SMASH your Party Goals
Hi, my name is Kathy Buskett the Caricature Artist. Hopefully you already read about me elsewhere on my site already, but just in case:
I have been drawing caricatures professionally for 26 years at many of the top-tier venues across the country.
I have also worked for some of the largest events and brands in the world, including Samsung, Hyundai, Coca-Cola, and even Cirque Du Soleil.
What this means for you is that you're hiring a PROFESSIONAL
I'm not someone who's going to show up late, unprepared, dressed in jeans, or smelling like weed.
(I have seen all of this all too often unfortunately)
I'm also not going to cancel on you last minute and leave you without an entertainer.
(This is why I have a contract and a guarantee. See below)
Birmingham AL
Citywalk
Corporate Event for
Caricature Artist near me
Summer 2024
LV Speedway
Corporate Event for Coca Cola
Caricature Artist near me
Summer 2013
Faster than a Photobooth
Due to my high speeds of drawing caricatures -20-30 per hour - which is more than twice the national average speed of caricature artists, I charge more than the average artist.
That's because I work harder than the average artist.
I literally draw faster than a machine.
I rarely take breaks and seldom even get to eat when I'm working. Instead, I am right there serving your guests the ENTIRE time I'm at your Event.
That's Entertainment
When you hire me to come to draw caricatures at your wedding, corporate event or other party or gathering,
I dont just draw fun cartoons for you. I entertain your guests 1:1.
I know how to put your guests at ease, get them laughing and interacting, and off their phones.
Wedding Cartoonist
Jackson, MS
The Plant Venue
Winter 2024
An Interactive EXPERIENCE
So many other artists just sit there and draw. I see it time and time again. They don't interact, don't even smile, and DON'T make your party any better.
Corporate Event
Howard Industries
Point Clear, AL
The Grand Hotel Convention Center
Neon Party / Luau
Winter 2025
The Brown Derby
They don't understand that the "Show" is IMPERATIVE.
It's not their fault. They don't have the training that I do.
I lived and worked in vegas for 10 years and I was trained by one of the greats - Buddy Rose - who drew caricatures at the Brown Derby for many years.
This legendary restaurant was the west coast's version of Sardi's and had floor-to-ceiling caricatures by some of the industry's greatest caricaturists.
Working there taught Buddy that caricaturing for a living is a SHOW.
And that's what he taught me.
Portrait of
Buddy Rose, My Late Husband
by Neil Portnoy
The Show Must Go On
Wedding Cartoonist
Hattiesburg, MS
Tented Street WEdding
Spring 2024
When you hire me,
Your guests will remember the awesome event you planned for years to come.
So It's not just my flattering style and my speed that you're buying.
My ability to put on a show and make everyone at your event HAPPY is the ONE THING that no one else can duplicate.
They can't be me.
You're not just hiring any old artist off the street who does this on weekends.
You're hiring an ENTERTAINER - a PROFESSIONAL who will make your event SPARKLE
Baby's First Birthday Party
Pensacola, FL
Private Residence
Summer 2023
Smash Those Goals!
And you will garner RAVE REVIEWS that will help you SMASH your goal:
To have an AWESOME party that is OBVIOUSLY a huge success
and send all your guests home HAPPY!
Wedding Cartoonist
Ft Walton Beach, FL
THe Place on Beal
Rock n Roll Wedding
Autumn 2024
GUARANTEED
to show up or you get
your money back
I use a contract to protect you because that's what reputable vendors do.
My contract protects you from no-shows and last-minute cancellations.
NO Other local Caricaturist offers this Guarantee!
I believe in treating my customers fairly; this is one way I help put your mind at ease.
Professional Entertainment You Can Trust
YOUR GUARANTEE
My Caricatures Are a Great Deal
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Caricatures Function as both Entertainment and Favors. So you're automatically getting a good deal
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Caricatures are the same price or cheaper than a photo Booth. Not to mention they're more Personable and Fun!
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Caricatures are a Bucket- List Item. They often go up on your guest's walls and stay there for years! That's a lot of mileage for what you're paying.
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According to the Knot (The leading wedding website), Caricatures can cost anywhere from $150 per hour to $3k
You'll see that mine are in the middle and are quite reasonable by comparison
How Much Do Caricatures Cost?
