Marktoons Caricatures

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Ypsilanti, MI

$150 per hour

Travels up to 90 miles

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Overview

I would love to draw for your event! I've been drawing live caricatures professionally since 2012. My drawing speed is 4-5 minutes per face, and I provide a protective plastic bag with each drawing.


Reviews

6 reviews

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Zack C.

September 8, 2026
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Caricatures

Did a great job, our residents loved his work!

Hired as: Caricaturist


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Courtney M.

November 5, 2025
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Excellent & so fun

We hired Mark to draw caricatures for our wedding reception and our guests absolutely loved it. He was friendly and the drawings were completed so fast. Guests were laughing and truly enjoying their piece of take home art.

Hired as: Caricaturist


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Chandra S.

October 29, 2024
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Great drawings

The drawings are really good and all the guests loved them. He has an amazing personality too. Highly recommended!

Hired as: Caricaturist

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Marktoons Caricatures

Thank you Chandra for the awesome review! I had a great time at your party and I'm grateful that you included me in the celebration.


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Raul G.

June 5, 2024

Amazing skills

The caricature drawings was an amazing experience for everyone that attended our wedding. Mark and his team are very talented

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Marktoons Caricatures

Thank you Raul for having us out to draw at your wedding, and thank you so much for the great review!


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Lakia W.

May 30, 2024

Outstanding!

Marktoons provided caricatures for our community book-give-away event. He was timely, friendly, accommodating, patient and provided excellent services to our many guests. Every one was pleased and found their artwork pleasing.

Hired as: Caricaturist

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Thank you so much for the wonderful review!

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Booking information

Price range: $150 per hour

What to expect

Mark will draw your guests quickly and skillfully. A friendly conversation, a humorous and memorable sketch in 4-5 minutes, and your guests will have a great keepsake to take home from your event. A protective plastic bag is provided with each drawing.

About

Mark has loved drawing since his childhood. He studied art at Olivet University in the 90s, and has worked as a public school art teacher since then. Mark has been drawing live caricatures since 2012. His drawing speed is 4-5 minutes per face. He strives for an accurate likeness while adding a humorous touch.

Past booked events

October 2026

23

Friday

Wedding Reception

7:30pm - 10:00pm

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Novi, MI

10

Saturday

Personal Occasion

5:00pm - 7:30pm

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Armada, MI

July 2026

17

Friday

Holiday Party

12:00pm - 2:00pm

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Ann Arbor, MI

November 2025

01

Saturday

Wedding Reception

5:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Waterville, OH

August 2025

02

Saturday

Wedding Reception

5:00pm - 6:00pm

•

Ann Arbor, MI

April 2025

19

Saturday

Children’s Birthday Party

6:30pm - 9:30pm

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Perrysburg, OH

October 2024

26

Saturday

Children’s Birthday Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Belle River, ON

July 2024

06

Saturday

House Party

3:30pm - 5:30pm

•

New Baltimore, MI

Setup requirements

I just need three chairs and a small space to set up. An area with decent lighting is always helpful. Access to an electrical outlet might be needed. No table necessary.

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