The Toon Guy

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Atlanta, GA

Starts at $150 per hour

Travels up to 120 miles

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Quick sketch of Slash from Guns 'N' Roses

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Rocker couple

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Goth Wedding

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School Days

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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

39 reviews

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Daira G.

October 21, 2026
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Perfect Wedding Favor

Guy drew caricatures at our wedding and it was such a huge hit! His talent and fun warm personality was loved by all guests! He was busy all night because guests couldnt get enough! I loved working with him because he is so responsive and kind. 10/10 recommend for any event!

Hired as: Caricaturist, Live Artwork


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Kayla R.

October 15, 2025
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100% 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


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Mandy M.

September 24, 2025
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Lots 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


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Harrison L.

November 11, 2024
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Great 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


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Alexandra L.

March 7, 2024
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The 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

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Booking information

Price range: Starts at $150 per hour

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.

Upcoming booked events

November 2026

14

Saturday

Children’s Birthday Party

11:00am - 1:00pm

•

Marietta, GA

Past booked events

October 2026

17

Saturday

Wedding Reception

8:30pm - 11:30pm

•

Norcross, GA

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.