Caricature art is a fun art medium which I have been doing since 1993. This form of art is great entertainment. It accentuates, even exagerates, a person's most prominent features in a complimentary & humerous manor. Caricature drawings make excellent gifts! Caricatures are great for any occassion where people gather.Your guests will remember your special event and their caricature drawings for years to come. Schedule your special event now!
I hired Darlene for a community event, and she was a crowd favorite! She arrived early to introduce herself and continued to draw for the crowds even after her time slot. I highly recommend her for any sort of event you have, kids and adults!
Response from Caricatures by Darlene:
Hi Amy,
It was so nice to be part of your special event this past Saturday. So glad everyone enjoyed their caricature drawings. I like putting smiles on peoples face and seeing everyone having fun. Thank you again for having me and Gig Salad Entertainment. And thank you so much for your awesome review too! Really appreciate it.
Thanks again!
Caricature artist: Darlene/ Gig Salad
This is our second time working with Darlene and she is always fantastic. Nothing but positive things to say!
Response from Caricatures by Darlene:
Hi Sarah,
So nice to be apart of your annual Cookie Festival again this year. Thank you so much for having me and Gig Salad again this year. So glad everyone is pleased with their caricatures. Please keep me and Gig Salad in mind for next year. And thank you for an awesome review. Really appreciate it!
Thanks again!
Caricature artist: Darlene/ Gig Salad Entertainment
Darlene provided caricatures for our company picnic and we received so many compliments! Highly recommend her for your next event.
Response from Caricatures by Darlene:
Hi Becky,
So glad everyone enjoyed their caricatures and had so much fun! I love putting smiles on everyone face. You have an awesome event! And thank you for the nice review too! Really appreciate it! Please keep me and Gig Salad in mind for next year.
Thank you!
Caricature artist: Darlene/ Gig Salad
Great job! Timely, efficient and easy to work with! Thank you for providing fun entertainment for our After Prom event!
Response from Caricatures by Darlene:
Hi Alana,
Thank you for having Gig Salad/ me for your awesome after prom event again this year. Such a fun, awesome event. So glad everyone enjoyed their caricature drawings. And thank you for the nice review too! Please keep me in mind for next year.
Thank you!
Caricature artist: Darlene/ Gig Salad
She did wonderful job at my son’s birthday. Everybody is pleased and amazed with her work. I will definitely hire her on my next event and recommend her to my friends. Thank you so much again.
Response from Caricatures by Darlene:
Hi Hazel,
So glad everyone was pleased with their keepsake drawings. And thank you again for having me at your special event birthday party. Also thank you so much for an awesome review. Wonderful party!
Thanks again!
Caricature artist: Darlene/ Gig Salad Entertainment
Darlene was wonderful! She arrived at the party early and was very friendly!! she did a great job !! I would hire her again!! Thank you Darlene happy new year!!🎊
Response from Caricatures by Darlene:
Thank you Sue for the nice review. So nice to meet everyone and you all enjoyed your caricature drawings. Have a Happy New Year!
Thank you!
Caricature artist: Darlene/ Gig Salad
Having Darlene at our church event was a wonderful experience. She is an awesome artist. She was punctual and professional! She was kind and great to talk to. Everyone who had their pictures done were excited and happy with them. I would hire her again!
Response from Caricatures by Darlene:
Hello,
Hi Leslie,
So glad everyone is pleased with their caricatures. I love putting smiles on peoples faces. I give thanks to God for this gift. So nice to meet you, your husband your pastor and his wife and your congregation. Thank you for inviting us to your church service and for making us feel welcomed. And thank you for the nice review. Really appreciate it!
Everyone take care and God Bless you.
Caricature artist: Darlene/ Gig Salad Entertainment
Darlene was very pleasant to work with! She replied promptly prior to our festival and was right on schedule! She put smiles on many faces and we would love to have her back next year!
Response from Caricatures by Darlene:
Hi Molly,
It was so nice to meet you and your patrons at your festival this year. Everyone enjoyed their caricatures. Would love to come back next year. Thank you for the nice review and for having me and Gig Salad at your special event.
Thank you!
Caricature artist Darlene/ Gig Salad
Darlene was an absolute pleasure to work with! She traveled a distance to to our event, charged a very reasonable fee, and worked through rainy weather. Not to mention, very personable and incredibly talented.
Do not hesitate to book her. We would love to have her back next year!
