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Meet Kathy Buskett
The Best Caricatures
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Hi, My name is Kathy Buskett. I'm a wife and busy mom probably a lot like you or your own mom.
I'm also a professional FULL TIME
Professional Caricatures Artists near me
with 26 years of experience.
I love delighting people with my caricatures and that’s why I do what I do.
Birmingham AL
Citywalk
Corporate Event
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Summer 2024
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.
"Your Caricatures Suck"
The year was 2006.
I was being bullied by some artists who thought my style of flattering caricatures wasn't good enough.
These artists wouldn't include me in their little "club" and looked down on me because of my "cute" style.
They made rude comments about anyone who's style they thought "Isn't exaggerated enough" and say "Those aren't REALLY Caricatures."
Some of them wouldn't even speak to me (some still won't!)
I was even told my Caricatures Suck because they're "too cute!"
Biloxi, MS
Corporater Event
for MSFB
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The Beau Rivage
2024
My "cute"
caricature style
Spidermen
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Illustration
2022
Not Good Enough
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Kathy Buskett
Produict release of Samsung's Galaxy Note
Samsung's Booth at CES
LVCC
2012
I felt 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 WAS NOT GOOD ENOUGH.
So, I was trying to prove that I was a good artist.
I was at a festival drawing like those exaggerated caricature drawings on Tik Tok.
But I wound up making a young woman feel so bad that she cried.
It was 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
Note: I Did NOT Draw this!!!
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?
That's a great reason to choose me as your caricatures artists near me near me
I will NOT draw You like this.
Instead, I will make you look BETTER than real life!
Another Caricature of Me
Just so you can see, I'm not a whiner.
I LOVE this exaggerated caricature of me by
Brian Oakes. I actually have a huge collection of caricatures of myself by famous artists I know.
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.
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.
Gulfport, MS
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The Chimneys Restaurant
Fall 2024
Mobile AL
Private Event
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Red Carper Venue
2024
Haters Gonna Hate
Taylor Swift Caricature
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.
Kathy Buskett, Artist
Taylor Swift Caricature
Daphne AL
2024
And those artists who insisted my art wasn't good enough based on THEIR Idea of what a "Good Caricature" should be?
They were bullies too.
Shake It Off
I found out at that convention that a lot of caricature artists got into this business for the exact opposite reason 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 unpleasable art bullies 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
Daphne AL
Ladies Night Out
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Belforest Pointe Venue
Fall 2024
The Birth of an Idea
Turns out there's a LOT of people who want to look and feel good about themselves.
We feel best when we look our best. And with my flattering & fun caricatures, you and your guests can look your best!
Which is EXACTLY what you want to give your guests at a wedding, corporate event, or other gathering.
Mobile AL
Wedding Rehearsal DInner
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Cedar Street Social
Summer 2024
Looking Good
Mobile AL
Birthday Party
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Red Carper Venue
Fall 2024
And so the idea of "Complimentary Caricatures" was born.
Complimentary can mean Flattering - Or Free.
So Now instead of making women cry, I draw Flattering & Free (for your guests) Caricatures at weddings, Corporate Events and other events.
My business is YOU-oriented. Not trying to reach some ideal artistic goal.
Silverhill, AL
Downs Syndrome Buddy Walk
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Spring 2024
Amite, LA
The Berry Barn
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Spring 2025
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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
Gulf SHores AL
Corporate event for
Gulf Coast Magazine
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Venue: THe Toy Box
Winter 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
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 -
CES Convention, LVCC
Samsung Booth
Product release of the Galaxy Note
Digital Caricature Artist Near Me
Winter 2012
...And why I say
with my Caricatures
Your Event will End
Happily
Ever
After!
Keesler Air Force Base
Policemen's Ball/Nonprofit event
Biloxi, MS
Caricature Artist Near Me
Winter 2023
And That's Why I Choose
to be a Flattering Caricature Artist near me
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Wedding
Mobile, AL
Ezell House
Digital Caricature Artist Near Me
Winter 2024
Preschool Graduation Party
Defuniak SPrings, FL
Private Party
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Spring 2024
Corporate Event
For HOWARD industries
Point Clear, AL
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The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa
Winter 2025
- Elevate your events to a new level by creating Interactive Entertainment that gets guests laughing and interacting and OFF THEIR PHONES.
- Bring in more foot traffic to events where you want your Brand to STAND OUT from the rest such as trade shows
- Assist in the sales process by exchanging my caricatures for emails, AND by giving you a five-minute window to network with prospects
- Create bucket-list favors in just a few minutes that your guests will not only cherish for YEARS, but will also remind them of YOUR event and YOUR company whenever they look at it (ask about preprinting logos!)
-And the BEST Benefit....
My Caricatures Can help You...
Help your Event get Rave Reviews like these...
“I would absolutely recommend Kathy over and over again."
Kayla R,. Pensacola, FL
Wedding Caricature Artist
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
Party Caricature Artist Near Me
“ 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
Graduation Party
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A Few Celebrity
"Endorsements"
"Haters Gonna Hate."
- Taylor Swift
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"With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility."
- Peter Parker, AKA Spiderman
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"He's Dead, Jim."
- Spock
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I hope that made you laugh. Or at least smile. If not, you
DEFINITELY need me to come liven up your party.
And Many more. I've drawn Caricatures at some of the
largest events and venues in the world.
GUARANTEED
to show up or
your money back
I use a contract to protect you because that's what reputable vendors do.
My contract protects you from no-shows and last-minute cancellations.
THis has never happened in my 26 year career, however
you still deserve a guarantee.
No other local Caricaturist offers this Guarantee!
I believe in treating my customers fairly;
This is one way I help put your mind at ease.
Professional Entertainment You Can Trust
I love delighting people when they see their drawing and
I'm committed to making sure that everyone goes home happy.
I will redraw your caricature if you don't like it!
Luau
Roberstdale Senior Center
Robetrdale, AL
Caricature Artist Near Me
Fall 2024
If You'd Like me to come make your Wedding, Corporate event or even just a private party more FUN with my Flattering & FAST Caricatures, Contact me Now to Reserve Your Date
Don't forget there's only one of me,
so reserve your date now before it's gone!
Dates on my calendar really do book up quickly!