Charlotte, North Carolina Caricature Artist
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Caricature Artist with 29 years experience.
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Fast Caricature Artist ! only 3-5 minutes per face for Traditional Marker Sketch
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Friendly Caricature Artist , great with kids of all ages.
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Skilled Artist -over 10,000 faces drawn.
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Multiple Carolina Caricature Artist referrals available for larger events.
Great For…
- Wedding Receptions
- Birthdays
- Anniversaries
- Proms / Afterproms
- Graduations
- Holiday parties
- Church Events
- Trade Shows
- Open Houses
- Reunions
- Picnics
- Mitzvahs
Traditional Caricatures.
An all time favorite.
Standard black and white marker sketches completed in about 3 to 5 minutes per person drawn on a heavy weight card stock. Average approx. 15 people per hour.
$150.00 per hour plus travel if applicable.
2 hour Minimum booking.
**((Premium Holiday Rate for major Holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve) +$50.00 per hour and 4 hour minimum))**
These can also be drawn offsite from photos for $25.00 per person.
Premium Pencil Caricatures
Quality over Quantity
These caricatures are drawn in pencil on a premium art style paper such as bristol or vellum. A little more time is spent on detail. Averaging about 8 to 10 minutes per face these are a great option for smaller crowds who want something a little nicer.
$175.00 per hour plus travel if applicable.
2 hour Minimum booking .
**((Premium Holiday Rate for major Holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve) +$50.00 per hour and 4 hour minimum))**
These can also be drawn offsite from photos for $35.00 per person.
Full Color Caricatures
New for 2021
Drawn traditionally in marker and colored with color sticks. These are also drawn on a premium style paper with more tooth to hold the color better. This is the style seen in most amusement parks. Color sketches take approximately 10 to 15 minutes per person so the hourly output is around 4 to 6 per hour.
$200.00 per hour plus travel if applicable.
2 hour minimum booking for on site
These can also be drawn offsite from photos for $50.00 per person.
**((Premium Holiday Rate for major Holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve) +$50.00 per hour and 4 hour minimum))**
Digital and Virtual Caricatures
Art meets Technology
We offer both on site digital Caricatures as well as off site virtual (zoom meetings) or from emailed photos with option of having drawings recorded and uploaded afterwards as a video for participants to watch. These take an average of 10 minutes per person for an average per hour of 6 pictures.
On Site $250.00 per hour plus travel if applicable.
4 hour minumum charge for on site bookings
Includes art creation, printing, and lanyard option.
Off site from photos $40.00 per person with resulting photos uploaded to a file service for download .
Additional fee for printing and mailing off site artwork.
**((Premium Holiday Rate for major Holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve) +$50.00 per hour and 4 hour minimum))**
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS – LIVE CARICATURES
Q- How long does it take to draw a caricature?
A- Traditional takes about 3-5 minutes per person. Digital 7-10 minutes per person.
Q-Are some people harder to draw?
A- No. But some people are more interesting and make a funnier drawing.
Q- What do I need to provide as I have you draw at my special event?
A- I will need a small area to set up in, about 5 to 8 feet, a comfortable chair for me and chairs for the guests who will be drawn. Good lighting or access to power. Please place me away from loud music if possible so I can better interact with guests.
A small table or extra chair to sit my bag on is appreciated if available. If not I have a small table I can bring, just let me know when you book.
Q- Do you offer caricature in full color?
A- For traditional I recommend black and white to get the most people done in the limited time I will be there. I do offer full color caricatures but they take longer per person and it is at a higher rate. Digital caricatures are available in Black and white and full color.
Q- How long does it take for you to set up?
Usually about 5 minutes but I like to arrive about 15-20 minutes early to make sure the placement, lighting, space, etc. is good to go.
Q- How far will you travel?
A- I am local in Kannapolis (Charlotte) NC area, but am willing to travel as needed. Travel fees will be added if outside of my local area. I have been flown as far as England to provide my Caricature services.
Q- Do you draw cartoon bodies?
A- Yes, at clients request. I usually just draw head and shoulders for speed and efficiency.
Q- What size paper do you use?
A- For traditional they are drawn on 11” x 17” paper. I usually have some 12 x 16 on hand as well to accommodate larger groups who want one drawn together.
Q- Is it extra to have my logo or slogan printed on the paper?
A- Yes, an extra charge will be added. Pricing will depend on what you want to add. I can add a logo, slogan, headline, or design an illustrated themed boarder or background to emphasize the theme of your event.
Q- How long have you been drawing caricatures?
A- Since 1993 where it started as a summer job at a local amusement park.
Q- If I am having a big event and want to have multiple artists, can you recommend other artists?
A- At your option I can either recommend others individually or let you write one check and let me handle hiring and paying everyone. I only hire artists I personally know and can vouch for their professionalism and work.