Karen Kovich
Overview
Karen Kovich The Queen of Caricature
I WAS THE CASA BONITA CARICATURE ARTIST IN LAKEWOOD in the 80'S!!! Woot Wooot!
I draw, I paint and I can even balloon twist--
I sketch at your event, party, bar/bat mitzvah, wedding reception, fundraisers, etc. and provide
Quality keepsakes for your guests. I also work from photos and generate work "on the drawing board" and ship to you! I teach as well, and have had a background check so you are comfortable with my services at your event with children. Know Who You Hire for events-- and have fun!
Reviews
24 reviews
Clayton A.
August 16, 2026Incredible Caricature Artist
Karen was AMAZING! Our guest absolutely loved having her draw them at our reception on 7/25/26. She entertained as she drew, and our guests were lined up to have her sketch them. Her pictures were fun, funny, and spot on. Can't recommend her enough!
Hired as: Caricaturist
Maggie S.
June 17, 2026Delightful, professional, and easy to work with!
Karen was great to work with for our Block Party event. Communication before the event was smooth, and she was extremely responsive. She was very professional at the event, and managed her station expertly. Her caricatures were a big hit with families, and she made our event extra fun for our guests!
Hired as: Caricaturist
Sarah M.
August 31, 2026Wedding Caricaturist
Amazing!! My husband and I hired Karen for our wedding to draw caricatures of guests instead of doing the traditional photo booth. Guests wouldn't stop talking about how cool their caricature turned out and how fun Karen was to talk to. She ended up staying all the way through the grand exit, which was longer than we initially planned, because guests kept sitting down for a drawing. We are so glad to have had found Karen -- our caricature is such a special keepsake from our wedding day!
Hired as: Caricaturist
Melynda M.
May 18, 2026Fun times were had!
Karen was super easy to work with. Everyone loved their pictures. She even drew someone in off of a phone picture!! We will save her number. Thank you Karen :)
Hired as: Caricaturist
Diana M.
April 24, 2026Karen is fantastic!
Karen’s artistic talents are impressive enough, but her people skills are amazing. She interacted with each guest, got to know a bit about them and integrated that information, along with her instincts, and what she saw sitting in front of her, into funny and yet flattering caricatures of each one of us. All done in a matter of minutes.
Hired as: Caricaturist
Booking information
Price range: Contact for rates
What to expect
I draw quick sketch caricatures on the spot for your event, party, bar/bat mitzvah, wedding reception, college event, etc. Prices start at $80 per hour. I provide bags and my own supplies, table, etc. Each drawing is three to five minutes per sketch in black white. Color takes a bit longer.
I also can do finished work from photos you provide, full color or black and white, with many details. Call for a quote. These are great gifts for brides and grooms, retirement honorees, etc. Please refer to my website for examples.
About
I sketch classy caricatures at parties, events, trade shows, bar and bat mitzvahs, festivals, nursing homes, school functions, sports events, grand openings, etc. Please contact me for availability for your special event. Fun! Fast!
I have sketched professionally for 35 years and have a legitimate education in fine art (American Academy of Art 1982) and education (Indiana University, 2010).
Famous sketches: Willie Nelson, Helio Castroneves, Al Unser, Sr., Al Unser. Jr., George Bush, etc. Check out my website and request my CV.
Black and white caricatures are great "take home" gifts for events. I can draw individuals, couples, or groups. I work on a heavy card stock paper and sleeve each sketch in plastic. They are durable and travel well. I sketch heads only in 3 minutes: heads and bodies with a theme take 5 minutes per person. Email or ask me about themed pre printed backgrounds.
Full color is a nice option and takes a little longer for each sketch. On site color caricatures are about 12 minutes per person. Please look at my website and check out detailed full color work: these make great gifts for graduates, retirees, families, sports teams and may be reproduced. The artwork becomes yours upon purchase.
Art is entertaining: people enjoy watching the art work evolve! Children are interested in watching the creative process of the work and I enjoy answering their questions. Many clients book back again and again because the "art thing works well". My caricatures are fun and never offensive.
Services offered
Upcoming booked events
October 2026
03
Saturday
Halloween Party
8:30pm - 10:00pm
•
Westminster, CO
Past booked events
July 2026
25
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
8:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Fort Collins, CO
June 2026
14
Sunday
Festival
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Louisville, CO
May 2026
13
Wednesday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Denver, CO
April 2026
23
Thursday
Birthday Party
4:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Colorado Springs, CO
November 2025
08
Saturday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Golden, CO
September 2025
18
Thursday
Retirement Community Event
1:00pm - 2:30pm
•
Wheat Ridge, CO
December 2024
06
Friday
Christmas Party
5:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Cheyenne, WY
October 2024
05
Saturday
Personal Occasion
3:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Colorado Springs, CO
August 2024
09
Friday
Corporate Event
4:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Cheyenne, WY
June 2024
29
Saturday
Corporate Event
11:00am - 2:00pm
•
Colorado Springs, CO
27
Thursday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Littleton, CO
06
Thursday
Retirement Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Loveland, CO
January 2024
19
Friday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Fort Collins, CO
October 2023
28
Saturday
Festival
12:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Brighton, CO
07
Saturday
School Assembly
6:30pm - 10:00pm
•
Brighton, CO
September 2023
26
Tuesday
Corporate Event
10:30am - 2:30pm
•
Broomfield, CO
23
Saturday
Festival
11:00am - 1:00pm
•
Evergreen, CO
August 2023
25
Friday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Cheyenne, WY
June 2023
10
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
10:00am - 12:00pm
•
Golden, CO
May 2023
08
Monday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Denver, CO
October 2014
24
Friday
Wedding Reception
6:30pm - 10:30pm
•
Nashville, IN
Setup requirements
3-4 chairs are helpful.
Let me know about your lighting: I can provide.
5' x 5' space works well or I can travel with my drawing board and markers.