Mark Mandel - BIGhead Cartoons

Atlanta, GA

$100 – $300 per hour

Travels up to 120 miles

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Overview

Mark has been drawing caricatures professionally since the1970's and has drawn hundreds of thousands of them for countless corporations, private parties, schools and festivals. Primarily, he draws black & white profile caricatures (a BIG head on a little body doing whatever the subject wants to be doing - hobby, sport, ANYthing - and is very good and very FAST. It only takes about 3 minutes to draw a BIGhead Cartoon - so guests don't wait too long in line. Mark also offers full-face caricatures (with or without little bodies) as an option and since 2011 has been drawing DIGITAL caricatures on an iPad!


Reviews

9 reviews

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Asia S.

January 13, 2026
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One of the Best Entertainers I've Ever Booked

Mark Mandel was an absolute hit at our wedding in 2023! From start to finish, he was professional, punctual, and incredibly talented. Our guests were blown away by how quickly and accurately he captured everyone’s personalities in his caricatures. The drawings were not only hilarious but also beautiful keepsakes that our friends and family still talk about to this day. Mark brought such a fun, interactive energy to our reception and truly elevated the entire experience. If you’re looking for unique entertainment that your guests will love and remember, Mark Mandel is the one. Highly recommend!”

Hired as: Caricaturist


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Lori A.

June 16, 2025
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Our guests couldn't stop raving about them!

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Mark and Lash, and they were fantastic! Their talent, professionalism, and fun personalities made the entire experience unforgettable. Every caricature they created was not only spot-on but also full of charm and character—our guests couldn't stop raving about them! Mark and Lash brought so much energy and joy to the event, and their artistic skills truly wowed everyone. Highly recommend them for any event—these two are a dynamic duo! 🎨👏 We look forward to having you back!

Hired as: Caricaturist


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Kristina M.

September 22, 2024
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Talk of the evening!

Mark attended my charity event. He was professional, friendly and did a fantastic job at drawing our guests! Everyone was excited about the memories made and their drawings to keep and look back on. I would definitely hire Mark again!

Hired as: Caricaturist


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Erica M.

August 17, 2024
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Awesome

Everyone loved him , only giving 1 star less because as the hostess I was very busy and wish I would've experienced the cartoon but he said his time was up.

Hired as: Caricaturist


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Charlene M.

June 8, 2023
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Wonderful Caricaturist!

Mark was a great enhancement to our event. He was very engaging with our guests and his drawings were amazing. I look forward to working with him again.

Hired as: Caricaturist

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Booking information

Price range: $100 – $300 per hour

Languages: English

Insurance: $1 M - State Farm Business Liability

Past booked events

July 2026

18

Saturday

Children’s Birthday Party

1:30pm - 4:30pm

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Mableton, GA

June 2026

26

Friday

Corporate Event

6:30pm - 9:30pm

•

Buford, GA

June 2025

13

Friday

Corporate Event

1:30pm - 4:30pm

•

Atlanta, GA

September 2024

19

Thursday

Nonprofit Event

6:00pm - 9:00pm

•

Braselton, GA

August 2024

10

Saturday

Personal Occasion

5:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Atlanta, GA

May 2024

04

Saturday

Wedding Reception

7:00pm - 9:30pm

•

Buford, GA

March 2024

26

Tuesday

Campus Event

6:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Kennesaw, GA

June 2023

07

Wednesday

Corporate Event

4:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Atlanta, GA

01

Thursday

Wedding Reception

6:00pm - 10:00pm

•

Morrow, GA

November 2022

13

Sunday

Birthday Party

11:00am - 1:30pm

•

Decatur, GA

September 2022

01

Thursday

Corporate Event

1:00pm - 3:00pm

•

Norcross, GA

April 2018

07

Saturday

Festival

5:00pm - 8:30pm

•

Atlanta, GA

December 2017

15

Friday

Christmas Party

6:30pm - 7:15pm

•

Suwanee, GA

September 2016

23

Friday

Birthday (Teen)

5:30pm - 7:00pm

•

Marietta, GA

August 2016

14

Sunday

Wedding Reception

5:30pm - 9:30pm

•

Atlanta, GA

October 2015

01

Thursday

Corporate Event

11:00am - 3:00pm

•

Alpharetta, GA

June 2013

28

Friday

Corporate Event

11:00am - 2:00pm

•

Suwanee, GA

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