I've been in the caricature business for a while and am top-ranked amongst the major party brokers in the Chicagoland, Denver and Scottsdale areas. I draw quick marker portraits with the goal being to capture the subject's finest attributes. The outcome is nearly always complimentary. Although the color portraits are preferred amongst my clientele, black and white sketches take about half the time.
Was a great addition to my parents 50th wedding anniversary party!
Response from Caricatures by Murawski:
Thank you, Brandi! That was a “Classy” celebration for a fun, accomplished couple who don’t seem to have physically changed much, from how they looked in their wedding photo.
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John was amazing! Worked quickly because we had to get through so many students. The students enjoyed him and loved their drawings! He is so kind and professional. I hope to use him again for an event!!
Response from Caricatures by Murawski:
Amie:
Thank you very much for the wonderful review! You girls put on the best ‘Eighth Grade Graduation’ class celebration I’ve ever been a part of. That rivaled a lot of high school grad celebrations I’ve seen!
The venue, DJ, catering, and adult support were all top notch. Nice work on your part!!! And I assume you were responsible for the great, well-behaved students, as well!
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John was great! Everyone loved him and his artwork.
Response from Caricatures by Murawski:
Denise:
I looked through our communication messages on the Gig Salad portal and checked the text messages I sent inquiring about the venue location of your event that was never provided, even when I inquired about it upon the booking. We were scheduled, all along, for 6:00 to 8:00pm. You called me at 5:30 (at which I was just arriving) indicating you had sent me a text message asking me to start at 5:00 instead. You might want to take another look at that text message.
Thank you so much for my first “Great” 4 Star review! - I think more vendors hired out for your events would prefer if you didn’t submit a review at all.
John was amazing. kind...engaging and talented. A HUGE hit at our event.
Our guests at our wedding absolutely loved having their caricature drawn! The artist is extremely nice and everyone loved their drawing. Definitely a unique souvenir that people love.
Response from Caricatures by Murawski:
Connor:
You guys are so much fun! Loved the ceremony, your wedding presider’s intro and poem, your personal vows to each other, and your wanting a caricaturists at your wedding to do your guests. Keep the Fun Train a’rollin!
Mr. Murawski was great! He was very friendly and we all felt like he was an old friend from way back. He shared stories from his life as we shared stories from ours. We all felt his artwork was fantastic!
Response from Caricatures by Murawski:
You guys really DID make me feel like we were friends that went way back. I think it was because you and your brother remind me a lot of me and mine. Your family is a very personable group!
Thank you for your nice review.
The caricatures were dead on capturing our guests look and personality, with a great twist of fun! Highly recommend.
Response from Caricatures by Murawski:
Thank you, Cindy! I love hearing compliments like that!
Only did about 8 pictures half of our friends left before they could be drawn. Was fun but not exactly what we were hoping for. Our event was outside so it was hot
Response from Caricatures by Murawski:
Ooouch!
I drew a family of 3 to start, then a young couple, followed by an elaborated depiction of the bride & bride, then the Maid of Honor, YOU & your sister, and bride and her dad; And that was all in the first hour I was there.
How did you come up with my only drawing 8 people??? When half your guests leave a two hour reception party in the 1st hour, I don’t think that should be a reflection on your caricaturist.
Everyone loved that we had a caricature artist at our wedding. John came early and was very professional and talented. There was a line all night long!
Response from Caricatures by Murawski:
Thanks very much for your review, Jennie! I loved the venue you held the reception at! Thanks for incorporating me into your arrangements.
I was amazed by the artist's ability to capture the subjects' features and illustrate the concept that I proposed. What a delight! I was a bit disappointed that I was not offered the original.
Response from Caricatures by Murawski:
Thank you for the nice review. I just want to assure you that the themed portrait I produced for you, was completely original. I rendered it digitally on an iPad tablet. The only way I could give you a MORE original copy, would require my offering the iPad it was rendered on. 😉
Pleasant personality and easily interacts with the guests. He is great at his craft, capturing his subjects well.
Five star professionals
Response from Caricatures by Murawski:
Thank you for your most gracious review! It was my pleasure working with you, and having a chance to collaborate in this special celebration.
Exceptional, very interactive with the guests.
Response from Caricatures by Murawski:
Thank you, Levetta! That was a very special evening outing you orchestrated. Thanks for bringing me on board.
This was a hit at our baby's first birthday party!!! If you are on the fence about hiring a caricature artist.. just do it! Guests will love it & they will also have a memorabilia to keep! We are very pleased with Murawski's work. He arrived on time and got to work right away. He was also great with our guests. Highly recommend Murawski!
