Las Vegas Caricaturist Artist: May 2019

Thursday, May 16, 2019

How I Designed an Oil Painting

Boy in Central Park Oil Painting

How I Designed an Oil Painting

by Jess Perna

I wanted to make it appear as though the boy was standing in the lake. I took a photo of him standing on a rock in NYC's Central Park. Then I took a photo of the lake with the boathouse and apartment buildings in the background. Lastly a photo of the swan couple and their young.

I thought the painting would be much more interesting with him standing on a rock in the lake pointing to the swans then if he were just on the grass.

Sunday, May 12, 2019

9 Boating Caricature Themes

9 Funny Boating and Waterskiing Caricature Ideas

created by JessPerna.com

Made in the USA

To order yours or ask questions call

art director, Judy Cutler 800-493-3239

1- The ad below was created for a man who removes water from boat linings while in dry dock. The artist needs a clear photo of the person he is to draw.

Cabin Cruiser Cartoon Ad

2- The cartoon below of a man sailing a catamaran boat was made for an employee gift. Give an accurate descripton of the outfit including colors, a photo of the boat and the man.

Catamaran and Man Cartoon Art

3- Honeymoon couple on a Jet Ski caricature wedding thank you note. Send photos of the couple.

Couple on Jet Ski Caricature

4- Couple Paddleboarding on vacation caricature.

Couple on Paddleboard Caricature

5- Man rowing boat on a moutain lake birthay gift caricature. The artist needs a description of the scene and a photo of the person.

Man Rowing Boat Caricature

6- Woman sailing boat on the ocean caricature.

Woman Sailing Boat Caricature

7- Man piloting cruiser past a light house in the tropics caricature.

Man on Speed Boat Caricature

8- Couples waterskiing caricatures.

Couple Water Skiing Caricature

To see thousands more pieces of art by Jess Perna visit us.

JessPerna.com

Made in the USA

To order yours or ask questions call

art director, Judy Cutler 800-493-3239

Friday, May 10, 2019

7 Ideas for Planning a Retirement Caricature

7 Ideas for Planning a Retirement Caricature

Click the links below the cartoons

to see the photos of the retirees!

1 - Most people when they retire have ideas of what they want to do in the future. The man holding the retirement countdown clock wanted a vintage car to tool around in. His plumbing tools are flying out the back because he is done!

Plumber Retirement Caricature Man Driving Vintage Car

Plumber Retirement Caricature Man Driving Car

2- The man below drove a trash truck for many years and is waving goodbye with the trash falling out the back. He is carefree!

Garbage Truck Driver Retirement Caricature

3- The couple below enjoy hot air ballooning. The lady collected ceramic frogs. They were retiring from distributing magazines to stores. The art is funny because it incorporates all these things while the We Will Miss You! inscription shows they were liked at work.

Retirement Couple in a Hot Air Balloon

4- The man playing the guitar was not going to wear ties anymore after retirement and he just wanted to strum his guitar so he let the dog drive. He had restored this vintage car and his friend had him drawn sitting in it to add to the fun!

Retirement Caricature of Man Playing Guitar

Man Playing Guitar Retirement Pic

5- This American Airlines pilot was retiring and going off on sports adventures in his own plan. The banner below touts him as "Retired - Not Tired! This is a great note for someone with a lot of energy for his future endeavors!

Retirement Caricature for Airline Pilot

6- The man below was retiring to play golf and drive his Sheby Cobra car around town. His wife had their initals put on the car in a heart. The personal touches make the difference!


Golfer Retirement Caricature

7-The train conductor below is sitting on a toy train and waving goodbye!

Train conductor retirement caricature

Want to learn how to order yours?

Call art director, Judy Cutler 800-493-3239

and order art by Jess Perna.

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Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Las Vegas Live Wedding Artist

4 Different

Live Wedding Art Paintings

Studio Art from Photos

by JessPerna.com

Option 1: Guests look on as Jess creates a painting during a wedding, engagement, anniversary, corporate, retirement or birthday party. Jess paints from a photo he takes at the event or from one of your photos. If the painting is not complete at the party he will finish it at his studio and ship it to you.

Option 2: Studio paintings from your photos.

Call for process and pricing 800-493-3239
Ask for Judy Cutler, Art Director for JessPerna.com

Style 1- Romance Novel Style close-up. Profile of the couple about to kiss.

Romance Novel Style Live Wedding Art Painting

Style 2- Happy Couple Style close-up. The frontal pose of the smiling couple.

Happy Couple Style Live Wedding Painting Artwork

Style 3- Loving Embrace Style close-up. A frontal pose of the sentimental couple.

Loving Embrace Style Live Wedding Art Painting

Style 4- Romance Novel Style full body pose. A head to toe painting of the couple in an embrace.


Romance Novel Style Live Wedding Art Painting Did not find a pose you like? Just ask the Art Director, Judy Cutler JessPerna.com 800-493-3239

Sunday, May 5, 2019

How I Earned $50 Illustrating a Magazine Cover

How I Earned $50 Illustrating a Magazine Cover

When I was 11 a neighbor who edited the magazine for The Briard Club of America hired me to draw his dog for the cover. He was my friend's dad and was familiar with my drawing ability. For the printing process they need it to be black and white so I had to use pen and ink. He gave me a photo for reference since there was no way the dog would pose for 3 hours. $50 is a lot of money to a kid so I gave it my best shot.

It was a challenge to see the dogs eyes with his hair drooping over the eyes. I was concerned about the result but he was really happy with it and I put some money in the bank with my eye on a first car in 5 years time. I had been saving for a car since I was 6 and people were paying me $1 a card for greeting cards. My mom and a neighbor were my best customers. They were saving money on store cards and I was stashing it away.

About 15 years later I was contacted by The Briard Club of America and asked if it was okay that they use the art again for an anniversary cover. I couldn't believe they still had it. I was thrilled. Here is my drawing from 1983. To see a few more thousand pieces of my art visit JessPerna.com. I hope you enjoy the art and thanks for stopping by.