Backyard barn grad party caricatures...

 My caricatures were just part of a joint grad party for two best friends, in their beautiful barn and yard:

My sitters were seated on a heavy bench, I always like that because it can't get "scootched" closer and closer to me, as folding chairs tend to do (or rather, the people on them!)

Let's see some grad party guests!

Here's their reaction on my Instagram!

And finally, the two grads in color, who were so in demand (of course, it was THEIR party!) that I wasn't able to get a photo of them with their caricatures.

Left just as the sun was sinking down low in the sky. Congrats and thank you!

Backyard grad party caricatures!

Heat and humidity DO NOT DETER me from drawing caricatures!

Congrats to this recent graduate! 

Her friends and family were eager to sit for me! Here are a few:

(Here's their reaction Reel on IG...)

And finally, the new graduate and her BF got one. 

Congrats and thanks for having me, Chy!

Chy's mom had this to say afterwards:

You were a hit, everyone wanted you longer. We definitely know how to reach you for next time. Love the pics and saw your reels. I’m following you on Instagram now. 

Grad Party caricatures!

Third event of the weekend, also third event on water!!!! :-D

This is a very cool sports bar/restaurant venue, which sits on the White Clay Creek in Newark, Delaware.

Here's the man of the moment:

Had a blast drawing his friends and fam! (His parents were drawn a couple of years ago 

at a Bocce-ball BBQ that I have done several times.)

Thanks for having me, Liam and CONGRATS!!

High school's graduation celebration, in the gymnasium!

My husband deserves some heartfelt kudos here...he drove me to this event, and unloaded/loaded my gear for me, as I was just starting to recover from a bacterial infection after getting bitten by some insect. Needless to say, I was not feeling 100%, but I figured I could draw if he did all the other stuff. And it worked! 

My lovely repeat client even made sure my hubby came in and got something to eat (he was sitting in the car waiting for me). Thank you, N!!

So here's what my drawings look like when I don't feel great...

And the wonderful staff who invited my husband in when they realized he was waiting for me:

Thanks so much! Glad I was able to be there!!!

Backyard grad party caricatures!

Congrats to Anabel!

Her family and friends enjoyed a perfect-weather day for her party!

 Thanks for having me!

College Grad party caricatures!

This never gets old for me....setting up for and drawing at a grad party, in a restaurant. 

First, THE GRADUATES!

...then their closest family and friends!!

My client found me via The Bash, and this is the feedback she left for me there! WOW--- THANK YOU!!!

Emily is so friendly and clearly talented and passionate about her work, and it shows in each caricature she does! Our guests loved their drawings and I would give Emily a more then 5 star review if that was possible. Thank you Emily for making our son’s graduation party so fun and festive. You really knocked it out of the park and I HIGHLY recommend Emily for your next event!