Caricatures by Jeff Sterling
- Pompano Beach, FL
- Caricaturist
- 40 Verified Bookings
Gaby M. said “Everyone was happy with their drawing! Very professional, reliable”
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"Joel does funny things to people..."
From family and friends to business colleagues and industry leaders. From sports heroes to Hollywood stars. Joel’s caricatures may be found in the offices and homes of such notables as George Clooney; actor-comedian Kevin Pollack; entertainer Barry Manilow; former NFL head coach Dom Capers; NFL referee Red Cashion; advertising executive (“AFLAC Duck” commercials) Linda Kaplan Thaler; and the late McDonald’s CEO Ray Kroc. Joel is an alumnus of the acclaimed High School of Music and Art in New York City ("sister" school to the one that inspired the movie "Fame"), and studied later at the nationally renowned Art Students League in New York.
Joel was wonderful to work with. We hired him for our grand opening event. Our customers and employees enjoyed his drawings. We totally recommend his service to anyone. Thank you Joel for being part of our event!!
Response from Caricatures by Joel:
Thank you, Chi. I had fun as well...and your chocolate banana frappe was fabulous!
Joel was absolutely fantastic! Great personality and a fantastic addition to our event.
Response from Caricatures by Joel:
Thank you, Jenna -- glad everyone had a good time...including me!
Joel was a pleasure to work with! Everyone at the party was amazed with his work!
Response from Caricatures by Joel:
Thank you, Jeff, I appreciate your kind words. I even had a "shout out" -- literally, from one of my "subjects"-- that it was the hit of the party. Again, much thanks for enlisting my services.
We hosted a family friendly event at work and had Joel as part of our activities. He did a fantastic job and was really a hit with the attendees.
Joel did a great job at party! Every one loved the work he did and it was a nice touch at our event. Would definitely recommend!
Response from Caricatures by Joel:
Thank you, Hennie -- I appreciate both everyone's enthusiasm for my work at your party...and your kind remarks in review.
Joel did a great job. Our guests enjoyed their portraits.
Joel was very personable and his drawings were fun. We hired him for a birthday party for our 9 year old and all the kids each left with a caricature of themselves. Their parents loved them and the kids giggled about each other's drawings. Would definitely hire him again for another event whether for a kid or a grown-up.
Response from Caricatures by Joel:
Thank you, Rebecca, for your kind words. I enjoyed not only drawing the girls, but their "company" as well.
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 120 - 300 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $2,000,000 - Commercial general liability
I draw my "live" caricature heads on an 11" x 14"-sized pad, with a medium that, to my knowledge, no one else uses -- a China Marker or Grease Pencil (the kind that unravels by string). Most every other artist uses a Sharpie (Magic Marker). I like the texture, depth and shading the pencil renders.
After finishing the drawing, in under 5 minutes, I insert it into a clear plastic sleeve, for protection and ease of portability.
I'm pretty personable, as well. Can kibitz and joke with the best of them. (Or, I can keep as quiet as the host/planner would like me to be. :-))
A custom caricature from yours truly may be found in the offices and homes of such notables as actor-comedian Kevin Pollack; entertainer Barry Manilow; former NFL head coach Dom Capers; NFL referee Red Cashion; advertising executive (“AFLAC Duck” commercials) Linda Kaplan Thaler; Charlotte property developer Johnny Harris; Charlotte media personalities Moira Quinn, Al Conklin, Don Russell, James K. Flynn; and the late McDonald’s CEO Ray Kroc. George Clooney is another subject and recipient, since I appeared as an extra in Clooney’s Charlotte-shot football flick, “Leatherheads.”
Though Charlotte based, I am an alumnus of the nationally acclaimed High School of Music and Art in New York City, and studied later in the city at the internationally renowned Art Students League.
I am a former contributing artist to the famed Palm restaurant in Charlotte, adding drawings of local and national celebrities and business leaders to the walls of this iconic institution.
Additionally, I hold a B.S. in Journalism from Southern Illinois University.
My needs are pretty basic: a table to trest my materials and two-to-three chairs...one for me and one or two for the subject(s). If the venue will be mood-darkened for the event, I need to be near an electrical outlet so, if necessary, I can plug in a potrtable lamp I bring with me to better see ythe subject.
September 07, 2024 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Grand Opening |
October 01, 2022 • 4:00pm - 6:30pm | Personal Occasion |
August 06, 2022 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
April 02, 2022 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Festival |
August 28, 2021 • 10:30am - 12:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
November 22, 2019 • 7:00pm - 9:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
October 22, 2019 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
August 23, 2019 • 10:00am - 2:00pm | Corporate Event |
October 06, 2018 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Retirement Party |
April 29, 2017–April 30, 2017 • 11:00am - 2:00pm | Sporting Event |
November 04, 2016 • 5:30pm - 10:00pm | Wedding Reception |
December 19, 2015 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
October 31, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding, Ritchie Hill, Concord, NC |
October 24, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding reception, Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, Belmont, NC |
October 24, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Children's Halloween party, Trump International Golf Resort, Mooresville, NC |
October 10, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Children's Birthday party, Charlotte |
October 08, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Burns Cadillac, Rock Hill, NJ |
January 25, 2014 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Anniversary Party |
Although I draw "caricatures," I make it a point not to exxagerate in such a way as to insult or embarrass the subject. My influences, then, are the classic illustrators that drew the great parodies years ago (and today) in Mad Magazine.
As noted previously, all I need are a table and two chairs. If the venue cannot supply, I can bring my own.
Gaby M. said “Everyone was happy with their drawing! Very professional, reliable”
Anita D. said “Our book club just finished a book that included a Tarot card reader as one of the main characters. I thought it might be fun to treat the members to…”
Jose M. said “He was on time and very professional. The guests at the party thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Will definitely hire him again for future events.”
Gloria L. said “Sparkling Faces and the balloon artist were wonderful and helped create a wonderful event for the neighborhood kids. Everyone had a great time”