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MejiaArts
- San Jose, CA
- Caricaturist
- Travels up to 60 miles
- $100 per hour. Pluss possible gas flat fee
Overview
Quick back and white caricture portrait drawings on 9x 2 and 12 x 18 inch paper. I only require a spot near an outlet and 4 chairs. I provide everying else.
55 Reviews
David is amazing!!! His art is phenomenal 🤩 We booked him for a party and he drew non-stop caricatures for 4 hours. His art is incredible and everyone not only loved the caricatures but loved watching him draw. He was the highlight of our party! It was super fun and I highly recommend him. A+++++
Caricaturist
Response from MejiaArts:
Thank you Abby. It was such a joy and pleasure to be a part of your festivities. I look forward to seeing you once again.
This is the second time I have hired David to come to my events and it’s always a hit! Not only is he a great person, his work is amazing! I recommend him 100%!!
Caricaturist
Response from MejiaArts:
Thanks Jocelyn. Glad you liked the commission as well. Hope to see you and your family again soon.
We hired David for our wedding. He was super chill and his art is amazing! Everyone loved him and thought it added a very unique touch to the event. We highly recommend David for any event.
Caricaturist
David is so talented! Everyone loved their caricatures and many commented how nice he is.
Looking forward to booking you again for another event. Thank you!
Caricaturist
Response from MejiaArts:
Thanks Rachel. The kids were a delight. And thanks for the pizza.
Everyone loved this part of our wedding and he did an amazing job!!! We will definitely be hiring him again for other events if he’ll have us!!!! :)
Caricaturist
Response from MejiaArts:
Thank you Samantha. I had a great time drawing your guests. Congratulations!
So fun having you there at our fundraiser last weekend on the wharf. Everyone enjoyed having you there and we look forward to hiring you for more gigs in the future! Thank you!
Caricaturist
Response from MejiaArts:
Thank you so much Kristin. I had a lot of fun too, and it was my first time drawing on a dock!
David did my 20 year sobriety anniversary and had several couples to draw and he completed every one. He is awesome.
Caricaturist
Response from MejiaArts:
Thank you Sabrina, it was an honor.
David always does such a great job at our staff Holiday parties! We cannot wait to book him again!
Caricaturist
He’s always a big hit ! Excellent work as usual
Caricaturist
We booked David for our wedding. He was a hit !!! Really professional and a talented artist!! I highly recommend him for any event. He added a unique touch to our wedding!
Caricaturist
Absolutely the best! Shocking how good he was for our wedding !
David was very understanding and interacted with kids and adults all the time he painted them. We hope to have you again.
Caricaturist
Response from MejiaArts:
Thank you for inviting me Ritu. The kids were fantastic. And thanks for the food at the end. I needed it.
David was wonderful at our event. Our guests LOVED his work. He was friendly and engaging to talk to. I plan on hiring David for our next party! Thank you!!!
Caricaturist
Response from MejiaArts:
Thank you Victoria. It was a pleasure meeting your family and drawing for your organization. Best of wishes on the funding for your nobel cause!
Mr. Mejia was all around amazing. Everyone loved his art work and professionalism. I would definitely be inviting him back for future events. He is Great at what he does and shows such pride in his work! 100% worth having him with us for the day
David is so incredibly talented and a pleasure to work with. Our entire team and our guests loved him and his work. He was definitely one of the highlights of our event. Highly recommend him!
It was definitely the highlight of our party. He is an amazing artist with lot of creativity and talent, and it’s unbelievable how he drew beautiful caricatures for 60+ people at our party. If you are considering him, you can say yes in a heartbeat.
Caricaturist
Amazing artist Talented flexible guests absolutely loved his characters.
Caricaturist
Response from MejiaArts:
Thank you Steven! It was a pleasure. And I liked the sumptuous place to work in. I'll stand by for your colleague to contact me.
We hired David for a school event and he sketched amazing caricatures of our students in. a short period of time. He was very personable and easy to work with, and the portraits were really wonderful. Absolutely would hire again!
Caricaturist
Response from MejiaArts:
Thank you Monika. It was a pleasure. Just ask anytime.
This was the 4th time we have had David at our family events. This event was for my sons wedding. He was amazing as usual. We even extended his time. Everyone was impressed with his work!!!
