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Virginia Caricatures - We Know Virginia is Made for Lovers

...and we also know Virginia loves caricatures :) Virginia is steeped in history and is popular for foods, wine, ski slopes, mountain views and beaches. Caricatures are also steeped in history - being a popular form of art and entertainment for centuries. So - break out the lip balm (created in Virginia is 1880's) and get ready to smile! Book a Virginia Caricature artist for your next event look@virginiacaricatures.com - you will not be dissappointed.

In a world of photo booths and DJ's, hiring a Virginia Caricature artist will set your event apart and provides an unexpected and refreshing form of entertainment, Our artists have an average of 15 years exoerience. We serve: Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Arlington, Richmond Virginia, Hampton and smaller cities in between.

Digital Caricatures are a popular way to entertain guests at weddings, student engagement events and graduations, retirement parties, birthday parties, corporate meetings and more. We share our screen so everyone can see the caricatures take form. Separated by distance and unable to gather together - our virtual caricatures may be just what you need. Ask us for more information.

Studio Caricature Illustrations are personal, custom works of art. We take your photos and ideas and combine them into the caricature of your imagination. Studio caricature illustrations make great gifts. Our studio caricatures have also been used on websites, signs, business cards, tattoos etc. They make great social media avatars and business logos.

LIVE CARICATURES IN VIRGINIA

Looking for something unique to elevate your event? Look no further than Virginia Caricatures! Our talented caricature artists bring laughter and entertainment to any occasion. Whether it's a wedding, corporate event, or birthday party, our artists will capture the essence of your guests in hilarious caricatures.

Why Choose Virginia Caricatures?

- Professional and experienced artists - Customizable packages to fit your event's needs - Fast and fun caricature drawings - Guaranteed smiles and memories to last a lifetime

Book us for your next event in Virginia and let the caricature magic begin! Contact us now to reserve your date look@virginiacaricatures.com

Pair live caricature drawing with custom themed template designed to match the theme and feel of your event. See below for more information.

CUSTOM THEMED TEMPLATES

Custom themed templates are a great addition for paper based traditional caricatures, digital caricatures and virtual caricatures.

We design the templates based on your events theme, marketing ideas, hashtags logos and messages.

Value added - not only are your guests walking away with a custom hand drawn piece of art, they can also have your business or event information along with the caricature drawing.

STUDIO CARICATURE ILLUSTRATION

Studio caricature illustrations are a great way to celebrate special occasions such as graduations, anniversaries, retirement and birthdays to name a few. Hand drawn with your creative input, the only limit is your imagination.

Our prices are based on both the number of people and additional design ideas. The price for a black and white head and shoulder caricature illustration starts at $50 per person and $100 in color. Additional design items and background are charged based on the elements we are asked to draw.

Upon receiving your photos and ideas, we will firmly quote you on your drawing based on the information you have provided us with.

Simply review the quote, ask any questions you might have and let us know when you are ready to go :)

We prepare and send you an invoice for a non refundable deposit of 25% or $50 whichever greater to start the work.

We start with a sketch of the people or subject matter and send you a draft of the caricature illustration for approval and feedback.

Once we receive your feedback, we incorporate your changes and draw the additional details. This second draft is drawn with high priority.

Further changes can be requested which may take longer to apply and may result in additional charges if the changes are beyond/different than the original request.

A high resolution digital file is supplied in your preferred format (excluding vectorization) and color scheme. Vectorization

If you are printing using a commercial print shop we would gladly work with their preferred format.

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LIVE DIGITAL CARICATURES

Viginia is a very innovative state being home to NASA's Research Centre - we know you appreciate advances in technology! Digital caricatures are hand drawn caricature drawings created using digital tools such as tablet and specialized laptops. Instead of traditional pen and paper, digital artists use styluses or digital pens to create caricatures directly on a digital canvas.

Digital caricatures provide a modern and versatile alternative to traditional hand-drawn caricatures, making them popular for events, gifts, and online sharing. We display the caricatures on a monitor or projector - adding to the enjoyment and entertainment factor for your guests. They can be easily shared and reproduced in various formats, such as prints, social media posts, or digital files.

We offer many live virtual caricature group packages. Great for group sizes of all kinds, an economical way to bring a Virginia Caricature artist to your home or office - virtually.

PET CARICATURES AND CARTOONS

Calling all pet lovers! Want to immortalize your furry friend in a fun and whimsical way? Our talented artists at Virginia Caricatures specialize in creating adorable caricatures of pets that capture their unique personalities.

If you are looking for customized caricatures of your beloved pets and high-quality artwork that showcases their individuality - Virginia Caricatures is the right fit! Perfect for gifts, home decor, or just to cherish forever

Whether you have a playful pup, a cuddly cat, or any other furry, feathered, or scaly companion, we'll turn them into a work of art you'll treasure. Contact us today to bring your pet's caricature to life! look@virginiacaricatures.com

Pet caricatures are gaining popularity at events. Either live - or by photo - pet caricatures lend themselves to fundraisers, walk-a-thons, fairs, vet clinic customer appreciation and so much more.

