The Toon Guy
Quick sketch of Slash from Guns 'N' Roses
Rocker couple
Goth Wedding
School Days
West Point siblings
Overview
I draw fast, fun, and accurate caricatures, cartoons, and portraits of people at live events.
I've been a professional caricaturist since 1983.
Reviews
38 reviews
Kayla R.
October 15, 2025100% Recommend
We had such a great time with Guy! Everyone loved their caricatures & so did we! He was the perfect addition to our wedding!
Hired as: Caricaturist
Mandy M.
September 24, 2025Lots of fun at our Senior Living Community
Our residents loved this so much! They had a great time and loved the drawings!
Hired as: Caricaturist
Harrison L.
November 11, 2024Great GUY and a great time!
Guy was on time, very personable, and had fun with all of our guests. He did great work, and everyone enjoyed their caricatures. Highly recommend! Thanks so much Guy!
Hired as: Caricaturist
Alexandra L.
March 7, 2024The best touch for a wedding!
Guy was so nice and very professional! All of our guests LOVED this.
I highly suggest having a caricature artist for any event!
Hired as: Caricaturist
Shannon F.
February 25, 2024Great Happy Hour Event
The Toon Guy was a great addition to our happy hour event. Our attendees from all across the nation joined us in ATL and left with a unique memory. He did a great job interacting and keeping the flow of guests moving. We loved having him and plan to invite him back for another event soon. Toon Guy rocks!
Hired as: Caricaturist
Booking information
Price range: $150-$200/hr, two hour minimum.
What to expect
I have over 20 years of pro experience drawing caricatures in all types of situations. I have an easel, and provide all art supplies.
Very skilled in performing at parties, drawing all ages: I am fun and personable, but dress and behave appropriately at all times.
I arrive about a half hour early "off the clock" to offload my equipment and set up.
My sense of humor is GREAT, and I get party guests really involved and having fun while I draw.
I'd be happy to talk to you further, as well as furnish additional samples of different styles/formats of my work.
About
Also known as "The Toon Guy", Guy Staats is an Atlanta based cartoonist/caricaturist/illustrator. He earned his degree in Commercial Art at The University of Akron(Ohio) in 1983, and broke into professional caricature later that same year. Guy first spent several seasons at the Cedar Point theme park in Sandusky, Ohio. A move to Georgia followed in 1985, where Guy trained and supervised other artists at Six Flags Over Georgia, before launching his own business.
Guy is FAST, hilariously accurate, and can draw in a variety of styles and types of caricature depending on your needs. His caricatures capture the personality and look of the subject perfectly.
Equally at home at parties , festivals, or at business events, his corporate clients over the years have included Coldwell Banker, Minolta, Carter's/Oshkosh B'Gosh, Hardee's, and Edward Jones Investments.
Warm, entertaining, and humorous, The Toon Guy exhibits a unique ability to connect to an audience and the people he draws.
Guy lives in a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia, and is the father of two grown daughters.