Caricaturist
All of our guests and we love David’s art! Will definitely hire him again.
Caricaturist
I had David several years ago and he was sensational - very easy to work with, tolerated all the guests, worked quickly and his art work could make you look ten years younger! I am bummed that our hours do not work for my upcoming event. Try David out because you will be happy you did!
Caricaturist
Response from MejiaArts:
Thank you very much Toni!
Everyone was happy!
Caricaturist
Response from MejiaArts:
Thanks for inviting me over to your beautiful house and it was a pleasure meeting all your friends.
Mike was amazing. He arrived in plenty of time to set up his section. Everyone received a drawing and they were wonderful. You need him at your next event.
Caricaturist
Good experience with artist.
Caricaturist
We hired David for our wedding in Oct 2021. He was the hit of the party. Everyone loved getting drawn! He was such a big hit that we asked him to stay an extra hour which he was able to accommodate. We would definitely hire again for future parties. If anyone is on the fence, I say you should definitely hire David for your event. You will not be disappointed.
- Thank you David, you truly made our wedding day fun and memorable for us and for our guests.
David was amazing, everyone loved his caricatures!
Caricaturist
My husband and I attended a wedding where David was the caricaturist. David did a spectacular job not only capturing each guests likeness on paper but also the essence of their personality. Truly a gifted artist.
THANKS DAVID! I plan to have a party mainly so that I can have you there doing caricatures!
Theresa
Caricaturist
Response from MejiaArts:
Thank you Theresa.
Showed up on time. Did an excellent job. Would definitely use again. Thank you
Caricaturist
Response from MejiaArts:
Thank you Michelle! It was a pleasure. Call me any time.
I booked David for my 50th birthday. He was such a hit. Folks were actually lining up for him! Originally booked him for 2 hours and he ended up staying for 5 hours. That will tell you how awesome he was. So happy he didn’t have another gig that night. I would definitely recommend David. Beyond talented!!!
Caricaturist
David made my husbands 50th Birthday fantastic! So talented, everyone was amazed by the drawings. We even extended stay by two more hours. I would highly recommend to reserve him for your next party.
He was wonderful and very flexible and we enjoyed having him there.
Caricaturist
Hello,
I am a Lifestyle Director and hold many events throughout the year. Finding MejiaArts on Gig Salad was awesome. I am so lucky! This week was our second booking with David, for a large event. He is professional, courteous, kind and of course an amazing artist. David is prolific at his craft and he is able to work throughout the event. He includes everyone and adds a warm personal touch. David will always be on my booking sheet for important events. If you want to make your event memorable work this "one" expense into your budget. Having a talented caricature artist with great people skills will make your event truly special. Book David today!
Take Care
Gena
David did a fantastic job at our birthday party last weekend! He came early to set up and was very nice and friendly with our guests. All of our guests (adults and kids) loved their caricature! It was definitely a hit!
Caricaturist
Response from MejiaArts:
Thanks Lynette! Much appreciated. And my wife loved the food. Unfortunately I forgot the naan bred. oh well.
David was amazing , he arrived on time and started his art work right away. He was literally the hit of the party, everyone kept asking me for David’s contact for their own upcoming party. David was so amazing that we had book an additional hour, he was so professional and amazing. I will definitely book David again and I highly recommend him for anyone’s party.
He did a superb job, tried to utilize every minute he was there and his work was amazing.
Caricaturist
We had our baby milestone party and we asked Mejia for 3 hours and he was on time and he was very patient by painting for all 3.5 hours with out a break as the kids and families were so exited :-)
He had to stay for more than planned time but he did a great job till the end.
We liked all his art, he especially captured kids very nicely.
We could be more happy and thankful for Mejia Arts work!!! He is very talanted all of our guests were very happy with their art!! He was very professional arrived early with a very positive attitude and was able to extend his time for us!! We will definitely be booking him at our next event!!! Our birthday girl was so happy!!!!
I'm so happy to have had the opportunity to work with David. We hired him for Valentine's Day to provide couples caricatures for our guests. He arrived early, set up on time, interacted with our guests while they sat for their pictures, and everyone walked away with a huge smile on their face and loving their memento masterpiece. We're really looking forward to working with him again!! If you're looking for a professional, talented artist for your event, look no further and book David!
