2011-07-31T00:14:00.000+01:00

Pencil on Paper in The People's Park, Limerick, Ireland!

Another Happy Customer...

2011-07-29T12:08:00.002+01:00

Hi Mark

Just to let you know I got the invites and message board today, delighted with everything I received.

Thank you so much for everything

Regards
Grace

It's always a pleasure knowing I've made someone happy...If you'd like to order invitations, signing boards, or gifts, drop me a line!

Stunning scenery at...

2011-06-24T22:21:00.001+01:00

...Casey's Hotel in West Cork!

Click for a BIG view

...And caricatures!

Caricatures at Kilronan Castle

2011-06-13T16:27:00.000+01:00

Great weather, great castle, great cupcakes...and great guests!

Hahahahaahahahaaaa!!!!

2011-05-31T22:01:00.000+01:00

40th Birthday Caricature Gift...

2011-05-17T01:26:00.000+01:00

Sometimes I get requests to draw lots and lots and lots of nuttiness into a single image...Well, this is a pretty good example.

Nice to be appreciated...

2011-04-26T16:29:00.004+01:00

Mark

Thank you so much for attending our Wedding, you were the talk of the Wedding and everyone loved how you drew everyone so life like, was a great day and really nice touch

Thank you again

Carol

Signing Boards are cool!

2011-04-21T22:37:00.000+01:00

Awwww, what a cute couple!!!

Here's the artwork and the finished signing board after loads of best wishes...
It's mounted and matted, so ready for framing afterward.

A light ale to put a spring in your step...

2011-04-21T01:00:00.000+01:00

Is it my imagination, or has the weather been really great lately?

23 Caricatures!!!

2011-04-04T13:32:00.000+01:00

23 caricatures for an American company!
If you'd like your company cartoonized, let me know! Bargain prices for groups over 10...

Twiggy the Pony

2011-03-13T22:53:00.000Z

Say hello to Twiggy, so named because of her twiggy legs when she first arrived on the scene. Pencil on paper.

Figure Drawing with the LFDS

2011-03-09T16:22:00.001Z

A few months ago, I started a figure drawing group called the LFDS- The Limerick Figure Drawing Society. We share the cost of the model and draw together for 2 hours a week. These are some of my results from over the last couple of months.

By the way, we'll need a new location, preferably in Limerick city. If anyone can think of a suitable place, please let me know!

An Irishman in Bermuda...

2011-03-09T15:40:00.001Z

Caribbean sunset and a Guinness...Nice. Go here to order caricature gifts, posters, and signing boards.

Hi Mark,

Sorry for the delay in gettign back to you - we were travelling!

yes the picture arrived thanks very much & thankfully has made it all the way to Bermuda intact! Kilian (and all his friends!) loved it. Attached is a picture of him holding it & you can really see the likeness of the cheeky grin!!!

Thanks a mill & a great job.

all the best,

Cliodhne

Three Generations of Fiddlers!!!

2011-01-31T20:31:00.000Z

A Mark Heng Original ...Thanks Mark xxx :)

Commissioned by her fiance for her birthday...Pen and watercolor.
I'm glad she liked it!

Rugby Brothers...

2011-01-29T12:26:00.000Z

If you live in Limerick, you might recognize these guys...By the way, one of them plays rugby professionally. Can you guess which one?

A HUGE Bottle of Whiskey...

2011-01-20T17:02:00.000Z

...Yep, that's what you get a good cop who's retiring. That, and a Cork scarf, a hurley, and a caricature to surprise him with at the party!

The Judge...

2011-01-13T14:11:00.001Z


Former Supreme Court Judge Kevin Walsh!

Hi Mark,

They absolutely loved it! Went down a bomb. Thanks so much.

Margie

Little Miss Muffet Spotted...!

2010-12-07T15:22:00.001Z

...at the Boston Scientific Xmas Party in Galway over the weekend!

AWWWWWW!!!!!

Caricature Tutorial...Step by Step

2010-12-02T21:46:00.002Z

This couple was into World of Warcraft, so I drew them as their avatars...Rather good lightning, eh?

The image is going to be used for a signing board at their wedding. Awwwwww!!!

Coookies....!

2010-11-24T22:36:00.001Z

If you were at the Boston Scientific Xmas party, you would have seen this on your meal ticket!

Pony Jumping!

2010-11-16T14:15:00.001Z

Ink and watercolor on A3 paper. Lots of detail in this one! Notice the dog eating the sandwiches in the picnic basket and the Aga stove!