Services offered
Upcoming booked events
October 2026
17
Saturday
Wedding Reception
8:30pm - 11:30pm
•
Norcross, GA
Past booked events
June 2026
06
Saturday
Personal Occasion
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Roswell, GA
February 2026
20
Friday
Fundraiser
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Lawrenceville, GA
October 2025
11
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Gainesville, GA
September 2025
23
Tuesday
House Party
11:00am - 1:00pm
•
Monroe, GA
July 2025
12
Saturday
Festival
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Atlanta, GA
May 2025
17
Saturday
Teen Birthday Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Palmetto, GA
April 2025
05
Saturday
School Assembly
9:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Atlanta, GA
04
Friday
Birthday Party
11:30am - 2:00pm
•
Alpharetta, GA
December 2024
15
Sunday
Christmas Party
3:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Acworth, GA
November 2024
22
Friday
Christmas Party
11:00am - 3:00pm
•
Cartersville, GA
09
Saturday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Marietta, GA
July 2024
25
Thursday
Corporate Event
11:00am - 3:00pm
•
Atlanta, GA
May 2024
24
Friday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Cartersville, GA
March 2024
02
Saturday
Wedding Reception
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
West Point, GA
February 2024
20
Tuesday
Corporate Event
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Atlanta, GA
December 2023
12
Tuesday
Christmas Party
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Decatur, GA
November 2023
17
Friday
Christmas Party
12:30pm - 3:30pm
•
Cartersville, GA
September 2023
12
Tuesday
Corporate Event
11:00am - 1:00pm
•
Atlanta, GA
July 2023
23
Sunday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
McDonough, GA
21
Friday
Launch Party
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Atlanta, GA
February 2023
10
Friday
Nonprofit Event
7:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Forest Park, GA
December 2022
13
Tuesday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Atlanta, GA
05
Monday
Christmas Party
3:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Atlanta, GA
August 2022
06
Saturday
Teen Birthday Party
4:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Macon, GA
April 2022
30
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Cartersville, GA
29
Friday
Corporate Event
11:00am - 2:00pm
•
Dalton, GA
January 2022
20
Thursday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Atlanta, GA
December 2021
04
Saturday
Corporate Event
11:00am - 4:00pm
•
Atlanta, GA
October 2021
09
Saturday
House Party
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Atlanta, GA
02
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
3:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Marietta, GA
September 2021
11
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Greenville, GA
August 2021
28
Saturday
Reunion
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Lithia Springs, GA
July 2021
04
Sunday
Birthday Party
7:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Snellville, GA
June 2021
25
Friday
Rehearsal Dinner
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Atlanta, GA
24
Thursday
Corporate Event
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
LaFayette, GA
22
Tuesday
Festival
9:00am - 12:00pm
•
Rex, GA
18
Friday
Cultural Event
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Fairburn, GA
May 2021
22
Saturday
Teen Birthday Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Palmetto, GA
January 2021
09
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
10:30am - 11:30am
•
Alpharetta, GA
December 2020
19
Saturday
Teen Birthday Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Atlanta, GA
November 2020
28
Saturday
Birthday Party
4:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Atlanta, GA
October 2020
24
Saturday
Dinner Party
8:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Stockbridge, GA
September 2020
19
Saturday
Bachelorette Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Cumming, GA
July 2020
09
Thursday
Children's Birthday Party
1:00pm - 2:30pm
•
Atlanta, GA
May 2020
16
Saturday
Festival
5:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Dunwoody, GA
March 2020
07
Saturday
Children's Birthday Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Decatur, GA
December 2019
31
Tuesday
New Year's Party
9:00pm - 12:30am (Wed)
•
Marietta, GA
11
Wednesday
Corporate Event
7:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Atlanta, GA
05
Thursday
Corporate Event
4:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Marietta, GA
September 2019
19
Thursday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Atlanta, GA
13
Friday
Retirement Community Event
2:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Smyrna, GA
August 2019
31
Saturday
Birthday Party
10:00pm - 12:00am (Sun)
•
College Park, GA
May 2019
08
Wednesday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Atlanta, GA
November 2018
04
Sunday
Birthday Party
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Atlanta, GA
August 2018
04
Saturday
Children's Birthday Party
2:30pm - 4:00pm
•
Decatur, GA
June 2018
23
Saturday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Flowery Branch, GA
May 2018
04
Friday
Cultural Event
8:00am - 1:00pm
•
Marietta, GA
December 2017
14
Thursday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Duluth, GA
07
Thursday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Suwanee, GA
July 2017
21
Friday
Corporate Event
1:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Atlanta, GA
June 2017
09
Friday
School Assembly
1:30pm - 3:30pm
•
Stockbridge, GA
03
Saturday
Birthday (Child)
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Atlanta, GA
October 2016
22
Saturday
Birthday (Child)
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Mableton, GA
July 2016
08
Friday
Wedding Reception
8:30pm - 11:30pm
•
Norcross, GA
May 2015
09
Saturday
Fair/Festival
12:00pm - 4:00pm
•
McDonough, GA
March 2015
07
Saturday
Birthday Party
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
McDonough, GA
Set list
I like to show up 1/2 to 1 hour early to set up and prep my work area and art supplies/
Influences and inspiration
"MAD" magazine, comics, and classic animation.
Setup requirements
2 straight-backed or folding chairs, good lighting or close electrical outlet.