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Caricatures by John Rios

Caricatures by John Rios

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(13 reviews)
  • Clarkston, MI
  • Caricaturist
  • Travels up to 200 miles
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Zoom party color caricatures

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Zoom party B&W caricatures- More drawing if you have a large party.

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Corporate zoom event.

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College / Student event

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Small Town festival event

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Corporate Holiday party

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Corporate Holiday Party

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Live Digital Caricatures

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I now offer live digital caricatures.

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Overview

DUE TO COVID 19-
VIRTUAL events Using "Zoom" we can all be in the same virtual space. Zoom is FREE to use. ( go to (link hidden) to get the app) HOW IT WORKS- * Log into the zoom meeting - link will be provided * Events for 1 -100 people * I share my drawing tablet screen so you can watch the art being created LIVE and log on as a participant so that we can interact * I'll draw each person invited to your virtual event * After the event I'll provide a dropbox link that can be distributed to all participants so that you can have the digital files *
Because this is "New Territory" for everyone time restraints on events will need to be more lax • Per caricature option available. Available WORLD WIDE


13 Reviews

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Jacqueline K. • May 16, 2022

Amazing!

I hired John for my sister’s wedding and he is absolutely amazing! So sweet, communicative, and he worked his tail off. He was the highlight of the wedding!

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Bernadette B. • July 28, 2021

Awesome!!!!

John was the best !!! My family and friends just loved him !!

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Bernadette B. • July 17, 2021

Awesome!!

John was the best !!!! He kept drawing and never complained. My guests loved him.
He even stayed extra for us .

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Response from Caricatures by John Rios:

Thank you so much! You and your family and guests where so kind and welcoming. Be in touch any time!

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Anthony F. • September 25, 2020

You will be amazed!

John is fantastic. He is thorough, proactive, great attention to detail...and then of course, a world-class artist! We invited him to a large internal company event, and he was a massive hit. I'd highly recommend John for any setting. Talented and fun. A+

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Amy S. • August 10, 2020

Hit of the night!

Amazing from start to finish! This was a last minute booking for my (ever changing! Lol) wedding! I didn’t tell anyone he was coming, and when he arrived I thought my new husband and I would have to start things off, but people immediately were into getting drawn! Then, once they saw how amazing his first drawing was, the line never stopped all night! Thanks again so much John, and we will definitely save your information!! ☺️

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Marjorie • June 15, 2020

John is a MUST HAVE for your party!! Totally awesome!!

John was simply amazing! He is talented beyond this world and his drawings were loved by all. John's presence added a special touch to my niece's dual birthday and graduation party. Everyone loved having a special take-a-way of their caricature drawing from the party. John worked diligently for 2 straight hours and put a smile on everyone's face. He was loved by all. Highly, highly recommended.

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Response from Caricatures by John Rios:

Thank you so much for having me and for the amazing review. It was a pleasure entertaining your guests. So much fun!
I welcome the opportunity to be at any event you have.
John

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Kristin B. • February 9, 2020

Great artist!!

I hired John for my son’s first birthday party. He was fantastic and everyone loved their drawings.

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Response from Caricatures by John Rios:

Thank you so much Kristen. It was a pleasure being at your event. Such a nice group of family and friends!

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Alicia H. • December 18, 2019

Amazing Caricatures!

John's customer service while drawing each employee and their family at our holiday party was just amazing! He went above and beyond for us! Would absolutely use him again in the future and highly recommend him to others!

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Donna H. • October 16, 2019

John was awesome!

The caricatures depicted each person in a very unique and funny way. John is a great artist and was very accommodating!

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Response from Caricatures by John Rios:

Thank you Donna! Such a great group of people to draw.

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Dina H. • June 21, 2018

Hit at Kids Birthday Partr

We hired John for our kids birthday party ages 6,6 and 9. He was a hit with both the kids and parents at the party. From a planning perspective he was prompt in responding to all my communications, early for the event and very polite to all the guests. I would hire him again.

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Response from Caricatures by John Rios:

Thank you so much! It was a pleasure!

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Georgia G. • June 26, 2017

SO talented!