Figure Drawing Mondays

2010-10-28T22:11:00.000+01:00

Recent figure drawings from a Monday night class at the Limerick School of Art.

I'd like to start a figure drawing group that would go all year long and be very affordable, basically splitting the model's pay between about 10 people. If you're in or around Limerick and would like to help get it started, give me a shout!

Video of Me Drawing the Bride and Groom!

2010-10-27T14:01:00.001+01:00

Here's me in action! Shot by Dan Devane Video
Thanks, Dan!

Caricatures at Cinda&Conor's Wedding Reception!

2010-10-22T13:44:00.000+01:00

Gougane Barra, what an incredible location! The church is on a tiny island visible from the Gougane Barra Hotel. You can see it behind the wedding couple on their signing board! Good times, good times...

Cool Figure Model Site

2010-10-21T16:47:00.000+01:00

http://www.posemaniacs.com/

Wow, this is cool! Check out the Hands for Drawing page- You can spin the hands around with your mouse!

Caricature Video!

2010-10-18T18:08:00.000+01:00

Wedding Disco!

2010-10-07T15:07:00.000+01:00


Thanks Mark, once again I think you're great at your job and so talented! Everyone was commenting on how good and realistic they were. Great feedback, a great start to the wedding.-June

Why Humpty Dumpty Fell Off the Wall...

2010-09-28T21:45:00.000+01:00

...And a few more from a Boston Scientific summer event.

Good times, good times...

Caricature Retirement Gift for a Surgeon!

2010-09-27T12:27:00.000+01:00

Hi Mark,

Your caricature went down a real treat. Peter could not stop laughing, he was amazed by it, and said it was brillant. Anyone who saw it said it was the image of him. Thanks again, I am so glad that I found your web site. I certainly will be recommending you to my friends.

Kind regards,
Mary

Wedding Caricatures- Breda&Diarmud at the Radisson!

2010-09-24T22:56:00.003+01:00

Wild & Crazy times at The Radisson Blu, County Clare!

I have to say, Breda and Diarmud were among the nicest people I've had the pleasure of drawing for...Congrats to them both!

Gift Caricature for a Birthday

2010-09-13T22:01:00.000+01:00

Hi Mark,

Just a short note to let you know that the picture went down a treat – thanks for such a great job.

Regards,

Raymond

...Featuring cows quoting yer man!
To order a gift caricature, check out my website.

Gift Caricature- Irish Hunting Style!

2010-09-07T13:29:00.001+01:00

50th Wedding Anniversary Present

Hi Mark,

Great party and the picture went down a bomb. Everyone thought it was fantastic. I hope you get some business out of it. If you want to drop some business cards in to the shop I would be delighted to promote your business.

Regards,

Mike

Pen & ink, watercolor, and a bit of colored pencil. Cool, eh?

To order your own, check out my website.

Signing Board Caricature

2010-08-18T14:40:00.000+01:00

...For a wedding at the Armada Hotel in Spanish Point, County Clare!

Plastered!

2010-08-04T16:24:00.002+01:00

Face casting with Ana Carey, sculptor, who kindly let me cover her face with plaster with only 2 little straws in her nose for breathing. Keep in mind that this was something I haven't done in almost 20 years! Lesson learned- Wrap up the hair before applying the plaster! I'm glad to say it actually worked and we were able to make 2 positive casts from the mold that evening.

Caricature of Rory McIlroy

2010-07-22T21:45:00.000+01:00

Watercolor and a bit of digital...

Boston and Beyond- The Caricature Guy!

2010-07-08T13:04:00.001+01:00

Here's the new caricature site for cool dude Ed Smith who I drew caricatures with in Boston for well over 15 years. Man, those were the days...Pumping out caricatures, trying to make each other crack up with drawings funnier than the last.

http://www.thecaricatureguy.com/

Ed also works with some of the Baystate's most seasoned caricature artist pros. So, if you're getting married or are planning a party in or around Boston, Massachusetts, USA, give Ed a call!

The Captain...

2010-06-23T13:46:00.001+01:00

...of the Limerick Golf Club, Tommy Dalton! Pencil on paper for a menu...Do I smell a Celebrity Roast?

The friend who commissioned it liked it loads:

Mark

Ideal – you are a genius!!

Damian

If you'd like to order a caricature, contact me!

Wedding Gift Caricature...

2010-06-09T15:10:00.000+01:00

...with family crests! Painted with inks and watercolor on paper and professionally framed. I'm getting more interested in the possibilities of lush watercolor landscapes...Watch this space...

