Crick man's passion takes him from Michelin star restaurants to creating his very own stars

Tom with his fun portrait of Pam Rankin.

Tom Gallagher describes himself as 'just a guy that loves drawing and laughing at the same time'.

He said: "After working in high end hospitality for years such as Michelin star restaurants and top hotels, I decided to move my career in a different direction to allow myself time and space to work on my real passion - drawing.

"More specifically, drawing for a laugh. I always thought laughter is the best medicine and now more then ever I think it's important to be able to laugh at ourselves, and whenever we can."

Tom started creating caricatures to make people smile.

He then decided to share his work with a wider audience.

Tom has his own Etsy shop and his drawings include Boris Johnson, Michael Gove and Marilyn Monroe.

"I did a picture of a family member, Pam Rankin, who lives in Crick," Tom added.

"I call it 'Lady Pamela the 1st of Cricksworthshire Loves her Ice-cream". The title may need work!"

The caricatures have gone down a storm, among family, friends and online.

Tom added: "The world needs to smile more, Hopefully my art helps make that happen."

Follow Tom on Twitter @TomG_VIP, and Instagram @very_important_post or visit www.etsy.com/uk/shop/veryimportantpost/

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