- Baton Rouge, LA
- Santa Claus
- Contact for rates
Victoria P. said
“Santa Claus was awesome! His costume was perfection and he was very patient with the children. I would recommend, The Party Artist. Looking forward, to hiring him next year. ”
Playful Portrait
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Overview
I love art and I love to bring joy and laughter to people of all ages. I offer a wide range of creative services to cater to various occasions and audiences. Whether you're looking for a whimsical caricature portrait that captures your unique personality, a heartwarming pet portrait to honor your furry friend, vibrant and imaginative face painting for an event, or captivating balloon twisting to add a touch of magic, I got you covered. I love to transform your ideas into vivid artistic reality; let's create memorable moments together!!
Reviews
11 reviews
Joy S.
May 21, 202620/10- Book Her!!! Excellent, Professional, and Kind!
I absolutely LOVEE Doris and her work! This is my second time getting the privilege to have her for one of our events and she DID NOT miss!! She is so friendly, makes anyone feel welcome, and is EXCELLENT at her craft! She was the perfect addition to our event (we had a PROM) and made the vibe one to remember! The students are still talking about their photos and now have a keepsake from our event! Don’t hesitate to book Doris! She is a hidden gem and a game changer for your event to go to the next level!
I also want to shout out that she even flexed her schedule to make sure that we could get her at a certain time. She did not have to do this!! I am so thankful for her considering us above herself and making sure our students felt seen and loved! Definitely going to book her again!
Hired as: Caricaturist
Ashlee G.
January 10, 2026Excellent!
We had this caricaturist for our NYE event and she was a smashing success. 10/10 would recommend. Several people reached out and said that this service was way better than a traditional photobooth!
Hired as: Caricaturist
Amanda M.
November 3, 2025Hire Doris for your event!!
I hired Doris to provide face‑painting and caricature portraits for our corporate picnic, and she exceeded every expectation. When unforeseen weather forced us to cancel the original date, Doris was not only understanding but also available to schedule us for the next weekend.
On the day of the event she arrived well before the start time, set up a clean, organized station, and was ready to go. Guests repeatedly commented on how friendly and professional she was, noting her warm demeanor.
Because of her reliability, flexibility, and genuine enthusiasm, we will certainly keep Doris on our vendor list and recommend her without reservation for any future event.
Hired as: Caricaturist, Face Painter
Kelly N.
July 27, 2025A Joyful Experience with Playful Portrait!
The face painting was vibrant, creative, and kid-approved! Friendly, professional, and full of heart—Playful Portrait turned smiles into masterpieces.
Hired as: Face Painter
Laurel W.
June 25, 2025Wonderful!
I hired Doris (Playful Portrait) for a welcome reception we hosted as part of a week long conference. She was professional, on time and a fabulous caricaturist, and folks loved her work! Highly recommend booking Doris for your New Orleans area caricature needs.
Hired as: Caricaturist
Booking information
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: Chinese, English, Japanese
Gig length: 60 - 5000 minutes
What to expect
Black and white Caricature
Colored Caricature
Watercolor Caricature
Watercolor fashion guest portrait
About
Playful Portrait by Doris Xu, Live caricature art available for events around the Baton Rouge and surrounding area. Specializing in entertainment such as live guest portraits and speed caricatures (fastest in the state), Watercolor caricatures, watercolor fashion guest portraits. Doris brings a unique and personalized touch to parties, weddings, baby showers, trade shows and corporate functions. Her creative services also extend to face painting, balloon twisting, and henna tattoos, ensuring a fun and memorable experience for all ages. Commissions are also available for custom caricatures, human and pet portraits, and stunning murals, wedding painting transforming your ideas into beautiful, lasting art.
Additional booking notes
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Black and white Caricature (2-3min per person)
Colored Caricature (3-5min per person)
Watercolor Caricature (3-5 min per person)
Watercolor fashion guest portrait (6-8 min per person)
Services offered
Upcoming booked events
September 2026
12
Saturday
Wedding Reception
8:00pm - 11:00pm
•
La Place, LA
Past booked events
May 2026
17
Sunday
Prom/After Prom Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Baker, LA
April 2026
26
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
1:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Chalmette, LA
March 2026
20
Friday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
New Orleans, LA
07
Saturday
Cocktail Party
1:00pm - 4:30pm
•
New Orleans, LA
December 2025
31
Wednesday
Cocktail Party
8:30pm - 11:30pm
•
Mandeville, LA
October 2025
26
Sunday
Corporate Event
1:00pm - 4:00pm
•
New Orleans, LA
14
Tuesday
Teen Birthday Party
8:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Baton Rouge, LA
September 2025
19
Friday
Rehearsal Dinner
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
New Orleans, LA
July 2025
26
Saturday
Religious Celebration
1:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Hammond, LA
June 2025
24
Tuesday
Nonprofit Event
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
New Orleans, LA
14
Saturday
House Party
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Walker, LA
May 2025
17
Saturday
School Assembly
10:00am - 11:30am
•
Baton Rouge, LA
April 2025
19
Saturday
Easter Party
10:00am - 12:00pm
•
Baton Rouge, LA
February 2025
23
Sunday
Personal Occasion
12:00pm - 3:00pm
•
New Orleans, LA
January 2025
09
Thursday
Personal Occasion
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
New Orleans, LA
January 2024
06
Saturday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
New Orleans, LA
December 2023
16
Saturday
Christmas Party
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Lafayette, LA
15
Friday
Corporate Event
11:00am - 2:00pm
•
Baton Rouge, LA
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