Wine 101

Now here's a fun caricature of Pablo, an expert on wine who teaches a Wine Appreciation Class in Fresno. This work was commissioned as a jacket for his booklet that people can pick up when they enroll in the class. Here's a link to find out more about the wine class .

Pablo is also one of the proprietors of Rustica Kollection, a trendsetting outlet of fashionable gifts, crafts, clothing, jewelry and natural gourmet products. You can contact the shop by calling (559) 283-3544 for information about hours.

Also, Rustica Kollection will be celebrating their Grand Opening on Saturday, March 26 after 7 p.m. ~ I will be there drawing caricatures "on-the-spot" around 8pm. ~SWParra

...Those Longhorns

Recently completed birthday caricature for this young man out of Austin, Texas who turned 37 at the end of February. His nickname is "TXMX" an avid fan of Longhorns Football plus he's a celebrated tailgater. This work was commissioned by his sister. Ahhh, don't you just love family!

So, if you are interested in giving a special gift such as a caricature to your dear one contact me I'd love to hear from you. ~SWP

swparra@aol.com

Sounds Like News

One of the talented news editors of the day who orchestrated some key coverage of local and regional news events - The Bee bid farewell this month to one of its senior editors, Jack Robinson.

Not only an avid fan of the symphony - Mr. Robinson was a gifted musician who played the french horn.

This caricature was offered as a gift in parting.

~SWP

Meet over dead bodies

For Valentines Day

I had the wonderful opportunity to create this "couples caricature" of Darrell and Zoua - he a photo-journalist and she a news reporter for a local TV station - they met each other "on the scene" while covering breaking news.

This custom caricature was commissioned by Darrell as a surprise gift for his wife Zoua. According to Darrell it was a hit - wife, kids and even gramma enjoyed it.

This was fun for me too, I love being a caricature artist! ~SWP

Happy Valentine's Day y'all

This work was commissioned by the young man's father as a gift to commemorate the couples first year wedding anniversary, Danny and Rosa. The expression on their faces is a nod to Danny's older brother Michael. The scene is based on "American Gothic" also a request from Danny's father as a way to recognize their hometown roots. Happy Anniversary y'all! ~SWP

On-the-spot ART

Thursday evening I will be drawing caricatures "on-the-spot" at Fulton55 - as part of the Fresno Beehive's Birthday celebration VI. Here's an example of the type of work I do for private parties and events.

For information about the event check FresnoBee.com.

~SWP

Super Bowl XLV point spread

Who will be Super this Sunday, the Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers or Pittsburgh Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger? The current line has Green Bay favored by 2 1/2 points - but what does that mean? Is that a field goal that makes it through the upright but freezes in midair before landing on the astroturf OR is it a safety plus half a "style" point OR is it a new sort of extra point conversion plan tendered specifically for Las Vegas? I'm not a betting man so perhaps someone else can inform me.

Here are my QB caricatures for Super Bowl XLV that published today in The Fresno Bee. ~SWP