I charge by the hour for my Live Caricature Art Entertainment.
The price per hour for caricature entertainment depends on the type of event you're having.
I NEVER charge your guests ANYTHING.
Service Types
NonProfits
Private Parties
Homecoming Dance
Pace, FL
Pace High School
Winter 2024
I enjoy giving back to the community and for that reason, I give non-profits substantial discounts. Most are 25% to 50% off my corporate pricing.
This includes schools, churches, events for active and non-active servicemen and women and other nonprofit events.
For more info on these please click HERE
I also occasionally do Fundraisers if they're for a worthy cause
3 hour minimum
Due to lower pricing
Graduation Party
Fairhope, AL
Private Residence
Spring 2023
Your Parties and special events will SPARKLE with caricatures!
I enjoy working with families and drawing kids.
Small businesses fall into this category too since I'm a small business owner too and I GET IT.
So I give ya'll a discount from my higher corporate and wedding rate.
Some events I draw caricatures at regularly include Wedding Rehearsal Dinners, Anniversary Parties, Showers, Birthday Parties,
Quinceaneras, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, Graduation Parties, Proms, and seasonal events.
2 hour minimum within 1 hour of Daphne Alabama
3 hour minimum if beyond that
Starting at $150
Per Hour
Starting at $199
Per Hour
Add-Ons and Travel
Are Additional
See Below
Corporate Events
Weddings
World Of Concrete Convention
LVCC
Hyundai Booth
2011
Wedding Caricature Artist
Gulf Shores AL
GUlf Shores Zoo
Autumn 2024
Corporations can easily afford my caricature pricing.
I charge MUCH LESS than a live event painter.
They are generally 2k to 10k per event and you only get ONE PAINTING out of it.
WIth Caricatures you get so much return on your investment!
Most entertainment is one and done.
But my caricatures hang around for years. Literally. Your clients will hang them in their offices and will look at them every single day.
How many impressions do you suppose that is?
And with my reprinting service, you can have your paper printed with your company's branding. Which will allow those caricatures to act as an ad for your company Right in your Prospect's homes.
Ever heard of another type of entertainment that does double duty like that?
Me either.
2 Hour Minimum
for nearby Events
3 Hour minimum for
Travel more than 2 hours from Daphne, AL
Starting at $275
Per Hour
I LOVE working with brides and helping to make their special day more memorable.
My Flattering Caricatures are a tangible reminder of your
Big Day.
If you're a bride and have a planner, I will work with them directly.
Or if you dont have a planner I will work with you to make your day SPARKLE!
You get unlimited consultations, advice and emotional support in addition to all of my other services,
And I will work with you to make SURE the entertainment portion of your wedding is PERFECT.
AND You and your HTB Will receive a FULL COLOR drawing which NO ONE ELSE at your wedding will receive
You can also have your paper preprinted with your New Names and Wedding Date to make your wedding even more memorable.
AND - if you really want some photos of your wedding before that photographer gets around to editing your pics perfectly -
I take pictures of ALL of your guests that I draw and send them to you FOR FREE!!!
That ALONE is worth the extra fee.
2 Hour Minimum
for nearby weddings
3 Hour minimum for
Travel more than 2 hours from Daphne, AL
(The Average wedding is 4 hours Long and 100 guests)
Starting at $299
Per Hour
This is a picture I took
for one of my brides, Shea.
Her wedding was in Louisiana and was GORGEOUS
Her photographer posed this shot. I just snapped the pic. Because I did, she got a sneak peek at what her photos would be like!
Corporate Event
Howard Industries
Point Clear, AL
The Grand Hotel Convention Center
Winter 2024
Add-Ons and Travel
Are Additional
See Below
Digital Caricatures are ALL the rage in the Corporate Circuit.
I have figured out how to make them work for favors for WEDDINGS
I call them "Mini Digital Wedding Paintings"
Let me tell you something.
If You Want Your Wedding to
STAND OUT -
Digital Caricature painting is the way to do it!
Imagine your guests being drawn live and having it projected onto a big screen for everyone to see.
