Draw the Crowd
Overview
I have over 35 years experience drawing at all kinds of events in Southern California with my company "Draw the Crowd." We draw "cartoon portraits" as we aspire to bring out the best in each person we draw for a fun & flattering keepsake your guests will treasure. "Draw the Crowd" aims to be the best, focusing on getting a great likeness, while creating memories & smiles. We offer a variety of styles that include: Classic Black & White, Shading, Spot Color, Deluxe Full Color, Digital Drawings, Strolling, and tiny drawings on drink Coasters or small drawing boards. Additionally, I have a team of fun and friendly artists for larger events. I would be honored to draw at your special event!
Reviews
2 reviews
Adrianna U.
March 29, 2026Fast and Professional Service
The team loved our artist and had a lot of fun!
Hired as: Caricaturist
Draw the Crowd
Thank you very much! Looking forward to proving caricature entertainment for your future Grand Openings!!
Dune J.
July 22, 2025Wonderful artist and Professional!
I've been working with Andrea since the 80's. She is a great artist, very personable, and reliable. Thank you for all your amazing work.
Hired as: Caricaturist
Booking information
Price range: $300 and up
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Certificate of Insurance
What to expect
We have a 2 hour minimum for all creative services. We average about one drawing every 5 minutes for Classic Black & White, which is the most popular option at events to get the most people drawn. For larger events with over 50 guests, we recommend having additional artists to keep the line moving and get more people drawn. I can give you a consultation on the best options for your particular event. Digital Drawings are best indoors for the electronic equipment. Parking fees need to be reimbursed. Additional mileage for events outside of San Diego County.
About
Andrea first started drawing when she was 4 years old and
hasn't stopped. In 1994, she received a Bachelor's Degree in Studio
Art at UC San Diego. She started drawing professionally while in
college, getting discovered by a friend in animation class, who
arranged for her first paying gig. She drew at Nordstrom, drawing
glamorous women after beauty makeovers, and was hooked. Andrea
started out in portraiture before venturing into caricature. Her style
is a blend of portraiture and cartoon with a strong likeness as the
foundation for a cartoon portrait. Each face is unique and presents
different challenges to draw, where the possibilities to caricature
are endless. As an artist/entertainer, Andrea creates a memorable
experience where she strives to bring out the best in each person
she draws with drawings that delight and entertain.
Andrea draws caricatures for special events and provides unique
entertainment throughout San Diego and Southern California with
her team of artists, “Draw the Crowd.” Each artist she represents
has been screened for professionalism and artistic excellence.
Andrea has been drawing professionally for over 35 years. She drew
caricatures as a cruise ship entertainer for several years, traveling
the world with her easel, drawing caricatures as a treasured
keepsake. Andrea was honored to be the Poolside Caricaturist for
Loews Coronado Bay Resort for five years. Prior to that, she owned
a retail caricature booth at Belmont Park in Mission Beach for
many years. Andrea is a professional member of the International
Society of Caricature Artists (ISCA) and attends the annual
caricature convention to learn from some the best artists in the
world to continually grow and develop her craft.
For personalized and fun entertainment, Andrea and her team of
artists at “Draw the Crowd” Entertainment would love to draw
caricatures at your event to create memories and smiles!
Services offered
Setup requirements
We need access to electricity for evening events and a shade canopy or festival umbrella for daytime events