HAND-DRAWN
IN FRANCE.
SHIPPED ACROSS
AMERICA.
One photo. One French artist. One gift they'll never forget — personalized by hand, no AI, no templates. Ever.
Real reactions · Filmed with Ray-Ban Meta glasses 🎭
THE PERFECT CARICATURE. ON ANYTHING.
Hand-drawn from your photo · Printed in the USA · No AI · No templates
Order before noon ET, receive your hand-drawn artwork by email the same day.
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Their face. Your sense of humor. Their morning coffee will never be the same.
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Their face on their feet. The gift nobody sees coming — and nobody forgets.
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40oz stainless steel. Hot or cold for hours. Their caricature, everywhere they go.
ORDER →ONE DRAWING. TWO WAYS TO OWN IT.
Every order starts the same way: Sébastien draws you by hand, in ink and watercolor, on paper. Then you choose what arrives at your door.
| 🇺🇸 PRINTED GIFTS | 🇫🇷 SIGNED ORIGINAL | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Your hand-drawn caricature printed on mugs, posters, canvas, socks, puzzles… | The actual ink & watercolor drawing, on art paper, signed by Sébastien |
| Made | Printed in California & North Carolina | Drawn in Bordeaux, France |
| Price | From $29 (caricature by email) · gifts $33–$56 | From $95 (pet) to $295+ (painting on canvas) |
| Delivery | About 1 week · free US shipping | About 2 weeks · $35 flat, customs included |
| You receive | The product + the HD file by email | The original artwork + its HD scan by email |
📺 As seen on France 3 National TV
WHY FRENCH?
BECAUSE GREAT ART
TAKES A HUMAN HAND.
Sébastien Rieu draws from his studio in Bordeaux, France — with ink, paper, and 25 years of caricature craft. Not a prompt. Not an algorithm. A real French artist who studies your photo and decides what makes it you.
Every caricature is drawn by hand, from scratch, just for you — then printed by Printful California & NC and shipped directly to your door.
Every line hand-drawn by Sébastien — zero AI, zero templates, zero shortcuts.
Same-day caricature by email. Printed gifts in about a week from California. Signed originals from France in about 2 weeks.
One artist. One drawing. One person in the world who owns it. Not on Amazon.
SCANNED. NOT DIGITAL.
"Digital file" doesn't mean "digital drawing" — and the difference matters.
Sébastien draws every caricature the old way: India ink and watercolor, on real art paper, at a real drawing table in Bordeaux, France. Once the artwork is finished, it's scanned in high definition. What lands in your inbox is a faithful capture of a physical drawing that exists on paper — not pixels pushed around on a tablet, and certainly not AI.
Want proof? Ask for a progress photo of your own commission — a real artist can always show the work halfway through. Sébastien also films at the drawing table.
THE PERFECT GIFT FOR EVERY OCCASION
Because "another Amazon gift card" is not a personality.
EXPLORE THE GALLERIES
25 years of drawings — all by hand, all on paper. Every original can be yours, from $95.
📚 The only caricature shop with its own encyclopedia — dive into 250 years of caricature history : Daumier · Gustave Doré · Poulbot · 193 historical portraits
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
Real customers. Real gifts. Real reactions.
Awesome artist
I bought lot of sketck and drawing for my wife and me. Never desapointed. I recommand. Thank you 🙏 great artist and great art.
Puzzle personnalisé
Super puzzle !
Excellent
Thanks to Sebastien for this great caricature, a personal and original gift that will remain (Translated from French)
At the Top!
This morning I received the caricature of the 5 musicians in our group, completely satisfied with the work accomplished. Sébastien Rieu even gave me ideas to further refine our characters, for a fair price according to the different quotes I had received. (Translated from French)
Very good work
Drawing very similar to the request made. Possibility of validating the draft before the exquisite final.
I recommend (Translated from French)
QUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK BEFORE ORDERING
IS MY CARICATURE DRAWN BY A REAL PERSON OR BY AI?
Every drawing is made by hand by Sébastien Rieu, French caricaturist for 25 years, with India ink and watercolor on paper. No AI, no templates, no filters — ever. You can request a progress photo of your own commission while it's being drawn.
DO I RECEIVE THE ORIGINAL DRAWING OR A PRINT?
Both exist, clearly separate. Gift products (mug, poster, canvas, socks…) are printed in the USA from the HD scan of the hand-made drawing. The signed original on paper can be ordered from $95 and ships from France — see the Original Art page.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?
Caricature by email: same day if you order before noon ET. Printed gifts: about a week, made in California & North Carolina, free US shipping. Signed originals: about 2 weeks from France.
ARE THERE CUSTOMS FEES ON AN ORIGINAL SHIPPED FROM FRANCE?
No surprise fees. Original artworks enter the US as works of art, and shipping is $35 flat, customs included. The price you see is fully delivered to your door in all 50 states.
CAN I ASK FOR CHANGES?
Yes. After ordering, you receive the sketch by email and can request adjustments before Sébastien completes the final artwork. Nothing is printed or shipped before you approve the sketch.
HOW DO I KNOW IT'S REALLY HAND-DRAWN?
Sébastien is a named artist with a 25-year portfolio, featured on France 3 national TV, who films at the drawing table. Ask for a progress photo of your commission — a real artist can always show the work in progress.
READY TO MAKE
SOMEONE'S DAY?
Send a photo. Choose your product. Sébastien draws the rest. From Bordeaux to your doorstep — printed in the USA, or the signed original straight from France.
What technique do you use for your custom caricatures?
I draw every caricature 100% by hand using professional Indian ink on premium A3 Bristol paper, plus watercolour for colour versions. No AI, no digital filters — pure traditional French craftsmanship from my studio in Bordeaux, France.
How do I order a caricature from a photo?
Choose your style in the online store, upload a clear high-resolution photo and place your order. I'll send you a free pencil sketch for approval within 48 hours before inking and colouring.
How long does delivery take?
Drawing: 1 day. Physical gifts (mugs, canvases, puzzles, pillows, posters) are printed and shipped by our US partners in California & North Carolina — delivery 3 to 5 business days. Free shipping across the USA.
Can you draw more than one person?
Absolutely! Couples, families, work teams, friend groups — choose the exact number of people (and pets) on the product page.
Do you offer live caricature entertainment for events?
Yes — weddings, corporate galas, trade shows and private parties. High-quality caricatures drawn in just 4–5 minutes per guest.
Is this really hand-drawn, not AI?
100% hand-drawn by me, Sébastien Rieu — professional caricaturist from Bordeaux, France, 25+ years experience. Zero AI, zero filters. Digital orders even include a POV drawing video filmed with my Ray-Ban Meta glasses.
| Style | Technique | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Classic Black & White | Indian ink on A3 Bristol paper — original or digital | Office farewell, social media avatar, corporate gift |
| Full Color Watercolour | Indian ink + professional transparent watercolour layers | Wedding, anniversary, family portrait, milestone birthday |
| Custom Theme | Fully personalized background, props, vehicle, or pet — hand-drawn | Birthday, retirement, pet lover, car enthusiast |
| Caricature Mug (11oz) | Hand-drawn art printed on ceramic mug — made in USA | Daily office gift, coffee lover, Secret Santa |
| Canvas Print | Gallery-quality canvas on wooden frame — fade-resistant ink | Home décor, housewarming, wedding gift |
| Jigsaw Puzzle | Custom caricature puzzle with premium metal gift box | Family fun, retirement party, unique birthday |
