Caricatures by Philip Herman

Introduction: Even though I am talented, and skilled after drawing at parties for years- I still try hard to be better, and I pay homage to each individual I draw, in order to make them happy, and to make me feel I have successfully met another challenge. I don't lose interest, and my first drawing is as good as my last, even if I end up drawing for 3 hours or longer. I aim to draw each person looking their best, in a flattering way, and I usually get praises for capturing likenesses very accurately. I never try to dazzle with a style, exaggeration ,or excessive verbal conversation. It's not about me- it's about them, as I encourage a chat, just to know what scene to draw each guest into, to personalize their picture. I love meeting all kinds of people. All ages, ethnic groups,and from places I have never been. Everyone has their own personality and story to tell. I try to capture their likeness going beyond just what their faces look like. None of my drawings ever look like each other, everyone is different, and I love zooming in on each separate individual as I enjoy noticing their particular personality, and I try each time to capture each one with my pen.