Response from Caricatures by Darlene:
Hi Sarah,
Thank you for having me and Gig Salad Entertainment this year for your awesome festival. And thank you so much for the nice review too! Really appreciate it! So glad everyone enjoyed their caricatures.They all had a fun time. Please keep me and Gig Salad in mind for next year.
Thanks again!
Caricature artist: Darlene/ Gig Salad
Photos from this event
Not a single negative thing that I can say. They showed up on time, were very friendly, and provided an absolute HIT for the party!
Response from Caricatures by Darlene:
So glad everyone had a fun time and enjoyed their caricatures. Thank you for the nice review and using Gig Salad Entertainment and myself for your awesome event this year.
Thanks again!
Caricature artist: Darlene/ Gig Salad
Darlene is great!
Response from Caricatures by Darlene:
Hi Hollie,
Awe! Thank you so much! You guys are awesome! So glad to be a part of your special event and that everyone enjoys their caricatures. Thank you again and please keep me in mind for next year.
Thank you!
Caricature artist: Darlene/ Gig Salad Entertainment
Kids at our after prom were in awe and thought she was absolutely amazing! Would highly recommend!
Response from Caricatures by Darlene:
Hi Tori,
So glad everyone enjoyed their caricatures and had a fun time. Thanks again for having myself and Gig Salad at your special event this year.
Caricature artist: Darlene/ Gig Salad
Darlene was wonderful, she was on time and very talented. She was a addition to our event!
Response from Caricatures by Darlene:
Thank you Margaret! It was so nice to be apart of your special birthday party for your daughter Meghan. Thank you for having me and Gig Salad for your special event. And thank you again for the gift and the for the nice review too. You put on a wonderful event.
Thank you!
Caricature artist: Darlene/ Gig Salad Entertainment
Photos from this event
Darlene was great! Arrived on time, was very professional and nice. She did an amazing job drawing all night.
Response from Caricatures by Darlene:
Hi Paulina,
So nice to meet you, your husband and your guests last night. You had an awesome birthday party! Everyone enjoyed their caricatures too. Thank you again for having me and Gig Salad at your special event. And thank you for the nice review. Really appreciate it! Please keep us in mind for the future.
Thanks again!
Caricature artist: Darlene/ Gig Salad
Darlene was amazing on all fronts. She was incredibly flexible as our time for party changed day off and she was flexible as needed to be.
During the event she was fantastic. Drawings were spot on to what we had in mind. Santa came and kids needed to sit with Santa which I knew we had limited time and Darlene did great.
Highly highly recommended!
Response from Caricatures by Darlene:
Hi David and family,
So nice to meet you all. Your Christmas party was awesome! Thank you again for having me and Gig Salad be apart of your special event this year. Please keep us in mind for future events. And thank you for the nice review. So grateful and glad everyone enjoyed their caricatures. Also thank you for the Christmas gift too! It’s greatly appreciated!
Sincerely,
Caricature artist: Darlene/ Gig Salad🎄
Besides the bride and groom, Darlene was the biggest hit at the wedding. So much fun for everone and a lot of jealous people wishing they had her for their weddings. Thank you so very much Darlene.
Response from Caricatures by Darlene:
Hi Susanne,
So grateful and glad that everyone enjoyed their caricatures and had a fun time. Again congratulations to Billy & Ashley. Also thank you so much for having me there at your special event and for the awesome review. Really appreciate it! Please keep me in mind for future event.
Thank you again!
Caricature artist: Darlene/ Gig Salad
Darleen was amazing. Every single one of our guests loved their caricatures! Our special one was more than we could have asked for - she was amazing. We would recommend her to anyone for their wedding or special event! Thank you Darleen!
Response from Caricatures by Darlene:
Thank you for the nice review and for letting me be apart of your special day. So glad everyone enjoyed their caricature. Wishing many happy years together.
Caricature artist: Darlene/ Gig Salad Entertainment
It was a surprise for our guests and they had a ball with it. A lot of laughs and souvenirs that they can have for years to come!
She came to our fantasy costume wedding, was very friendly and accommodating, and she did an absolutely fantastic job. 10 out of 10, would highly recommend!
Response from Caricatures by Darlene:
Hi Dillon,
So nice to be apart of your special event last night. Awesome, fun party! Again congratulations! And thank you for the nice review. Really appreciate it!
Thank you!
Caricature artist: Darlene/ Gig Salad
Darlene was super easy to work with! We hired her for our daughter's graduation party. She was a hit for sure. The guests had a great time and she was easy to talk to. I'd recommend her for sure. So glad I inquired about it because I didn't think it would be affordable. It totally was!