Caricaturist
Response from MejiaArts:
Thanks so much for the sweet review Alyssa. I look forward to working with you again. And thanks for the Salad.
Very easy-going and extremely skilled individual. Cannot recommend David enough!
Caricaturist
Response from MejiaArts:
Thanks Jeff. I had fun drawing your friends as different characters. It helped challenge me.
I want to take a moment to let you all know that MejiaArts is absolutely worth hiring. He is professional, super friendly, and extremely talented. The guests at our party were really impressed with his talent that they all wanted his card at the end of the event. He really impressed us. The event we hired him for was a 40th Birthday Friends and Family event. He was the perfect addition.
Caricaturist
Response from MejiaArts:
Hey, thanks Jason. You are a super friendly dude. I enjoyed your friends and family and would look forward to drawing for you guys any time.
David was hired for our company Christmas Party in Blackhawk. He showed up on time and is very friendly and polite! On a short notice, he came prepared, and is such an amazing and talented caricaturist. HE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AND WILL HIRE HIM AGAIN IN A HEARTBEAT!
Caricaturist
Response from MejiaArts:
Merry Christmas to you and your family Bless!
David was great. He came early and was very professional. It was an awesome experience having him do caricatures at our company’s Christmas party.
Caricaturist
Mr. Mejia does an excellent job! His friendly, timely, and an excellent artist! I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking to have a true professional caricaturist!
Caricaturist
Great artist and entertainer - we hired him for another hour on the spot because he was so popular!
Caricaturist
David had a line of kids waiting for a caricature all night. He was quick and the kids loved the caricatures. He was wonderfully flexible and agreed to stay for additional 2 hours at our party at the last minute.
Caricaturist
Response from MejiaArts:
Thank you Ione. it's a joy to be a part of it.
David is a great artist and wonderful to have at your event. He nailed everyone's look and has his own unique style to doing his art. Would highly recommend him and use him again!
We had a great experience using MejiaArts, and the drawings were exceptional!! Definitely recommend and plan to use again!!
Caricaturist
Response from MejiaArts:
Thank you Amy. Your event had lots of very nice people. Funny, one of the members of your church I encountered again last week at the first San Jose Giants game. DJ was his name and he coordinated with my job at the Martin Luther King Library to have our mascot Conroy Cougar (me in suit) throw the first pitch.
Thank you David for making my daughter 1st birthday amazing. My guest love it and had so much fun. David was great and friendly with all my guest. He's an amazing artist and will definitely get him again for future events. Thank you.
Caricaturist
David was punctual, friendly and did a great job with the caricatures at my daughter's party. The kids loved his work!
We really appreciated his warm and friendly attitude and look forward to hiring him again. Thanks, David!
Caricaturist
He was great! Brought a smile to everyone who got a caricature.
Caricaturist
David is an amazing artist and I would highly recommend his services for your next event. I hired him for our sons wedding and it was one of the highlights of the event. Everyone was amazed at his talent.
He is very good at interacting with the guests and has the ability to capture a party of their personality in their character drawing. AWESOME WORK!!
Caricaturist
Response from MejiaArts:
Thank you so much Jay. I loved meeting all your family and friends. They were very lively and fun ti interact with. Hope to draw again for you some day.
So talented!! On time and curteous, will bring him back again soon!
Caricaturist
I recently hosted a birthday party for my 90 year old father. There were about 25 of us in total, ranging from a baby to a 95 year old. Most were adults and they enjoyed getting their caricatures done right along with the kids, who were very intrigued, and watched David at work, rather than run around the room or act bored. He is very engaging, and made our special event that much more memorable. He was patient and professional with us in person, as well as when doing a specially commissioned piece for the event. I sent David a digital photograph of my father with his siblings, which he did in caricature and then had copies made for party favors. He wasn't happen with the first set of copies, and he remade them at no additional cost. I know that you will be as pleased with him as I was, both personally and professionally.
Thanks so much for your great work, David! Best, Dale
Caricaturist
Response from MejiaArts:
Thank you so much Dale. I really loved being a part of you r family event. It was warm and intimate and I almost felt like a family member.
