Caricatures By Mal

Martinsville, VA

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Travels up to 120 miles

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CARICATURES BY MAL: Become A Cartoon!

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Caricatures always attract a crowd! (VMNH annual Bonez & Booz celebration, Martinsville, VA.

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Children's Parties, School Festivals & Church Events: All ages love Caricatures!

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Caricatures are great at birthday parties, no matter the age: Kids, Teens or Adults!

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Costume parties, holiday-themed or corporate events can be a blast! Just add Caricatures!

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Never know who you might run into at a convention: Evil Clowns, or otherwise, I have drawn them all!

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Self-portrait, great example of an '80's night theme! Great for costume parties.

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Formal or casual events, Caricatures are great at corporate events and festivals alike!

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Teens and young adults love caricatures as well! Afterproms, graduations, you name it.

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Cruising for something fun to add to your next family reunion, cookout or gathering?

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Wedding Receptions: Live interactive entertainment, and a great lasting memory from the big day!

Overview

'Become A Cartoon!' Caricatures drawn live for corporate events, school/church functions, organizations, and birthday/retirement parties, as well as festivals, weddings, and conventions.

If you are looking for an entertaining and professional caricature artist for your event, I can help! I have been drawing caricatures since 1995, and offer everything from black and white faces only to full color faces with bodies! I am flexible, based on the needs of your event. From formal to casual, or even themed in some cases, Mal's goal is to fit into your event's theme and entertain your guests!


Reviews

21 reviews

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Erik S.

May 21, 2026
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Our guests loved the experience

Everyone loved their caricatures, and Mal did a great job incorporating the theme of our events (food related) as well as our corporate logo subtly into his art. I learned I probably needed to hire two artists for the number of people, but that is on me! My only quibble, was that he arrived after the event had started (with a quick setup), but he made up for it by staying later to finish a couple guests caricatures that had waited patiently. Would hire again!

Hired as: Caricaturist, Corporate Entertainment


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Mellita B.

April 30, 2026
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Elementary Spring Fait

Mal was one of the vendors hired by the PTA for my children’s elementary school spring Fair. The caricatures were a hit and his price was reasonable. Will definitely consider using him again.

Hired as: Caricaturist

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Caricatures By Mal

Hi Mellita: Thank you very much for your review! I had a great time drawing caricatures for the school, and it was an amazing crowd to work with. Thanks again for having me!


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Belinda M.

January 10, 2026
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Great artist!

This was a great event made better by Mal. This is the second year we’ve you him and would for sure use him again.

Hired as: Caricaturist

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Caricatures By Mal

Hi Belinda:

Thank you for having me. I had a great time drawing caricatures at your company’s Christmas party again this year! As always, you guys were a great and fun crowd to work with.I look forward to the opportunity to work with you all again next year.

Thanks again for your kind review, I appreciate it!


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Sandy W.

January 10, 2026

Perfect Memories Captured

Mal is a pleasure to work with. He is professional, detailed, and a great personality. If you’re looking for something different for your next event please check Mal out! You will be glad you did.

Hired as: Caricaturist


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Maria L.

January 10, 2026

Excellent artist!

Mal is an amazing artist- he had done several caricture drawings for me and I continue to be amazed by his talent. The attention to detail makes each drawing unique and special. Caricature drawings make fantastic gifts and every time I have gifted one of his drawings, the recipient has been thrilled.

Hired as: Caricaturist

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Caricatures By Mal

Hi Maria: Thanks so much for your feedback. That means a lot! I greatly appreciate it. Your commissions are always fun…Thanks again!

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English

What to expect

For live events, you get a hardworking, professional individual who focuses on entertaining your guests! I try to dig a little deeper than most caricature artists, and my drawings reflect aspects of the subject's personality or hobbies! I can draw these in black and white or in color as needed. I can also tailor these to fit a certain theme. Whether your event is casual, costume or formal or family-oriented, I can fit the bill!

For weddings, birthdays or retirement parties, I can do the bride and groom ahead of time or the retiree or birthday boy/girl in color, (these usually get more detail) and have these framed. The ones I do live are are usually done in black and white unless arrangements are made beforehand.

