Read feedback from clients who have experienced Brendan O'Rourke's caricature services at weddings, events, and as personalized gifts.
"Two of my friends are getting married, they are both into hill walking and climbing. Maybe have the two of them on the side of a hill as bride and groom. They are getting married on September 27th. I would like to get the 16x20 canvas print pls.”
“Hi Brendan, collected the parcel, and its class lad, absolutely class!!!:-D:-D Thanks for everything” - Paul
“I'm looking to get a cartoon done for my sister's 30th birthday. I want to give her European city break, so if possible have a cartoon of my sister and I with iconic European monuments in the background. Also would be looking to add in a birthday message.
I was just wondering if this was possible”
“Looks great! Thanks very much for that!” - Siobhain
Quality photographic paper 11.7x16.5 inches. Inkjet printing.
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“You did a wedding notification for friends of mine a couple of years ago which I loved as it was witty but kind (as I think some caricatures can be cruel but this one was not at all), and they were instantly recognizable in it, so I got your contact details from them.
My partner is going to be 60 later this year and is more or less also resolved to retire in or around the same time. A cartoon that could be framed and signed on the back would be a great present for him to mark both the events. I thought a cartoon of either him driving or being driven in a Dublin Bus bus (being driven by someone else would mean you could show him with feet up on a seat, infamous hat on and bag of clubs beside him) down a bus lane with the caption Life In the Fast Lane but with Fast crossed out and Bus written in over/ beside it as a correction would be hilarious yet meaningful. A back drop of Dublin skyline in the same pink-y colour as the Hotel California album would make the Eagles connection. If he were in the bus, the destination blind on the bus could say Woodbrook Express”
[I advised against doing the bus driven by someone else, because if we introduce another face into the cartoon everyone who sees it will ask who it is. As in you can't have an anonymous face]
In the background is The Spire.
“Thanks. I will definitely recommend you to others! - Marian (Dublin)
Quality photographic paper 11.7x16.5 inches. Inkjet printing.
“Cartoon for my sister's 70th birthday. From a photo. I need to have her as a nurse looking after an injured rugby player (her husband) as that is how they met all those years ago”
“Many thanks for the wonderful caricature. Im sure they will both be delighted with the outcome” - Thomas
Quality photographic paper 11.7x16.5 inches. Inkjet printing.
"Just looking for a quote for a bride dragging the groom (maybe hotel in the background) We have a contact that can do our invitations but just need image for the front"
“It looks brilliant!” - Zara
"I have come across your page while looking for a unique engagement present for my sister in law. I think your work is great and the pictures are so life like.
In the picture I was hoping to include the happy couple and their selection of pets to include 3 horses, 2 dogs and a cat. Thinking with a beach background as this is where they got engaged"
"I just wanted to say thank you for the picture. I got it yesterday. It is great" - Triona
Quality photographic paper 11.7x16.5 inches. Inkjet printing.
“Thanks so much for your quick response. I would like to go with the A3 picture please. Since emailing you my brother has accepted a new job. He's going back to the carpentry side of things kitting out ships/boats. So I'm thinking now him in his suit (grey) with a saw and maybe wood shavings flying and Sarah in her wedding dress looking at her watch reading 1.45pm. In the background would you be able to either do a church, or their reception is in Bellingham Castle?”
“Hi Brendan. Was supposed 2 send this email all week to say a huge thank you for the picture. It is stunning. Got it framed yesterday can’t wait 2 give it to shane and Sarah. Continued success in the future” - Valerie
“Good Afternoon Brendan,
I have a caricature I would like doing please. The photo attached is the only recent photo I have of the guy and he is the one on the right. He likes skiing, drives an Audi R8, was in the merchant navy and then worked in the city at Goldman Sachs. He likes a beer and curries.
Can you come up with anything?”
[We decided to go with the car and the beer & curry references]
“This looks spot on” - Alan
"They have recently opened a woodfired Pizza Buisness in Galway city, they work together, I want to give them each a canvas Caricature to hang in the Den which is a funky room in the Restaurant.
Both guys have really outgoing personalities and extremely funny & quirky characters.
I will give you some info and see what you can do with it!!!
Eugene is the older of the 2. He was a class soccer player. Passionate about the game. Red Hair and beard. Tweed cap. Skinny jeans,short t.shirt, wearing a grey t.shirt with the " Dough Bro's" Logo. If you could have a Pizza oven with a roaring Fire in the Scene for both. Eugene is notorious for getting parking tickets! Maybe you could show a bunch of pink tickets hanging out of his pocket. He loves Oasis (music in general) not forgetting of course they both love the odd bottle of Irish Craft Beer.
Ronan.
Baseball Cap on backward ( in one of the photos). He is working in the Kitchen at the moment so maybe have flour/Dough etc in the pic.
