Mike Valentine Caricature Artist
- Orlando, FL
- Caricaturist
- 184 Verified Bookings
Lisa K. said “Mike was a huge hit with our Trade Show! Definitely would recommend!”
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Traditional and Digital Caricature Entertainment for any event! Hire an artist or multiple artists to draw quick 3 minute caricatures of your guests in a flattering style. Big crowds, small crowds, any time, any face, any place....Build traffic for your booth at the trade show, or add character to your intimate wedding, or themed children's birthday party, or Bar/BatMitzvah. Caricatures make great souvenirs and party favors that guests will cherish forever. Looking for a unique gift for that person who has everything? How about a Gift Caricature from a picture? Boost employee spirit by having a group caricature done of your work team, or sports team! Will travel the US. 25 years experience!
We hired Cartoon You Caricatures for our 30th Wedding Anniversary Hawaiian Luau Party at our Home. We had a party of 55 people, and Chris did an absolutely Amazing job making sure everyone was able to take a piece of the night home with them! We would definitely recommend them and will be reaching out again for future events! Thank you!
Response from Cartoon You Caricatures:
Thank you Kathy! Glad you enjoyed his work. Thank you for trusting us with your guests.
He is very good, funny and quick.
Rafael didn't disappoint. He was professional, pleasant and fun. Our family LOVED our caricatures! The fact that he was able to capture our likeness was amazing. Highly recommend.
Rafael did an amazing job drawing our guests! He was personable and pleasant - giving each of our guests a pleasant experience. He made sure he took the time to draw the details of our guests and was able to do it quickly and efficiently. I would highly recommend him and I would definitely use him again!
Response from Cartoon You Caricatures:
Thanks Diane! The guests were lovely, so many PHD engineering students. Loved the Americana band and fried chicken combo idea by the way.
I hired Rafael to do digital caricatures at a Masquerade Party and wow was I impressed, so were all the guests! It didn't matter if they were posing for their own caricature or watching another guest have theirs done - everyone was smiling and having an excellent time with him! Rafael is fun and insanely talented. He drew everyone wearing their masks so it really was a unique souvenir for everyone to take home. I'd hire him again in a heartbeat and highly recommend him for your party, you will not be disappointed.
Response from Cartoon You Caricatures:
Thanks so much for the review Kristina! Happy New Year! Hope we can do it again this year. Are you coming to Orlando in OCT again?
Everyone raved and was so excited to have something fun to remember the party!
Such an amazingly talented guy not to mention personable.
Raphael was a wonderful addition to my daughter's birthday party. He was drawing from the second he arrived until the second he left. Everyone loved his caricatures and they were so impressed with his skills! He is warm and friendly and great with all ages!
Price Range: $100-$250 hr. (2 hr. minimum)
Gig Length: 120 - 500 minutes
Languages: English, Spanish
Insurance: $1 million
“Any time, any face, anywhere”
Featured in publications such as The Orlando Sentinel, Orlando Magazine, Create Magazine, Orlando Leisure, Orlando Arts, and Ahora Orlando, Rafael Diez is the owner of Cartoon You Caricatures, a nationally rated 5 star caricature entertainment company that provides affordable and professional caricature artists for all types of events- from small family parties to huge corporate conventions offering traditional hand drawn caricatures and high tech digital caricatures to meet a client’s needs.
His Client List, over a span of 25 years, includes over 1500 clients: Microsoft, Walmart, Disney, Universal, Kodak, KEL Attorneys, KB Homes, Fuze, Sony, U.S. Army, Cafe Tu Tu Tango, Fast Signs, Outback, John Casablanca, Olive Garden, World Marriott, Paramount Great America, Motorola, Toyota, Costco, FAO Schwarz, United Way, WDBO AM 580, WKMG Channel 6, Kids Together, Budget Rent A Car, US Wireless, Liberty Mutual, University of Central Florida, Petco, Morgan Stanley, Orlando World Center, Cartoon Art Museum, Terminix, Lockheed Martin, Florida Hospital, and hundreds of clients all across the country.
Events include: Weddings, Conventions, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Engagement parties, baby showers, Bachelor/Bachelorette parties, cocktail parties, rehearsal dinners, luaus, cruises, grad nights, office parties, employee appreciations, picnics, birthdays, retirement parties, grand openings, even divorce parties believe it or not!
DIGITAL CARICATURES
Wow your crowd! Impress with high tech! Want something different than the traditional marker and paper caricatures? Go digital! Hire one or more Digital Caricature Artists to electrify the crowds with the power of the pixel! Artists draw on pressure sensitive digital CINTIQ drawing tablets and guests watch the art projected on 32” LCD screens. Guests leave with their own full color caricature printed on the spot. Each artist can draw 10 color caricatures per hour. This option is great for big crowds and big rooms, especially when clients want a sleek and modern entertainment style for their corporate events. Company logos can be printed on the paper. At the end you receive digital copies of all the caricatures. Rates depend on location, and the number of artists and hours you need. Digital Rates start at $200 per hour. Will travel anywhere in North America. Call for specific rates and packages for your area. Call for requirements (Client provides outlet and an 8x8 space, with a 4' or 6' table and 3 chairs.) There is a 50% deposit, balance due at event. Client may request logo printed on paper (free).
TRADITIONAL CARICATURES
Artist sets up with easel and pen, paper, lights.
Each artist can draw 20 black and white caricatures or 10 color caricatures per hour.
Paper can be pre-printed with event logo border for free.
Each drawing is an 11x14" original and comes with a transparent bag with handle.
50% deposit paypal, balance at event. Rates start at $100 hr.
