Traditional live-drawn caricatures

You know ’em, you love ‘em: Traditional caricatures are the classic party hit! These silly, speedy portraits are what most people picture when they hear the word caricature. Big heads, bold lines, and tons of personality!

Drawn live by talented artists with just a marker and some magic, they will capture your guests’ likenesses in minutes and bring nonstop smiles.

Caricatures have been a party entertainment staple for many decades, and Tampa Caricatures is here to continue that tradition. This art form is fun, unique, and often the unexpected highlight of the night!

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A caricature drawing of a man and a woman on a stand at an outdoor event, with the man having a distinctive hairstyle, mustache, and a necklace, and the woman with long straight hair, earrings, and a necklace, being drawn with bold lines.
The letters 'FAQ' written in black on a transparent or dark background.

  • (Per artist)

    Enough space for a French easel, one chair for the artist, 1-2 chairs opposite the easel for the guests. 

    Well-lit area if nighttime event. Shaded area if outdoors.

  • Our artists can complete a black-and-white caricature in about 3-5 minutes, allowing them to entertain and draw around 15-20 guests per hour, per artist. 

    For color caricatures, which include more detail, we can draw around 8-10 guests per hour, per artist.

  • Rates are $125/hr- $200/hr depending on duration of event, location, and day of the week.

  • Included in your rate of traditional caricatures is one durable take-home sleeve with a cardboard backing for every artwork.

    Ask about additional add-ons

    Cardboard tubes:

    Great for out-of-town guests who are flying and have limited luggage space.

    Themed drawings:

    Portraits that include the vibe/ elements of your event’s theme.

    Branded Paper:

    We will print your company’s logo or your event name in full color on the bottom of our drawing paper. This additional touch of branding will make your event last as long as the drawing itself.

    Sponsor’s Branding:

    If you are planning a corporate event and would like to offer something special to your sponsors, we also offer the option to:

    -Print their logo on the drawing paper (can be placed alongside yours, or alone) 

    -Place their flat promotional materials (business card, thin pamphlet, sticker,  etc) inside the back of the drawing’s protective sleeve.

A black and white caricature of a smiling man with short hair, beard, and casual clothing, and a woman with long hair in a cup, both with exaggerated facial features, on a drawing pad on an easel.
Four people smiling and holding a caricature drawing of themselves.