Response from Caricatures by Darlene:
Hi Julie,
Thank you so much for the nice review. Really appreciate it very much! You your family, friends and guests would so nice and awesome. So glad everyone enjoyed their caricatures. It was great to be apart of your special event.
Thank you again!
Caricature artist: Darlene/ Gig Salad
Photos from this event
Darlene was wonderful! She worked well with our students and everyone enjoyed her talents.
Response from Caricatures by Darlene:
Hi Hollie,
So nice to meet you and your students yesterday. And so glad everyone enjoyed their caricatures and had fun.
Thank you again!
Caricature artist: Darlene/ Gig Salad
Darlene did a wonderful job and we were so glad to have her at our daughters graduation party. She is very personable, talented, and accommodating.
Response from Caricatures by Darlene:
Hello,
Hi LeeAnne,
So nice to be there at your daughters graduation party and to meet everyone. Awesome people, awesome party!
And thank you for the nice review. Really appreciate it!
Sincerely,
Caricature artist: Darlene/ Gig Salad
Darlene's caricatures were a great addition to our party. Darlene delivered on everything she promised and then some.
Response from Caricatures by Darlene:
Hello,
Hi Courtney,
So nice to be apart of your special event last night. Awesome people, awesome party! And thank you for the awesome review too!
Caricature artist: Darlene/ Gig Salad
We really enjoyed having Darlene do caricatures at our company holiday party! She quickly got through all of our guests and event was happy to accommodate small groups in drawings. Our group had a lot of fun seeing each others pictures and being able to take them home as a memento.
Response from Caricatures by Darlene:
Hello,
Hi Kim,
It was so nice to meet you and everyone at your company party this year. So glad everyone enjoyed their caricatures. You had an awesome Christmas party. And thank you for the nice review. Really appreciate it! Merry Christmas and God Bless!
Thank you!
Caricature artist: Darlene/ Gig Salad
Our guests were surprised & impressed when they discovered we were having a caricature artist at our party! Darlene was prompt, friendly and professional. Darlene worked quickly to provide a drawing for each guest and made sure to personalize it to their hobbies & interests. It was a fabulous experience and I would highly recommend Darlene to anyone who is interested in providing a little something extra for their party guests.
Response from Caricatures by Darlene:
Hello,
Hi Terry,
So glad everyone enjoyed their caricatures and I was happy to be apart of your special event. And thank you so much for the nice review. Really appreciate it!
Thank you again!
Caricature artist: Darlene/ Gig Salad
Very talented. Very professional. Works very good with the Children and Adults. Our event has had her for 4 years. Never disappointed.
Response from Caricatures by Darlene:
Awe! Thank you Kathy for having me come at your special event, Andrews Festival again this year. Always look forward to coming! So glad everyone enjoys their caricatures. I like putting smiles on peoples faces and seeing everyone having fun! And thank you for the nice review too! Please keep me in mind for next years festival.
Thank you again!
Caricature artist: Darlene/ Gig Salad
Darlene was top notch. So accommodating, fun and friendly. We hired Darlene for our wedding. Our guests couldn’t say enough about Her and her talent. Darlene helped make our day perfect.
Response from Caricatures by Darlene:
Thank you so much, Brenda, for letting me be apart of your special day. So glad everyone enjoyed their caricatures and had a fun evening. Even the photographer and her husband enjoyed getting a caricature done of themselves too! They got a big kick out of their drawing and had smiles on their faces. That makes my day to put smiles on peoples faces. Many blessings to you both. Also thank you for the awesome review. Really appreciate it!
Thanks again!
Caricature artist: Darlene/ GigSalad
Photos from this event
Darlene did an AMAZING job at our daughters grad party! We couldn’t have been happier and all of our guests loved It! Would highly recommend and will definitely use her again for future events!
Response from Caricatures by Darlene:
Hello,
Hi Jennifer,
So glad everyone had an awesome time and they enjoyed their Caricatures. Thank you for having me and for the nice review. Really appreciate it! You guys rock!
Sincerely,
Caricature artist: Darlene/ Gig Salad
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She worked tirelessly all night to get as many drawing done for the wedding guests. Everybody thought that the quality was great. I would hiighly recommend Darlene for any event.
Response from Caricatures by Darlene:
Hello!
Hi Edward, Valerie, Erik, family and guests.
Again congratulations to Valerie & Erik! You make a beautiful couple.