If you'd like to order a gift caricature, contact me!

Caricatures at Lisa and Ronan's Reception Video!

2010-04-27T20:55:00.003+01:00

I had a great time drawing this crowd on Saturday- some of the reactions were near hysterical!

And this is the first time I've made a video with annotations. Hey! Maybe you can teach an old dawg new tricks!

Cottage Paintings and Prizes

2010-04-26T16:22:00.007+01:00

I entered the Limerick Art Society's painting competition last Friday with three paintings. Eleven prizes were handed out and I won two of them. Woohooo!

The subject matter was to be inspired by a photocopy of a photograph by John Grimes. After the prizes were handed out, he gave a wonderful slide presentation of his nature photography.

Judging was by our peers- Each painting was unsigned and given a number and we all got three slips on which to write our top choices. I have to say, there was some serious competition there!

Here are the two winners, painted with acrylics on 16'x20' canvas.

This last one was painted (mostly) from life at my wife's family home in the country. There's an old abandoned house at the top of the field which is covered from roof to floor with ivy. It was very interesting to paint outdoors and hopefully the weather will stay nice so I can do more of it!

Guns, Trucks, Cigars, and Smokestacks...

2010-04-21T15:06:00.004+01:00

...and a wee doggie!

Hi Mark,

I received the caricature and it looks great, thank you so much!

Sabrina

The Cute Nurse and the Hunky Golfer...

2010-04-17T17:17:00.006+01:00

...and the Super Baby!

Hi Mark,

Great news. the signing board arrived this morning. Great job, its absolutely super!!!

I will recommend you to anyone who is interested after they see your masterpiece.

Its a great pose as well, good fun.

Regards

Thanks again

Simon

Irish Castle Wedding

2010-04-14T14:54:00.004+01:00

I've been trying out new ideas in my backgrounds taken from traditional landscape painting. Things like creating depth with foreground shadows and overhanging tree branches, and exaggerating the effect of warm sunlight. I'm glad they liked the results!

I'll be trying out these ideas with some traditionally painted canvases...Watch this space...

Hi Mark,

Thank you so much, so happy we decided to do this for our invites. Really over the moon with them. Looking forward to meeting you at the wedding.

Thanks again

Special Wedding Stationery

2010-04-07T13:22:00.004+01:00

What a great looking couple!

This was digitally painted in the ever popular sepiatone for wedding invitations and features some cool lighting special FX.

Hey! My Two Year Old Could Paint That!

2010-04-06T14:20:00.005+01:00

An abstract expressionist painting inspired by one of film's female icons of the twentieth century.

I like the bravura brushwork and certainty with which the artist finishes her work.

Here come the GIRLS!!!

2010-03-29T15:33:00.005+01:00

I haven't posted in a while- Been crazy busy with commissions, but I thought I'd share some hilarious reactions from a wedding a few months ago...

They all wanted to be giving the "Thumbs Up" in the caricature. I'm always happy to oblige.

Coraline, my new niece

2010-02-24T13:54:00.001Z

Thank You Stationery

2010-02-22T16:19:00.002Z

The wedding may be a distant memory, but the fun continues with Caricature Thank You Cards!

The Valentine's Day Bunny

2010-02-16T15:48:00.003Z

Dual 21sts!

2010-02-09T13:11:00.003Z

Your son and his best friend are going to celebrate their 21st birthdays together with a big bash at the local...What can you get that will be a hilarious surprise and a great souvenir that all the guests can sign? You guessed it...A Caricature Signing Board!!! Also great for weddings and retirement parties.

A Special Winter Wedding...

2010-02-01T14:11:00.004Z

'Twas a magical winter's evening, and inside the Nuremore Hotel the party was in full swing with Christmas trees, mulled wine, fireworks, and... Caricatures!

Click on the pic to Big It UP!

...And the Laughter Echoed Throughout the Night...

2010-01-29T15:22:00.006Z

Bwah Ha Ha Ha!!! Yes indeed, nothing gets a crowd more in a party mood than caricatures!

Deborah and Barry's Wedding Party Caricatures!

2010-01-16T13:29:00.004Z

Some hilarious reactions from the wedding guests to my caricatures at the Auburn Lodge Hotel in Ennis, County Clare... Yeah, baby!

To book caricatures for your wedding, visit MarkHeng.com

Snowman Attack!!!

2010-01-11T15:26:00.007Z

Whew, what a crazy December...I drew at loads of weddings, painted a few gift caricatures, and gained about 25 lbs. Time for some outdoorsy fun: Building a snowman.

