Mike Valentine Caricature Artist
- Orlando, FL
- Caricaturist
- 201 Verified Bookings
Gemma G. said “Such a nice man and a great addition to my party”
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Hello and thanks for checking out my bio! I am a Disney trained Caricature Artist with over 25 years of experience.
Clients repeatedly choose me as their Caricaturist because of my flattering, non-exaggerated style. My goal is to provide a customized piece of artwork that my clients will enjoy for years to come. Not only is my style unique, I am extremely quick. Over the course of an hour, I can produce 17 to 20 high quality black and white portraits offering a unique piece of art which will delight guests of all ages.
From weddings and birthday parties to corporate events hiring me as your caricature artist will be a sure way to make your event memorable.
My residents enjoyed this so much!! Thank you for everything!!
We hired We Draw The Crowd for our corporate event and he was a HIT!!! It is not only a fun entertainment option to have for your event, but we were able to provide a personalized event logo for the paper! We Draw The Crowd hit both entertainment and an extra party favor on my checklist! Nef was extremely professional and communicative during the planning process and the day of. The photos were beautiful and I got many compliments!
We hired a caricature artist for our corporate event. He was quite a hit! Very professional and the caricatures turned out WONDERFULLY! Our employees were so happy!
We hired Nef to draw caricatures at our wedding and he was absolutely amazing! He is so talented and the guests loved it!! Nef is a great addition to any event but I would recommend him to any bride and groom looking for a fun way to have entertainment and memories for a lifetime.
Nef was on time, organized, fast, personable, courteous, a huge hit!!! Most people from the party have turned their FB profile pics to the portraits he has done of them.
Would use Nef again!!
Awesome Job! Our wedding guests were very pleased and excited about their drawings!
WE had Nef do caricatures of our guests at a company holiday party and everyone raved about his work! Thank you for making our event special!
Nef was not only a very talented artist, but a genuinely fun guy to have at our event. It was pouring down rain, but he still showed up on time, coming from the Lakeland area all the way to Melbourne on only a two days' notice! He even stayed later than we originally asked because it took a while for our guests to warm up to him. Very professional and everyone loved their drawings!
Well... I can tell you that it wasn’t bad, but not excellent. Not like real caricature.
Little bit recognizable, but for guessing person you have to think who is at the picture.
Nef was fantastic!! He's a terrific guy, super fun with the guests, and does incredible work. My guests were so impressed with his skills and everyone has something wonderful to cherish from this special day.
Nef was fantastic !
When I first had the idea to book a caricature artist for my wedding I combed through everyone available in teh area and Nef's work was exactly what I was looking for - he was almost more of a portrait artist because his cartoons are so lifelike and his work was phenomenal. I booked him immediately and hoped my guests would enjoy the unique wedding favor.
I figured a few people would think it was cool but WOW - Nef was a HIT that night! He had a line the entire time and people were coming up to us RAVING about how cool the portraits were and asking for his information. We ended up needing to pay him a bit more to stay extra hours (he had already stayed over time to finish up some portraits, so we decided to) because he was so popular!
He even managed the line well enough that it wasn't crowding the area. We had some communication issues in the beginning because his email stopped working, but Nef really came through in the end and helped make our wedding unique and fun. Thank you Nef, I can't recommend you enough!
Response from Nef Melendez:
Thank you so much! I'm glad everyone had a good time.
We had a terrific event in part thanks to Nefs participation. He was very patient with us and very cheerful. Everyone enjoyed their drawings.
Nef's drawings made the End of Year special ! He drew 19 professional, and personal, caricatures of each kid. We will use Nef again for sure ! He arrived early and worked personally with each kid in the most friendly and respectful way possible.
Nef was amazing to work with. Very professional and knew how to handle large crowds. Would definitely recommend his services.
He was great as always! The pictures were beautiful and im just so happy i was able to get him again this year!
Everyone loves him, very nice and his work is very clean.
We booked Nef for my daughters 1st Birthday in July. He was definitely one of the favorites at the event. With 150 guests, we had a line up! Nef was so calm and accommodating, although he had to stay longer than expected. We appreciated his kindness very much. In fact, we loved him so much that we booked him again for a future event! Since
our party, we have recommended Nef to several of our friends and he never disappoints. I will certainly be using his services again! Nef is the best!
We had Nez for my son's 1st birthday party! He was amazing to work with. Not only is he so talented but a true professional with my guests. He went out of his way to accommodate everyone. Thank you!
Nef did a great job and has the right attitude for working with the public, patient and friendly. He is also a great artist.
Response from Nef Melendez:
Thank you for the review! It was a pleasure working with you!
