Live caricature drawing! FAQ
How long do the B&W drawings take?
Black and white caricatures take about 5 minutes per face. A 2-hour booking can yield up to 25 faces drawn and 3-hour booking can yield up to 40 faces. Have your guests lined up and ready to be drawn to maximize the drawing time.
How long do color caricatures take?
Full color caricatures take about 10 minutes per face. Accent color caricatures take about 7 minutes per face.
What size is the paper?
Paper size is 11x17. (This is a standard poster size that you can find a frame for at any craft or art supply store.)
Plastic bags are provided if requested.
Solomon came for our wedding reception and he was a huge hit! He did an amazing job and everyone had such a fun time! Thank you so much for being there last night!!
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Thank you Kelle! Mary xmas and happy new year!
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The whole experience with King Caricatures was amazing! Solomon was very professional, accommodating, and just incredible to work with.
My guests were very impressed and excited with their art work. My event was about 3 hours and Solomon was able to complete everyone’s caricature picture. Just a pleasure experience, would definitely recommend, and would use his services again.
Thank you so much!!
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Thank you Diamond for your kindness and hospitality! Happy Birthday!
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Solomon was amazing at our wedding. Every single guest got their picture drawn and were in love with the finished product. Highly recommend!!
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Thank you Shanikca!
This was a great experience for our customers and it was a hit!
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Thank you, Nik!
Look no further if you want an easy going great artist with exceptional talent, reliability and professional results. Your event will be a smash hit if you’re lucky enough to book Sol with King Caricatures! He’s relaxed, smart, insightful and always on time! He is my go to for EVERY EVENT EVERY TIME! His work is inspiring and quite frankly he is inspiring as a human. I love him so much! You will too!!!!
Our party was made all the more memorable thanks him!! His talent brought a unique and entertaining element to the event, leaving everyone impressed and entertained.
By the end of the party, the caricaturist had created hilarious portraits that had everyone laughing. If you're considering hiring entertainment for your next event, I highly recommend booking him.
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Thank you Marisol!
I would like to thank King Caricatures for providing a wonderful service at my 40th birthday party. Everyone enjoyed the drawings. I will be booking again for another event soon!
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Thank you, Candice!
Solomon was such a great addition to my birthday and made the night more memorable with his drawings. He’s very responsive and communicated up to the day of the event, showed up early, and treated everyone well! I loved each and every drawing! I would definitely hire him again for future events.
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Thank you, Lai! Appreciate you guys having me.
He was there ahead of time and got a picture drawn for every guest that was at the Thanksgiving party. Appreciate him so much. Would book again.
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Thank you, Robyn! Much appreciated.
This experience was great with Sol. Great communication, talented artist, easy to get along with.
Will work with again for sure.
Solomon was early for the job, and brought with him a sketch of my dog and me so I could showcase his work to the crowd as the party was starting. Everyone was raving about how good his work is the entire event. People were sharing his info with their friends. He really helped make our event a huge success! I'd hire him every single time that budget allows! He even did one last portrait after his 90min with us had already expired.
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Great work, patient, friendly and a pleasure to work with!
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Thank you Nacy! Great event!
King Caricatures was amazing to work with. He even went above and beyond what he needed to do. He customized the paper for our event by printing it with our school logo, so it was a great commemorative gift for our grads.
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Thank you, Angela! Nice event, well done :)
On time and children loved him! Highly recommend
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Thank you, Vicky!
Saul was great. He made everyone's caricature special.
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Thank you for having me!
We had a wonderful experience with King Caricatures! He was on time and was able to provide such a fun experience at our party! Everyone loved it. King Caricatures deserves 5 stars!!!
Made such awesome art and was super flexible with time and requests :)
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Thank you Geah! Great event...Go Saints!
Our wedding guests loved getting drawn and being able to take their caricatures home! Artist was very nice and punctual. It was a great experience!
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Thank you Meagan!
An excellent!
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Thank you!
My guest enjoyed their portraits. Would defiantly book again
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Thank you LaFrance! Had a great time drawing. You put together a wonderful event !
He was very nice and patient. He did an amazing job…
Fun experience to get your portrait done by Sol. I have also had my dog drawn and it's something fun that I cherish now that my dog has passed. Totally recommend anyone to do this for a fun event.
Price Range: $125 and up
Gig Length: 60 - 600 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $2,000,000 - Entertainers COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE
I arrive with my portable drawing board and draw your guests. It takes about 10 minutes per person for black and white.
Drawing quality caricatures quickly and accurately has been my passion and profession for years. I discovered my knack for capturing personalities with a few bold strokes early on, and since then, I've honed my craft through countless sketches at some of the busiest venues.
My career is caricatures began amidst the hustle and bustle of Navy Pier, Six Flags, and the Bristol Renaissance Faire. Drawing lines of eager customers taught me the importance of speed without compromising on quality. Each sketch became a challenge and an opportunity to refine my technique, ensuring every face I drew had its own unique charm.
Today, I bring my artistry to events of all sizes, from intimate family gatherings to high-profile corporate clients such as Motorola Solutions and The Chicago Bulls. Whether it's a birthday party or a corporate gala, my goal remains the same: to delight guests with caricatures that not only capture their likeness but also evoke laughter and joy.
My approach blends meticulous observation with a quick hand, allowing me to distill complex features into simplified, yet expressive forms on paper. I thrive on the interaction with my subjects, engaging them in light-hearted banter as I sketch, ensuring each caricature is not just a likeness but a memorable experience.
Beyond events, I continue to explore new styles and techniques in my studio, constantly pushing the boundaries of caricature artistry with mediums such as graphite and airbrush paint; in an endless pursuit to capture the essence of my favorite famous people and personalities.
I am grateful for the opportunities to evoke so many smiles and bursts of laughter and to capture special moments for people. Each drawing reinforces my belief in the power of caricature art to connect, entertain, and celebrate the diversity of humankind.
Very simple setup. I just need enough space for three chairs. I can provide the chairs if need be.
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38 Verified Bookings Jenni S. said “Paul and his colleague Bill were great! On time, pleasant and personable. The guests at our event had a wonderful time and Paul & Bill helped create…”
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20 Verified Bookings Ashli said “Ellen, Thank you again for all the drawings they are all amazing! People couldn’t stop talking about it on Sunday and even today as we were leaving to…”
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200 Verified Bookings Sophia J. said “Marlene is amazing!! I would definitely hire her for your next event!!”
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50 Verified Bookings Mariana R. said “Barton was a wonderful addition to our summer staff and family event. He ensured everyone who wanted a caricature got one and received a pleasant experience.”
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