Caricaturist draws on his talent to set up business (From Crewe Guardian)

Caricaturist draws on his talent to set up business

4:12pm Tuesday 8th April 2008 in Lifestyle

A TEENAGE caricaturist has turned his hobby into a career after setting up his own business.

Adam Hanson of Latchford started drawing cartoon portraits at car boot sales three years ago.

Then, after leaving college a year into his course, the 19-year-old approached business development company Inbiz for advice and support on how to further his skill.

After gaining a sound knowledge of accounts, sales and marketing, Adam launched his business, Crazy Caricatures.

Manning his own stand in the Cockhedge Centre from Monday to Saturday, Adam takes bookings for a range of events from weddings to celebrity parties.

He said: "The weirdest caricature that I ever had to do was at a birthday function at The Circle Club in Manchester. I had to draw a man who was only wearing a thong - that was definitely different.

"I once drew a picture for a bloke of his girlfriend and it said: Will you marry me?' I don't know how it went though."

"I try to emphasize features that stand out on a person, like a big nose or large forehead."