Carl's Caricatures

Seattle, WA

$150-200 per hour

Travels up to 150 miles

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Overview

LIVE CARICATURES FOR *YOUR* NEXT PARTY
For an hourly rate, I draw classic, live caricatures of your guests for any type of event (wedding, birthday, company picnic, and plenty more). I draw FAST (around 14 faces per hour) so your guests can get back to the party. Traditional paper caricatures make a great memento of your event that your guests will treasure for years to come!


Reviews

12 reviews

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Emilyrose S.

January 11, 2026
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Best Souvenir For Our Event

Carl was wonderful. He set up quickly and started immediately. Was able to do caricatures of families at our baby’s first birthday party which was about 40 people in 2 hours! Everyone loved their take home souvenirs. The drawings really captured each person and were a great artistic rendition. I would highly recommend Carl for your event!

Hired as: Caricaturist, Live Artwork


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Caitlin B.

August 11, 2025
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Would absolutely book again!

Carl was prompt, friendly, and did a great job. A total hit at our event!

Hired as: Caricaturist


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Linda S.

May 8, 2025
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Great addition to our Bring Your Kid to Work Day event

Carl was very easy to work with and the team loved having him there. When there wasn't people to draw he even would create art from photos and of their pets! If you want a dependable, reliable, talented artist for your event or party, I would highly recommend Carl!

Hired as: Caricaturist

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Thanks Linda! You have a fantastic team and they made me feel really welcome. It was my pleasure to draw for everyone and see them enjoy getting their artwork :)
-best wishes,
Carl


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Caleb

March 17, 2025
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Corporate Event

Awesome

Hired as: Caricaturist

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Carl's Caricatures

Thanks Caleb! It was great drawing for Pi day at the Summit. I hope everyone had a fantastic time and loved their drawings.
-Best wishes,
Carl


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Morgan M.

August 30, 2024

Awesome Artist!

Carl was amazing at our 400+ person event at Microsoft and made everyone happy with their drawings. He was easy to work with and did an amazing job. Highly recommend.

Hired as: Caricaturist

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Carl's Caricatures

It was such a joy working with Morgan and the whole team. I hope you'll have me back next year :D

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Booking information

Price range: $150-200 per hour

Languages: English

Gig length: 120 - 480 minutes

What to expect

First I'll touch base with you by email or phone to go over any questions and confirm details for the location and parking. Then on the day of the event, I'll arrive roughly 30 mins in advance to set up my station, and begin drawing guests from the start time until however long I've been hired.

If you decide you'd like me to stay longer, I usually can accommodate that for the same hourly rate.

About

I've been doing caricatures for over two decades and drawing my whole life. I started caricatures at Six Flags New England in Western Massachusetts, then continued my work at a wide range of events including Weddings, Birthdays, Company Picnics, Sweet Sixteens, Bar Mitzvahs and School Fairs. Since then I've taken my trade to the Pacific Northwest where I've drawn throughout the Puget Sound area.

I pride myself in drawing a real likeness of my model, and not just making a "generic-cature."
If you choose me for your event's entertainment, your guests will leave with a memento they'll treasure for years to come! :D

Additional booking notes

*Covid related note* I can state that I am fully vaccinated, boosted, and can fully mask during your event. I take covid precautions seriously and am happy to take steps to assure your event is both Safe and fun.

I have a very simple set up: all I really need to work is a designated spot to set up, preferably somewhere with at least a moderate amount of light (enough to see my models and my paper)

I bring my own chair and drawing table, but I require at least two chairs for guests when I draw them, and a small side table to set my supplies (a third chair will also do in a pinch)

Influences and inspiration

I learned my trade under the guidance of Mad Magazine artist Tom Richmond ((link hidden)) and caricaturist Alex Hughes ((link hidden)).

Setup requirements

Two Chairs

Small side table

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