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Mobile AL
Wedding
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Althestan CLub
2024
Why I Choose to be a Complimentary Caricature Artist Near me
Hi, I'm Kathy Buskett the Caricature Artist Near Me
Nice to meet you!
So I have a confession to make
The reason I draw flattering "complimentary" caricatures is because I made
someone cry.
No, I'm not proud of it. In fact it was very hard for me to write this.
So let me back up a minute.
The year is 2006.
I am being bullied by some artists who think my style of flattering caricatures isn't good enough.
"You aren't a Good Caricature Artist"
These artists won't include me in their little "club" and look down on me because of my "cute" style.
They make rude comments about anyone who's style they think "Isn't exaggerated enough" and say "Those aren't REALLY Caricatures."
I feel Terrible. Despite having worked as a professional caricature artist Near Me
for nearly a decade and for some of the largest events and companies in the world, I AM NOT GOOD ENOUGH.
So, I am trying to prove that I am a good artist, and I am at a festival in Las Vegas drawing like those exaggerated caricature drawings on Tik TOk.
Biloxi, MS
Corporate welcome event
Caricature Artist Near Me
THe Beau Rivage
2024
My "cute"
caricature style
Jackson, MS
Wedding
Caricature Artist Near me
2024
My Cartoon
Caricature style
But I wind up making a woman feel so bad about herself that she cries.
It's awful.
"Done Dirty"
I should have known better.
I had my caricature drawn by one of those extreme exaggerators at a caricature artist's convention just the year before.
That drawing was a "sniper sketch" - the artist did it without my knowledge or permission - and he threw it into my lap like it was a time bomb, then ran off to watch the fireworks.
He wasn't disappointed.
I still dont even know who did it, it all happened so fast. It was Kind of like an Assault.
The sniper sketch Caricature Artist Near Me
Yea, it's funny - but would you want one?
Here's a dirty little secret: Your guests likely
don't want one either! They want to look GOOD.
So do you. Don't we all?
One extreme exaggerator I know (a very nice guy named Aaron Philby) says that only about 5% of people at events want his drawings. Another website states that about 60% of people want caricature drawings at their events on average.
By contrast, 90 to 100% of people at events want my caricatures. Even the introverts! Because they can see I DON'T DO THEM DIRTY
That's a great reason to choose me as your caricature artist near me
I will make you look BETTER than real life!
Just so you can see, I'm not a whiner.
I LOVE this exaggerated caricature of me by
Brian Oakes. It's more the SPIRIT of the thing. This one wasn't purposefully meant to tick me off. And the artist didn't hide himself - or attack me with it.
Another Caricature Artist Near Me
Making Amends
I'm not sure which is worse - having your caricature done dirty without your permission, or paying for it.
The woman I made cry didnt pay for it by the way. I gave her her money back and apologized.
I offered to redraw her, nicer, for free, but she declined. I don't blame her.
Why I'm Glad That Happened
I made that woman cry
nearly 20 years ago.
And I really am actually glad it happened, because it forced me to rethink why I was drawing caricatures in the first place.
I'll tell you why in a second.
but first, the rest of the ugly caricature story.
Biloxi, MS
Wedding
Caricature Artist Near Me
The Chimneys Restaurant
2024
Mobile AL
Private Event
Caricature Artist Near Me
Red Carper Venue
2024
Taylor Swift by Kathy Buskett Caricature Artist Near Me
Haters Gonna Hate
Let me tell you what happened after that guy dropped that monstrosity of a caricature into my lap.
I didn't cry. I got MAD. And I complained to anyone who would listen.
An artist friend of mine named Nate pulled me aside and told me that guy who drew me dirty did it for a reaction.
I realized that that artist was just a bully like the mean kids who had bullied me back in junior high school. Along with the same maturity level.
And so were the artists who insisted my art wasn't good enough based on THEIR Idea of what a "Good Caricature" should be.
Shake It Off
I found out at that convention that a lot of caricature artists got into this business for the exact opposite reasons I'm in it.
To tick people off.
One of them even brags about "making little girls cry" as their tagline. I kid you not.
That's not why I got into this buinsess. I got into it to make people HAPPY.