Featuring real coal, a real carrot, a real hat, a real scarf, and real sticks for arms...Yeah! Keeping it traditional! This is probably the first snowman to grace the family farm for a couple of decades, because it never snows this much in Ireland...Granted, it was only about a half inch, but it's a big deal here!

Gift Caricature for a 21st BDay

2009-12-19T23:01:00.003Z

This bonny wee lassie loves her horse, her teddy, her black labrador, her fashion style, and... straightening her hair!!!

Painted with ink and acrylics.

Click on the pic to Big it Up and go to MarkHeng.com to order gifts for the people you like!

Gift Caricature for an Irish Pony Clubber

2009-12-08T21:50:00.006Z

So, yer man is a proud member of the Irish Pony Club, likes tennis, cheating at cards, farming his cows, hunting the fox and has a gash on his right leg he loves showing everyone. What do you get him for his 50th birthday?

Yes indeed, you guessed it, a caricature!

I've started using a bit of acrylic paint because the color comes out looking nice and vibrant.

To order yours, go to MarkHeng.com

How To Create a Gift Caricature

2009-12-03T17:08:00.004Z

Ever wonder how a gift caricature gets made?
Click on the grey rectangle to Big it Up...

Gift Caricature for The Mayor!

2009-11-30T16:15:00.003Z

Anyone from Cork recognize this guy? This was a special commission by a friend of his. A few special touches to notice- The broken finger on his right hand, the shoe coming apart, and the odd trophy in his hand. That's Cork City Hall on the left and the Cork coat of arms on the right. Cool, eh?

Christmas is coming! Order your unique gift caricatures NOW while there's still time! MarkHeng.com

Brush Shiels Caricature

2009-11-27T13:59:00.003Z

Done entirely in black and white for a poster...Brush Shiels was the front man in Gary Moore's Skid Row back in the day and still performs around Ireland today!

Gift Caricature for a Sudoku fan...

2009-11-19T14:35:00.003Z

Loads of clues in this one about yer man's hobbies...
Go to MarkHeng.com to order your gift caricatures for Xmas!

Hi Mark,

Just to let you know the caricature is fantastic! Loved all the detail and likness to Dad was brilliant - especially the eyes
He really liked it and we all had a good laugh with the detail - suduko and esp the pint of Heineken!
It is now hanging up in the kitchen!
So thanks a million - was a fantastic gift to be able to give to him and we really appreciate how quickly you were able to do it

Many thanks
Ciara

Art by Committee...Bright Eyes

2009-11-13T02:06:00.012Z

Another fun entry for the monthly art jam on the James Gurney Art Blog!

“He is shorter than I remember, and thin. His fur is grayed to white in a fringe around his head, just below his ears. His coat is dull, thinning, and coarse. His eyes, so bright I…”

Click it to Biggify!

And, Hey! Some cool words from the man himself:

Hi, Mark,
Thanks for doing ABC this month. Your solution is fantastic, and goes to the head of the pack. He looks to me like an old college professor, someone who has spent his career trying to explain obscure theories to students who aren't necessarily listening. His eyes are often tired from reading and he has to keep his glasses in a little alligator skin bag because they won't fit in his pocket. And he's secretly proud of his eyebrows.

I love the way you made the eyes slightly non symmetrical. I've been noticing that more and more in real people, and I'm beginning to think it was the key to Sargent's likenesses.

All the best, and thanks again.

Jim G.

Caricature as a gift for an Army Man!

2009-11-10T15:57:00.005Z

Yer man's in the army and loves to play golf...

Why not practice yer swing on the battle field and take out a few low flying bombers while you're at it?

Christmas is coming, so get your orders for caricatures in soon!

MarkHeng.com

Caricature for a Surprise 50th!

2009-11-07T23:14:00.005Z

So, your husband's turning 50, you're throwing a surprise party, and you need invitations that'll make everyone crack up.

Yes, you know who to call...Hehehe...

MarkHeng.com

Rugby Gift Caricature

2009-10-28T13:32:00.003Z

This gift caricature was for a guy whose passions are Irish Rugby and guitar. Cool, eh? Watercolor and ink.

Christmas is coming, so get your orders in now! Go to MarkHeng.com for more samples and how to order.

Weddings at The Rectory in West Cork

2009-10-05T14:35:00.007+01:00

You can imagine my surprise when I showed up to draw caricatures at The Rectory in West Cork and was greeted by Michelle, the owner, whose wedding I drew at in Dromoland Castle almost 3 years earlier! In fact, I've been using Michelle and Eoin's caricature pic on my website's front page! The Rectory has an amazing view of the harbor which makes you imagine you've stepped back into some mythical age...Check it out!

