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Caricatures by Marietta Delene
- Independence, MO
- Caricaturist
- Travels up to 500 miles
- Starting at $140/hr!
Overview
Marietta and her team are Kansas City's go-to caricature artists, with clients ranging from Google to Walmart, IKEA to Nascar, and even the KC Chiefs, Royals, and Current! A full-time caricature artist for over 20 years, Marietta knows exactly what she's doing when she puts the marker to paper. Just a few minutes is all it takes to give your guests a beautiful memory of your event - one they'll love hanging on their wall for years to come! Marietta's gentle, easy-going personality means guests of all ages will be at ease with her - and her caricatures speak for themselves. With Caricatures by Marietta, your celebration is sure to be the event of the year! Let us know what we can do for you!
17 Reviews
Marietta is fantastic! We booked a campground event with about 80 people and she drew so many wonderful caricatures. Everyone loved her addition to our Midnight Carnival themed party and they raved about how talented, funny, friendly, and professional she is. I completely agree. Everyone has such a fun time and what a fantastic souvenir to take home - one of her awesome caricatures! If you are considering booking her for your event, you most definitely should! She's got a glowing personality and an amazing talent! Book her for your event, you won't regret it!
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Response from Caricatures by Marietta Delene:
Thank you so very much, Heather! The campers were such a sweet group and I had a blast drawing them! I'm delighted I could be a part of such an amazing event.
Marietta was so accommodating and fantastic throughout our event! Amazing artwork, she was super easy to talk to and professional. 100% so happy that we went with Marietta!
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We love Marietta and her skills are amazing! Thank you for always being such a kind and talented presence at our events! Marietta is such a professional and her work is amazing. The youth and staff had such a blast getting their caricatures drawn. THANK YOU!!
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I will definitely be using her services for future events. Her personality, talent and most importantly patience with the kids is beyond compare!! She made our event!!
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Everyone who attended our event had an amazing interaction with Marietta. She is so kind and funny, and an amazing artist!
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Response from Caricatures by Marietta Delene:
Thank you so much for your kind words, Amber! I had so much fun coming out to the YRC and drawing everyone. It was a blast! Thank you again for having me out!
Marietta and her talent was such a great addition to our wedding day. You could tell who the person she was drawing in every caricature! Our guests absolutely loved having such a fun keepsake to take home. I still have guests from our wedding talking about it! She was so kind and really just fit in so well. I can’t wait to plan another event to just have her back!
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Response from Caricatures by Marietta Delene:
Thank you for having me at your wedding and for your kind words! I had so much fun drawing for you and your guests. Everyone was so sweet and friendly! I'm so glad I could add a little something to your already amazing and magical day!
Marietta made my daughter's 8th birthday party extra special.
Children’s Party Entertainment
Response from Caricatures by Marietta Delene:
Thank you so much, Heather! Your daughter and her friends were so fantastic and I adored drawing them! I loved the addition of the red panda to each drawing as well. I'm so glad I could add a little something extra to her party!
Marietta was a joy to have at our family gathering! Her artwork is amazing, she was so accommodating and friendly with all of our guests! We are looking forward to having you come back for another event!
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Response from Caricatures by Marietta Delene:
Thank you so much, Donna! I had so much fun drawing you and your family, and hearing all of their stories! Looking forward to the next one!
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Wonderful energy, responsive and extremely talented. Definitely booking for next event! Professional or personal!
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Response from Caricatures by Marietta Delene:
Thank you so much, Brigitte! I had so much fun drawing at the KC Current game. You and your staff were so sweet! I'm so glad I could add a little something extra to your booth. Looking forward to the next one!
Marietta did a fantastic job at our Project Graduation event! I would absolutely use her in the future.
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Response from Caricatures by Marietta Delene:
Thank you so much for having me out, Jackie! The grads were so kind and it was an absolute delight to draw them. I'm so glad I could be a part of the festivities!
Marietta was so great, she had a great attitude and was quick and so so talented! She was such a hit at our event and we hope to have her back for future events!
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Response from Caricatures by Marietta Delene:
Thank you so much for having me at Winfield's Diversity Potluck, Tania! I had such a wonderful time drawing everyone. I can't wait to come back!
Marietta was amazing and everyone was very pleased! She even allowed us to extend her time by an hour at the last minute. Her work is beautiful and she is very professional. Highly recommend!!
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Response from Caricatures by Marietta Delene:
Thank you, Rebecca! The charity ball was so much fun and everyone was so very sweet. Thank you so much for having me out!
We 100% recommend Caricatures by Marietta Delene for your event. She was a hit with everyone at our college campus festival. Great communicator! Will definitely hire again.
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Response from Caricatures by Marietta Delene:
Thank you so much, Geoff! I had a blast at Jet Fest! Your staff and students were so wonderful. I can't wait to come back and draw for Newman University again!
