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50 Caricaturists serving Waukegan, IL

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Caricatures by Marlene

4.88 (93)
Top Performer
247 Verified bookings

  • Wheeling, IL
  • Caricaturist
  • 16 miles from Waukegan
  • $125 per hour

Kelly B. said “Not only is Marlene an amazing artist but she is personable and funny! We hired her for a client appreciation party. Both adults and kids were in attendance and she really impressed everyone! ...”
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Caricatures By McGee

4.92 (32)
Top Performer
62 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Caricaturist
  • 35 miles from Waukegan
  • Contact for pricing

Patrick S. said “We hired Barton to work at our high school Homecoming bonfire, and he was excellent! His work was of quality, and the kids loved it. He is personable and a lot of fun to talk to, too. Thank you,...”
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Paul Draws You

4.69 (15)
40 Verified bookings

  • Kenosha, WI
  • Caricaturist
  • 15 miles from Waukegan
  • Starts at $300

Laurel W. said “I hired Paul for a welcome reception we hosted as part of a week long conference. He was professional, on time and a fabulous caricaturist, and folks loved his work! Highly recommend booking Paul...”
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Caricatures by Ellen Lustig

5.0 (14)
37 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Caricaturist
  • 35 miles from Waukegan
  • Contact for pricing

Stuart J. C. said “Ellen was great, she came for our Corporate event that had Adults and Children, she was great with the kid, she came on time and the pictures were a great hit”

Ed Steckley, Caricatures

5.0 (2)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Caledonia, WI
  • Caricaturist
  • 31 miles from Waukegan
  • Starts at $300

Elizabeth M. said “Ed drew people and dogs for our event. He was great, and people really enjoyed it! ”

King Caricatures

5.0 (34)
Top Performer
68 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Caricaturist
  • 35 miles from Waukegan
  • $125 per hour

Candace G. said “We had such a great experience! Our caricature artist did an amazing job and was a huge hit with our guests. The drawings turned out great, and everyone had so much fun getting theirs done. He was...”

Hurtado Arts

4.95 (32)
Top Performer
76 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Caricaturist
  • 35 miles from Waukegan
  • Contact for pricing

Emily R. said “My brother and I (pictured) had to choose the best caricaturist we could find, because it was the celebration of life service for our father whose last wishes included this request. Pop was himself an...”

Spencer Hearne Caricatures

5.0 (7)
Top Performer
20 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Caricaturist
  • 35 miles from Waukegan
  • Contact for pricing

Chantale R. said “Spencer was great to work with, he did strolling caricatures during our corporate event and I would hire him again.”

Comicliz

5.0 (20)
48 Verified bookings

  • Beach Park, IL
  • Caricaturist
  • 4 miles from Waukegan
  • $135 – $155 per hour

Mikala L. said “Liz was exceptional and skillfully crafted a memorable keepsake for each guest who attended my daughter's first birthday celebration. Numerous guests have inquired about her contact information for...”

The Drawing Room

5.0 (2)
5 Verified bookings

  • Kenosha, WI
  • Caricaturist
  • 15 miles from Waukegan
  • $175 – $250 per hour

Brenda K. said “Josie was wonderful! She engaged our guests in such a fun, personable way, getting to know each person as she drew them. She was professional, courteous, and so gracious! I highly recommend Josie...”

Caricatures by Bruce

5.0 (48)
102 Verified bookings

  • Wood Dale, IL
  • Caricaturist
  • 29 miles from Waukegan
  • Contact for pricing

Anna T. said “Bruce arrived early! He was AWESOME with the high school students! The drawings were wonderful, and the students loved them!”

Sibsartstudio

3 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Caricaturist
  • 35 miles from Waukegan
  • $125 per event

I am a professional artist that is great at doing realistic caricatures. I am a artist/illustrator. I have had numerous corporate clients like NIKE,...

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Quick facts for Caricaturists in Waukegan, IL

48,203 quotes sent

In the past year, Caricaturists have sent 48,203 quotes to event planners.

7th most popular

Caricaturists rank #7 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.

4.9 out of 5 stars

There are 8,463 Caricaturist reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars.

2.5 days on average to book

From request to booking, it takes 2.5 days (on average) to hire a Caricaturist.

Waukegan ranks #73

Waukegan is the 73rd most popular city for Caricaturists requests in Illinois.

Popular events

Caricaturists are typically hired for Halloween Parties and Christmas Parties in Waukegan, IL.

Illinois ranks #4

Illinois is the 4th most popular state for Caricaturists requests in the United States.

Past events for Caricaturists in Waukegan, IL

On time/Positive attitude

Caricaturist

5.0

December 19, 2025

2 hours

He's great!
Event total

$155

About booking Caricaturists in Waukegan, IL

Caricatures are a really unique party entertainment option to keep your guests engaged. It also leaves them with a really fun souvenir to remember your event by. You can hire a caricature artist for all types of occasions from wedding receptions and birthday parties to corporate events and product launches. Find the perfect caricaturist on GigSalad!

The cost of hiring a professional caricaturist in Waukegan, Illinois will vary depending on the number of guests, the detail of the drawing, and the artist’s skill level. Talented artists with years of experience drawing caricatures may charge more than those just starting out. Simple drawings in black and white will likely cost less than more elaborate art in color. Contact local caricaturists to get a quote customized for your event.

While browsing profiles for Waukegan caricaturists, be sure to look through photos to get a feel for their artistic style. Read reviews from past clients to learn more about their experience working at events like yours. When talking with artists, discuss important details like expected guest numbers, venue setup, arrival times, and any other unique aspect of your event. If you’re hiring them for wedding entertainment or any other formal affair, you should also go over preferred attire.

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Caricaturists serving the Waukegan, IL area

These Caricaturists serve the wider Waukegan and Lake county area and travel to Park City, North Chicago, Gurnee, Great Lakes, Beach Park, Wadsworth, Zion, Lake Bluff, Gages Lake, Lake Forest, Old Mill Creek, Libertyville, Winthrop Harbor, Russell, Lindenhurst, Mettawa, Grayslake, Vernon Hills, Mundelein, Fort Sheridan, Hainesville, Highwood, Indian Creek, Bannockburn, Round Lake Park, Lake Villa, Lincolnshire, Round Lake Beach, Round Lake, and Highland Park.