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Nef Melendez

Nef Melendez

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(25 reviews)
  • Orlando, FL
  • Caricaturist
  • Travels up to 200 miles
  • From $140 to $200
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Overview

Hello and thanks for checking out my bio! I am a Disney trained Caricature Artist with over 25 years of experience.

Clients repeatedly choose me as their Caricaturist because of my flattering, non-exaggerated style. My goal is to provide a customized piece of artwork that my clients will enjoy for years to come. Not only is my style unique, I am extremely quick. Over the course of an hour, I can produce 17 to 20 high quality black and white portraits offering a unique piece of art which will delight guests of all ages.

From weddings and birthday parties to corporate events hiring me as your caricature artist will be a sure way to make your event memorable.


25 Reviews

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Amber P. • January 26, 2023

Incredible Entertainment + Additional Party Favor For Guests!

We hired We Draw The Crowd for our corporate event and he was a HIT!!! It is not only a fun entertainment option to have for your event, but we were able to provide a personalized event logo for the paper! We Draw The Crowd hit both entertainment and an extra party favor on my checklist! Nef was extremely professional and communicative during the planning process and the day of. The photos were beautiful and I got many compliments!

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Interactive Performer
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Lisa K. • December 19, 2022

Wonderful Art, Wonderful Artist

We hired a caricature artist for our corporate event. He was quite a hit! Very professional and the caricatures turned out WONDERFULLY! Our employees were so happy!

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Caricaturist
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Whitney M. • November 23, 2022

Amazing Artist

We hired Nef to draw caricatures at our wedding and he was absolutely amazing! He is so talented and the guests loved it!! Nef is a great addition to any event but I would recommend him to any bride and groom looking for a fun way to have entertainment and memories for a lifetime.

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Caricaturist

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Allison S. • October 25, 2022

Professional!

Nef was on time, organized, fast, personable, courteous, a huge hit!!! Most people from the party have turned their FB profile pics to the portraits he has done of them.
Would use Nef again!!

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Caricaturist
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Tysheca C. • June 21, 2022

Great wedding favor!

Awesome Job! Our wedding guests were very pleased and excited about their drawings!

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Caricaturist
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Sue S. • December 6, 2020

Great Artist!

WE had Nef do caricatures of our guests at a company holiday party and everyone raved about his work! Thank you for making our event special!

Hired as:
Caricaturist
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Jenny M. • September 4, 2018

Client Event Success!

Nef was not only a very talented artist, but a genuinely fun guy to have at our event. It was pouring down rain, but he still showed up on time, coming from the Lakeland area all the way to Melbourne on only a two days' notice! He even stayed later than we originally asked because it took a while for our guests to warm up to him. Very professional and everyone loved their drawings!

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Caricaturist
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Ritz • August 19, 2018

Not bad

Well... I can tell you that it wasn’t bad, but not excellent. Not like real caricature.
Little bit recognizable, but for guessing person you have to think who is at the picture.

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Caricaturist
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Alicia • March 4, 2018

BEYOND AMAZING!!

Nef was fantastic!! He's a terrific guy, super fun with the guests, and does incredible work. My guests were so impressed with his skills and everyone has something wonderful to cherish from this special day.

Hired as:
Caricaturist

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Helena D. • February 18, 2018

Great Artist !

Nef was fantastic !

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Katelyn P. • December 1, 2017

Biggest Hit of the Night!!

When I first had the idea to book a caricature artist for my wedding I combed through everyone available in teh area and Nef's work was exactly what I was looking for - he was almost more of a portrait artist because his cartoons are so lifelike and his work was phenomenal. I booked him immediately and hoped my guests would enjoy the unique wedding favor.

I figured a few people would think it was cool but WOW - Nef was a HIT that night! He had a line the entire time and people were coming up to us RAVING about how cool the portraits were and asking for his information. We ended up needing to pay him a bit more to stay extra hours (he had already stayed over time to finish up some portraits, so we decided to) because he was so popular!

He even managed the line well enough that it wasn't crowding the area. We had some communication issues in the beginning because his email stopped working, but Nef really came through in the end and helped make our wedding unique and fun. Thank you Nef, I can't recommend you enough!

Hired as:
Caricaturist
Nef Melendez

Response from Nef Melendez:

Thank you so much! I'm glad everyone had a good time.

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Terry S. • July 4, 2017

Nef is a great guy!

We had a terrific event in part thanks to Nefs participation. He was very patient with us and very cheerful. Everyone enjoyed their drawings.

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Dillard H. • May 28, 2017

Nef is an incredible Caricature Artist !

Nef's drawings made the End of Year special ! He drew 19 professional, and personal, caricatures of each kid. We will use Nef again for sure ! He arrived early and worked personally with each kid in the most friendly and respectful way possible.

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Caricaturist

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Emily H. • April 30, 2017

Great to work with

Nef was amazing to work with. Very professional and knew how to handle large crowds. Would definitely recommend his services.

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Micha P. • March 26, 2017

Ari 2nd bday

He was great as always! The pictures were beautiful and im just so happy i was able to get him again this year!

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Caricaturist

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Aisha M. • December 30, 2016

Christmas party

Everyone loves him, very nice and his work is very clean.

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Puja B. • December 27, 2016

A very talented, kind and caring Artist!

We booked Nef for my daughters 1st Birthday in July. He was definitely one of the favorites at the event. With 150 guests, we had a line up! Nef was so calm and accommodating, although he had to stay longer than expected. We appreciated his kindness very much. In fact, we loved him so much that we booked him again for a future event! Since
our party, we have recommended Nef to several of our friends and he never disappoints. I will certainly be using his services again! Nef is the best!

