About
An experienced graphic designer and illustrator,
SW Parra has built an award-winning career in visual communication & journalism with McClatchy News.
Accuracy, intellectual fairness & the ability to inform are
long-standing hallmarks of his creative works.
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SW Parra is the premiere Caricature Artist serving the Central San Joaquin Valley & Central Coast: Fresno, Madera, Merced, Monterey, Kings, Kern, San Luis Obispo & Stanislaus counties.
CARICATURES ARE A
FUN WAY TO ENGAGE
YOUR CUSTOMERS
OR SHARE A FAMILY
FRIENDLY EVENT
Live and Entertaining. Discover more about Caricatures for your next Special Event.
See the section below:
Video courtesy of garyfunk.com
Caricatures Request Form
This form is used as a guideline for the Party Caricatures request.
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Information provided should be exact due to varying circumstances such as
parking fees, a surprise party and dress requirements - other details should be listed under Special Instructions.
Please consider lighting (or outlet source), tables, chairs and dress code.
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If this is a private party please put your name or names of the person(s)
'in charge' of the party - in the Company heading.
Thank you for your interest.
Custom Caricatures
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The Caricatures in this Gallery represent work created based on photos and typically take
a few days to complete.
Place an order well in advance to schedule and have the work completed to your satisfaction.
Give someone special this one-of-a-kind keepsake.
EDITORIAL CARTOON GALLERY
Click on an image to download a sample or buy it
Cartoons are updated every Thursday or Friday
SW Parra is an award winning editorial cartoonist recognized by the California Newspapers Publishers Association (CNPA), a former member of the American Association of Editorial Cartoonists (AAEC) and a former
Art Director and Newsroom Graphic Artist of The Fresno Bee.
Content covers issues relevant to the San Joaquin Valley and California.
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A collection of good-natured smirks regarding our society.
DESIGN & ILLUSTRATION
Corporate ID Book Cover Infographics Illustration
A sample of works are available to view in the artists gallery below.
Would you like to hire me to illustrate, design or create graphics to help educate clients? Fill-in and send the request below:
Book cover design, illustration and page layout for independent authors seeking to add visual assets to their writing. VIDEO BY SW PARRA
PORTFOLIO OF CLIENTS
Graphic Design/Illustration/Caricatures/Editorial Art
Caricatures
This form is used as a guideline for the Party Caricatures request.
​
Information provided should be exact due to varying circumstances such as
parking fees, a surprise party and dress requirements - other details should be listed under Special Instructions.
Please consider lighting (or outlet source), tables, chairs and dress code.
​
If this is a private party please put your name or names of the person(s)
'in charge' of the party - in the Company heading.
Thank you for your interest.
Caricatures
This form is used as a guideline for the Party Caricatures request.
​
Information provided should be exact due to varying circumstances such as
parking fees, a surprise party and dress requirements - other details should be listed under Special Instructions.
Please consider lighting (or outlet source), tables, chairs and dress code.
​
If this is a private party please put your name or names of the person(s)
'in charge' of the party - in the Company heading.
Thank you for your interest.