Thank you again for letting me be a part of your special day. I am so glad that everyone is pleased with their keepsake Caricatures. And so glad everyone had a awesome, fun time. Also thank you so much for the sweet words and nice review. Really appreciate it!
All of you are awesome!
Thank you again!
Caricature artist: Darlene/ Gig Salad Entertainment
The kids thought their drawing were pretty funny - definitely some giggling! Darlene was even able to add a Mickey and Minnie Mouse theme to the drawings (theme of the party). She was early and professional. We definitely enjoyed having her!
Response from Caricatures by Darlene:
Hello!
Hi Tarah!
It was so nice to meet you and your family and to be apart of your special event. So happy and glad that everyone had a fun time.
Also thank you so much for the kind words and a nice review.
You all were awesome! You rock!
Thank you again!
Sincerely!
Caricature artist: Darlene/ Gig Salad
We had a corporate event where employees could bring their families. Darlene arrived early and was ready to get started, on time. She did very well at keeping the line moving while still being very friendly with all the attendees. The drawings were wonderful and we got rave reviews about her! We will definitely book Darlene again in the future!
Response from Caricatures by Darlene:
Hello!
Hi Angie!
So glad that everyone had a fun time and enjoyed their Caricatures!
Thank you for letting me be apart of your special event. And thank you for the kind words and for the wonderful review. Your corporate party rocks!
Thank you!
Caricature artist: Darlene/ Gig Salad
June 24, 2017
Darlene made our 63rd year class reunion the best ever. What else can I say, she was great and I would recommend her for any event. Thanks Darlene.
Tom H
Response from Caricatures by Darlene:
Hello!
Hi Tom,
Thank you so much for inviting me and letting me be apart of your special event. You all were so much fun and I am so glad that everyone had an awesome time. Thank you for sharing your precious memories with me and sharing all the good times your class has together. You all touched my heart! And thank you for the kind words and review. Really appreciate it very much. You guys rock!
Sincerely,
Caricature artist: Darlene/ Gig Salad
Photos from this event
Darlene was generous enough to provide her services for our baby shower. Darlene was prompt and polite and arrived ready to rock. She was available to us for about two and a half hours and was able to draw up 20 or so people. Some people even went back for another! I would definitely recommend Darlene and her caricatures! We will be requesting her again as well.
Response from Caricatures by Darlene:
Awe! Thank you Scott and guests! Appreciate the nice review! You guys were awesome and your co-ed baby shower rocked! Everybody had an awesome time!
Thank you again for having me there to be apart of your special event.
Caricature artist: Darlene/Gig Salad
Love Caricatures by Darlene. She does a amazing job. She always has someone sitting get their picture drawn. Very Friendly and very perfessional. We will definitely have her again.
Response from Caricatures by Darlene:
Hello!
Kathy, thank you again for having me for your Andrews Festival this year. And for the awesome review. So glad everybody had a good time. I love to draw and see smiles on people's faces and bring joy to others with this gift that has been given to me. You have an awesome festival. You guys rocks!
Thank you again for the kind words and review.
Sincerely,
Caricature Artist: Darlene/ Gig Salad
Darlene was great! She was so friendly and our group loved having her. We will definitely be booking with her again.
Response from Caricatures by Darlene:
Hello!
Alissa & Scott, Thank you so much for the awesome review. Really appreciate it! You and your guests were awesome and fun! You guys rock!
Thanks again for having me and for using me and Gig Salad!
Sincerely, Caricature artist: Darlene/ Gig Salad
I had Darlene draw pictures of my guests at my wedding reception. It was a real hit for all in attendance. Adults and children all really enjoyed it. It was a nice keepsake for my guests to remember the evening! Darlene drew cars and other themes that guests requested while making them a real life cartoon! I would highly recommend Darlene to anyone!
Thank you Darlene and gig salad!
Response from Caricatures by Darlene:
Hello!
Rachael, it was a pleasure to meet you, your parents, family and friends and to draw caricatures at your special event. I love to draw and to see people having fun. I'm so glad all your guests enjoyed their keepsake drawings.
Thank you again for having me and for contacting and using Gig Salad too.
Best Wishes!
Caricature artist:
Darlene McCartney
The party went great and you made it even better with the momentos everyone took home. Thanks again for a job well done.
Response from Caricatures by Darlene:
Clients: Symington children's birthday party was an awesome event. The Paw Patrol theme was a great idea. All the guests, kids, family and friends got into having a fun awesome time. I thank you for letting me be part of your special day and to celebrate with all of you.
