Caricatures Ireland by Allan Cavanagh

Teacher Caricature

September 21, 2022 by Allan

This is another one of my digital options and was a gift from a 6th class to their teacher as they were finishing up in primary school. I’m not going to lie a big beard and glasses is like getting a head start in a race for a caricature artist! I liked the detail of … Read more

Head and Shoulders Personalised Colour Caricature

February 5, 2021 by Allan

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This personalised head and shoulders caricature was a gift for the subject from his friends. He’s surrounded by objects relevant to his life including pet dogs, swimming googles, a bike pump, suitcase for travel, a cook book, and a pint of Guinness (remember those?). Also making a cameo is his wife in the background! He’s saying some of his well-known catchphrases.

Personalised Caricature: Accountant and Carpenter!

February 4, 2021 by Allan

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This personalised caricature from photos was a gift from the accountant to the carpenter! There’s references to darts, snooker, DIY shows, signposts for Hospital and Newmarket. They’re wearing Limerick GAA and Cork GAA jerseys respectively, and the family pub is pictured in the background. They’re havin a West Coast Cooler and a pint of Guinness (Remember those!)
The customer said
“Thanks Allan looks super 🙂 ”

Homebrew and Books!

January 30, 2021 by Allan

This caricature was a gift for the couple pictured. He is wearing a Donegal GAA jersey and holding a pint of Guinness, she’s pictured with books 📚 (including Roald Dahl’s Matilda) and she’s having a glass of wine! 🍷 He’s got his laptop 💻 and phone and she’s got a mortarboard on as she’s a teacher! 👩‍🏫 In the background is a barrel of home brew about to explo- sitting there brewing. In the background are signposts for Longford, Inver, Carrick-on-Shannon and Galway and the couple’s car 🚗 is pictured too.