Who exactly is JP?
What do you do?
- Actually, my name is Jeff Palmberg, but I decided that JP's Custom Caricature sounded better. I graduated from college as an Art Education major, but never got around to teaching art as I had intended. My main gig is as a pastor of the Community Covenant Church in the town of Twisp, located in the beautiful Methow Valley of north central WA. Throughout the years I've never stopped creating art - focusing on the particular art form of caricature. I found people requesting that I would draw their friends or make group caricatures for their teams and mission teams. Eventually I decided to put together this little side business.
What do you do?
- I draw caricatures. Some caricature artists exaggerate a person's features so that they're nearly unrecognizable. My caricatures might be called "cartoon portraits". I enjoy capturing a person's essence by stretching the relationship between their facial features - all with the intention of bringing a smile to the viewer's face!
- The price ranges from $30 and up depending on what you'd like and how many people will be included. See the pricing page for the specific pricing breakdown.
- Since this is only a part-time gig for me, I ask for 2 weeks from the time I've received all photo references and info. If you need your caricature sooner, go ahead and ask - I may be able to fit you in, however there will probably be an added fee.
- I can receive payment via PayPal or Venmo. If you prefer to pay with a check, I'll need to wait until it clears before sending on the finished caricature.
- A few pictures of the subject(s) - It helps to have a few to reference since it gives a more complete idea of what someone looks like. The people need not be in the same photo - I can put them together in the caricature. If you have a particular pose you would like me to reproduce, that's great to send. Just be sure that the pics are clear and close-up for me to work from. I like to copy them into a program so that I can zoom in on the faces. If you would like to direct me to someone's Facebook page and pictures, that can work, too.
- Decide if you want just a head/shoulder close up or full body. The difference in price is listed on the pricing page.
- Decide if you want me to add references to hobbies and inside jokes. It always makes the final picture more fun and personalized, but it's your call. The cost only goes up if you want to add major items (vehicles, an animal, etc.) or if it adds a background. See the pricing page for more info.
- I'll provide you with the a digital file that you can print out or use in various ways such as put on Tshirts and mugs, etc... You can order these from most drug store photo departments or from Costco or Sam's Club. For an additional $5 I'll snail mail you the original.