Response from Caricatures by Murawski:
Thank you for your nice review. You threw an awesome party, and your one year old made for a handsome little host!
I appreciate you having me.
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He was wonderful! Very professional, friendly and patient. I say patient as this was done for a 5 year old boy's super hero themed birthday party. The children and adults had their caricatures created. Everyone loved the drawings!!
Response from Caricatures by Murawski:
Thank you for your kind review, Kimberly. It was nice that all those Super Sleuths were able to take a few hours from saving the world, to celebrate Cohen’s BIG Day!
The process of booking and communicating with the artist was very easy and straightforward. The guests were delighted with his presence at the event, which added to the evening's unforgettable experience. The artist's setup was highly professional, and the artwork produced was exceptional. We plan to book him again for our upcoming events without hesitation. We highly recommend him. Many thanks for everything!
Response from Caricatures by Murawski:
Thank you for the wonderful review, Tina. You and David did an exceptional job bringing the Theme Party, decor, food & drink, and all the trimmings!
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We were looking for something fun for our NYE party and boy did we find it with Caricatures by Murawski! My friends just loved watching his drawings come to life. Murawski is very punctual, professional and always had a smile on his face... They say if you love what you do that you don't work a day in your life and he really seemd to be having fun not just working! I HIGHLY recommend!!!
Great entertainment for my sons birthday party! Everyone enjoyed it - adults and children. His work was great!
Response from Caricatures by Murawski:
Thank you, Susan! - And for you guys to pull off a party of that caliber, on an Arizona persistent rainy day; You guys know something about accomplishing “Fun”. Thank you for the great review.
Great communication prior and during. We were extremely happy with what a big hit this was! Definitely recommend and looking forward to inviting Murawski for future events.
Response from Caricatures by Murawski:
Thank you very much, Rebecca.
That was quite the birthday celebration for your daughter, in a “dream setting” for any youngster. Thank you for including me as part of your party activities!
John -~ Caricatures by Murawski
Was a great entertainment option for our outdoor wedding event!
Response from Caricatures by Murawski:
Thank you, Anirudh! That was quite the extravagant outdoor wedding event!!! Everything, including the wedding party serenaders, was waaay over the top!
Very impressive. - An excellent reflection on you.
Thank you for hiring me on.
Everyone enjoyed their pictures. We didn't get as many pictures in as we expected so I would recommend booking him for longer, he is worth it!
Response from Caricatures by Murawski:
Thank you, Danielle!
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Everyone loved murawski! He was a hit at the party everyone was enjoying the drawings! Definitely would recommend
Response from Caricatures by Murawski:
Thank you very much, Yadira! Even Sweeter to hear from referral clients. You guys have the ideal party house!
Best,
John ~ Caricatures by Murawski
Was very professional, easy to communicate with and we will definitely hire again!
Response from Caricatures by Murawski:
Thank you, Meredith!
John made our grandsons 1st birthday party a success !
Response from Caricatures by Murawski:
Thank you for your 5 Star review!
It’s always my pleasure to work engagements when the clients are as nice as you guys!
John did a great job! His drawings are extremely well done. All of our guests thought they were very lifelike and comical.
He works well with different types of people with his wonderful sense of Humer.
We would hire again for all occasions.
He is a keeper.
David
Response from Caricatures by Murawski:
Nooooah! It was the party hosts that were “the Keepers”. They were the one’s that were so
very lifelike and comical!
Thank you very much for having me!
John ~ Caricatures by Murawski
We were so pleased . John had a tough job trying to keep 3 kids below 8 engaged to be able to draw . Everyone at the party was pleased with their drawings . Will definitely use him again.
Response from Caricatures by Murawski:
Thank you very much, Daniella, for engaging me in your “Over the Top” grad party festivities! Was a FUN time!
John was fantastic!! We were so happy to have him at our wedding. He was so much fun and created such a fun environment with his attitude toward guests and his drawings of them. He was professional, engaging, easy-going, and went so above and beyond to help our reception be amazing. I can’t wait to have another event so that he can be there! So grateful for him and his impact on our wedding!
Response from Caricatures by Murawski:
Thank you so very much for the great review! You guys had an awesome reception. It was even fun for me to partake in!
Had a great time watching John drawing family members for a holiday family reunion. Thank you so much - the family had a fun!
Response from Caricatures by Murawski:
Thanks for letting me be a part of your holiday festivities. And “Thank You” for your generosity!
