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Funny birthday gifts · drawn from your photos

Another birthday.
Same daft grin.

Their face on a mug. Their face on their socks. Their face in little jigsaw pieces. Pick a present that gets a laugh before they’ve even read the card.

Mugs £40 · Socks £45 · Puzzles £60
Starting prices for 1 person or pet · UK delivery included

Photos before payment · Hand drawn · No AI

Birthday group caricature around a cake
A birthday full of character.
Mug printed with a birthday group caricature
Put the joke on a mug.
THEIR FACE.
YOUR JOKE.
ONE FUN GIFT.

Group illustration shown. Simple one-person gifts start at £40; larger groups are quoted separately.

Printed in the UKUK delivery includedSketch approval after payment

Three objects. Plenty of personality.

Pick the present. I’ll draw the face.

A joke with every cuppa
Birthday group caricature printed around a mug, with the drawing displayed behind it

Group example shown: quotation required. £40 is for a simple caricature of one person.

Their face. Their mug.

A familiar face, a name and your short message. Give them a mug nobody else could mistake for their own.

£40

Drawing + printed gift + UK delivery

Choose & send photos →Product details & specifications
For someone with a sense of humour
Socks printed with a repeated caricature of a smiling bearded man

Example layout: the same person repeated. Repeating one drawing does not add extra subjects.

A very familiar pair

Their caricature on a pair of socks. A cheeky little present for the person who says they already have everything.

£45

Drawing + printed gift + UK delivery

Choose & send photos →Product details & specifications

A few ideas to get you started

The joke is in the detail.

Still 29. Apparently.

Their caricature, their age and a little white lie. A birthday mug with the message you choose.

A proper pair

Their familiar face on their socks. Just the thing for someone who takes themselves a little too seriously.

Some assembly required

Give them a puzzle of themselves. Getting older is one thing; putting your own face back together is another.

Use one of these ideas or send your own short message. You choose how cheeky to make it.

From a drawing to a printed gift

See the faces. See the objects.

Click any image to see it in full. Examples show different layouts and levels of detail; your price depends on the option you choose.

Easy to order. Hard to keep a straight face.

01

Pick the object

Choose a mug, socks or puzzle and the number of different people or pets to draw.

02

Send photos, then pay

Upload clear photos and add a name, short message and your instructions. Photos are saved before payment.

03

Approve the sketch

After payment, check the pencil sketch before I finish the caricature and prepare the print.

04

Give them a laugh

The object is printed in the UK and sent to your UK address. Delivery is included in the displayed price.

Allow approximately 7–12 days. For a birthday, a leaving party or Christmas, check your date before ordering. The estimate includes making and delivering the object; it is not an express-delivery promise.

A real person draws your funny face

A pen, a brush
and a bit of character.

I’m Sébastien Rieu. I draw your caricature by hand with ink and watercolour, using the photos you send. A familiar expression is what makes the joke work.

Watch me drawing in this French television report.

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France 3 report. French audio; the hand-drawing process is visible.

Your questions, answered.

Are these printed gifts or original drawings?

These are printed objects: mugs, socks and jigsaws. I draw the caricature by hand and the artwork is reproduced on your chosen product. An original drawing on paper is not included.

What does the starting price cover?

A simple caricature of one person or pet on the selected object, with UK delivery included. A name and short message can be included in your instructions. Multiple people, elaborate scenes or extra details are not included in the one-subject starting price.

Do I send photos before paying?

Yes. Choose the object and number of subjects, then upload your photos and enter your instructions. Your photos are saved before you continue to secure payment.

Can I approve the drawing?

Yes. After payment, I send a pencil sketch for approval before completing the final drawing and proceeding to production.

Can I add a background?

A colour background is optional at £22 per printed item. Select it on the order form and describe it in words. The basic price has no illustrated background. Complex scenes or large groups require a separate quote.

How long will delivery take?

The current estimate for printed gifts is approximately 7–12 days. This depends on the brief, sketch approval, production and delivery. Contact me before ordering if your gift is needed for a fixed date.

Is the artwork made with AI?

No. I draw by hand with ink and watercolour on paper. The gift is printed from that drawing; the caricature is not made by AI or an automatic photo filter.

Can you include their age and a birthday message?

Yes. Add their name, age and the exact short message in your instructions. Check the spelling and details when you approve the sketch.

Give them a laugh they can unwrap.

Choose the object, send the photos and add your message. I’ll take care of the caricature.

Find their birthday surprise →

Words from my clients

Art that makes people smile

5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars (based on 114 reviews)
100+ reviews

Very satisfied

22/06/2026

A very quick response and great communication. I’m delighted with the quality of the service. A beautiful caricature for a birthday gift. I recommend him!

(Translated from French)

Isabelle

For an exceptional gift!

19/06/2026

With great talent and efficiency, Sébastien created a wonderfully crafted portrait of our little family, using all his creativity to bring humour and tenderness together in this beautiful picture.

Thank you 🙏

(Translated from French)

Ninon

A beautiful caricature

05/11/2025

I’m delighted with the result! The caricature is beautiful, full of detail and really impressive.

(Translated from French)

Farzaneh

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