Live Caricature Entertainment!
- Laconia, NH
- Caricaturist
- 23 Verified Bookings
Raquel W. said “What an incredible addition to our event! Will be booking again!”
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My name is Leona Hosack. I am a Silhouettist and Caricaturist. My style of caricaturing has been described as whimsical and flattering! My silhouettes are accurate and flattering as well!
People enjoy watching me cutting silhouettes right on the spot out of black paper! I just look and cut- no tracing or pre-drawing. And when I create a caricature I just look and draw with a permanent marker! No pencil work needed! Each drawing or silhouette is completed in a matter of minutes!
Something new! Virtual Caricature Sessions by Leona! Please contact me for more information.
Leona was awesome! Super professional and and great artwork!! Thank you!
We hired Leona for our wedding reception in January (2024) and she was absolutely amazing! Her caricature style is wonderfully endearing and all of our friends and guests had so much fun sitting for and receiving their portraits! Thank you so much Leona!
-Kira & Brian Leger
We hosted a couple's wedding shower and wanted to surprise guests with unexpected activities. Leona was great and the guests had so much fun getting their sketched portraits. I would definitely recommend her for a private celebration or even business function.
Response from Caricatures and Silhouettes by Leona:
Thank you so much, Chris, for this kind review. I had a wonderful time at your Bridal Shower! Best wishes to the wedding couple!
Leona is a natural. She is really good at her skill making sure guests had a good time and were comfortable. She is very accommodating to what guests want. Pictures were even placed in a plastic covering to protect the art piece. Highly recommended.
Response from Caricatures and Silhouettes by Leona:
Thank you , Jim, for the kind review and for making me feel so at home at your wonderful party yesterday! Best wishes!
Amazing work for our event with Make-a-Wish. All the kids and families were incredibly happy with her speed and the results - would recommend highly for your next event!
Leona was fantastic! All the party guests were amazed at how talented she was. Having her was a pleasure and everyone loved getting their pictures done! I would recommend her highly to anyone!
Leona is incredibly talented and very professional. It was a pleasure to have her at my bridal shower
We held project graduation , she was amazing!!!
Response from Caricatures and Silhouettes by Leona:
Thank you for a great set up in the room you had us in and thanks for the great review!- Leona
Leona was a caricature artist at our wedding and everyone loved how unique it was. There was a line at her table the entire night because everyone wanted one! We wished we booked her for longer!
Leona did a great jo! She drew great caricatures of the kids at our event , on little wanted posters to fit our western theme. She was friendly, reasonable, and so easy to work with. I would highly recommend her !
Response from Caricatures and Silhouettes by Leona:
Hi Jess,
Thanks for the kind review, and for having me at your
awesone event. What a fun idea!
Leona
Leona was amazing! Very friendly, punctual, very reasonable priced. Everyone at the wedding were impressed by her talent. Thank you socmucj for sharing your talent at our wedding!
Response from Caricatures and Silhouettes by Leona:
Cindy,
Thanks so much for your kind review. Congratulations again and best wishes to you and your husband!
Leona did a great job at our event. She is a miracle worker, as she can take away extra chins and even add eyelashes if you want!
She was excellent!
Leona amazed a room of 40 with her talent! I highly recommend her for any event you maybe planning. It’s a unique experience and well worth the money
Response from Caricatures and Silhouettes by Leona:
Many thanks to Pam, and all of the Dawn Doll Collectors and creators that were there at this event! They made me feel warm and welcomed, and went out of their way to assist me to be comfortable in doing my job- cutting silhouettes! It was especially fun silhouetting people in period costumes- the hats and feathers were particularly challenging and enjoyable! Thanks again!
Price Range: $150 to 400
Gig Length: 120 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
Unions: Other
It's your choice to have me offer just caricatures or just silhouettes, or both Caricatures and Silhouettes to your guests during your event. I will cut or do as many portraits as I can in the time alloted, and guest will be able to take them home that day! Guests will receive a caricature of themselves on a 9 x 11 piece of quality acid free white card stock, or in the case of two or more subjects they will receive their caricatures on a 11 x 14 piece of bristol board. Silhouettes will be cut of out acid-free black Silhouette paper, and adhered on to a 5 x 7 piece of white card stock. In the case of a double portrait Silhouettes will be placed on a piece of white card stock that will fit in a frame with an 8 x 10 opening.
I love to have people watch me as I cut Silhouettes or draw Caricatures! I love to answer questions as I work and chit chat with onlookers. I specialize in creating fun and flattering portraits while providing a unique and entertaining experience for your guests!My name is Leona Hosack. I am a Silhouettist and Caricaturist. My style of caricaturing has been described as whimsical and flattering! My silhouettes are accurate and flattering as well!
People enjoy watching me cutting silhouettes right on the spot out of black paper! I just look and cut- no tracing or pre-drawing. And when I create a caricature I just look and draw with a permanent marker! No pencil work needed! Each drawing or silhouette is completed in a matter of minutes!
Something new! Virtual Caricature Sessions by Leona!