Thank you for making my 60th birthday a sucess. What an amazing job! Everyone enjoyed their drawing they got. I would definitely recommend him to everyone. i had over 50 guest and he was able to draw everyone within the hired time. Thank you for making my 60th birthday a sucess. I would definitely recommend him to everyone.
Response from Caricatures by Murawski:
Thank you, so much, Miriam!
And, You know how to throw a party!!!
John was great. Had our guests involved from the start. Would def hire again our guests loved the extra touches. We had all color photos, he worked fast and pics were realistic.
Response from Caricatures by Murawski:
No - You guys were great!
Those were some of the most creative costumes I’ve ever seen, especially the ‘David Spade’ Flintstone character.
Thank you!
John was on time, friendly and professional. I would hire him again!
Response from Caricatures by Murawski:
Thank you, Diana! And I’d like, veryyy much, to work one of your events again.
You girls did a great job in making your prom night celebration well-organized, and extraordinarily special for your students.
We hired him for our small wedding and he did an amazing job! I wanted a big drawing of our whole bridal party on a giant canvas and he delivered just that! Everyone enjoyed their drawing they got. I would definitely recommend him to everyone. If I could give him more stars I would!
Response from Caricatures by Murawski:
Rachel:
Thank, very much, for the most flattering review. That made for a breath-taking backdrop for an exchanging of vows. The way your friends and sibblings (and mom) stepped in and assumed duties to pull the whole event off, was astounding.
You guys are surrounded with some GOOD peeps.
Lastly, You & Kyle did a wonderful job orchestrating everything.
And you two made for the perfect ice princess and winter prince!
That was fun!
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We had a great time with Caricatures by Murawski. His work was great and we had lots of fun!
Response from Caricatures by Murawski:
Sorry, Athina was out, on account of not feeling well. But, it was great meeting the rest of your staff! The "Carnival" theme gave me the opp to have cotton candy and corn dogs; a rare treat that I don't get a chance to take advantage of very often.
Thank you, guys!
The drawing were great! He took longer on then he stated (10-15 minutes) per drawing which didn't allow for all of our team to get their own drawing. I would use him again.
If I could give Mr. Murawski ten stars I would! He is such a sweet heart with everyone and more than accommodating! His art was very detailed and everyone enjoyed his pieces :) We are still talking about them them!! I would have no reservations recommending him or hiring him again.
Response from Caricatures by Murawski:
Elizabeth:
Thank you!!! You’re far too kind. No one’s ever given me a 10-star review before, let alone post photos from the event! Your “Sweet 16” Party, with the 80’s/90’s HipHop theme, was one of the most original, creatively executed birthday celebrations I’ve ever experienced, right down to the ’retro’ party favors in the personalized send-off boxes. “Really fun concept!”
John
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We had a party with about 100 guests ranging from age 8 to 80. John was such a joy as he created one-of-a-kind keepsakes everyone was wild about! The week before the event we communicated and he took the time to create a small custom pre-printed feature on the paper based off of the "logo" and color schemes for the party. Just wow!
Response from Caricatures by Murawski:
Laura:
Thank you for the flattering review!
Your venue was one of the most unique, I’ve ever had the pleasure of working in. The Denver ‘Museo De Las Americas’ (cultural art museum) made for a very chic and festive setting for a bat mitzvah reception party.
Kids loved him! He added a lot of fun to our fall festival! I would 100% recommend him!
Response from Caricatures by Murawski:
Thank you, Alexis!
Mr. Murawski did not show for our wedding reception as had been arranged and never contacted us near/around the date of the event. We don't know if there was a catastrophic event that prevented him from being there otherwise we should have heard from him if we was late or couldn't find the place. However he had all the right information, phone numbers, etc. This absence is inexcusable. And 3 days after the event we still have not heard from him. Requesting full refund of all monies paid to Gig-Salad. Would have given a zero star rating but was forced to choose something.
Response from Caricatures by Murawski:
I had an automobile collision on the way to a wedding gig the night prior. I wrecked my car and was out of sorts the remainder of the weekend. This, being a booking made very early in the year, unfortunately fell through the cracks. I'm very sorry this happened. Let it be understood; it's also the ONLY party I've ever missed in over 25 years in the business. This isn't routine behavior on my part. I did follow up with the client to see if there was anything I could do to right the situation with them.
Murawski was great he did an amazing job and everyone had so much fun, thank you so much!
Response from Caricatures by Murawski:
Thank you, Juanita! It always helps when you're at a party planned & prepped for fun to begin with.
All the kids and adults had a wonderful time getting their caricatures drawn at the party! John is not only a very talented artist but an incredible professional, too. He was on-time, reliable, flexible (when we asked if he could stay a bit longer), fun, and kind! We highly recommend his services for your party!
