Caricatures by M C Sturman from blacktie banquets

Caricatures by M. C. Sturman from black–tie banquets to back–yard barbecues

What is a Caricature? ü Best described as an exaggerated description ü Sources vary as to the origins of the caricature ü Has surfaced in various eras ü Used both for political satire and as entertainment

My Background ü Art Institute of Pittsburgh graduate ü Former corporate graphic illustrator ü Caricaturist since 1984 ü Specialize in quick-draw caricatures (1– 4 minutes per face)

Availability ü Corporate ü Festivals ü Private ü Trade shows ü School functions ü Weddings ü Parties ü Conventions

Availability ü Weekdays and weekends ü Days and evenings ü Based in the Pittsburgh area ü Perform the art of caricature in Las Vegas several times a year ü Will consider major events in other areas

Memberships ü National Caricaturist Network ü Pittsburgh Society of Artists ü Greater Pittsburgh Visitors and Convention Bureau ü Mt. Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce

Major Events ü Three Rivers Arts Festival (consistently one of top in caricature sales) ü Dormont Community Day ü First Night, Pittsburgh ü Crafton Celebrates ü Pittsburgh Light Up Night ü Pittsburgh Children’s Festival ü University of Pittsburgh Homecoming ü And many more

Experience — Summary ü Graphic illustrator in corporate graphics department ü Caricature artist ü Freelance illustrator ü Caricature teacher

Samples ü Celebrities – – – – Spock Whoopi Goldberg Jay Leno John Travolta John Goodman Beatles J. R. Ewing ü Children ü Classic Stars – – – Lucy Honeymooners Marilyn Monroe Three Stooges Laurel and Hardy ü Themes – Medieval – Las Vegas Celebrity likenesses are meant to show level of artist skill and do not imply endorsement. All artwork © M. C. Sturman.

Other Artwork ü Watercolors ü Fashion Illustration ü Acrylics ü Graphics ü Display Pieces ü Cartooning All artwork © M. C. Sturman.

Contact Information ü Phone – 412 • 341 • 8316 ü Address – P. O. Box 79009 Pittsburgh, PA 15216 ü E–mail – mcsturman@lycos. com ü Web – http: //mcsturman. tripod. com

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