Then they just check their email and BOOM They have their drawing! No issues with losing their drawings.
AND The whole room can watch when it's YOUR Turn
YOU will be the Star of THIS show!
You still get unlimited consultations, advice and emotional support in addition to all of my other services,
And I will work with you to make SURE the entertainment portion of your wedding is PERFECT.
AND You and your HTB Will receive a FULL COLOR drawing That Matches Your Theme which NO ONE ELSE at your wedding will receive
You can also have your Caricatures emailed OR printed Out RIGHT ON SITE to make your wedding even more memorable.
AND ALL of the emails of your guests that I draw are to you FOR FREE!!!
You can use them for content creation on tiktok or on instagram to KNOCK THEIR SOX off!
Starting at $399 per hour for emailed
$499 per hour for Printouts
Add-Ons and Travel
Are Additional
See Below
Travel Information
I live in Daphne Alabama right in between Pensacola and Mobile. So I service all Of the Alabama Gulf Coast area including all of Baldwin and Mobile Counties. I also do Pace and Milton Florida. There is no Fee for travel to anywhere I Mentioned above.
I also service Biloxi and the rest of the Mississippi Gulf coast, the Florida Panhandle, and Southern Louisiana including New Orleans and Baton Rouge.
Generally I travel up to 3 hours from Daphne, Alabama where I live. Sometimes farther for larger events or destination weddings.
I charge a gas fee for events farther than 50 miles from my home in Daphne, Alabama. I drive a Ford F250 so I charge $100 for a tankfull.
(Yes, I drive a truck. Yes, I love it. But I also only get about 12 miles to the gallon. )
I also may charge a hotel fee if you're having a late event and it's over two hour's drive for me. I charge whatever the going rate is in your area. Generally about $150 unless you're in New Orleans During the Superbowl (I have done that and it ain't pretty)
Sometimes people pay for me to travel to their events in other areas across the USA.
I do destination weddings and I LOVE doing them.
I rarely charge more than $1k for travel If you need to fly me somewhere, which includes a car, luggage fees, plane ticket, and a hotel.
I usually just charge you a travel fee and take care of the travel arrangements myself to save you hassle.
Add-Ons
Add-ons include items to enhance your experience with my caricature entertainment.
They include but aren't limited to
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Items to protect your artwork,
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Extra artwork done ahead of time for your event (such as art to be printed on invitations or tablewear, or as a gift for the bride and groom),
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And even a Content Creator who partners with me and will focus either on my work alone or on your entire event.
Additional Expenses
The only other fees might be to reimburse me for
Parking if there's a fee to park at your event.
Please also note that some conventions and trade shows require me to have a badge. Some of them have a special reduced price for vendors who hire outside entertainment. Some do not. You will want to check with your event about this. There are also sometimes ways around this so talk to me!
Also for events where I'm working over dinner, I appreciate a plate. This is particularly helpful over a wedding where I'm working nonstop. Oftentimes caterers provide a less expensive option for vendors.
Other than that there should be no additional fees.
Tips
No matter what type of event you're having, I DO NOT charge your guests ANYTHING.
I do put out a tip jar because people love my services so much they like to tip me. I need someplace safe to put it.
When guests ask how much are caricatures, I ALWAYS tell them it's complimentary and that
YOU paid for me to draw for them.
This is my tipping sign. I keep it tasteful and subdued.
I do not solicit tips and I do have a no-tipping option which would allow you to pay $50 more per hour for me to refuse all tips.
The Next Step
The Next Step is for you to book a Free Consultation with me.
We Can either chat on the phone, Have a video chat, or We can even do it via text.
The main thing is for us to see if we're a good fit for each other.
I will ask you a few questions and answer all of yours, so have your questions ready.
Corporate Event
Howard Industries
Point Clear, AL
The Grand Hotel Convention Center
Neon Luau
Winter 2025
Wedding Cartoonist
Mobile, AL
The Red Carpet Venue
Summer 2024
If you're already ready to book, Just click HERE and let me know in the comments that you're ready to book.
The next step from there is a contract and 50% retainer to reserve your spot on my calendar.
It is fully refundable if I have to cancel for any reason.
I will be glad to send you a copy at your request.