He came to my daughter's 1st birthday party in April and he was AMAZING! his drawing was so beautiful and life-like. Everybody who got drawn by him loved his work and im so glad he came to my daughter's party and hope to do buisness with him in the future!! Thank you for everything
Nef was very professional through the entire process. He worked with me about the price and date of the party! My guest Loved him!!!!! I will most definitely contact him for future events! He put that extra touch on my daughters party!
Nef and his artistic gifts was a wonderful addition to my birthday party. He was very punctual and extremely personable. All my friends loved interacting with him as he worked. If anyone is ever in need of a caricature specialist, I would 100% without a doubt recommend Nef Melendez!!! I couldn't have asked for better artist and person for my event. And I look forward to working with him again for future events. Thanks again, Nef...You were amazing!!!
Nef was so great and professional! On time and my guest loved him! Even the kids! Most definitely will book him for another event! He added that special touch to my daughters party.
Nef was everything as promised. He showed up, did a great job and everyone loved him.
Nef showed up on time and did a Fantastic Job. I could not be happier with the job he did. We quite often host events for the insurance agents who work for Howe Insurance Services and we usually have an "Orlando Event" once per year - and I expect Nef to become one of our "Annual Attractions". Thanks!!
Price Range: From $150 to $200
Gig Length: 2 - 8 minutes
Languages: English, Spanish
Insurance: $2,000,000 - General liability
Looking for an unforgettable event experience? Look no further! At We Draw the Crowd, we specialize in making your event a hit. From birthdays to weddings, grand openings to conventions, our experienced team knows how to take your event to the next level.
We've had the honor of performing for top-notch companies like Marriott, Hilton, Disney, and even Space X. Our reputation speaks for itself, and we're ready to bring our expertise to your special occasion.
We believe in building long-term relationships with our clients. That's why we work within your budget to create a fair and win-win situation. Our goal is to earn your business for the long haul, not just for one event.
So why wait? Send us your details, and we'll provide you with a fair quote that suits your budget. Once you book with us, our dedicated Event Coordinator will ensure that you and your guests have the best experience possible. Let's make your event one to remember!
For all events, we require a minimum of 7 x 7 space for set up and access to power.
February 06, 2024 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 31, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Wedding Reception |
December 09, 2023 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Christmas Party |
September 14, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Dinner Party |
April 22, 2023 • 11:00am - 2:00pm | House Party |
April 15, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Anniversary Party |
January 24, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
January 14, 2023 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Dinner Party |
December 16, 2022 • 2:00pm - 6:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 01, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
November 19, 2022 • 4:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Reception |
October 29, 2022 • 7:30pm - 11:00pm | House Party |
October 22, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Dinner Party |
October 14, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm | Wedding Reception |
June 18, 2022 • 5:30pm - 9:00pm | Wedding Reception |
April 23, 2022 • 2:00pm - 4:30pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
January 16, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Wedding Reception |
December 05, 2020 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Christmas Party |
October 24, 2020 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Reception |
May 11, 2019 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Reception |
August 23, 2018 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Corporate Event |
August 18, 2018 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Teen's Birthday Party |
August 04, 2018 • 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Festival |
June 19, 2018 • 10:00am - 2:00pm | Corporate Event |
March 03, 2018 • 12:00pm - 2:30pm | Children's Birthday Party |
February 17, 2018 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
December 16, 2017 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Wedding Reception |
November 10, 2017 • 8:30pm - 10:00pm | Wedding Reception |
July 01, 2017 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Convention/Trade Show |
May 28, 2017 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Retirement Party |
May 26, 2017 • 9:30am - 11:00am | School Assembly |
April 28, 2017 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Fundraiser |
March 25, 2017 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
March 12, 2017 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Birthday (Child) |
February 10, 2017 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
December 16, 2016 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
December 13, 2016 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Birthday (Child) |
December 10, 2016 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
October 22, 2016 • 12:00pm - 5:00pm | Grand Opening |
October 22, 2016 • 11:30am - 4:30pm | Religious Celebration |
October 08, 2016 • 11:00am - 3:00pm | Corporate Event |
October 01, 2016 • 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Birthday (Adult) |
August 12, 2016 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Reunion |
August 06, 2016 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm | Birthday (Child) |
July 21, 2016 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm | Wedding Reception |
July 09, 2016 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
May 28, 2016 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Graduation |
May 01, 2016 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
April 23, 2016 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Festival |
April 21, 2016 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
April 02, 2016 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
February 10, 2016 • 11:00am - 2:00pm | Corporate Event |
Gemma G. said “Such a nice man and a great addition to my party”
Babette F. said “Our group has used them 2 times in the past year and their work is amazing. We recommend! Looking forward to using them next year.”
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…”
Kelly R. said “I hired Bruce for my husband's 50th birthday party. While guests mingled, they were able to have their caricature created and during dinner, Bruce…”