What larks! It’s wedding season!

Going as a guest? Cock a snook at the John Lewis gift list and give a personal portrait to the happy couple! And if you're the Bride or Groom why not wow your guests with personalised invites and thank you cards? Is the Wedding this weekend ? We can turn artwork around in a jiffy. Just call 07957 543 346 and declare it a National Emergency.continue reading →
Wonderweb versus Wonder Web!

Wonderweb versus Wonder Web!

We all know what Wonderweb is. It's the super-handy iron-on velcro we reach for whenever we need to hem a pair of trousers. But do you know what Wonder Web is? It's every artisan's pet name for Anton Russell of Apraze fame. Renowned for building the worlds best websites, Apraze have now jumped on their own bandwagon by relaunching www.apraze.comcontinue reading →
Feeling mellow after a commission for Pure Yoga, Maidenhead

Feeling mellow after a commission for Pure Yoga, Maidenhead

When asked to illustrate Pure Yoga's lesson plans for a local school, no sooner had I put pen to paper than I felt my eyelids start to droop, my heart-rate dropped to a near corpse-like 15 bpm and my blood could barely maintain a sluggish momentum in my veins. In seconds I was enjoying a deep and dreamless slumber. In fact, the first draft had to be binned as it was covered in dribble...   Want to feel blissfully-relaxed like the staff at Sweeting's Greetings HQ? Then just call Maidenhead's very own Yogi…continue reading →
“Worstest day of my life!” announces 7 year old taken on ‘adventure’ by parents

“Worstest day of my life!” announces 7 year old taken on ‘adventure’ by parents

Easter Sunday dawned grey, cold and wet - the sort of weather for staying at the fireside, playing board games in your velour lounge suit . But where I come from, you just can't enjoy that level of comfort unless you've really earned it. Preferably in the fresh air. Cue a quick consultation of the Child Friendly Cycle Ride Handbook. A grueling 9 mile stretch of Dual Carriageway and open country was selected as the obvious choice. As we were unloading the bikes from the car, the youngest member of the party was violently sick…continue reading →
I say “Anyone for tennis?” They say “I’d rather eat my own head!”

I say “Anyone for tennis?” They say “I’d rather eat my own head!”

The sun came out for three minutes this week and the nation's thoughts turned immediately to: those 80s ankle socks with the little pom pom on the back, jolly afternoons whacking a green ball directly into (rather than over) the net and chimpanzees scratching their bottoms on court. Yep, it's tennis season! To butter up the opposition, Sweeting's Greetings salutes these two sporting stoics: Kazmeister Woolland - who's always happy to turn up and thrash me 6 games to nil, whatever the weather - and Emilio Whiteheadster who joined me on court for…continue reading →
Pop the corks! It’s Mother’s Day!

Pop the corks! It’s Mother’s Day!

  • Posted on 1st March 2016
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Super seasonal discount from one Mum to another: £59 for a framed personalised portrait of your Mum shooting out of a bottle of Mumm champagne. Choose from Glamourpuss, Superfit or Multi-tasking  - or simply specify your own matriarchal stereotype. Will work round the clock to have these ready for Sunday 6th March.        continue reading →

Children should be seen and not heard

  • Posted on 6th February 2016
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...as my Great Uncle Everard used to say.  If you agree with him you'll love SG's new range of portraits for the younger generation.  They look splendid on the living room wall - and they don't answer back.  continue reading →
If life gives you lemons…

If life gives you lemons…

  • Posted on 6th February 2016
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...don't bother using them as paperweights in an impromptu photo shoot on your neighbour's front stoop. They roll about on purpose, just to get in the way - and they cast surprisingly large shadows all over the money shot. I'll use bananas next time.continue reading →
Penning a plug.

Penning a plug.

  • Posted on 22nd January 2016
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I wanted to bring to life the experts behind my website (see ABOUT for their deets). These 4 sketches show the process from first scribble to capturing a likeness - with some major wrong turns along the way. For the record, this is Anton, the brains behind Apraze. And that's designer stubble, not pimples...  continue reading →
You have an occasion – and I have cards!

You have an occasion – and I have cards!

  • Posted on 5th November 2015
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So Alice is feeling poorly and it's Will's driving test on Friday, Henry starts his new job next week, not to mention all those Birthdays on the horizon ... Sounds like you need to check out the Sweeting's Greetings Shop and stock up on cards!continue reading →