Questions I'm frequently asked about
my caricature service at events.

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Q: I want to hire you to draw at my party. How do you charge?
A: Please contact me for a price quote for your particular event. My fee will be based on a number of factors including the time and day of your event, travel distance, and nature of your event. Once I have this information I will give you a price for my appearance. (I do not charge individual guests. You, the host, pay me to appear and the caricatures are free to your guests.)

Q: How many people can you draw per hour?
A: I'm fast! In three hours I can draw up to 40 people (in black and white). Each face takes approximately 5 minutes to draw. If you expect a huge crowd I can contract one of my talented associates to draw along with me, doubling the amount of people drawn in the same amount of time.

Q: Do you exaggerate people's worst features? I've seen some pretty mean caricatures!
A: No worries! My caricatures tend to flatter. See for yourself! The artists I work with are just as kind. You're hiring me
to make your guests feel great, so we aim to amuse, not insult. I hear comments like: "I didn't know I looked so good!" and "It's so cute!" My job is to capture personalities on paper
in a humorous, lighthearted way, and send people away
smiling or laughing.

How far in advance should I book you for my party?
A: As soon as possible. I book functions anywhere between a day's notice to a year away. My busiest months? December, May, June, September, October. 

Q: I'm expecting hundreds of guests. How many artists will I need? Are they as good as you?
A: You should have me hire as many artists as your budget allows. I can assemble up to 10 artists with enough notice. I contract Boston's BEST caricaturists to work with me. Artists that represent me well in quality and style. They make great drawings, show up on time, and have friendly, professional personalities.

Q: Do you draw at kids parties? 
A: Sure. Please contact me with your details and I'll give you a price quote for my appearance.

Q: How far will you travel?
A: I live and work in the Boston/New England area, but I'm willing to travel internationally if my expenses are covered. Travel time is factored into the price I quote you, with no hidden fees.

Q: What do I need to provide for the artist(s) at the party?
A: A table (preferably rectangular or square) and three chairs, next to an outlet, per artist. One long table for multiple artists is fine. No outlet necessary if the party is outside or in a well-lit area.

Q: Once I decide to book you for my event, do I send a deposit? Do you send a contract?
A: Yes and yes. After we discuss the details of your event, I send you an agreement (usually via email), which you sign and mail back to me with the specified deposit. 

Q: What size paper is used?  What kind of materials?
A: Caricatures are drawn on 8 1/2"x 11" white card stock paper. I draw with permanent black brush pens. For color work I use markers, but sometimes pastels or pencils.

Q: Do you provide frames or mattes?
A: Not at this time. Plastic bags are given to protect the drawing.

Q: How do you handle lines of people waiting to be drawn? Do you use lists or numbers?
A: First come first served is the smoothest way of handling it. Lists and numbers sound great in theory but trust me, they cause lots of confusion for everyone! If, however, you provide a volunteer to manage those methods, that would be acceptable.

Q: Do you recommend Black & White drawings or Color at parties?
A: I draw more in black & white these days, because you can accommodate more people--less waiting and happier guests. Color looks awesome, but black & white does too. I ask that you choose one or the other based on the numbers you expect, well before the event.

Q: Can you be available for a "rain date"?
A: Sorry, no, because I can't turn other work opportunities away. I can only book myself (or other artists) for weekend events that are held 'rain or shine'.

Q: Do you draw on anything other than paper? Like T-Shirts or Boxer Shorts?
A: Sorry, just paper. Occasionally I'm asked if I can draw lots of people on one big board. This is fine with me.

Q: Do you ever roam around at the events, drawing from table to table?
A: I only roam if it's an unusual circumstance or special request. I can only draw in black & white in this manner, and it's harder to get good likenesses because people don't feel as obligated to hold still. If an elderly or physically challenged person can't walk to my table to be drawn, I always go to them.

  Q: I'm planning a block-party/fair.  I can't afford to hire you myself, but there'll be tons of people and I'm sure you'd do great business.  What would you charge per picture?
A: Sorry, I don't do set-up-and-sell events! For me to appear at your event, I need to be booked in advance and paid my fee!

Q: I'm planning a charity fundraiser. Can you volunteer your service for us?
A: As much as I'd love to help out every charity that calls, my caricature service is in demand on weekends so I can't afford to commit to non-paying events. I'm happy to do charity events if I find myself available at the last minute.

Q: I work at a company. We think it would be fun to have you draw our employees so we can hang the pictures around the office. Can you visit us during the work week?
A: Yes! Several companies hire me as an on-call caricaturist! Here's how it works: companies book me to appear on a certain work day when they know everyone will be there. They set me up in a conference room, and each employee takes a quick break to pose. The caricatures are later framed (by the company) and hung in the halls, and on office doors and cubicles, creating a fun and lighthearted workplace! Whenever new employees are hired, my phone rings!