Thanks to Donagh Glavin for the pics of me drawing

Optical Illusion Site

2009-10-02T15:46:00.005+01:00

Caricatures by MarkHeng.com...The New Ad!!!

2009-10-01T15:38:00.005+01:00

I do my own graphic design, which is fun...What do you think?

Man Eating Plant Caricature!

2009-09-18T13:57:00.002+01:00

OK, he's actually a science teacher who enjoys gardening...His daughter commissioned this for his retirement party. It's done with colored pencil, pen, and watercolor and matted and framed. Nice, eh?

If you'd like to order one as a gift, contact me with your idea.

Click on it to Big it Up

Caricatures at Lesley and Padraig's Wedding!

2009-08-31T13:27:00.003+01:00

Sometimes the crowd is a little wild and crazy and ready for an amazing caricature time, like at this wedding at the wonderful Radisson, Limerick! It makes my job a treat. Check out Maca and his 2 lovely lady friends. Apparently, they had just met him at dinner and were enjoying each other's company very much!

Click on a pic to Big It Up!

The Carder Method of Painting...

2009-08-27T17:14:00.002+01:00

Just stumbled upon this today:
http://www.thecardermethod.com/

It's a common sense method that takes all the guesswork out of painting realistically. Basically, a shorthand version of the stuff you (should) learn in art school. Always good to get a refresher.

Wedding Caricatures for Jenny & Eoin!

2009-08-25T13:05:00.005+01:00

A few caricatures from a wedding in the stunning Cromleach Lodge in Sligo. The flower girl made the dj play "Poker Face" about 10 times. Kids love Lady Gaga. Must be her wholesome family image...!

Click on a pic to Big it Up.

Gift Caricature with Limerick Pride!

2009-08-22T16:45:00.003+01:00

This gift caricature was a surprise for yer man's 60th birthday. His occupation- Making wax molds of sets of teeth! It's not everyday you get such great material to work with. That's the Limerick flag hanging in the background. Up Limerick!

His wife and daughter came to pick it up and were absolutely delighted. I believe the word "Brilliant!" was the word used...Ah, yes, more happy customers...

Want to commission a caricature for a gift? Contact me!

A Special Gift Caricature...

2009-08-10T22:14:00.006+01:00

Well, I'm back from a great vacation in the UK...First, Brighton (Mega Party Town), then London where we saw the J.M.Waterhouse Exhibition at the Royal Academy. Everyone has seen his paintings in reproduction, and it was very interesting to see them up close in person. Hmmm, maybe I'll try my own hand at some "Maidens with that Faraway Look" painting...

Here's a big 10 person caricature I completed recently- It's a gift from the Best Man. That's him in the front doing the Haka with another buddy. Want to commission a caricature for a gift? Contact me!

Click on the pic to big it up

Wedding Caricatures for Diane and Andre!

2009-07-17T22:08:00.008+01:00

A few of the caricatures drawn at the lovely Blackwater Castle in Cork...Check out "Tom and Alice"...They laughed hysterically when I showed it to them- And every time they showed it to their friends for the next 3 hours! Click on a pic to big it up!

Glad You Liked It!

2009-06-30T21:46:00.006+01:00

Wow! Some great responses from the subjects of my previous post:

Hi Mark,
At the MCB retirement party on June 19 I was greatly surprised to receive a wonderful colorful and funny poster of me which I loved. I am writing to say thank you. Without knowing me or ever seeing me you managed to convey my personality and physical appearance very close to the original. My husband loves it also, it will be treasured in our family as a cheery reminder of the good times at Harvard - and of the very talented artist from far away Ireland who definitely made the farewell afternoon at MCB very very special.
Good luck with your art!
Cheerios,
Tatiana

Mark,

I am one of the retirees at Harvard University, who was fortunate enough to receive a caricature of myself. I feel truly fortunate to have been given such a wonderful gift done by a famous, talented caricaturist and illustrator. We were all so pleased with our individual caricature, and happy with this gift.

Thank you so much.

Alice, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA

Dear Mark,

I’m one of the retirees at Harvard University that you recently did a caricature of and I just want to let you know how much I enjoyed it! Actually, I want to let you know how much everyone enjoyed all of them. You gave us such pleasure plus made us look really, really great!

Keep up the good work!

Best,

Joanie

Retirement Gift Caricatures!

