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Tooney Ty

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Clayton, NC

$125 per hour

Travels up to 200 miles

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Overview

Ty, an accomplished Storyboard Animation Artist, has been featured in many shows including Doc McStuffins, Dora the Explorer, and Angry Beavers plus movies including Disney’s Princess and the Frog, Ty carried over his 25+ years of animation experience into Caricatures creating his own cartoon like style that people adore. Ty has been drawing caricatures for over 20 years including Disney and he still “draws” a crowd every time. Your guests will take home a cartoon style 11"x17" caricature drawn on premium paper and placed in a clear plastic sheet protector. Tooney Ty is a professional through and through, but he’ll have your guests howling with laughter! Book Tooney Ty for your next event!!


Reviews

15 reviews

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Kie S.

March 14, 2026
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Everyone loved him

He’s the best, he made every one so happy! The wedding guest loved him and it was all they talked about!

Hired as: Caricaturist


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Brittany S.

February 12, 2026
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Fantastic and loved by all guests!

This is the second time I have experienced Ty and his talent. Ty was on time, professional, and fun! Every guest loved the opportunity to line up for a caricature piece to take home. We will hire him for multiple other events throughout the year!

Hired as: Caricaturist


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Passion S.

June 20, 2025
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Amazing!!!!

Ty did such an amazing job for my event! He was on time, very friendly, and provided spectacular service. 10/10 recommend!

Hired as: Caricaturist

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Tooney Ty

Thanks Passion! I enjoyed the Prom so much! At the end of the evening, A sweetheart little girl ran up to me and said, "Thank you for drawing my picture! I love it! You are a great artist!" Your guests were amazing! Friendly, and beautiful! Thanks for having me!


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Lewis N.

June 14, 2024
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Knocked it out of the park!!

Ty did a great job! He showed up early and had a super positive attitude the whole time. He has a great sense of hospitality about him. Definitely hire him!! (Pro tip: encourage the people he is drawing to give him a prompt or setting. He has a great imagination)

Hired as: Caricaturist


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Nancy H.

June 5, 2024
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Just Fabulous!

Ty was such a hit at my granddaughter's graduation party. His work is extraordinary...and his style with his subjects is superb. Relaxed, fun, nice....he really helped make the party special. It is not easy to get self conscious 14 year olds to participate but Ty made them all feel comfortable and they LOVED his drawings of them!

Hired as: Caricaturist

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Booking information

Price range: $125 per hour

Languages: English

Gig length: 120 - 480 minutes

Insurance: $1,000,000 - COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE

What to expect

Tooney Ty is an accomplished animation artist that draws cartoon style caricatures. Tooney Ty is professional, on time, courteous and lots of fun. He’ll create a black and white caricature for your guests taking about 4-6 minutes for each.

About

It was in high school that Ty really discovered a love and gift for art, but it was a Disney’s MGM Studio tour that inspired a love for drawing cartoons. Ty would go on to earn his fine arts degree at The Ohio State University and continue his art education at the Columbus College of Art and Design (CCAD).. He landed his first animation job with Nickelodeon in Hollywood, CA, and spent years in the field he loves.

Now an accomplished Storyboard Animation Artist, Ty has been featured in many shows including Doc McStuffins, Dora the Explorer, and Angry Beavers plus movies including Disney’s Princess and the Frog,
Ty carried over his 25+ years of animation experience into Caricatures creating his own cartoon like style that people adore. Ty has been drawing caricatures for over 20 years now and he still “draws” a crowd every time.

Ty is enjoying empty nesting with his wife, Jeni, in Clayton, NC. He has 3 beautiful daughters, Aliyah, Alycia and Sophia and one handsome son-in-law, Gabe. Ty has a deep faith in Jesus and a strong work ethic. One of his greatest desires in life is for his art to bring joy to you and to others.

Additional booking notes

Good lighting is helpful. Placing Tooney Ty’s set-up with access to an electrical outlet is helpful should he need to use his own lighting.

Setup requirements

Tooney Ty provides his own easel and folding chairs. Should you desire upper scale chairs, please provide two.

Tooney Ty also needs a 5’ x 8’ area with good lighting. Placing him near an electrical outlet is super helpful so he can utilize his own lighting.