Both Guys support Man Utd."
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“Wondering can I order a Caricature for a friend. Going to give it to her after her Captains prize. She's the lady captain of Newcastle West golf club this year! Glamorous lady!She's a manager in the regional hospital in limerick. Would be great if you could do this?”
FINISHED CARTOON:
“That is just fabulous Brendan! So like her!! - Michelle
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"Hello, I am looking to get a caricature done of myself and my fiancé to use for our wedding invites.I would like us be standing on the pink chair which is outside the Hillgrove Hotel, Monaghan (picture attached) not sure of the exact size but it's approx 12 ft high. Sorry i think the photo is tilted a little to one side but hopefully this will b ok for you to work with. I have also attached a picture of a wedding caricature pose that I would like to use for standing on the chair"
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"That's great thanks a million I love it, it's perfect!" - Majella
"I was browsing the internet looking for DIY photo ideas for a 40th Birthday collage when up popped your website. My friend is turning 40 and running her first 10K and I thought it would be great to capture both in a picture, would this be something you could do?"
"I can't believe how good this picture is!" - Amanda
"The first is Dave who is a member of the Garda Siochana so we were thinking something along keystone cops maybe? He's big into his rallying also....
The second one is Martin (who is an Architect . He is a formula one and Lego fanatic......
The third one is Dessie (bearded one) who is the Best Man. Dessie is a farmer, a butcher and a fisherman
Last but not least is the Groom Eamonn (glasses). He ain't got a clue I'm getting him done also 😆
He is a mechanic and a fisherman, into rallying and archery
I don't know if you can use their descriptions in any way so I'll leave it in your capable hands. ...."
Hi Brendan,
Just to let you know your caricatures for the groomsmen went down a storm. Every one of the boys were so impressed with the attention to detail that went into each one and I really should have videoed their reactions....They were priceless 😆.
I hope you dont mind but I have passed your details on.
Like I said before I will be back and wish you the very best with your business going forward.
You were a pleasure to deal with.
Regards
Annemarie & Eamonn 😆
"Please find attached pictures that may help. It is for a couple who got the keys and moved in together for the first time,see picture of apartment block below, they live in no.26, he is from Galway(Annaghdown) and she is from Cork(Midleton) if that makes a difference, they live in Cork now. They both have red cars that would be parked outside".
"Hi Brendan that's brilliant thanks a million" - Nicola
“A friend of mine commissioned you to do a caricature picture for her friend's wedding and it was super. My cousin is getting married on Friday 12th August and I would email you a photo of the couple then, ie in the actual suit and wedding dress. I'd have to think about the background, but maybe the church? The church is called St. Coleman's, Ballintotis in Co. Cork”
“Thanks a lot, Brendan. They are thrilled with the picture! They are using it on thank you cards to send to all the guests!” - Catherine
“My brother who is living in Australia got married on the Gilli T Island (just off Bali) to his New Zealand girlfriend. Both met in Westport Co Mayo where their hearts still lie. I’ve attached Here a photo of the happy pair on the wedding day and the wedding invite”
“Received this morning. Very pleased thank you 👍” - Marion
"The couple is Sarah & Ivor. Here is some idea information for you, as I notice from your site that the pictures of the engaged couples have a lot of personality in them, they're super! They are both really into running and fitness, they are both into juicing fruit and veg also as part of their healthy lifestyle, Ivor also plays the drums as a hobby, they are both into Leinster rugby, they are both warm, funny and entertaining"
"Hey Brendan I absolutely love it, it's fantastic! Thanks so much" - Angie
“I’d like to order an engagement caricature. Mary and Colin are the couple and I'd like to include their 2 dogs and 1 cat into the photo too. He's a pilot - if we could get a badge saying ‘easyjet’ on the shirt. They've travelled between Sligo, Belfast, Paris, Dublin, Fermanagh and Berlin during their relationship”
“That's fantastic! Thanks a million. Perfect position for cat” - Bridget
“I’ve attached a few pictures. We are getting a Beagle puppy next week so could you put him in too please? When it comes to clothing Matt needs to be in a Sheffield Wednesday shirt”
“That's great thank you. We have it framed in our living room. And you did our wedding picture too which we have framed at the top of the stairs.” - Beki
“I’m thinking if you could have Yvonne holding Anthony in her arms. In the background maybe a cherry blossom tree. I saw that in one of your pictures and it would actually be significant to them. Also a couple of sheep looking at them ( Anthony is from the hills of leitrim ) and a chopped wood pile somewhere too. Pink champagne is a thing for them too so if you could add 2 glasses of that. Yvonne is originally from laois and they live in Sligo. He'll be wearing petrol blue 3 piece suit, white shirt and white tie, brown shoes”
“I’m delighted with it. Thanks so much for all the effort. It's fantastic!” - Amanda