2009-06-20T23:23:00.005+01:00

Glad to be of service...These were drawn for a retirement party for a biotech company associated with Harvard University. Brainy people!

Dear Mark,
Though we have never met, somehow I feel I know you through the beautiful art that you did for our retirees. Today was our party, and each of your "cartoons" were proudly displayed along a long hallway on very large poster boards. They were the absolute "hit" of the party. Everyone wanted to know who did this work, how did this person capture the personalities of the various individuals? Well, thanks to you and Renate, what could have been a dreary event was spectacular. Thank you so much for everything. All best,
Susan

Funatico!

2009-06-15T15:03:00.003+01:00

Hey, Check it out! I'm on Funatico!

What's Funatico?

Funatico is one of the most popular entertainment sites on the web with huge collection of funny videos that will make you lol. If you want to have fun and you have some free time at home or school you can play something from Funatico flash games archive. Don't forget to check out their cool gallery of funny pictures too.

You'll find lots of other cool artists there like Stephen Silver, one of the major players in the American animation scene!

Paula and Michael's Wedding Stationery

2009-06-11T02:09:00.005+01:00

Hi Mark,
Just to let you know the invitations have gone down great, everyone loves them!! some people are even getting them framed!

Thanks so much for all your help, you have helped set the tone for a really fun wedding celebration which we had hoped for...

Paula n Michael

Wow, people are framing my caricature stationery? Cool!

If you'd like to order your own, visit my website:
http://www.markheng.com/stationery.html

The Harper

2009-05-13T14:20:00.005+01:00

Another one for the latest installment of "Art By Commitee", the illustration game on the Gurney Journey BLOG! I tried for some Baroque lighting on this one...

Click on the pic for a large version!

A Quick Bridezilla!

2009-05-06T14:38:00.003+01:00

Here's a quickie of a bride for her hen night and scrap book...Don't mess with her!!!

...The pic was fab, i put it in the memory book for soph and also enlarged it and stuck it on our hotel bedroom doors at the hen party! She loved it. Chat to you at the wedding, i owe you a pint! Thanks again, Shel

The Tookah's Eye Opened Wide...

2009-04-13T02:16:00.010+01:00

Yessiree, another random snippet from a SciFi pulp, illustrated for Art By Committee, the monthly game on the Gurney Journey BLOG.

I had fun with this one, trying to capture pub light and ambience, and playing with different rendering techniques on my brand new Cintiq...Yeah, baby!!!

Click on the image for a BIG VIEW

“Behind the bar, polishing four glasses at the same time with his blue tentacles, was the Tookah. Two of his three eyes didn’t bother to look up, but it was the third one, the upper eye, the sleepy one that appears bored by everything but never misses anything. That one sleepily looked over at me and then blinked and opened wide.”

His Voice Enchanted Her...

2009-03-11T20:57:00.005Z

Here's an illustration from back in the day when I had time to do illustrations for fun...
It was an entry for the "Art By Committee" game on the Gurney Journey BLOG. The idea was to illustrate a preselected snippet from a science fiction novel...Check out some of the other entries! It's always amazing how many different interpretations arise from the same text.

Caricatures at Karina & Paul's Wedding!

2009-03-02T13:21:00.011Z

Wow! I often get Thank Yous from the bride and groom after drawing caricatures at a wedding reception, but this one was the best! A hand written card with a nice photo of them holding up "Thank You" on the front:

Dear Mark, Thank you so much for helping to make our wedding celebrations in Mount Falcon, Mayo in October so much fun. Our family and friends thouroughly enjoyed your funny caricatures and our own is now framed and hanging in our kitchen. We hope your are keeping well and wish you all the best for the year ahead. Karina and Paul McGrann.

What a classy couple, eh? Lots of great faces here- Check out the one of the priest!

Pamela & Martin's Wedding Caricatures!

2009-01-06T21:19:00.009Z

Hey, another nice email from a happy bride! Thanks, Pamela!

Hi Mark,

Happy New Year to you!

Sorry that I'm only making contact with you now since our Wedding but it was so hectic after we came back from honeymoon and then Christmas was on top of me before I knew it.

On behalf of myself and Martin I just wanted to drop you a quick note to say thank you for the great job you did at our wedding. You have such a talent. Everyone was thrilled with their drawings and they got a great kick out of it all! Myself and Martin loved ours too! Hopefully we'll get a chance to see you in action again in the near future. Have you any photos you can email on to me?

We had a fantastic Wedding day from start to finish and everything went off to perfection so we were thrilled.

Many thanks again,

Pamela.