My husband and I visited the Big Wow Comic Con 2014 in San Jose. David Mejia was present, and his natural pleasant demeanor towards his customers and especially the expertise of his art caught our attention instantly. He did our caricature flawlessly in minutes! We hope he'll be at the convention again next year, because we intend to be yearly customers now! Thanks a million, David!
Caricaturist
We hired David to do caricatures at my husband's 40th birthday party. He followed up on all the details prior to the party and he arrived before the time we booked him in order to set up. He drew caricatures of adult couples, conversed with people while he was drawing, and was super helpful in hunting down guests for their turn while I was busy with my hostessing duties. It was a novel idea for an adult party and I would definitely use David again!
Caricaturist, Caricaturist
Response from MejiaArts:
Thank you so much for the review. It was a pleasure to meet you and to be a part of the festivities. I would enjoy working with you again!
Booking Info
Price Range: $100 per hour. Pluss possible gas flat fee
Gig Length: 90 - 360 minutes
Languages: English, Spanish
What to Expect
I love to banter with customers to make them feel at ease and people enjoy watching the creation of the portrait or caricature, overall creating a festive atmosphere.
About
Greetings. I am David Mejia, and my passion is drawing. I have been obsessed with drawing since I was six years old. I have been developing my style throughout my life. Four years ago, I began doing quick portraits and caricatures of people at a variety of public and private events. Public events have included Comic book festivals, Steampunk conventions, Renaissance Faires, and art festivals. Private events have included weddings, bat and bar mitzvahs, Quincineras, and birthday parties.
My mediums are ink and watercolors. I can complete a single black-and-white caricature in 4 minutes.
I am also available for special commissions. My rate is $95 per hour within the San Jose /Santa Clara area. Anywhere outside this area would include an extra $45 gas fee. For more samples of my work, visit my website or Facebook page. My styles vary between realistic and caricatures.
My artwork is currently displayed at the Kaleid Gallery in downtown San Jose. I have also displayed my work at several local galleries and cafes throughout the South Bay Area.
I have vended at a variety of local events in the past 5 years, including the SubZero Arts Festival, Big Wow Comic convention, San Jose Jazz Fest, several Northern California Renaissance Faires, Music events, Tapestry Arts, and local Farmer’s Markets.
I am available for private parties, corporate events, public fairs, and festivals.
Additional Booking Notes
I can work 6 hours with one 30 minute break, I would need is 2 chairs, a table and light source.
Services Offered
Upcoming Booked Events
December 28, 2024 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Birthday Party |
March 22, 2025 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Prom/After Prom Party |
October 11, 2025 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Wedding Reception |
Past Booked Events
November 23, 2024 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | House Party |
November 02, 2024 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
October 12, 2024 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Reception |
October 01, 2024 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Reception |
September 15, 2024 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
September 04, 2024 • 4:30pm - 7:30pm | Corporate Event |
June 01, 2024 • 4:00pm - 9:00pm | Wedding Reception |
April 06, 2024 • 2:00pm - 5:00pm | Fundraiser |
February 10, 2024 • 1:30pm - 5:00pm | Personal Occasion |
December 16, 2023 • 9:00pm - 11:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 08, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Christmas Party |
October 28, 2023 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Personal Occasion |
October 27, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Wedding Reception |
October 07, 2023 • 4:30pm - 9:30pm | Wedding Reception |
June 03, 2023 • 7:30pm - 8:30pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
May 21, 2023 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Anniversary Party |
May 12, 2023 • 2:00pm - 6:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
May 06, 2023 • 12:30pm - 2:30pm | Baby Shower |
May 05, 2023 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Campus Event |
January 14, 2023 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
December 09, 2022 • 6:30pm - 9:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 03, 2022 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Corporate Event |
October 29, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm | Halloween Party |
October 22, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | House Party |
October 22, 2022 • 11:00am - 3:00pm | Corporate Event |
October 18, 2022 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
October 14, 2022 • 12:00pm - 2:30pm | Fundraiser |
August 20, 2022 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Wedding Reception |
July 24, 2022 • 10:30am - 12:00pm | Personal Occasion |
July 02, 2022 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Baby Shower |
June 26, 2022 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