Jon created the first caricature and the next thing I saw was ALL the kids lined up to get theirs! They loved it and Jon does a great job of capturing their little spirits on paper. Everyone enjoyed it.
Response from Caricatures by Murawski:
You're too, too kind.
Thank you for having me at this most special occasion!
John was fantastic! The caricatures were a great addition to our holiday party, every person got theirs drawn, it was a lot of fun. I was actually surprised how well it went over, people loved it because it was different and they had something to take home with them. John is a great artist, lovely demeanor and I would definitely recommend him for your event.
Response from Caricatures by Murawski:
You're all too kind, Katrina. I'm most appreciative of this flattering review.
May I add, You really know how to throw a holiday party!
Did a great job engaging with our guests. I appreciated his flexibility to roam around and draw guests when he wasn't busy. Would definitely recommend for your next event.
Price Range: $180 to $360
Languages: English
| December 22, 2024 • 5:00pm - 7:30pm | Birthday Party |
| December 29, 2024 • 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Christmas Party |
| January 10, 2025 • 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Corporate Event |
| January 11, 2025 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Birthday Party |
| October 06, 2024 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| July 06, 2024 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Anniversary Party |
| June 02, 2024 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
| May 29, 2024 • 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Cocktail Party |
| May 15, 2024 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Graduation |
| April 13, 2024 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Fundraiser |
| April 09, 2024 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Corporate Event |
| March 22, 2024 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Fundraiser |
| March 09, 2024 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | Corporate Event |
| February 24, 2024 • 11:30am - 2:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
| December 28, 2023 • 6:30pm - 7:15pm | Christmas Party |
| December 22, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Christmas Party |
| December 08, 2023 • 4:30pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| October 29, 2023 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Halloween Party |
| October 28, 2023 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Wedding Reception |
| September 23, 2023 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
| August 29, 2023 • 11:30am - 4:30pm | Corporate Event |
| July 29, 2023 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
| June 24, 2023 • 3:30pm - 4:15pm | Graduation |
| June 14, 2023 • 11:00am - 1:30pm | Corporate Event |
| May 21, 2023 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Birthday Party |
| May 18, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
| May 14, 2023 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Personal Occasion |
| May 13, 2023 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Wedding Reception |
| May 08, 2023 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Birthday Party |
| May 07, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm | House Party |
| April 21, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Cocktail Party |
| March 18, 2023 • 3:30pm - 6:30pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
| February 18, 2023 • 7:30pm - 10:00pm | Birthday Party |
| February 18, 2023 • 10:30am - 11:30am | Children’s Birthday Party |
| February 17, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Cocktail Party |
| December 31, 2022 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | New Year's Party |
| December 09, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| December 03, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Christmas Party |
| December 03, 2022 • 1:30pm - 3:30pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
| November 26, 2022 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
| November 16, 2022 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | House Party |
| October 30, 2022 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Halloween Party |
| October 28, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| October 23, 2022 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Birthday Party |
| September 24, 2022 • 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
| September 17, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm | Birthday Party |
| July 09, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday Party |
| June 25, 2022 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
| June 04, 2022 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Birthday Party |
| May 20, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Personal Occasion |
| March 27, 2022 • 4:30pm - 7:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
| March 26, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Personal Occasion |
| February 22, 2022 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| December 31, 2021–January 01, 2022 • 9:00pm - 12:00am | Corporate Event |
| December 26, 2021 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Personal Occasion |
| November 19, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
| November 17, 2021 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
| October 29, 2021 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Halloween Party |
| October 07, 2021 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Birthday Party |
| April 23, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Prom/After Prom Party |
| December 12, 2020 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| February 28, 2020 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Cocktail Party |
| February 13, 2020 • 3:30pm - 5:00pm | Corporate Event |
| January 05, 2020 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Teen Birthday Party |
| October 26, 2019 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Bar/Bat Mitzvah Party |
| September 21, 2019 • 9:30am - 12:00pm | Festival |
| September 01, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Wedding Reception |
| June 01, 2019 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Baby Shower |
| December 13, 2018 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
| December 08, 2018 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Christmas Party |
| September 15, 2018 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm | Personal Occasion |
| August 18, 2018 • 5:00pm - 7:30pm | Children's Birthday Party |
| June 16, 2018 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Graduation |
| April 14, 2018 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Children's Birthday Party |
| March 30, 2018 • 6:30pm - 7:15pm | Children's Birthday Party |
| December 16, 2017 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
| August 03, 2017 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
| December 09, 2016 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Holiday Party (Other) |
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