ILLUSTRATION and ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES IN VIRGINIA

We produce quality caricature and illustration work in various forms and media: Custom Studio Caricatures From Photos or Live Subject, Live Digital/Virtual Caricatures at Parties, Trade Shows, Weddings and Corporate Functions, Drawing live caricatures at your events, functions, picnics, trade shows, corporate or private parties, Illustration work for publications or advertising, Digital and Vector Comical Imagery, Animated caricatures for presentations, web sites, ecards or desktop

Custom Studio Caricatures From Photos or Live Subject

We start from your photos and theme. A pencil draft is produced which you critique and comment on. Upon receiving your changes we redraw the image according to your feedback. You critique the new draft and approve or request new changes. We repeat these steps in two rounds of changes. Additional changes after the two rounds are billed on an hourly basis.

Once you are happy with the rough draft we produce the complete artwork in ink and paint using quality paints and permanent inks. The artwork is produced on acid free cotton base museum quality art boards. Voila. Your first experience as an art director was a success!

Live Digital/Virtual Caricatures at Parties, Trade Shows, Weddings and Corporate Functions in Virginia

Digital caricature artists are great for trade show, conventions & corporate events and product promotions. We also draw live digital caricatures at weddings, birthday parties, reunions and many more kinds of personal or corporate gatherings. Everyone in all age groups enjoy digital caricatures. We draw them on the sport and send them to the guests electronically. We can also print the digital caricatures on the spot and give them to the clients in plastic sleeves. These make great avatars and social media posts.

Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Arlington, Richmond, Hampton - Virginia Event Caricature Art/Virtual Caricature Events

Other than being a solid form of entertainment for all age groups, the attendees take an original piece of art with them. Our live party caricatures are often framed and remain in offices and homes for years. Impress your guests by hiring us to draw them at your function, event or party.

We draw live caricatures in all major cities and smaller towns across Virginia. Hundreds of companies and organizations have hired us to draw live caricature sketches at their corporate functions, picnics or galas. Our traditional caricature clients have been using our services since 1991.

Custom Caricature Illustration, Cartooning

Caricatures are great to be used as gifts, avatars, mascots, or as logos for a businesses or as imagery for websites and apps. They make great corporate gifts or employee awards that impresses them in a personal way. Caricatures are attention grabbers and a unique and memorable style of gift-giving.

We create the initial artwork for you and will customize it to be used for any medium and any environment. They can be used for murals, embroidered, ironed on, silk screened, carved or printed in many different ways. We come up with innovative ways to make it work for you. You can have the same image used on clothing, mouse pads, coffee cups, online and printed publications, bumper stickers etc.

Digital and Vector Imagery

We create digital vector caricature illustrations. These can be resized to any extend without getting jagged or pixelated. From business cards to hot air balloons, one file fits all!

Animated Caricature Art

Adding motion to a caricatures literally brings it to life. Full color digital caricatures can be used on your web site, desktop or for social media. They can be created in GIF or SWF formats. SWF files can have sound as well. We have created animated education tools using caricatures.

Electronic greeting tools can also be created this way. We match the electronic files with the printed and hand drawn art. Having the same fun-filled style of cartoon imagery on your company web site, Christmas cards, party collateral corporate gifts, signage and t-shirts shows you are aware of the value of brand. We can do it all for you.

How much is a caricature artist?

The price of a caricature artist can vary greatly across The USA. For an experienced caricature artist you can expect to spend between $100 and $160 per hour per artist for traditional paper based caricatures and between $150 and $250 per hour per artist for digital caricatures.

What is the meaning of caricature?

The Meridian-Webster Dictionary defines "caricature as exaggeration by means of often ludicrous distortion of parts or characteristics" We strive to draw slightly distorted but pleasing - appreciated caricatures of everyone we draw.

How long does a caricature take?

The artists in our collective each average 15 years experience in event caricature drawing. We draw 10 to 12 people per hour live - black and white, head and shoulders. This means it takes us between 4 and 5 minutes per person to draw a caricature.

What is a digital caricature?

We have been drawing digital caricatures across Eastern USA for the past 20 years. Digital caricatures are hand drawn caricatures, similar to traditional paper based caricatures. Digital caricatures are drawn on a laptop or tablet with the drawings being displayed on monitor or projected for all the guests to see the caricatures take shape.

Digital caricatures are a versatile and can be used as custom framed art, t-shirts, coffee cups, social media avatars and marketing.

CARICATURE ARTISTS AND ILLUSTRATORS IN VIRGINIA

Simply email look@virginiacaricatures.com for more information to book an artist for an event - or a commissioned studio illustration from photo.

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