Sincerely,
Caricatures by Darlene
Ft.Wayne, In.
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 120 - 300 minutes
Languages: English
I am a caricature artist from the Fort Wayne,Indiana metropolitan area.I have been doing caricature art since 1993. Have been doing art and art has been a part of my family since I was a kid. Took some private caricature lession from Mr. Jim (link hidden) mentor and a Fort Wayne caricature artist himself. My media is using markers and color stix or pencil (link hidden)ze paper: 8.5x11 or 11x17 (max 4 per page)
Speed: Up to 14 people per hour,black & white head only, Up to 12-13 people per hour black & white with bodies, Up to 12 people per hour, color heads only, Up to 11-12 people per hour,color with bodies.
Rate prices are per hour with (2 hour minium).Additional charge may apply for travel time and preprinted Logo. Requires from customer: Three chairs and good lighting. Also offer bags to protect drawings.
| September 28, 2024 • 4:00pm - 8:00pm | Halloween Party |
| July 20, 2024 • 11:30am - 5:30pm | Festival |
| July 13, 2024 • 9:00am - 2:00pm | Corporate Event |
| July 04, 2024 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
| May 04, 2024–May 05, 2024 • 11:30pm - 1:00am | Prom/After Prom Party |
| March 23, 2024 • 6:30pm - 9:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| January 27, 2024 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
| December 26, 2023 • 3:00pm - 7:00pm | Christmas Party |
| October 13, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Halloween Party |
| September 24, 2023 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | Religious Celebration |
| August 19, 2023 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm | Birthday Party |
| August 05, 2023 • 5:00pm - 10:00pm | Festival |
| July 22, 2023 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Festival |
| July 04, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
| July 02, 2023 • 2:00pm - 6:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
| June 15, 2023 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
| May 25, 2023–May 26, 2023 • 11:00pm - 2:00am | School Assembly |
| May 06, 2023–May 07, 2023 • 11:30pm - 1:00am | Prom/After Prom Party |
| April 29, 2023–April 30, 2023 • 11:00pm - 2:00am | Prom/After Prom Party |
| March 18, 2023 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Birthday Party |
| January 14, 2023 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Birthday Party |
| January 14, 2023 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Birthday Party |
| December 26, 2022 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Christmas Party |
| October 01, 2022 • 3:30pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| September 17, 2022 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Wedding Reception |
| September 03, 2022 • 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Wedding Reception |
| August 05, 2022 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| July 04, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
| June 25, 2022 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Graduation |
| May 25, 2022 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | School Assembly |
| February 27, 2022 • 3:30pm - 6:30pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
| August 06, 2021 • 3:30pm - 5:30pm | School Assembly |
| June 26, 2021 • 8:00pm - 9:30pm | Wedding Reception |
| May 30, 2021 • 1:30pm - 3:30pm | Graduation |
| May 22, 2021 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm | Corporate Event |
| August 01, 2020 • 10:00am - 2:00pm | Festival |
| December 07, 2019 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Corporate Event |
| September 29, 2019 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Bridal Shower |
| August 10, 2019 • 11:00am - 3:00pm | Festival |
| July 24, 2019 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Surprise |
| July 04, 2019 • 6:00pm - 9:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
| June 15, 2019 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| July 04, 2018 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Festival |
| June 23, 2018 • 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Graduation |
| May 13, 2018 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Dinner Party |
| October 27, 2017 • 5:30pm - 9:00pm | Dinner Party |
| October 07, 2017 • 5:30pm - 10:30pm | Wedding Reception |
| September 30, 2017 • 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
| August 19, 2017 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
| August 12, 2017 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Festival |
| July 04, 2017 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Festival |
| June 24, 2017 • 7:30pm - 8:00pm | Reunion |
| January 14, 2017 • 4:00pm - 6:30pm | Baby Shower |
| October 01, 2016 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
| August 13, 2016 • 11:00am - 3:00pm | Festival |
| July 23, 2016 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Personal Occasion |
| July 16, 2016 • 1:30pm - 3:00pm | Reunion |
| June 25, 2016 • 3:30pm - 9:30pm | Wedding Reception |
| June 10, 2016 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| March 05, 2016 • 2:00pm - 5:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
| August 15, 2015 • 11:00am - 3:00pm | Festival |
| June 20, 2015 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Other |
| July 05, 2014 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Reception |
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