Caricatures by Mary

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San Jose, CA

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Travels up to 90 miles

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Overview

I offer traditional (hand drawn) Caricatures. Depending on location there may be a gas charge.

Traditional: I typically draw black and white head and shoulders for events, as I draw 20 to 25 people per hour. I typically use 11x17 paper, but can use 8.5x11 paper. I can color & draw little bodies as well, but it slows me down.

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Reviews

5 reviews

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Tracy F.

October 8, 2023
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Fabulous!

On time! Fun to be around! Great caricatures!

Hired as: Caricaturist


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Steven M. S. E.

January 28, 2023
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Great Artist

Mary shows up on time, is friendly, efficient, extremely talented.

Hired as: Caricaturist


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Diane

October 27, 2019
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Mary was great

Mary was great!!! We kept here busy! Everybody loved their drawings

Hired as: Caricaturist


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Carisa F.

October 26, 2018
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Mary was awesome!

Kids were obsessed with Mary's caricatures! For sure would hire her again!

Hired as: Caricaturist

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Caricatures by Mary

Thank you so much!


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Sheela K.

April 8, 2018
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A hit at our party!

Mary was really great at our art reception. She was professional, flexible and did an outstanding job with the caricatures. Our guests loved her. We would love to have her join in the future!

Hired as: Caricaturist

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Caricatures by Mary

Thanks Sheela! I look forward to more events w/ you!

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English

Gig length: 120 - 480 minutes

What to expect

I like to show up at least 15 min. early to set up, as it doesn't take me long to set up. If you have chairs I am even quicker, but I have my own chairs if you don't have chairs.

I typically use 3 chairs, 1 for me the other 2 for guest. I use easel, typically 11x17 20 lb white copy paper, black crayola markers (non-toxic). I roll up the paper and rubber band it. I am able to bring another easel w/ samples upon request.

I usually draw traditional black and white head and shoulders, as I can do 20 to 25 people hourly. Can do bodies (just about any body) and color, but they take me longer. For color I use color sticks (like the inside of a color pencil).

****If interested in Digital, please ask.

About

I have worked as a Caricature Artist at Sea World San Diego (1 year) and Universal Studios Hollywood (7 years) and now I do live private parties in the San Jose, CA area. I have a more realistic style. I show up on time and don't mess around.

Additional booking notes

If the event is at night and there is not adequate light, I can bring light. Please let me know if I should bring light.

Upcoming booked events

March 2027

20

Saturday

Wedding Reception

4:30pm - 6:00pm

Gilroy, CA

Past booked events

April 2026

12

Sunday

Children’s Birthday Party

11:00am - 1:00pm

Half Moon Bay, CA

11

Saturday

Children’s Birthday Party

3:00pm - 6:00pm

San Jose, CA

November 2024

16

Saturday

Corporate Event

11:30am - 3:30pm

Palo Alto, CA

October 2023

01

Sunday

Retirement Party

11:30am - 1:30pm

Sunnyvale, CA

January 2023

21

Saturday

Grand Opening

11:00am - 3:00pm

Newark, CA

November 2022

12

Saturday

Corporate Event

11:00am - 3:00pm

Hollister, CA

October 2019

26

Saturday

House Party

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Gilroy, CA

November 2018

10

Saturday

Holiday Party

5:30pm - 8:00pm

San Jose, CA

October 2018

20

Saturday

Fundraiser

11:00am - 1:00pm

Danville, CA

September 2018

29

Saturday

Children's Birthday Party

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Dublin, CA

July 2018

21

Saturday

Birthday Party

3:30pm - 5:30pm

Aptos, CA

12

Thursday

Dinner Party

6:00pm - 9:00pm

San Jose, CA

March 2018

30

Friday

Fundraiser

6:00pm - 8:30pm

San Jose, CA

25

Sunday

Nonprofit Event

11:30am - 1:30pm

Los Gatos, CA

December 2014

13

Saturday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 1:00am (Sun)

Union City, CA

October 2014

18

Saturday

Wedding Reception

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Los Gatos, CA

Influences and inspiration

I have always been artistic. I started at SeaWorld San Diego where they gave me the 2 week training course and was in the park.

Setup requirements

Light, if not enough light. please inform so I may bring lamp

3 chairs, If unavailable let me know so I can bring my own.

Access to plug, if I need to bring lamp & also if you want digital.

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