Caricatures by Don Evenson

People hang around to watch! Most of my clients tell me afterwards that I was the life of the party!
I show up on time, come prepared and act and dress in a professional manner. I do have fun
while I am drawing the guests I get a big smile on my face and that builds the anticipation for the
people I am drawing. They can't wait to see it!

I am a Caricature Artist located in the Phoenix Metro and surrounding cities area. I am also a Portrait Artist which is why I am able to capture the likeness of the person or persons I am drawing so well. This is a talent that I have had since I was a very young man ( started drawing at 5 years old.) Ala Natural - without any formal training.I draw at Birthday Parties, Wedding Receptions, Corporate Events, and Fairs and Festivals. always show up on time and well groomed and professional. I draw between 12 and 15 faces per hour in black and white, head and shoulders with detail and the persons name. Color is 8-10 faces per hour with detail and the persons name. With two or less subjects I draw on card stock vellum paper 11"x14" which is a standard size for a frame. For 3 or more subjects I draw on either 11"x17" or 12"x16". These are all standard sizes for a frame with 11"x14" a bit more common. After I complete the picture I place the picture in a clear plastic sleeve for it's protection.
I have chairs, a table, and a sample display board. For festivals or fairs I do have 10'x10' Canopy with a very nice Caricatures banner.

Good lighting is a must. This is something clients have a tendency to overlook. If I am inside or outside and it is dark, I would need to be set up near an electrical outlet in order to plug in lights but if it is possible to set me up in an area that already has decent lighting. Prefer not to be set up near loud speakers. I can't hear what the guests are saying. I have chairs but if the place where I am setting up at already has chairs that works for me. Lighting is the most important thing and if it is outside during the day I would need to be set up under some shade so I do not have the direct sunlight shining down on my bright white paper. That can be very blinding!