Caricatures by kathy One of the fastest caricaturists in the world

Based in United States

Daphne, Baldwin County, Alabama, United States
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LOCATION
Daphne, Baldwin County, Alabama, United States

TRAVEL
up to 12500 miles

PRICE
from $199 (USD)

RATED
10 / 10 from 26 reviews

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Available to book from $199 (USD). For an accurate quote please make an enquiry.

About / Biography

You want someone fun AND professional for your next event. I can help you!

My name is Kathy Buskett and I have 25 years of experience drawing caricatures at live events.
10 of those years were spent drawing in Las Vegas at some of the biggest events in the world.

Now I live and draw caricatures on the gulf coast as well as wherever companies and brides fly me for some of the most prestigious events worldwide.

Some of my clients have included Coca Cola, Verizon, AT&T, Top Golf, the PGA Golf Tournament, Circus Du Soleil, and Samsung - whom I drew for their product release of the Galaxy note at CES which was the largest digital caricature event in the world.

Thats the professional side. Now for the FUN side.

My caricatures are Flattering, Fast and Fun.

FLATTERING - you may have seen those scary drawings on TikTok. But don't worry, I don't draw like that! In fact my drawings make you and your guests look BETTER than real life - just what you want to give your guests as favors. take a look at my samples & see for yourself.

FAST - as one of the fastest caricaturists in the world, I can consistently draw 20-30 people per hour.

Thats 2-3x faster than the average caricaturist. This amazes & impresses your guests, keeps lines down (who wants to wait in line?) AND saves you money because you don't have to hire me for as long.

FUN - you know fun when you see it! My drawings are smile and giggle inspiring. I also offer fun cartoon bodies that can be themed to ANY event, which adds to the experience. Take a look at my samples and see for yourself.

Finally, you can have your paper branded with your logo and contact info or a message to your guests so that they will always remember YOUR event.

My caricatures often wind up on guests walls for YEARS. How many impressions do you think that amounts to? And how much of an ROI would that be?

So in conclusion if you want me to come draw a crowd for you, and put smiles on your guests faces (literally), contact me now to see if your date is available. Spots on my calendar really do go quickly so don't delay!

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"Omg!! Kathy is as amazing!! I cannot even find the words. She's wowed my guest for the wedding. She came all the way to Louisiana and smiled the entire time while drawing." Shaea O., Destrehan LA

"Absolutely loved it! I had Kathy come and draw guests at my daughter's birthday party as a surprise. Everyone loved it. The best party favor ever! She was patient, friendly, and speedy. 10/10."

Christina w., pensacola FL

"Caricatures by Kathy was the LIFE of our party!!!

All of our guests of ALL ages Loved getting their portraits done! Not only were the portraits very accurate, they were also extremely personalized to each person. Our guests loved the experience and enjoyed getting a lovely gift to take home. We absolutely loved her work and recommend her services to anyone for any event. Our graduation dinner was so much better because of her talent!" Elizabeth B., ocean springs MS

"First of all, let's talk about how professional she was. Not only was she on time, but she also made sure everyone had their caricature done before she left. She was very pleasant to work with and returned all phone calls and emails. I will book her again for future parties. Heck, I'm going to make up a party just to invite her. Lol. You wouldn't be disappointed." Samaria M., mobile, AL

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Contact me now before your date is gone!

Reviews (26)

There are currently 26 user ratings for Caricatures by kathy

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in United States

Daphne, Baldwin County, Alabama, United States
Travels worldwide
pink circle = free travel (up to 75 miles)

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Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

I don’t need much. A space of 6’x6’ preferably and 3 chairs. Kitchen or folding type chairs (without arms)
If your event is outdoors and cover is not provided I can provide a tent but will need adequate notice.


What information do you require about a venue?

An accurate address that can be found on Google maps


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

I provide my own lighting. Please let me know if it wil be needed for events such as weddings where lights may be dimmed.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

N/a

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever worked at?