If you need a party artist, a gift caricature, group caricature, or studio illustration, Cartoon You can help you with one or more artists for your event.
TESTIMONIALS
"Rafael Diez captures the essence of his subjects and reveals the language of ideas and charisma that define his subjects." -The Orlando Sentinel.
The #1 morning show in Orlando, XL106.7 The Doc and Johnny Radio Show, calls him "very talented...when we saw our caricature, it made us all laugh together."
"Everyone loved the caricatures! Thank you for participation in our Cirque by the Sea Award show."--Margot H. Knight, President & CEO United Arts of Central Florida
"Diez made Fall Fest a success"-- Create Magazine
"What a hit you were in our booth!"- Van Hutchinson, Director of E Marketing, Global Response
“Rafael Diez-Cartoon You! performed at a corporate event in Miami, FL and WOW'd the crowd.”
--Myra C, Corporate Express, Convention, Miami, FL, 10/29/2007
“We hired Rafael to entertain and draw our employees at our annual party and everyone left the party happy and with a memorable souvenir to remember the event by.”
--Wayne McClain, Director, Putnam State Bank, Palatka, FL. 1/26/08
“Rafael stayed longer than he was suppose to and his work was great. The President of our Company heard people saying how great his work was and how patient he was with the little kids. I will be using him for our next company picnic next year. “
--Diane W, 5/17/2008, Corporate Function, CastleGroup Insurance/Realty, Ft Lauderdale, FL
“WE WERE VERY PLEASED WITH RAFAEL. HE WAS PROMPT, PLEASANT AND PROFESSIONAL. HE HAD A VERY LONG DAY WITH US AND WAS JUST WONDERFUL.
-Beth G, 5/12/2008, Corporate Function, Florida Hospital Deland, FL.
“He is by far the best artist I have ever come across."
--Kevin Sheehan, 5/3/2008, Fund Raiser, American Cancer Society, North Port, FL
"We can't wait to invite him back again! Thanks Rafael”
-Denise Thompson, Guest Service Manager Courtyard by Marriott
“Thank you for a wonderful group caricature for our retirement present for a master cardiologist!”
- Gilbert Postler, USF Cardiology, Tampa
“WE LOVE IT!!!! MY BOSS IS VERY HAPPY! Thanks Rafael!”
-Natalia Ospina, General Mills, Miami 6/08
“We are presenting to our sales team next Wednesday!!! Everyone that has seen this, loves it!!!!!”
“WE LOVE THIS, YOU ARE AWESOME!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!! We will be using this everywhere!!!!”
-Tanya Barker, Perfect Wedding Guide/Central Florida Bride 9/08
“You added a lot for our 10th anniversary! Your best of Show caricatures were awesome!!! Thanks so much.”
-Deb Hartegan, Volktoberfest 10, Melbourne, FL 10/10/08
Rafael,
“Dan loved it!!! I should have a picture of him getting it at the party last night. Thanks again,”
-Catherine Murphy, DNC inc, NASA 10/08
“It was fantastic working with you. I ran into some kids at the airport on my way out and asked them what their favorite part of the tournament was and they said the cartoon guy. You were a huge hit.”
-Adrienne DiMenna, United States Tennis Association 08
“You were fabulous and we so appreciate your time, talents, positive energy, customer service and hard work on behalf of Terminix.”
-Adrienne Timberlake, Archer Malmo Advertising
“My company hired Mr. Diez for our Christmas Party this year. I knew it was going to be a hit the moment I saw his portfolio. Mr. Diez is extremely talented, charismatic, and professional. His caricature likenesses are astounding. He brought a wonderful source of entertainment for us as well as our guest. “
-Savanah Hrbek, Boatright Enterprises Inc.
“I wanted my fellas to have something original not the usual shot glass or beer mug. So when I found Rafael's work on line I gave him my vision and created the Diaz Eleven and it was a hit! All of my groomsmen loved it! “
-Alex Diaz, XL106.7 FM
“Fantastic! Thank you Rafael.”
-Toni Henry, Executive Staff, RAYDON
May 18, 2024 • 6:00pm - 10:30pm | Wedding Reception |
November 12, 2023 • 12:00pm - 1:30pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
August 05, 2023 • 3:00pm - 6:30pm | House Party |
April 29, 2023 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
November 19, 2022 • 4:30pm - 8:30pm | House Party |
May 14, 2022 • 3:30pm - 6:00pm | Baby Shower |
March 05, 2022 • 2:30pm - 5:00pm | Birthday Party |
December 11, 2021 • 12:00pm - 12:30pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
November 20, 2021 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm | Sporting Event |
September 17, 2021 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Dinner Party |
June 22, 2021 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Convention/Trade Show |
January 15, 2021 • 9:00pm - 11:00pm | Personal Occasion |
July 14, 2019 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Teen Birthday Party |
June 20, 2019 • 9:00am - 11:00am | Corporate Event |
April 21, 2018 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
April 25, 2017 • 3:00pm - 8:30pm | Convention/Trade Show |
March 04, 2017 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
June 25, 2016 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Convention/Trade Show |
December 12, 2015 | Corporate Event |
Lisa K. said “Mike was a huge hit with our Trade Show! Definitely would recommend!”
Aj N. said “Elena and the artists were exceptional again this year (3rd year we’ve worked with them). Everyone enjoyed their portraits! A great addition to any event.”
Linda C. said “Eve is a true professional. She arrived well before the event to ensure she was set up and ready to go when the event started. She was pleasant, sweet…”
Eileen D. T. said “They were wonderful- the artwork was beautiful and the kids were happy. We will have them back again. Thank you!”