Socaltoons Caricatures

Long Beach, CA

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Travels up to 60 miles

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Sample Digital Caricature - Retirement Themed

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Sample Wedding Couple Caricature/ Coloring book page

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Sample Super Girl Birthday Party Caricature Poster

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Donated Time to draw kids at the Ronald Mc Donald House Organization

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Donating time to draw Caricatures for the kids of the Ronald Mc Donald House Organization

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Sample Bar Mitzvah Caricature

Overview

SocalToons provides Caricatures for your special events such as birthday partys, wedding receptions, graduation parties, Proms, art festivals, sporting events and more. My rates are very reasonable and I can work quickly in order to provide the best artwork for your event. I have a 2 hr minimum per event and I am willing to travel out of state with a minimum 4 hr booking. Just inquire about my rates - I'm flexible with my rate and I'm able to work with most budgets. I also provide Digital Caricatures as well from photos and within 48 hrs you can receive a customized Digital Caricature that would make a great gift for any occasion (pls inquire for rates) . Thank you!


Reviews

11 reviews

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Karen G.

June 14, 2024
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Fantastic in every way!

I have nothing but great things to say about SoCalToons! Jon was not only very kind and approachable but he worked hard getting as many drawings done as possible for the kids. We even extended his time by 30 minutes because he was so popular. Excellent artist! Would absolutely use again!

Hired as: Caricaturist


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Shawna D.

June 1, 2024
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Fabulous Artist perfect for our Senior Prom

Everyone LOVED Socialtoons!
So glad we added him to our Senior Prom Kids loved taking home a special drawing!

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Lauren W.

September 10, 2023
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Great experience at Vermont!

I’m so glad the guest had the opportunity to use your service! It was a hit! Thank you so much for everything.

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Jannette L.

April 26, 2023
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Extra fun activity for family and friends.

Jon was non-stop. He worked so hard to get all my friends and family enjoy their moment and get included in the alloted time. He was very nice and independent. Amazing talent! Thank you for adding great moments to my son's day.

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Ryan C.

April 8, 2023
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Everything was PERFECT

Def recommend for your party or event!! The crowd for our anniversary party went crazy for these..

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Socaltoons Caricatures

Thank you Ryan! It was great to draw at your Anniversary party! So fun!!! 🎉 Hope to work with you in the future! 😃🎨✍️
Best,
Jon

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English

Gig length: 120 - 960 minutes

What to expect

I have a 2 hr minimum and can draw 25-30 guests per hour for black and white drawings and 20-25 guests for color drawings. I can draw up to 5 -6 people per page and I use 18x24 and 11x17 sized 90 lbs. archival drawing paper. *My rates will vary and so I would have to know specifics regarding your party in order to give you an accurate quote for your event. Thank you.

About

I'm a local Los Angeles caricature artist available for party bookings in the southern California area. I have a BFA in Illustration/animation from the Academy of Art College San Francisco and been drawing since I was a kid. I really enjoy creating interest in my artwork and adding excitement to every party that I attend. I'm interested in Caricature art because it fulfills my creative /artistic needs as well as my interest in meeting new and interesting people. Caricaturing has been a integral part of my artistic life and I enjoy every moment of each personalized drawing that I create for each of my clients. I'm very adaptable and I've worked at small private parties with 20 guests to large events such as the Pomona Fairplex for a college dance with 300-400 guests. So if you have the need for a caricature artist for your event just let me know. Thank you.
Kind Regards
Jon Abelardo
Socaltoons Caricatures

Additional booking notes

I need very little as far as set up is concerned. If you have an event outdoors I would need ample shade (if during the day) and adequate light (if it's an evening event). And I would also need 3-4 chairs and (optional) a small table. I would bring my own easel,drawing supplies and paper so that will be covered.

Past booked events

October 2024

18

Friday

Wedding Reception

8:00pm - 11:00pm

La Habra, CA

June 2024

13

Thursday

Graduation

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA

May 2024

31

Friday

Prom/After Prom Party

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Los Angeles, CA

December 2023

15

Friday

Christmas Party

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Buena Park, CA

September 2023

09

Saturday

Bar/Bat Mitzvah Party

9:30pm - 12:30am (Sun)

Los Angeles, CA

July 2023

29

Saturday

Teen Birthday Party

6:00pm - 8:30pm

Mira Loma, CA

June 2023

09

Friday

Graduation

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Laguna Beach, CA

May 2023

27

Saturday

Baby Shower

4:00pm - 6:00pm

San Fernando, CA

April 2023

22

Saturday

Children’s Birthday Party

4:00pm - 5:30pm

Chino Hills, CA

05

Wednesday

Anniversary Party

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Los Angeles, CA

01

Saturday

Fundraiser

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Los Angeles, CA

March 2023

26

Sunday

Product Promotion

2:00pm - 6:00pm

Marina Del Rey, CA

December 2022

16

Friday

Birthday Party

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Los Angeles, CA

December 2021

04

Saturday

Wedding Reception

4:00pm - 7:00pm

Muscoy, CA

June 2018

30

Saturday

Children's Birthday Party

12:00pm - 2:30pm

Los Angeles, CA

July 2017

15

Saturday

Birthday (Child)

2:30pm - 5:00pm

Eastvale, CA

09

Sunday

Birthday (Adult)

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Monrovia, CA

June 2017

10

Saturday

Birthday (Child)

2:00pm - 5:00pm

Irvine, CA

April 2017

22

Saturday

Festival

1:00pm - 4:00pm

08

Saturday

Baby Shower

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Simi Valley, CA

September 2016

25

Sunday

Birthday (Child)

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Burbank, CA

08

Thursday

Bar/Bat Mitzvah Party

6:00pm - 10:00pm

Los Angeles, CA

July 2016

30

Saturday

Birthday (Teen)

3:30pm - 6:00pm

Gardena, CA

June 2016

18

Saturday

Birthday (Child)

12:30pm - 3:30pm

Ventura, CA

05

Sunday

Birthday (Child)

11:00am - 1:00pm

Beverly Hills, CA

February 2016

06

Saturday

Birthday (Child)

5:00pm - 11:00pm

West Covina, CA

November 2015

13

Friday

Retirement Party

12:00pm - 1:00pm

El Segundo, CA

October 2015

15

Thursday

Bar/Bat Mitzvah Party

6:30pm - 10:30pm

Los Angeles, CA

August 2015

02

Sunday

Corporate Event

10:00am - 1:00pm

Los Angeles, CA

May 2015

30

Saturday

Graduation

2:30pm - 4:30pm

Glendale, CA

June 2014

28

Saturday

Birthday Party

3:00pm - 7:00pm

Santa Clarita, CA

Set list

I would arrive 15-20 minutes before your scheduled event in order to set up my easel and materials. Other than that I would require a break if your event booking is 4 hrs in which case I would need a 10 min break after each 2 hr drawing session.

Influences and inspiration

I'm influenced and inspired by the works of Sebastian Kruger, Al Hirschfeld, Chuck Jones to name a few.

Setup requirements

Ample Shade - if outdoors in the day

Ample Light - if evening event

Small table (optional)

3 to 4 chairs

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