The biggest event I ever worked for was at CES in Las Vegas at the Samsung booth drawing digital caricatures for their product release of the Galaxy Note Phone in 2012.

Due to the fact that this event sparked a tour that went around the world, this is likely the largest digital caricature event that has ever been staged in the entire world.

The best venue I have worked at would be a toss up between most of the large Casinos in Las Vegas including:

The Paris, The Venetian, palazzo,
Hard Rock, Flamingo, MGM Grand, Bellagio, Treasure Island, New York New York, Vdara, Excalibur, Planet Hollywood, hard rock, The Mirage, Harrah’s, Mandalay Bay, flamingo, Tropicana, Caesar’s Palace, The Wynn, The Encore. Aria, Westin, Hilton Grand, red rock casino the Las Vegas Convention Center, Station Casinos
And owning a caricature stand on Fremont street experience.


What's your favourite type of event?

I love weddings. Everyone is so happy and I LOVE helping to make the bride and grooms special day the talk of the town.

I also really enjoy working with children.


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

I started drawing caricatures at gigs 25 years ago whilst working as a live caricaturist at Sesame Place, a Sesame Street theme park.

Since then I have worked at some of the largest events in the world.

Some of my previous clients include:

Vegas:
AT&T
CAT
CES convention
Cirque du Soleil
Coca Cola
Hyundai
Kia
PGA tournament
Samsung
Sister wives
World of concrete
Yelp
UNLV
Zappos

Detroit:
Detroit Zoo
Jeepers! Indoor amusement park
Toledo OH zoo

PA/NY:
Sesame Place Theme park 1999-2020
Peddlers village caricaturist
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Celebrity Cruise Lines
Random house publishing
National Endowment for the Arts
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire

Gulf Coast:
Beach club resort
Bellingrath gardens
Columbus southern university
Grand Hotel, Fairhope
Gulf Coast Magazine
Harrah’s Biloxi
Hollywood Casino
Joe Bullard Automotive
Keesler AFB
Ms Senior World’s Pageant
New Orleans Con. Center
Perdito Beach Resort
Tyndal AFB
USS Alabama battleship/museum
Top Golf
The USO


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

I am a musician as well as an artist and I know you’re looking for music here. I’m going to give you both music and art in my answer.

The greatest artist of all time is Vincent Van Gogh. Period.

My artistic influences include Van Gogh, Al Hirschfeld, Shel Silverstein, Quentin Blake, and Roz Chast.

The greatest songs of all time - that’s so difficult but I’d say it’s a toss up between Led Zeppelin’s stairway to heaven , Queen’s bohemian rhapsody, and the Beatles Yesterday.

I do also keynote speaking. ADHD is good for something!


How does preprinting work?

You can either have me preprint your paper with your logo or a special message for your clients, or you can do it in house and save a little. I don’t take a commission and just charge what I’m charged by the printers.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

My setup is very quick. I’m ready in less than ten minutes typically. I do arrive half an hour early to most gigs unless I am really tight with my schedule. In which case I will arrive 15 minutes early at the very least.

It does take me a little more time to set up a tent so please be sure to let me know ahead of time if this is an outdoor event and if a tent is not included.


Are you happy to perform outside?

I perform outside constantly in coastal alabama weather which is nothing to sneeze at. I have dealt with monsoons, fire ants, swarming termites, extremely loud music which has left me partially deaf, and even monsters. I kid you not. and yet here I am still gigging.

I guess I could have just said” yes” but what fun would that be?


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

I know this applies to music but let me show yo how it also applies to my caricatures.

At gigs where I have time to do this (ie not a huge amount of people) I bring “body boards” with me for the clients to choose from whatever cartoon body they like.

They’re groped according to age, gender and type. I have boards for example for littles. Boards for couples. Boards for teens. Boards for boys and girls. On these boards there are superhero sections. Princess sections. Sports sections. Professions and arts and hobbies sections.

Clients LOVE choosing from the boards and that alone is a huge “draw” for people to come get drawn.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Previous clients describe me as fast, patient and easy to get along with. I have dozens of reviews online and you can google and see them for yourself.