Photos from this event
Marietta was very professional and sketched beautiful caricatures! The kids and their parents loved it.
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Response from Caricatures by Marietta Delene:
Thank you so much much, Vishal! You and your wife were absolutely amazing and all of the kids were so sweet. What a fantastic birthday party!
Prompt, professional and pleasant! Would hire again!
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Response from Caricatures by Marietta Delene:
Thank you so much, Derek! Your holiday party was spectacular and the kids had so much fun with all the great activities you planned. I'm so glad I could be a part of it!
We really enjoyed having Marietta Delene at our recent college event. She was very professional (arrived on time, communicated her needs, worked well with the students, adapted to COVID-19...) and her caricatures were wonderful. We would recommend her to others.
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Response from Caricatures by Marietta Delene:
Thank you so much, Kris! It was an absolute delight to come out to Cottey College not just in 2020 but also this year. The students are always so wonderful!
She was great! Friendly with the kids! The black and white drawings turned out wonderful for each kid!!!
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Response from Caricatures by Marietta Delene:
Thank you so much, Jessi! The Mount Ayr after-prom was a blast and I greatly enjoyed drawing the students! Everyone was so delightful.
Booking Info
Price Range: Starting at $140/hr!
Gig Length: 120 - 960 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Entertainer's Insurance
What to Expect
Marietta comes fully prepared with an easel, paper, markers, a clear sign and, for indoor events, a 6' retractable banner displaying what she does! Provide just two chairs in most cases and leave the rest to her. Her caricatures are cute and goofy without being offensive, creating an enjoyable and memorable moment at your event. Watch her confidence command the marker with ease as she glides a caricature onto thick cardstock at lightning speed, guaranteed to dazzle your guests!
Outdoor events require protection from the elements (an awning, roof, large tree for shade, or canopy).
About
👋Hi there!👋
My name is Marietta and I'm a full-time event caricature artist with 20 years of experience! From 2003 to 2011, I drew guests at Worlds of Fun, Kansas City's local theme park, before leaving my position as assistant manager to draw at events just like yours! I've been doing that full-time ever since and I absolutely love it! This isn't just a job to me - it's my life's work. I'm so grateful this is what I get to do every day!
👉Kansas City's Top Choice!👈
The Royals? The Chiefs? Sporting KC? Nascar? I've drawn for them all! I've even drawn the Royals players in the dugout! Google? Walmart? IKEA? Petsmart? Zoom? Those are just a few companies I've drawn for! I've also drawn for a multitude of universities from KU to MU, as far as Florida, as north as Minnesota, and as south as Texas! Whether you're an individual client looking for a birthday party artist or a company wanting to draw in guests to your trade show booth - or anything in between - I'm here to help! Weddings? Charity galas? After proms? After grads? School carnivals? Store promos? No matter the size of your event, the age range, or the reason, I'd be thrilled to come out and draw for you!
I've traveled to both coasts to draw for people, so I'm happy to hop on a plane and come to your event regardless of where it is.
Ask me about QUICK CARICATURES, DIGITAL CARICATURES, SLIPCOVERS, BRANDED PAPER, and MORE! I have many options to make your event unforgettable!
Additional Booking Notes
All events require 2 chairs - one for Marietta and one for the guest being drawn.
Outdoor events require protection from the elements (an awning, roof, large tree for shade, or canopy).
A 6x6' space.
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
| October 19, 2024 • 3:00pm - 9:00pm | Anniversary Party |
| December 09, 2023 • 5:00pm - 10:30pm | Christmas Party |
| December 02, 2023 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Teen Birthday Party |
| November 11, 2023 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Restaurant/Bar Event |
| October 20, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
| October 14, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| September 10, 2023 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| July 29, 2023 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Corporate Event |
| July 28, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
| February 22, 2023 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| February 04, 2023 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
| January 07, 2023 • 8:00pm - 10:30pm | Christmas Party |
| December 29, 2022 • 12:30pm - 2:30pm | Personal Occasion |
| December 10, 2022 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Event |
| July 31, 2022 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Corporate Event |
| May 21, 2022–May 22, 2022 • 10:30pm - 2:30am | Graduation |
| April 30, 2022 • 11:00am - 2:00pm | Cultural Event |
| April 09, 2022 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Fundraiser |
| April 02, 2022 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Festival |
| February 20, 2022 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
| December 11, 2021 • 3:00pm - 4:30pm | Christmas Party |
| October 01, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Camp Event |
| August 23, 2021 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | Campus Event |
| September 15, 2020 • 11:00am - 2:00pm | Campus Event |
| November 14, 2019 • 9:30pm - 11:30pm | House Party |
| September 28, 2019 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Children's Birthday Party |
| April 14, 2019 • 12:00am - 3:30am | Prom/After Prom Party |
| October 16, 2018 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
Setup Requirements
Two chairs
Protection from the elements
A 6x6' space