About

I have been drawing caricatures live and from photos since 1995, and have done a variety of events in that capacity including birthday parties, corporate functions, anniversaries, after proms, customer service events, weddings, school functions and festivals, etc. My corporate caricature work has included an event for Juicy Couture at one of their buyer shows. I have also had my caricatures featured on the Today Show, during one of the live crowd interviews from the audience outside.

In addition, I am also a graphic designer and marketer and can handle translating that same artwork (or whatever you may need) to a digital format for various applications, (posters, business cards, t-shirts and brochures to name just a few.)

I can also produce video and audio for various projects; Pretty much anything creative, multimedia-wise. This ranges from commercial spots, trade show video loops, music video work with some animation incorporated in, book design work, sound-design work and video production.

If you have any questions, or ideas on how I can be a great fit for your upcoming event or project, just ask!

Additional booking notes

If I am doing a night-time event outside, lighting may be a concern. I am flexible, so just let me know that detail before-hand, and we can work something out. For outside events, I can also bring my own tent and chairs if needed.

I typically supply my own paper (11 inch x 14 inch-sized white stock) and drawing materials for the event, but can depending on your event's requirements, also have caricatures for your guests drawn on pre-printed 'branded' stock, which can feature your logo, event name, etc. Please message me for more information on this option, and I would be happy to quote it for you.

Upcoming booked events

July 2026

23

Thursday

Festival

12:00pm - 5:00pm

Check, VA

August 2026

16

Sunday

Bridal Shower

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Durham, NC

Past booked events

May 2026

20

Wednesday

Dinner Party

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Winston-Salem, NC

April 2026

25

Saturday

Festival

10:00am - 1:00pm

Roanoke, VA

04

Saturday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 10:00pm

Greensboro, NC

December 2025

17

Wednesday

Corporate Event

10:30am - 3:30pm

Durham, NC

October 2025

18

Saturday

Children’s Birthday Party

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Burlington, NC

September 2025

27

Saturday

Wedding Reception

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Rocky Mount, VA

August 2025

02

Saturday

Festival

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Dublin, VA

April 2025

12

Saturday

Birthday Party

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Buena Vista, VA

December 2024

11

Wednesday

Corporate Event

11:30am - 4:00pm

Durham, NC

08

Sunday

Corporate Event

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Greensboro, NC

November 2024

09

Saturday

Wedding Reception

4:30pm - 7:00pm

Kernersville, NC

October 2024

27

Sunday

Children’s Birthday Party

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Stoneville, NC

August 2024

31

Saturday

Corporate Event

11:00am - 1:00pm

Chapel Hill, NC

July 2024

20

Saturday

Reunion

6:00pm - 8:30pm

Winston-Salem, NC

December 2023

08

Friday

Christmas Party

6:00pm - 10:00pm

Chapel Hill, NC

02

Saturday

Nonprofit Event

6:00pm - 7:30pm

High Point, NC

November 2023

04

Saturday

Wedding Reception

4:30pm - 9:30pm

Danville, VA

August 2023

12

Saturday

Wedding Reception

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Rocky Mount, VA

October 2022

09

Sunday

Wedding Reception

4:00pm - 7:00pm

Belews Creek, NC

April 2022

30

Saturday

Wedding Reception

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Danville, VA

10

Sunday

Prom/After Prom Party

1:00am - 4:00am

Christiansburg, VA

September 2021

10

Friday

Corporate Event

12:00pm - 3:00pm

Roanoke, VA

August 2021

21

Saturday

Corporate Event

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Greensboro, NC

November 2019

30

Saturday

Christmas Party

1:00pm - 4:30pm

Greensboro, NC

September 2019

29

Sunday

Children's Birthday Party

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Roanoke, VA

August 2019

10

Saturday

Birthday Party

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Charlotte Court House, VA

February 2019

23

Saturday

Children's Birthday Party

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Raleigh, NC

September 2018

09

Sunday

Holiday Party

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Salem, VA

April 2018

27

Friday

Campus Event

12:00pm - 4:00pm

Chapel Hill, NC

07

Saturday

Dinner Party

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Durham, NC

April 2017

30

Sunday

Birthday (Child)

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Reidsville, NC

29

Saturday

Campus Event

2:00pm - 5:00pm

Blacksburg, VA

December 2016

16

Friday

Corporate Event

1:00pm - 6:00pm

Durham, NC

Setup requirements

Depending on the event, I usually bring my own equipment, such as a tent and chairs for outside setup, for example.

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