I will draw caricatures of each of your subjects attending your virtual event, one at a time via Zoom or some other online video chat platform. The caricaturing will take place during a pre-arranged time of 2 hours per session. Your participants will be able to view themselves and their friends being drawn. (10 subjects at the most per 2 hour session)
Your guest can make comments as they watch themselves being drawn by hand in real time. And I will respond and answer questions about my processes and background in being a caricature artist.
An hour after the event, digital scans of your caricatures will be sent to you so you can upload them to any device or print them out. The originals will be sent to you via snail mail on the next business day.
My name is Leona Hosack. I am a Silhouettist and Caricaturist. My style of caricaturing has been described as whimsical and flattering! My silhouettes are accurate and flattering as well! I love creating Caricatures or Silhouettes live at special events.
People enjoy watching me cutting silhouettes right on the spot out of black paper! I just look and cut- no tracing or pre-drawing. And when I create a caricature I just look and draw with a permanent marker! No pencil work needed!
Each drawing or silhouette is completed in a matter of minutes! It only takes only five minutes for me to get a good likeness with either Caricatures or Silhouettes! A Silhouette and Caricature Artist can be a real attention grabber and a fun addition to your party!
Some of the events I have been hired for include: Graduation Parties, Historic Houses, Festivals, Splash Parks, Boat Tours, Parties, Bah Mitzvahs, Weddings, Craft Fairs, and Churches, Graduation events and Town Celebrations.
Some of the events I have been a part of as a silhouette or caricature artist include: Sarah Orne Jewett House, Hamilton House, Strawberry Festival, Kid's Day in South Berwick, ME, Alfred Festival, Shaker Hill Apple Fest, in Alfred, ME, Eliot Festival Day, Eliot,ME., Market Fest in York, ME, York Historic Village, York, ME, and Shaker Village in Alfred, ME, Beauport House, Gloucester, MA, Spencer-Peirce- Little Farm, Newberry, MA, Greenfield County Fair in Greenfield, MA, Strawbery Banke, and Jackson House in Portsmouth, NH, Casco Bay Tours, Portsmouth, NH, Liquid Planet in Candia, NH, Fourth of July Celebrations in Portland, ME. I have also done caricatures for Project Graduation events for many schools including St. Joseph's College, ME., Traip Academy in Kittery, ME. and Portsmouth High School, Portsmouth, NH.
I studied Art and Illustration in College and have a Bachelors of Arts Degree from UMASS at Dartmouth. I have always loved drawing faces the most, whether in the form of a realistic watercolor or oil portrait, a caricature or a silhouette!
For my Caricature work I usually bring along an easel, but would appreciate having three chairs available. For my Silhouette work again three chairs are all I usually need. Sometimes a small table would be helpful, though not necessary.
October 04, 2024 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Wedding Reception |
September 08, 2024 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Retirement Community Event |
July 14, 2024 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
May 25, 2024 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
May 12, 2024 • 9:00am - 12:00pm | Personal Occasion |
April 26, 2024–April 27, 2024 • 10:30pm - 12:30am | School Assembly |
January 20, 2024 • 1:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Reception |
October 28, 2023 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Fundraiser |
October 07, 2023 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Bridal Shower |
April 22, 2023 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Wedding Reception |
November 12, 2022 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Birthday Party |
October 29, 2022 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Halloween Party |
September 25, 2022 • 1:30pm - 3:30pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
September 17, 2022 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Bridal Shower |
July 16, 2022 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm | House Party |
June 11, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Prom/After Prom Party |
June 10, 2022–June 11, 2022 • 8:00pm - 12:00am | Graduation |
May 01, 2022 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Wedding Reception |
April 13, 2022 • 10:00am - 10:30am | Personal Occasion |
April 09, 2022 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
October 16, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Wedding Reception |
August 21, 2021 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Reception |
March 14, 2020 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Teen Birthday Party |
December 29, 2018 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Children's Birthday Party |
September 15, 2018 • 3:30pm - 6:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
October 21, 2017 • 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Reunion |
May 31, 2017 • 12:00pm - 12:15pm | Anniversary Party |
July 30, 2016 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
June 03, 2016–June 04, 2016 • 11:30pm - 1:30am | Graduation |
June 28, 2015 | Bar/Bat Mitzvah Party |
October 25, 2014 | Birthday Party |
June 11, 2014 | Other |
I have had many chances to look at traditional silhouettes cut in the 18th and 19th centuries at some of the historic houses where I have cut Silhouettes, and I have enjoyed trying out some historic methods, including hollow cut silhouettes. I have also been inspired by the silhouette work of Charles Burns in Great Britain. In terms of Caricatures I have always loved the work of Al Hirschfeld!
All I need for either Caricatures or Silhouettes are three chairs. Some times a small table would be helpful, though not necessary.
Raquel W. said “What an incredible addition to our event! Will be booking again!”
Ann D. said “Maria was really nice. She came dressed as a pirate and was very calm and collected when dealing with a ton of kids under a tent in the rain. Booking…”
Megan D. said “Dave was a wonderful addition to our event. He was extremely easy to work with and very accommodating! All of our guests were so impressed with his work.…”
Sandrine P. said “It was such a great activity to make my 12 years of birthday special. Josh was super friendly and patient and he's SO talented. He created a picture…”