Recent Clients

Caricatures by kathy has performed for these clients:

Many venues hire me directly which is why you’ll see some overlap.

Gulf coast:

American Autism & Rehab center

ARK real estate

Bahama Bucks

Beach club resort, gulf shores

Bellingrath gardens

The Brennity (Daphne, Fairhope)

Brandon Styles (Owa’s magician and impressionist)

Buddy Walk (Down’s syndrome)

City of Hope Church

City of Mobile (kite day, earth day)

City of Fairhope

City of Foley

City of Gulf Shores

City of Hope Church (Daphne campus)

City of Ocean Springs

City of Pascagoula

City of Robertsdale

Coastal church, Daphne

Columbus southern university

Daphne Public Library

Daphne Civic Center

Daphne High School

Doggy Fest, city of gulf shores

Eastern Shore Center

Epay Policy

Farm Bureau

Feeding the Gulf Coast

FEEF

Florida Blue (insurance)

Foley Public Library

Friends of Mobile Animal Shelter

Forest Hill Church of God

Gelato joes

Good Day Farm

Grand Hotel, Fairhope

Gulf Coast Magazine

Hellfighters Motorcycle Club

Harrah’s Biloxi

Hatcher Farms Venue

HCHS

Howard industries

Hollywood Casino, MS

Infirmary Health

Joe Bullard Automotive

Keesler AFB

Lake Forest Yacht Club

Marcus Point Baptist Church

Mississippi concrete

Mobile Chamber of Commerce

Ms Senior World’s Pageant

Mulhern Home

Mylo Foundation

Ocean Springs Intermediary

School, MS

Orange beach festival of arts

Pace high school

Perdito Beach Resort

Perfect Plain Brewery

Pleasant Ridge Christian Academy (FL)

Prodisee Food Pantry

The Puppy Den

Robertsdale Senior Center

The Sanctuary at 331 apartments

Shrek Fest

Spanish Fort Elementary School

Spanish Fort Public Library

Stonebridge Elementary School

Tyndal AFB

Top Golf

The USO

Valparaiso FL Public Library

W J Carroll Intermediate School

Yogi Bear Campground

Las Vegas:

Fremont Street Experience Caricature Cinema concession

AT&T

CAT

CES convention

Cirque du Soleil

Coca Cola

Hyundai

Kia

PGA tournament

Samsung

Sister wives (tv show)

World of concrete

Yelp

Zappos

PA/NYC

Celebrity Cruise Lines

Random house publishing

National Endowment for the Arts

Peddlers village

Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire

Venues

Caricatures by kathy has performed at these venues:

Beach Club Resort at Gulf Shores

Beau Rivage casino, MS

Bellingrath gardens

City walk, Birmingham

Ernest m morial convention center, New Orleans

Grand Hotel, Fairhope

Harrah’s Biloxi

Hollywood Casino, MS

Island house hotel at doubletree

Mobile convention center

Lake Forest Yacht Club

Pensacola yacht club

Mobile yacht club

Mobile cruise terminal

Pensacola Airport

Perdito Beach Resort

USS Alabama battleship/museum

Top Golf

Waters Edge Venue

Las Vegas:

Venues:

Fremont Street Experience

Caricature Cinema concession

2007-2016

Casinos:

The Paris, The Venetian, palazzo,

Hard Rock, Flamingo, MGM Grand, Bellagio, Treasure Island, New York New York, Vdara, Excalibur, Planet Hollywood, hard rock, The Mirage, Harrah’s, Mandalay Bay, flamingo, Tropicana, Caesar’s Palace, The Wynn, The Encore. Aria, Westin, Hilton Grand, red rock casino the Las Vegas Convention Center, Station Casinos and much much more.

Detroit:

Detroit Zoo

Jeepers! Indoor amusement park

Toledo OH zoo (commuted from Detroit)

Philadelphia:

Sesame Place Theme park 1999-2020

Peddlers village caricaturist

(Ongoing) 2000-2007

Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire

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