Digital Caricature of my Family
I dont want to be a bully. I dont want to tick people off. And I certainly dont want to make anyone cry.
But at that point, I was still trying to please those unpleaseable art snobs who thought my drawings were "too cute."
I had a decision to make.
Was I going to try to please the people I had no respect for - the Haters - or was I going to please my customers - and myself?
Guess What I Chose
My "Why"
I figured out after I made that girl cry that:
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I don't want to tick people off.
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I don't want to be a bully.
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And I certainly dont want to make anyone cry.
I Realized that
I Draw Caricatures to make People Happy.
To make YOU Happy.
If that makes me a "Bad Artist" then too bad.
I decided then that I would focus on making my customers happy.
And that's what I've done ever since -
Las Vegas, NV
Product Release
Digital Caricature Artist
Caricatures Near Me
Samsung Booth at CES
2012
...And why I say
with my Caricatures
Your Event will End
Happily
Ever
After!
And That's Why I Choose
to be a Flattering Caricature Artist Near Me
The Birth of an Idea
Turns out there's a LOT of people who like the way I draw. People want to look and feel good about themselves.
It seems to me that we women are hardest on ourselves. Most of us DON'T want to be exaggerated and DO want to look good.
I have found that women
caricature artists Near ME
tend to be "nicer. Maybe it's because we tend to care more about how people feel.
I also noticed that weddings tend to be mostly run by women. And of course I love drawing caricatures at weddings best -
I'm a romantic softy at heart.
Mobile AL
Private Event
Caricature Artist
Red Carper Venue
2024
And so the idea of "Complimentary Caricatures" was born.
Complimentary can mean Flattering - Or Free.
I draw Flattering & Free (for your guests) caricatures at weddings, corporate events and other events.
I run a women-run business.
My business is YOU-oriented. Not trying to reach some ideal artistic goal.
Silverhill, AL
Downs Syndrome Buddy Walk
Caricature Artist near me
2024
Daphna, AL
Ladie's Night Out
Caricature Artist Near Me
Belforest Point
2024
Like the Renaissance artists of old
who had patrons that allowed them to make art for a living,
that is the model of my business and my philosphy.
I work for YOU, to make YOU and Your Guests HAPPY
Mobile AL
Corporate event
Caricature Artist near me
Mobile Yacht Club
2023
This ensures everyone at your event will have a GREAT Time
AND they will GO HOME HAPPY
And YOU will be Happy too!
I PROMISE NOT TO MAKE
ANY OF YOUR GUESTS CRY
Give Them an Experience
They'll Never Forget
Ask any wedding or event planner how many favors they toss after a wedding or corporate event.
Not Caricatures!
They will cherish this gift and remember you and your event fondly for the rest of their lives
I know I did!
An Experience that
Inspired Me to be a Caricature Artist Near Me
You see, when I was 13 years old, my parents gave me an experience that changed the course of my life. Kind of like the little girl in the picture above.
We were on vacation in Orlando and they got me a caricature in a place called Old Town.
That caricature hung on our wall for years. And that's what inspired me to become a Caricature artist!
So you never know - this experience could change the course of someone's life - Maybe yours!
Birmingham AL
Corporate Event
Caricature Artist
Citywalk
2024
Hi! My Name is
Kathy Buskett.
I'm a professional Caricature Artist Near Me
with 25 years of experience.
I drew caricatures in Las Vegas for a decade before moving here to the Gulf Coast.
AS one of the fastest caricature artists Near Me
in the world, (up to 30 people per hour) I can help make your events successful and garner you rave reviews.
Your events are in good hands with me!
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
“I would absolutely recommend Kathy over and over again."
Kayla R,. Pensacola, FL
Wedding Caricatures
Near Me
“I can't say enough about how amazing and stress-free this made party favors! All of the guests were so impressed!”
Celeste H., Daphne, AL
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“ She is fast, talented and super friendly. Highly highly highly recommend.”
Sarah Parker Smith,
Penscaola Beach, FL
Corporate Event
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“Caricatures by Kathy was the LIFE of our party!!! “
Elizabeth Burkett,
Ocean Springs, MS
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