Museum Silhouette-Cutting!

They'd done some advertising!

My first museum silhouette gig took place this week! The Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia had an evening event called Love Letters: History After Hours, and folks could try writing with a quill, viewing the galleries, having a bit to eat, and getting a silhouette cut.

Arrival at the museum...pre-rush hour...

I got there early enough to enjoy walking through some of the very interesting galleries...and  found a silhouette! Attribution unknown. Well, the artist may have been unknown, but their work lives forever. 

Now for some silhouettes! 

 

...it was a mix of singles and many couples in hearts!

Then there were these two, who asked to be back-to-back. I was up for a challenge! 

But then when I took the photo, they were standing on the wrong side!!!

Finally, my favorite of the night....a Revolutionary in period dress.

Thanks to the Museum for having me, and Gigmasters for putting us together!

This is the Client's review:

Emily was an amazing addition to our programming at our Love Letters event at the Museum of the American Revolution. Her skills in silhouette cutting (freehand!) were incredible, and everyone who had a silhouette done walked away with a smile. Many guests called it their favorite thing from the evening. She was very professional and accommodating of all requests - I would recommend her for anyone searching for a silhouette artist for their event. 

Christening Party Caricatures!

...in a wine cellar at Caffe Aldo Lamberti!

First, the baby of the hour in his christening outfit:

...which I drew from a photo I'd taken of him, as he was too fussy to sit. You can see him in the background of the photo below:

Again the papers were put on a table for their owners to retrieve at party's end. I do enjoy when this happens, so I can see the fruits of my labors! Thank you Gigmasters!