Bonzo Benny's Classy™ Caricature Stand®

Top Performer

Los Angeles, CA

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Travels up to 30 miles

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Overview

I draw fun, quick, black & white caricatures that actually look like the person I'm drawing!


Reviews

10 reviews

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G R.

August 23, 2026
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Elite skill & quick turn around

Benny did incredible keeping the line moving and capturing everyone beautifully. Each person who got a drawing was thrilled and excited with their results!

Super sweet soft spoken dude which made it all the more fun to cheer him on as he completed each piece! 10/10 service, will be booking Benny again.

Hired as: Caricaturist


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Dina

June 16, 2026
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Kind, professional, quick

Bennys is very professional and quick! All the guests were so happy with the way these turned out! Highly recommend. Thank you for your great work! :)

Hired as: Caricaturist


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Karen C.

May 23, 2026
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Exceptional Talent, Dedication, and Reliability

Ben was an absolute pleasure to work with on a recent business project involving 50+ caricature illustrations created from provided headshots. Even though he wasn’t drawing people in person, he still managed to capture each individual’s likeness and personality incredibly well (which was impressive across such a large group). We were working under a very tight deadline, and Ben went above and beyond, putting in long late-night hours to make sure everything was completed on time without sacrificing quality. He was professional, communicative, dependable, and genuinely dedicated to delivering great work. I would highly recommend Ben to anyone looking for a talented, trustworthy, and hardworking artist. His skill, commitment, and attention to detail made a challenging project come together successfully.

Hired as: Caricaturist


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Helior C.

January 13, 2026
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Fantastic

I highly recommend! His work was fantastic and everyone was very delighted.

Hired as: Caricaturist


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Diana T.

November 19, 2025
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Everyone loved it!

What a fun addition to our party! Our guests loved their drawings and couldn't stop talking about it! So glad we booked Bonzo Benny. He is super talented! Thank you for being part of our Engagement Party!

Hired as: Caricaturist

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English

Gig length: 120 - 350 minutes

What to expect

I'll show up with a chair for myself and a chair for the subjects. I've got some black markers and a pad of paper and a drawing board. I've also got a little sign made that indicates I'm drawing caricatures. Then, the customers start lining up while I draw them. It takes about 5-7 minutes to draw each person. I can also draw them in groups, if they want. I do this for the length of your event, and your guests are entertained, and have a memento of the party.

About

Ben came to Los Angeles from the suburbs of the Midwest in 1998, after getting a degree in painting, to become a rock n' roll star. This never quite materialized, and he shifted into illustration, doing concert posters and whatever other jobs would pay the bills. Because he had spent two long summers drawing caricatures in his youth at a Six Flags near St. Louis, he was able to put these skills to use in this work, and he even drew caricatures at Universal Studios for a period. In 2012, after his first of two children was born, he took a job at a marketing company as senior illustrator and quickly rose to being an art director. His love of caricature never faded, and he continues to draw them to keep his skills sharp and to meet new people. In what spare time he has, he plays with his kids, writes and records rock n' roll songs with his twin brother, and works on an animated film project.

Additional booking notes

If you have a couple of chairs available, that'd be great, as it means I wouldn't have to bring my own. Other than that, all I require is a marker, paper, a face, and my talent!

Upcoming booked events

September 2026

19

Saturday

Baby Shower

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Rolling Hills Estates, CA

October 2026

31

Saturday

Wedding Reception

5:30pm - 10:30pm

San Gabriel, CA

Past booked events

August 2026

23

Sunday

Dinner Party

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Los Angeles, CA

22

Saturday

Corporate Event

10:00pm - 1:00am (Sun)

Los Angeles, CA

July 2026

25

Saturday

Children’s Birthday Party

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Whittier, CA

June 2026

13

Saturday

Wedding Reception

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Los Angeles, CA

May 2026

19

Tuesday

Virtual Event

11:00am - 11:00pm

Los Angeles, CA

April 2026

26

Sunday

Wedding Reception

4:00pm - 8:00pm

San Gabriel, CA

12

Sunday

Birthday Party

5:30pm - 9:00pm

Sherman Oaks, CA

March 2026

07

Saturday

Children’s Birthday Party

4:30pm - 7:00pm

Pico Rivera, CA

02

Monday

Festival

8:00pm - 10:00pm

Los Angeles, CA

February 2026

15

Sunday

Children’s Birthday Party

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Inglewood, CA

January 2026

03

Saturday

Baby Shower

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Santa Monica, CA

December 2025

07

Sunday

Children’s Birthday Party

3:30pm - 5:30pm

Los Angeles, CA

06

Saturday

Christmas Party

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Los Angeles, CA

November 2025

15

Saturday

Wedding Reception

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Azusa, CA

08

Saturday

Teen Birthday Party

9:00pm - 11:00pm

Los Angeles, CA

October 2025

25

Saturday

Halloween Party

6:30pm - 9:30pm

Pasadena, CA

24

Friday

Dinner Party

8:00pm - 10:00pm

Canoga Park, CA

18

Saturday

Prom/After Prom Party

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Sherman Oaks, CA

September 2025

25

Thursday

Personal Occasion

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Venice, CA

20

Saturday

Children’s Birthday Party

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Los Angeles, CA

06

Saturday

Children’s Birthday Party

2:30pm - 4:30pm

Los Angeles, CA

August 2025

27

Wednesday

Campus Event

11:30am - 2:00pm

Pasadena, CA

09

Saturday

Festival

4:00pm - 8:00pm

Santa Monica, CA

July 2025

18

Friday

Holiday Party

2:00pm - 3:30pm

Los Angeles, CA

Setup requirements

2 chairs, if possible

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