John has an awesome attitude. He was great with the customers and made everyone feel welcome. We loved having him!

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Melissa M. • May 1, 2017

Great entertainment!

We loved having John at our party yesterday. He did an awesome job, was very personable and professional, and everyone loved his work. Great caricaturist! Thanks!

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Response from Caricatures by John Rios:

Thank you for having me at your son's bar mitzvah. Such a wonderful family.

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Lou S. • December 2, 2016

The best caricature artist I have ever experienced!

John did an amazing job at our event. After doing hundreds of drawings, the last was just as amazing as the first!

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Price Range: Contact for rates

Gig Length: 120 - 600 minutes

Insurance: $1,000,000 - Commercial General Liability

What to Expect

I don't pencil in the face first. My technique makes the caricature seem to come to life right in front of your eyes. This also helps with the speed of which I work so you get more caricatures for your money.

About

Born and raised in a small town in west Michigan, John started drawing as soon as he could hold a crayon. His enthusiasm and ability to create humorous and exaggerated art was soon noticed by his high school art teacher who would pass on his humorous illustration projects for John to complete.

In 1982 John joined the United States Marine Corps where he found himself stationed in Hawaii and traveling across the Pacific to several ports of call. To this day the faces, cultures, architecture and experiences influences his art.

After leaving the Marine Corps, John moved back to Michigan and moonlighted as an illustrator for a few years until opening his own graphics studio in 1996. We produced everything from forms to business cards as well as illustrations for publications and more. As luck would have it, a chance meeting with Rock legend Ted Nugent back then would change the course of where his art would open doors and take him.

After over a decade of John’s art being a part of the Nugent brand, Ted decided to use one of John’s illustrations on a backdrop for his tour. This opened doors with the rest of the music industry once word spread of not only his creativity but his ability to create technically sound digital files for stages that need art to reproduce well as large a 100’ wide.

Through this, John has built relationships with backdrop production houses, bands and staging companies that have produced opportunities for his art to adorn the stages of such well know bands as Kid Rock, Eminem, Alice Cooper, KISS, Rod Stewart, Little Big Town, Eric Church, Jason Aldean, Nickleback, Motley Crue, Billy Idol, Flogging Molly, Miranda Lambert, Korn, System Of A Down and many, many more.

Other noted works by John:
• Launched his own line of rear window graphics for the automotive after market.
• Designed NASCAR graphics for Mike Wallace, 2002 Daytona 500 car
• Storyboard artist for the movie “Kill the Irishman.”
• WRIF Radio- Marketing materials for the Legendary Arthur P. and WRIF Rock Girl .
• Craft segment art of Martha Stewart Show- Crafty Buffet Oven Illustrations.
• Orange County Choppers-Calendar Cover illustration
• NHL- Official Original Six Jersey, signed art print
• Entertained The Rolling Stones. Private party before the 2015 Zip Code tour. Caricatures
• Congressional Safety show in D.C. - Art Director for the Automotive Safety Council

Additional Booking Notes

I'll need to be within 10 feet of an electrical outlet and need at least two chairs provided to perform.

Past Booked Events

July 16, 2021 • 6:30pm - 9:00pm Graduation
May 01, 2021 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm Wedding Reception
September 24, 2020 • 11:00am - 12:00pm Corporate Event
September 13, 2020 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm Religious Celebration
August 08, 2020 • 6:30pm - 9:00pm Wedding Reception
June 13, 2020 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm Teen Birthday Party
May 28, 2020 • 12:00pm - 12:45pm Worship Service
February 08, 2020 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm Children's Birthday Party
December 13, 2019 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm Corporate Event
October 15, 2019 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm Corporate Event
August 11, 2018 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm Wedding Cocktail Hour
June 16, 2018 • 1:30pm - 3:30pm Children's Birthday Party
September 16, 2017 • 3:30pm - 6:00pm Baby Shower
June 23, 2017 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm Concert
April 30, 2017 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm Bar/Bat Mitzvah Party
July 11, 2015 Wedding Reception
April 19, 2015 Bridal Shower

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Setup Requirements

Chairs, electrical outlet

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