Caricature Artists for Hire Near You

Typically $300–$400 per event for a two-hour booking (GigSalad and Bubbles Productions, 2026). Those are other companies' published rates, not Yombu prices: Yombu has no live caricature artist price in most cities yet, and your city's real hourly rate replaces this the moment a local caricature artist is confirmed.

About 8 to 15 an hour, depending on color and detail, and up to around 20 with quick speed sketches, per Bubbles Productions' published rates. Black-and-white head sketches are the fast option when the guest list is long.

Usually one to two hours, depending on the guest list — and many caricature artists set a two-hour minimum (Bubbles Productions says most of theirs do). Count your guests against the 8 to 15 drawings an hour a typical artist manages.

Two weeks' notice is usually plenty; for spring and early-fall weekends, book a month out. One artist can slot into most dates, but weekends in peak birthday-party season fill first.

Both: it's one of the few party acts that works for every age in the room. Young kids love a goofy version of themselves and adults appreciate the skill, which makes it a strong pick for mixed-age family parties, not just a kids-only activity.

Most set up at a small table with a couple of chairs and decent light — natural light near a window or a well-lit room both work. The artist brings their own paper, pencils or markers, so there's nothing for you to supply beyond the seating.

Pick your city on this page, compare vetted local caricature artists by their real rates and availability, and book online. Every booking is confirmed before you pay, and your payment is held until after the party.

Not in most cities yet: Yombu is adding caricature artists city by city. Tell us your date on the entertainers page and we'll match you with a local caricature artist the moment one is confirmed.

Yes. Every caricature artist on Yombu is background-checked and insured before they can accept a booking, and your payment is held until after the party.

A caricature artist is typically a 60–120 minute booking: a quick sketch of every guest to take home. A caricature artist sets up an easel near the party and turns each guest into a quick, exaggerated sketch in just a few minutes — fast enough to work through a full guest list without anyone standing in line too long. Every drawing goes home with its subject, so it doubles as the party favor, and most bookings run 1–2 hours depending on the guest count.