Live Digital Caricature Artists for Events Nationwide
We Draw Crowds.
We provide caricature artists for corporate events, trade shows, weddings, virtual events, and private parties —
Serving San Francisco, San Jose, Los Angeles, Nashville, Atlanta, and beyond.
Guests watch their caricature come to life in real time and leave with a hand-drawn keepsake they’ll actually want to keep and share.
From one artist for a private event to a full team for a major convention or corporate activation, we can scale to fit your event.
Custom-Branded Artwork
Company logos, event branding and custom artwork can be added to every caricature. Guests receive a full-color print on the spot along with a digital copy they can download and share.
Shareable on Social Media
Every guest receives a digital copy of their caricature, making it easy to share on social media, with coworkers, friends and family. For branded events, your company logo travels with it.
Increase Trade Show Booth Traffic
Humans are naturally drawn to crowds. We draw crowds. Live caricatures give trade show attendees a reason to stop, watch, and engage with your booth.
30+ Years of Live Caricature Experience
Drawing live since 1995, Cartoon.guru artists have created more than 75,000 caricatures for guests at corporate events, trade shows, weddings, parties, and special events.
Hand-drawn by real artists. No AI. No filters.
How Live Digital Caricatures Work
Our artists draw each guest by hand on a digital tablet while the artwork comes to life on a nearby display. Finished caricatures can be printed on the spot, and guests can also receive a digital copy to download and share.
For corporate events and trade shows, we can incorporate your company logo, event branding, website, QR code, or custom artwork into every drawing.
Need more capacity? Book one artist for a smaller event or multiple caricature artists for conventions, trade shows, and large corporate events.
Artist draws guest on tablet → guests watch it happen on screen → artwork is printed → digital copy is available → corporate branding can be included.
“I met Jon and hired him 5 years for a Cisco Tradeshow and he was the hit of the entire convention. The line waiting to be drawn wrapped around my booth from beginning to end of the show each day and was a huge draw to drive attendance to the Cisco Booth.
I HIGHLY recommend Jon for any event (corporate or personal) that you want to add something fun and exciting to – he is a stellar artist and compliment to any function!!”
Joannie L., Livermore, CA
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See what our clients have to say
“Jon was such a great addition to our event last night! Dare I say the highlight of the event. Super easy to work with and easy setup! I will definitely be using Jon for future events! Such a hit!”
—Jennifer F. • Oracle, Event Coordinator
“This was an awesome experience! Jon Casey, our artist, was great. He noticed that we had an extra little brother that wasn’t signed up and was able to fit him in. He did three within 30 mins! He went above and beyond, and I really appreciated it! Thank you for organizing! Would recommend this activity again!!”
—Melissa B.
“I was able to book Jon within 3 days of an opening party event. The booking process was quick and seamless.
He kept our group of small business owners, former tech, bloggers, vloggers, and instagram famous entertained all evening with the TV displaying his live work in progress.
His work is exemplary and one of a kind. We are definitely booking him again!”
—Monica Y. • Brisbane, CA
“Jon is an ah-mazinggg artist!! Hands down one of the best works I’ve seen, and have had the pleasure of working with for a year now.
I was tasked by my company to brainstorm sentimental gifts for our employees, and so I thought caricatures with our company logo would be a great idea–and it was! I’ve researched numerous artists on the web, and fell upon Jon’s work and loved his style. Jon has drawn many of our employees, and each time they received their caricature, they were floored, thankful and joyful to receive such a memorable gift. It’s clear that this is Jon’s passion and he’s talented at what he does.
In addition, he’s professional, dependable and always tries his best to accommodate your needs and deadlines. I highly recommend Jon!”
—Krista B. • Quincy, MA
“I first discovered Jon at a corporate event for a company I used to work for. He drew me and my coworkers and we all kept our drawings on our desks.
When my wedding rolled around, I didn’t think twice about booking Jon to entertain and draw for my guests. People LOVED him!
He arrived on time and set up quickly. We had him outside due to space constraints inside our venue but he was a great sport about it nevertheless. He stayed over his allotted time to ensure everyone got their drawings and even told me he would draw my husband and I after the fact so that we could spend more time with our guests.
Jon is great and a true professional! I would definitely recommend him for future events! THANKS JON!”
—Casey H. • Pleasanton, CA
I hired Jon for our company event to help drive foot traffic to our booth and he was outstanding! There were other digital artists in other booths but the queue for Jon kept growing and didn’t stop.”
—Anj B. • South San Francisco, CA
“I wanted to provide feedback on our caricaturist, Jon Casey. He did an amazing job and was so nice to the boys! We hope we can use them again for future events. Thanks for organizing!”
—Jocelyn A.
“Jon joined us for our twin sons’ virtual birthday party with 8 of their friends, and he drew each kid in about an hour while the kids watched and played games. Jon was excellent! He worked well with the kids and really captured their personalities in his sketches. The kids really enjoyed the process and their caricatures, which they can now use on their Zoom calls!
Digital caricatures are a great way to get people together during this time. Caricatures would also be a great way to commemorate a class of school kids as an end-of-year event or other gathering.”
Margaret L.
Frequently Asked Questions.
What types of events do you do?
Although we specialize as a caricature artist for corporate events and trade shows, Cartoon.Guru artists are available for weddings, fairs, birthdays and more.
Do you work with companies for more than a single event?
Yes! We have teamed up with companies like Avatier and Symantec to be at multiple shows throughout the year, and have been a part of large trade show events like HDI and Oracle OpenWorld for many years recurring. We find that the guests will often look for us to update their drawing each year. Some companies, such as Google, book us each year for their end of the year Holiday party, often a year in advance. We love to build relationships with companies.
How many artists will be at my event?
You can book from one to ten digital caricature artists for your event. We can even fly in artists to join our team if you need additional artists. At most events we recommend two artists, but your budget and goals are the most important considerations when working with us.
Will Jon Casey be the artist that draws for my event?
Jon Casey is the owner and operator of Cartoon.guru. All emails and bookings will go through him, and most of the time he will be at your event! We work with a team of great artists that all reach high standards for quality of artwork and professionalism. When Jon Casey is already otherwise booked or unavailable, he will work with you to place an artist for your event. You can be assured that any artist booked through Cartoon.guru will be an excellent addition to your event.
How far in advance do you typically book an event?
Typically events book up 4-12 weeks in advance. Some events book yearly in January for the following end of year celebrations. Sometimes we can find an artist for your event with just a couple of days notice. When we book your event we take a 50% deposit to hold your date, so the sooner you are ready to book the more likely we will have an artist available for you. The holidays are typically our busiest time of the year, and we often book up the weekend dates in December many months in advance.
How many people can you draw per hour?
Each artist can draw up to 10 full color faces per hour.
How many hours do people typically book an artist for an event?
There is a two hour minimum for all events, and we often stay for the full duration of a party, wedding, or trade show.
Can you include our branding in every drawing?
Yes. When you hire a caricature artist for corporate events and trade shows, your logo can be added at no additional cost.
Do you offer artwork for gifts or commissions from photos?
Yes! We can draw commissioned artwork for you from photos over email. We often draw dozens or more people for corporate awards, team retreats, or gifts. We can create unique artwork to celebrate a retirement, for wedding invitations, and more!