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Caricaturist

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Bhavini • December 14, 2016

The highlight of my party

We had Nez for my son's 1st birthday party! He was amazing to work with. Not only is he so talented but a true professional with my guests. He went out of his way to accommodate everyone. Thank you!

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Brian G. • October 23, 2016

Great job

Nef did a great job and has the right attitude for working with the public, patient and friendly. He is also a great artist.

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Caricaturist
Nef Melendez

Response from Nef Melendez:

Thank you for the review! It was a pleasure working with you!

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Micha P. • October 15, 2016

Outstanding!!!

He came to my daughter's 1st birthday party in April and he was AMAZING! his drawing was so beautiful and life-like. Everybody who got drawn by him loved his work and im so glad he came to my daughter's party and hope to do buisness with him in the future!! Thank you for everything

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Whitney R. • October 7, 2016

Nef is AMAZING

Nef was very professional through the entire process. He worked with me about the price and date of the party! My guest Loved him!!!!! I will most definitely contact him for future events! He put that extra touch on my daughters party!

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Syretta S. • October 3, 2016

Awesome Artist and Experience

Nef and his artistic gifts was a wonderful addition to my birthday party. He was very punctual and extremely personable. All my friends loved interacting with him as he worked. If anyone is ever in need of a caricature specialist, I would 100% without a doubt recommend Nef Melendez!!! I couldn't have asked for better artist and person for my event. And I look forward to working with him again for future events. Thanks again, Nef...You were amazing!!!

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Whitney R. • August 7, 2016

Nef is awesome

Nef was so great and professional! On time and my guest loved him! Even the kids! Most definitely will book him for another event! He added that special touch to my daughters party.

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Adam R. • April 25, 2016

Great Artist

Nef was everything as promised. He showed up, did a great job and everyone loved him.

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Don H. • February 11, 2016

WoW - What More Can I Say?

Nef showed up on time and did a Fantastic Job. I could not be happier with the job he did. We quite often host events for the insurance agents who work for Howe Insurance Services and we usually have an "Orlando Event" once per year - and I expect Nef to become one of our "Annual Attractions". Thanks!!

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Price Range: From $140 to $200

Gig Length: 2 - 8 minutes

Languages: English, Spanish

What to Expect

Here at Cartoon Expressions, we keep it simple! Just send over your details and we will get right to work on a fair quote that works with your budget! Once you book us, our Event Coordinator will reach out to ensure you and your guests have the best experience possible!

From Birthdays to Conventions, we have the experience necessary to bring your event to the next level. We have performed for various venues such as Marriott, Hilton and Disney always bringing top notch customer service, quality and fun!

Our goal is to earn your business long-term. We can work within your budget and strive or a fair, win-win situation. Our goal is to earn your business for a long time, not just one event!

Services Offered

Caricaturist Arts & Crafts Party

Upcoming Booked Events

December 09, 2023 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm Christmas Party
December 31, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm Wedding Reception

Past Booked Events

April 22, 2023 • 11:00am - 2:00pm House Party
April 15, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Anniversary Party
January 24, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm Corporate Event
January 14, 2023 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm Dinner Party
December 16, 2022 • 2:00pm - 6:00pm Corporate Event
December 01, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm Corporate Event
November 19, 2022 • 4:00pm - 8:00pm Wedding Reception
October 29, 2022 • 7:30pm - 11:00pm House Party
October 22, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm Dinner Party
October 14, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm Wedding Reception
June 18, 2022 • 5:30pm - 9:00pm Wedding Reception
April 23, 2022 • 2:00pm - 4:30pm Children’s Birthday Party
January 16, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm Wedding Reception
December 05, 2020 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm Christmas Party
October 24, 2020 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm Wedding Reception
May 11, 2019 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm Wedding Reception
August 23, 2018 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm Corporate Event
August 18, 2018 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm Teen's Birthday Party
August 04, 2018 • 1:00pm - 4:00pm Festival
June 19, 2018 • 10:00am - 2:00pm Corporate Event
March 03, 2018 • 12:00pm - 2:30pm Children's Birthday Party
February 17, 2018 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm Nonprofit Event
December 16, 2017 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm Wedding Reception
November 10, 2017 • 8:30pm - 10:00pm Wedding Reception
July 01, 2017 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm Convention/Trade Show
May 28, 2017 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm Retirement Party
May 26, 2017 • 9:30am - 11:00am School Assembly
April 28, 2017 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm Fundraiser
March 25, 2017 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm Birthday (Child)
March 12, 2017 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm Birthday (Child)
February 10, 2017 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm Birthday (Child)
December 16, 2016 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm Holiday Party (Christmas)
December 13, 2016 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm Birthday (Child)
December 10, 2016 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm Birthday (Child)
October 22, 2016 • 12:00pm - 5:00pm Grand Opening
October 22, 2016 • 11:30am - 4:30pm Religious Celebration
October 08, 2016 • 11:00am - 3:00pm Corporate Event
October 01, 2016 • 7:30pm - 9:30pm Birthday (Adult)
August 12, 2016 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm Reunion
August 06, 2016 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm Birthday (Child)
July 21, 2016 Wedding Reception
July 09, 2016 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm Birthday (Child)
May 28, 2016 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm Graduation
May 01, 2016 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm Nonprofit Event
April 23, 2016 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm Festival
April 21, 2016 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Corporate Event
April 02, 2016 Birthday (Child)
February 10, 2016 Corporate Event

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