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TRADITIONAL CARICATURE QUESTIONS
Q. How many people can you draw in one hour? A. I can draw up to 30 black and white caricatures per hour. That's twice as fast as most caricaturists and is one of the fastest speeds in the world. If you choose caricature bodies the fee is the same but I can draw about 15-20 of them in one hour. I like to add shading for People of Color, and this takes a little longer, but looks better. I can also add COLOR - which is great for smaller gatherings. For Color faces I can do about 10-15 in one hour. And full color faces with bodies I can draw about 5 in one hour. Color is done with special colored pencil sticks which don't smudge or melt. So however many guests you have, whether a large party or a small, I Can accommodate you by changing what I offer your particular group. The price remains the same no matter which you choose.
Q. How many people can you fit on one caricature drawing?
A. As many as you want! But if you want more than about 8 please let me know ahead of time so I can procure larger paper.
8 People, 8 Drawings, WIth Bodies, in only 3 hours. Surely thats some sort of a record! Guiness, where are you?
One very special thing I offer which many caricaturists don't offer (because it requires much more skill) is Cartoon Bodies.
You and your guests can be ANY "body" they want, from superheroes to Disney princesses, from sports to professions to anything else they can dream up as long as it's CLEAN (I'm a family entertainer after all!)
This is perfect for THEMED parties
and I can theme your cartoon bodies to ANY event!
Bellingrath Gardens Event
Theodore, AL
spring 2024
Q. What equipment do you need? A. All I need is three chairs – one for myself and two for the people being drawn –they should be kitchen-type or folding chairs - in a relatively well-lit area or full shade if outdoors. I do not need a table as I bring my own easel. I can provide chairs if you have no access to chairs. If your event is outdoors I will require shade for the duration of your event. A tent or covered patio works well for this purpose. If you have no tent, I can provide one for a $50 rental fee.
Wedding Setup
Eclectic, AL
balloons & furniture
courtesy of Ecelctic Venue
November, 2024
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Q. Will you pre-print info on my paper?
A. Absolutely! They are considered add-ons and I only charge you what my printer charges.
Q. Do you include sleeves? A. I draw on 12X18" paper so that I can draw up to 8 people on my paper. Many other artists will not draw more than two or just a few people on one page and that's because they use small paper. Sleeves for the Large Size paper I use are more expensive. That's why sleeves are considered an ADD-ON , However I only charge my cost. I have other add-ons available as well. Please click here to learn more.
Q. What is my investment? A. A. You can find my pricing on my Pricing Page
Q. How do I book You? A. First Contact Me to see if your date is available. I will get back to you ASAP!
Q. Do you work with people with Special Needs?
A. All the time! In fact, I have three kids with special needs of my own, and I have ADHD myself. I will treat your guests who have special needs with respect. Check out my Special Needs Page HERE
Q. Do you draw like those caricatures on Tik Tok?
A. I CAN. But ONLY By special request.
I've found that while most people like WATCHING those types of drawings, few people actually WANT ONE.
EVERYONE wants to look GOOD, which is why my caricatures are FLATTERING.
People Sometimes ask if I can draw
'goofy faces.'
Of course I can!
But ONLY if someone asks for it!
And even then my drawings are STILL "Nice!"
They asked for it!
Q. How will guests bring home their drawings? A. I roll them and fasten them with a tiny rubber band. This is how posters and other artwork are transported, it's actually safer to carry home than a flat drawing in a sleeve with no backing. My drawings are twice as large as most other caricaturists (12X18) to be able to fit more people in them, (up to 8) so sleeves are more expensive which is why they're not included. However I only charge you what my supplier charges. And My Sleeves include a backing which makes them much stronger than just a plastic sleeve. I also offer tubes at cost for out-of-town guests.
Q. What is my Investment? A. For Wedding Fees Please See HERE (scroll down)
Q. How do I book you? A. Click here & Fill out the form to see if your date is available
Questions specific to weddings. Please read all the general questions above as well.
Q. Should I have you draw Wedding Caricatures for the cocktail hour or the reception?
A. I can do either one but generally, I recommend the reception or both unless you're having a very intimate wedding.
Q. How can we ensure all my guests get drawn?
A. I will recommend more artists if you need them however for most weddings of 100 guests I can accommodate within 3-4 hours of drawing. This includes a special caricature for the Bride and Groom, whom I MAKE SURE to get drawn.
Q. Do you do Digital Caricatures for weddings?
A. Yes! And I am also the ONLY
LIVE Digital Wedding PAINTER
Around! Try googling it. You'll see!
Wedding Caricature Artist Questions
Q. How much experience do you have?
A. I have 25 years of experience with 10 of those years being in Las Vegas drawing caricatures at some of the largest events in the World, Including CES and World of Concrete. I can handle your crowd with ease.
