Whilst browsing antique shops you may have come across 18th Century black paper profiles of people presented in miniature cameos. 'Cut freehand'
What you may not have realised is that these wonderfully dramatic pieces of art are called ‘Silhouettes’ and where cut freehand (without drawing first) with scissors . At the time this spectacular art form was the best way to capture a likeness of a person until it was replaced by photography.
'Sarah Brings a Contempary Twist to this Tradtional Art'
Today there are very few silhouette artist's still practicing this unique art-form. However, Sarah strifes to continue this traditional craft and brings a contempary twist to this antique art-form'So unique'
Hire silhouettist Sarah for your event and your be utterly amazed that something so familiar can be so unique. To discover that these finely detailed silhouettes are created in front of your eyes in a matter of minutes.
Similar to other mix and mingle artists such as Caricatures, and Magicians, a Silhouettist will entertain your guests by capturing a flattering likeness using only scissors and paper which are presented in attractive mount cards.
'Perfect icebreaker'
A Silhouette Artist provides the perfect icebreaker at receptions and around sit down meals. As silhouettes are captured in profile, you can leave the guests to chat whilst they are being cut-out (sometime so quickly they won’t even realise)!
