I followed up my appearance drawing live on telly in 2010 with some studio portraits of some of the presenters.
The top row were featured in the 2011 season and signed prints of them raised £500 for children in need.
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PRESENTERS COMMENTS! "At last! A cartoon version of me that doesn't look like a cross between David Bellamy and a beetroot. Thanks so much. I am indeed flattered All the best, BILL ODDIE." "Just wanted to say thankyou for my wonderful cartoon. It's fab. You've certainly got me nailed! All the best MICHAELA." Mark, you're a star! That's a fantastic picture, thank you very much. All the best, IOLO.

Here is a selection of book illustration projects. Just click on each image to see larger versions.
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HOW TO COMMISSION A CARICATURE

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If you would like to commission a caricature or a family portrait like the examples shown, all I need
are clear photographs and a description of the context or scenario.
You can email material to me or use the good old Post Office if that makes it easier.
My telephone number is 01938 500506 if would like to talk about your project and ask some key questions.

All work is despatched via next day, insured special delivery and costs £8 for A4 size and £10 for A3.

While these samples give a rough idea of price, every job is unique so I need to asses each project on it's own merits.
Let me know what you require and I'll give you a fixed price



My style is flexible enabling me to swing from very cartoony to rather more realistic as in the above family portrait.
Scrolling down through the following images will hopefully give you some inspiration.
I've tried to establish a scale of charges but as I've already said, let me know what you'd like and we can establish a price!

Pencil portrait, single character, white background; £65 A4, £95 A3.

Pencil portrait, single character, illustrated background; £135 A4, £175 A3.

Pencil portrait, two people, white background; £95 A4, £135 A3.

Pencil portrait, two people,illustrated background; £185 A4, £225 A3. (In the above case the rather complicated motorbike easily equates to a second person .)

Pencil & wash, black & white, one person, white background; £85 A4, £115 A3.

Pencil & wash, black&white, one person with illustrated background. £175 A4, £225 A3.

Pencil & wash,black & white, two people on a white background. £135 A4, £195 A3.

Pencil & wash, black & white, two people with illustrated background; £225 A4, £275 A3;

Pencil & watercolour, One person on a white background; £115 A4, £175 A3.

Hers another example (OK, theres a bit more to this one but there's no "one size fits all" in this game.) My prices have to be flexible to reflect differing degrees of complexity.

Two people, white background; £165 A4, £195 A3.

Three people, white background; £195 A4, £235 A3.

One person, illustrated background; £255 A4, £355 A3.

One person, illustrated background; £255 A4, £355 A3.

Two people, illustrated background; £275 A4, £385 A3.

Two people, illustrated background; £275 A4, £385 A3.

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SCHOOL WORKSHOPS
please feel free to contact me to discuss the ideal session structure. Sessions are suitable for Key Stage 2 upward.
I am a qualified teacher with current CRB clearance and have taught and conducted workshops with classes
ranging from KS 2 to Adult. I can conduct a general introduction
to illustration and caricaturing or tailor a session for a specific project or syllabus tie-in.

Previous workshops have included design support for local history projects,
illustrating stories, poetry and illustration,
caricaturing for student profile boards,
caricaturing and the art of drawing faces, the art of being an illustrator and wildlife illustration.

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CONTACT DETAILS My Address for correspondence is; MARK BARDSLEY TYN YR WTRA BWLCH Y CIBAU LLANFYLLIN POWYS SY22 5LU PHONE 01938 500506 MOBILE 0771 953 8478 Email: bardsley.illustration@virgin.net