Q. Ours in a Multi-Day Event. Can you do that? A. Absolutely. As a full-time professional caricaturist, I am adept at working at large, long events. Some of the events I've worked at include the PGA Golf Tournament which was a multi-day event, as well as the convention for Samsung's Galaxy Note Product release (see photos to the right) This is part of the job for me. I seldom take breaks and you will be pleased by my positive attitude and team spirit. If you have a huge event and really do need more artists, I can help! I have access to other top-tier artists like myself all over the world.
Q. What was the Largest Event you have ever drawn caricatures at? A.Everyone always asks what was my largest event. My largest event was THE largest digital caricature event in the world, for Samsung. They had our company, Caricature Cinema, which I owned and managed alongside my late husband Buddy Rose, provide 26 caricature artists to draw digital caricatures for the product release of the Galaxy Note. Once Samsung saw how successful that launch was, they hired artists from around the world and went on a world tour. They even did an article on our company for CNET! Caricatures really do make a huge impact on the success of events! Of course you have to do your part too. Decorations, music, food, drinks... all contribute to a fun event. But if you want everyone to REMEMBER your event forever, Hire me to draw Fast, Flattering and FUN caricatures at your Company Party!
Q. Are there any other fees? A. A travel fee might apply I may also need a hotel room which I ask for the going rate. There might also be a parking fee depending on your venue. Add-ons are additional, please see add-ons page. After that, there are no other fees.
Q. What is our Investment? A. For Corporate Event Fees Please See HERE (scroll down)
Corporate Event Questions
Q. Do you offer discounts? A. Nonprofits, servicemen both active and retired, churches and schools receive a substantial discount. Other types of events might get a smaller discount.
Q. How do we book you? A. Click here & Fill out the form to see if your date is available
Ernest M. Morial COnvention Center
New Orleans, LA
trade show/convention
2024
Me
This is the largest known caricature event in the world, lasted for four days, and I worked 12 hours a day drawing caricatures at this event.for Samsung at CES in Las Vegas for their product release of their Galaxy Note in 2012. T
Suffice to say I can handle your event!
DIGITAL CARICATURE
ARTIST QUESTIONS
Q. What is Digital Caricature? Is it the same as AI? A. Digital caricature (and art) is still hand drawn. The tools are just different. Instead of marker and paper, artists use a stylus and a tablet or a Wacom tablet. Most Visual artists despise AI "Art" because it steals from artists. It literally cannot make anything of its own.
Q. What do we need to provide? A. I will need a small table and two chairs near an electrical outlet. Other than that, all other equipment is provided, including a 42-inch LED screen. Wifi is required for emailed digital drawings. If none is available, I will download the drawings once I get home.
Q. How will people get their digital copies? A. After the event, usually the same day, I will upload all the drawings to each individual's email. I name the drawings by the person's email address so they don't get mixed up, and I will also email you all copies at the end of the event, which gives you the drawings for your promo and the emails for follow-up.
Q. How many people can be drawn in one hour? A. I can draw 10 or more guests in one hour Digitally. (30 for traditional) Even if not everyone can be drawn, the medium's novelty provides fascinating entertainment to bystanders. It’s amazing just to watch drawings appear as if out of nowhere
Q. How much space do you need? A. I will need space for a table at least four feet long with an electrical outlet and two chairs.
Q. What is our Investment? A. For Digital Caricature Fees Please See HERE (scroll down)
Q. How do we book you? A. Click here & Fill out the form to see if your date is available
Q. Do you offer discounts for nonprofits? A. Nonprofits, servicemen both active and retired, churches and schools receive a substantial discount. Other types of events might get a smaller discount.
Q. How do we book you? A. Click here & Fill out the form to see if your date is available
Q. What is our Investment? A. For NonProfit Event Fees Please See HERE (scroll down)
Q. Are You OK with taking a background check? A. Absolutely. I have nothing to hide.
NONPROFIT CARICATURE
ARTIST QUESTIONS
BOOKING INFORMATION
Once you contact me, I will do my best to contact you within the next 24 hours with my availability. (sometimes I'm working at events so please excuse me if it takes longer)
If you decide to book, I will send you a booking agreement which I'll ask you to look over and sign. Then I will counter-sign and send it back to you. Once that is signed,
50% down is required to secure your spot on my calendar. You are not booked until you send your downpayment. I accept cash, credit, debit, business checks, venmo, cash app, and PayPal.
Your Guarantee: Your downpayment is fully refundable if I have to cancel for any reason. (This has never happened in my 25-year career but if it does I will give you all your money back no questions asked)
If you have waited between your quote and signing the agreement, please contact me to make sure your date is still available BEFORE PAYING.
YES, I do Payment Plans.
NO, I don't Punish You By increasing the total Amount! Contact me today and we can make a plan together.
Sometimes I make exceptions, so
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