June 26, 2022 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
February 11, 2022 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday Party |
January 22, 2022 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
December 16, 2021 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 11, 2021 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Personal Occasion |
October 23, 2021 • 9:00pm - 11:30pm | Birthday Party |
October 23, 2021 • 3:30pm - 6:00pm | Birthday Party |
October 16, 2021 • 4:30pm - 8:30pm | Wedding Reception |
October 15, 2021 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Wedding Reception |
August 14, 2021 • 11:00am - 3:00pm | Corporate Event |
August 07, 2021 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | House Party |
July 10, 2021 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday Party |
June 05, 2021 • 4:30pm - 7:30pm | Birthday Party |
January 10, 2020 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Corporate Event |
December 15, 2019 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
December 07, 2019 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 05, 2019 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Cocktail Party |
November 02, 2019 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Birthday Party |
October 27, 2019 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Campus Event |
October 05, 2019 • 2:00pm - 5:00pm | Children's Birthday Party |
September 22, 2019 • 12:30pm - 2:30pm | Children's Birthday Party |
September 14, 2019 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Children's Birthday Party |
August 10, 2019 • 6:30am - 7:30am | Birthday Party |
July 20, 2019 • 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Teen Birthday Party |
June 22, 2019 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Reception |
June 14, 2019 • 12:00pm - 4:30pm | Corporate Event |
May 31, 2019 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Graduation |
April 20, 2019 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Children's Birthday Party |
February 24, 2019 • 3:00pm - 4:30pm | Children's Birthday Party |
January 12, 2019 • 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Children's Birthday Party |
December 08, 2018 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 05, 2018–December 06, 2018 • 9:00pm - 12:00am | Nonprofit Event |
September 07, 2018 • 6:30pm - 9:00pm | Children's Birthday Party |
July 07, 2018 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Dinner Party |
May 12, 2018 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Personal Occasion |
April 28, 2018 • 3:30pm - 5:30pm | Children's Birthday Party |
February 14, 2018 • 6:30pm - 9:00pm | Holiday Party |
February 11, 2018 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Children's Birthday Party |
February 03, 2018 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Holiday Party |
January 12, 2018 • 7:00pm - 9:30pm | Birthday Party |
December 15, 2017 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 13, 2017 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 09, 2017 • 7:00pm - 9:30pm | Birthday Party |
November 04, 2017 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Wedding Reception |
August 25, 2017 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Personal Occasion |
July 29, 2017 • 8:30am - 1:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
June 01, 2017–June 02, 2017 • 10:00pm - 12:00am | Graduation |
April 29, 2017 • 7:30pm - 10:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
April 16, 2017 • 10:30am - 1:30pm | Holiday Party (Easter) |
March 25, 2017 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
January 28, 2017 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday (Teen) |
July 16, 2016 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Corporate Event |
June 02, 2016–June 03, 2016 • 10:00pm - 5:00am | Graduation |
April 29, 2016 • 11:30am - 2:00pm | Product Promotion |
March 19, 2016 • 2:00pm - 6:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
March 05, 2016 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Baby Shower |
September 19, 2015 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Wedding Reception |
June 27, 2015 • 5:00pm - 10:30pm | Quinceañera |
May 02, 2015 • 6:00pm - 11:00pm | Birthday Party |
April 25, 2015 • 12:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Reception |
April 05, 2015 • 12:00pm - 3:30pm | Church Service |
January 26, 2015 • 6:00pm - 11:00pm | Other |
December 06, 2014 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Bar/Bat Mitzvah Party |
November 20, 2014 | Birthday Party |
September 13, 2014 • 5:30pm - 11:30pm | Private Party |
March 22, 2014–March 23, 2014 • 8:00pm - 12:30am | Dinner Dance |
February 22, 2014 • 2:30pm - 5:30pm | Birthday Party |
January 04, 2014 • 6:30pm - 11:00pm | Birthday Party |
October 06, 2013–October 07, 2013 • 11:30pm - 2:30am | Birthday Party |
August 16, 2013 • 4:30pm - 7:30pm | Anniversary Party |
February 16, 2013 • 3:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
Influences & Inspiration
The artists of SubZero in the San Jose arts scene who did their artwork out in public. Lacey Bryant, Micheal Foley, Andre Hart, Al Preciado.
Setup Requirements
Light source, natural or outlet. 1 small table, three chairs. I can provide all these if your event doesn't have them available