“Perfect. Thank you so much” - Rachel
“They look great Brendan!! Very happy” - Marion
“Absolutely delighted with it 😄 They’ll be thrilled!!” - Jacklyn
Gift Caricatures From April 2018
“That is perfect, Brendan! Thanks so much.... absolutely delighted with it 😄 They’ll be thrilled!!” - Jacklyn
“Brendan! That's super! Just paid there now! Thank you so much!” - Marion
“Perfect. Thank you so much” - Rachael
“Brilliant I love it thanks very much Brendan. I’ll go with the white frame please” - Paul
Cartoons From July 2016
“I love it! Thanks a mil" - Lynn
“Hi Brendan. That is absolutely brilliant” - Pauline
“That's fantastic” - Eoin
“He's going to love it! :) once again I really appreciate all your work and attention to detail" - Grace
Caricatures From June 2016
“That's fab!! Perfect! Thanks so much for everything, I'm sure I was annoying being so particular!! Am really happy with it” - Bernie
“Just to say the picture arrived last Thursday as you said it would and looked AMAZING!! I put it in a frame and gave it to Sally and she absolutely loved it. As did all her family. So thank you so much for your patience and your great attention to detail - I have already been recommending you!” - Karen
“Thanks a million Brendan. Delighted with them” - Claire
“They look great. Thanks again for all your help:)“ - Brian
Cartoons From May 2016
“Just to let you know... I received your post today. It's even better in real life!!! Thanks so much it is brilliant... They will love it. Very happy with it” - Laura
“I got the canvas Friday. Looks great. Thanks again” - Mark
“Just want to say thanks for the prints - truly amazing work. The reaction at the wedding was huge. You have some new international fans!” - Niall
“Thanks for the lovely picture of Jimmy and Ben - my husband loved it :)” - Lorraine
Engagement Present Ideas
I received mostly engagement-themed orders in February. Customers asking for those tend to lean more towards wanting a "treasured keepsake" rather than "crazy cartoon". But I also got a few comedy requests - one running an Iron Man holding a selfie stick and bottle of Heineken, and one dressed up in SCUBA gear in front of a tractor on the beach.
Whatever the scenario is, if you can describe it (and it isn't too rude!) then we can usually get it into the cartoon.
“That looks perfect” - Janice
“Thanks so much Brendan. Brilliant” - John
Many thanks. It’s great” - Grace
“That's fantastic we love it thanks a million” - Orla
Birthday gift ideas for brother, and unique engagement presents
This month I had my first ever request to include a drone flying over the wedding scene. I expect that will eventually be a popular element in the wedding cartoons as drone photography becomes a thing.
Also had the first order where the customer asked for a dinosaur in the background, stomping around on Inisbofin. More of a niche requirement that one it's fair to say.
As always, thanks to everyone who ordered cartoons. These were a joy to work on. I can't say I'm ever bored.
“Thanks so much, she's going to love this” - Emma
“I received it today Brendan. It’s brilliant, thanks for the great service and getting it to me today!” - Sandra
“Just wanted to let you know that Tom was absolutely delighted with the caricature”- Terri
“Hi Brendan. That’s very good. They will love it” -Eric
Unique Kris Kringle Gifts
A few favourites that ended up in Christmas stockings or as Kris Kringle gifts.
“Hi Brendan. Picture received this morning, it’s perfect. Thanks again for everything: - Mark
“Thats perfect. Thanks a million” - Karl
“Caricature was a huge hit Christmas morning! Thanks a million” - Kate
“Thanks so much for the two Caricatures-they were beyond FAB” - Steph
Birthday Present Ideas For Sons, and for Husbands
Mostly wedding related orders this month, and a few birthday ones I thought turned out really well. Seemingly nobody in Ireland got engaged in November (According to my sample data).
“That's fantastic. How on earth do you do it!?” - Joanna
“It's perfect thanks a lot, I know they will love it!” - Liz
“Hi Brendan. Just to let you know they received the gift. They absolutely love it. Thanks again” - Marion
“Hi Brendan. Am pleased with final draft. Alan will enjoy the humour. Thanks again” - Patricia
Present Ideas For Women, Present Ideas For Husband
“Thanks so much for all your hard work. You're very talented and I’ll definitely be recommending you for gift ideas” - Sinead
“This is perfect” - Melissa
“Received a few days ago and am very impressed with the finished product and the way it was packaged, so thank you” - Clodagh
“That is perfect ... she will love it! Thanks again, I'm delighted with it” - Eilis
Unique Gift For Bridesmaids, and Birthday gift Ideas
“Thank you so much for your fantastic work! The other bridesmaids love it and I'm sure the bride will too” - Lydia
“Thanks again for the fab caricature. It was a massive hit for the couple & at the party” - Miriam
“Thank you so much it is really fantastic I can't wait to give it to them” - Shirley
“Hi Brendan, just received the pic....it’s brilliant, can't wait for everyone to see it! !!” - Sharon
Present Ideas For Gaa Fan, Engagement Gift Ideas Ireland
“Thanks again for the canvases which arrived a few days ago, everyone who has seen them has loved them, and as I was recommended to you by a friend I will also be recommending your work.” -Donal
“Looks great, delighted with it, thank you.” - Niamh
“Just to say I got the caricature on Monday. It is absolutely fabulous and the bride and groom just loved it. I think it's been put on view at the reception. I will certainly be recommending you to other people. I am so happy with the service you provided. Sincere thanks again.” - Marie
“That’s fantastic! Thanks so much Brendan, I know they’ll love it!” - Sarah
Family Cartoon Gift, Wedding Presents and Engagement Gifts (April 2015)
Wedding Gift Cartoons include the venue in the background
“That looks brilliant. Thank you so much” - Caroline
“Hi Brendan I got the pictures this morning. They are absolutely class I love them thanks so much. I'll definitely be back to you again” - Emer
“It's incredible!” - Jessica
“I received the print yesterday. It's absolutely gorgeous! Very very happy with it! Thanks so much again for all your hard work, I really appreciate it” - Melissa
“It's brilliant - thank you so much.” - Ger
Wedding Gifts, Birthday and Anniversary Gifts (March 2015)
Gift Ideas
“Thank you! This is perfect. Received the shipment yesterday so everything is in order. We will be back for more requests soon no doubt :o)” - Nadia
“The entire hen party thought it was fabulous. Again many thanks for all your hard work.” - Dorothy
“Thanks very much Brendan, delighted with the outcome” - Kevin
“I’m back in work today, have the caricature, it’s gorgeous, I love it. Thanks for everything” - Irene
Orders From December 2014 - Engagement Presents, Birthday Gifts, Annversary Presents
Click on a cartoon to enlarge it.
"Canvas arrived today I love it - thank you so much!!" - Siobhan
"This is excellent very happy with it" - Ailish
“Just a quick message to let you know everybody liked my invites, they loved the picture. We were delighted with them. Thanks again” - Karen
“Thanks so much, I really love it. Will be recommending you to EVERYONE. Super Christmas present” - Steph