A live caricature by me
Me as Frida drawing caricatures
My husband and my live work side by side
One of my live caricatures.
One of my live caricatures
My facepaint on Royal Caribbean
A studio caricature of Ed Sheeran by Melissa Gigi Almariei
My name is Melissa "Gigi" from Caricature Hut. I am a caricature artist, face painter, silhouette artist and more.
I have been a caricaturist for almost 20 years, a member of ISCA (caricature association) and am a published cartoonist. My husband Dan is also a caricaturist.
I use professional cosmetic grade face paints that are FDA approved.
Clients include Verizon, Royal Caribbean, Johnson & Johnson's, Kellogs, Pepsico, Verizon, Museums, Ritz Carlton, Movico and many more.
We are insured and background checked. Please contact me for more info.
12 reviews
Simone C.
January 29, 2026This was the second time that we booked this team for our large-scale special event. Again, it was such a great experience! Professional, talented, kind, and flexible! I hope I have the chance to work with them again!
Hired as: Face Painter
Simone C.
December 3, 2023The entire process with Caricatures by Gigi was fantastic. Quick, clear bookings and responses. The actual event went amazing. Melissa and her husband were very capable and required little direction to begin. Our guests were thrilled with their personalized caricatures. I am so happy that we booked for this special event! Caricatures by Gigi was a pleasure to work with, and I would not hesitate to book again!
Thank you for making our event so special.
Hired as: Caricaturist
Brandi B.
August 14, 2023I booked Gigi for my sons 10th Birthday party and it was a hit! Gigi was prompt, fast and friendly! She acknowledged my request and even put the name of my son's party at the bottom of every photo as a keepsake! She definitely made this a memorable experience for us!
Hired as: Caricaturist
Skylar W.
March 15, 2023Gigi and her husband were exceptional - our guests loved both of their caricature styles and enjoyed their take-home memories from this event! They were professional, arrived on time, and even stayed a bit late to accomodate the restaurant's group caricature. Would definitely recommend and hire again!
Hired as: Caricaturist
Jarelie A. G.
April 11, 2022We hired them for prom and they did an amazing job, the student loved having their caricatures done as a souvenir from prom. They exceeded out expectations. Would definitely recommend them.
Hired as: Caricaturist
Price range: $75 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 360 minutes
Insurance: $2,000,000 - For festivals and events - General Aggregate
Fun, cute caricatures! I offer a variety of entertainment and can work as an individual performer or as a duo with two caricaturists or a caricaturist/face paint combo.
Caricatures: I have been a caricature artist for 14 years, am a member of ISCA (International Association of Caricature Artists), am a published cartoonist, artist, illustrator and designer.
Facepainting & Bodypainting: I am an experienced face painter and paint at festivals, events, fashion shows, venues, parties.
Costumed Character: I am available to work as a costumed character for your event, and am able to combine a costumed character with caricatures or facepainting. Available characters: Princess Beauty Bell, Fairy, Super Hero, Pirate, Caribbean Pirate, X-Woman, jedi, Power Rangerette, Monster Highschool, Retro, Pinup, Anime, Greek/Roman, Hawaiian and more. (I am independent performer not affiliated with character company, nor do I work for them nor represent them nor their opinions)
Performance artist/painter: I am a performance painter painting live before audiences, the most recent was two sunset paintings in one evening on the beach for a corporate event in which I provided the originals as well as matted prints of the paintings each of to the dinner guests (each painting 30-45 minutes). I also perform carnival style two handed finger portrait paintings as "Artista De Los Muertos" which each abstract portrait is about 6 minutes.
I have modeling and promotional experience, as well as bartending/hospitality and have worked for clients such as Captain Morgan, Caress, Pantene, MOSI, Busch Gardens, Ritz Carlton, Movico, MidAmerica Festivals, Hard Rock Casino and more. My paintings can be seen in local restaurants and my creations have been featured in Tampa Fashion shows and photography events.
I am friendly, professional, reliable, get along with persons on all levels and reside in the St. Petersburg/Tampa area.
I can be seen at festivals, conventions, shows and at various events. Please contact me with any questions or for more information :)
I draw or face paint indoors and outdoors, my caricatures include a protective clear bag and I have water proof face paints available.
Tuesday
Nonprofit Event
7:30pm - 9:30pm
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St Petersburg, FL
Wednesday
Nonprofit Event
7:30pm - 9:30pm
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St Petersburg, FL
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
12:30pm - 2:00pm
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Tampa, FL
Tuesday
Dinner Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Tampa, FL
Saturday
Birthday Party
4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Tampa, FL
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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St Petersburg, FL
Saturday
Prom/After Prom Party
8:30pm - 11:00pm
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Sebring, FL
Saturday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 3:00pm
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Tavares, FL
Saturday
Cocktail Party
7:00pm - 11:00pm
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Tampa, FL
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
12:30pm - 2:30pm
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Brooksville, FL
Sunday
Wedding Reception
12:30pm - 2:30pm
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Treasure Island, FL
Saturday
Birthday Party
12:30pm - 3:30pm
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Fort Myers, FL
Friday
Grand Opening
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Cortez, FL
Friday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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North Fort Myers, FL
Friday
Corporate Event
7:30pm - 10:30pm
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Tampa, FL
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 10:00pm
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Venice, FL
Thursday
Cocktail Party
12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Tampa, FL
Friday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
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St Petersburg, FL
Sunday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Longboat Key, FL
Thursday
Holiday Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Lakewood Ranch, FL
I am friendly entertaining and get along well with persons of all ages and levels.
I'm influenced by artists and performers of the Renaissance and Mad Magazine Caricaturists.
Generally I request two chairs, one for me and one for the guest; but am able to provide my own. Set up is pretty fast generally about 5 - 15 minutes. I am fully portable and have my own supplies for set up. We can discus per event if you have a particula
If the event is at night or in a dark area, I would like electricity to plug in my lights.
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