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Children's Entertainer-

 

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Why Caricatures Make Awesome Children's Entertainment

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You’re searching for children’s party entertainment that’s fun, easy, and totally stress-free. You just found it.

I’m Kathy Buskett, a professional caricature artist and mom of three with 26 years of experience drawing kids of all personalities — wiggly, shy, loud, and everything in between.

 

I even draw for USA Health Women’s & Children’s Hospital, so special needs, sensory sensitivities, and short attention spans don’t scare me one bit.

My live caricatures keep kids laughing, give parents a breather, and double as take-home favors, which means one less thing for you to plan.

Flattering, fast, and unforgettable — exactly what you want for your next party.

Why Caricatures By Kathy?

                           

 

As one of the fastest caricaturists in the World,

I can draw Up to 30 Faces per hour

Which saves you Stress, Time & Money

NO ONE wants to wait around all day for a drawing. Certainly not little ones!

With My Ultra-Fast Caricatures, your guests

won't be stuck waiting in a long line.

And YOU won't have to Hire me for as long. I do the work of 2-3 artists -

You only pay for one!

Lightning Fast 

Speed Caricature

Speed Caricature

                           

 

 

 

The last thing you want is your kid bursting into tears on their birthday.

My drawings are Flattering - no ugly, scary ones that scar kids for life

,,,and they're FUN

With my party caricatures, your child can pick from a board with tiny bodies so they know exactly what they're getting, which reduces the likelihood of meltdowns.

These cartoon bodies are themed to your event or they can be whatever they like, from disney princesses to superheroes.

Which makes it a lot more FUN

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 Flattering & Fun

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Family Party Caricatures

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Great with Children

A lot of times Kids are nervous about being around a stranger. I do my best to put them at ease. I introduce myself, get a fist bump or hand shake, make eye contact and use their names as I talk to your child.

I'm a mom myself and I homeschool my own kids.

I've always been good with kids and I actually majored in education before I changed over to Fine Art. (Yes, I'm a caricaturist with an education & a fine art background. which makes me a bit of a unicorn...) 

And if your child has special needs? Well, let's just say that since I'm a mom of THREE special needs kids myself, I'm VERY familiar with varying types of ability and I have dealt with and seen it all. 

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What About Teens?

No Problem!

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I Worked with Teens in a group home and a youth group for many years. Teens are particularly close to my heart for that reason.

I know how to treat teens and I know how to make them look adult (to make them happy) without being TOO adult (making mom and dad happy)

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biracial teenaged boy gets a caricature

And Introducing something ONLY I Offer...

'BODY BOARDS'

I am the ONLY Caricaturist who

offers FREE "Body Boards" for Guests to choose from to personalize your drawings even more.

Guests get to choose

whatever they want to be!

I will Even Custom Draw a Body Board Just for Your Themed Event - FOR FREE!

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Squirmy Kids are My Specialty!

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female body board
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So Are people with Special needs. 

I have 3 kids with special needs myself

It's Nice To Meet You!

Hi, My name is Kathy Buskett​. I'm a wife and busy mom probably a lot like you.

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I'm also a professional FULL TIME Professional Caricature Artist with 26 years of experience.

I love delighting people with my caricatures and that’s why I do what I do.

 

 

about caricatures by kathy

Birmingham AL

Citywalk

Corporate Event for 

Caricature Artist near me

Summer 2024

How Children's Party Entertainment Works

  • You Hire me to come to your birthday party or other event. We both sign a contract stipulating you receive 100% of your money back if I cancel for any reason. Then, with a 50% retainer, your date is reserved.

  • On the day of your event, I show up early to meet you & set up my easel. You don't need to provide anything but 3 chairs. I can be set up in only five minutes.

  • Then your guests can each get drawn in about two minutes or less. If there's time, I will draw your guests with whatever cartoon body they choose.

 

  • The Guest of Honor always gets something special - sometimes even color!

  • Everyone has a great time laughing and interacting -  Away from their phones

And YOU get to enjoy your own

child's Party!

  • After their drawing is done, I write the guest's names on the back of their drawings and at the end of the event,

  • They take their drawings home with them as a custom-made party favor to remember your party for years to come.

YOU get rave reviews on how AWESOME your party was! 

            Sound good? It is!

      It's a BLAST!

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A cute little boy wearing suspenders holds his party caricature
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a boy makes a funny face at his spiderman cartoon caricature
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cute asian girl gets a caricature as dorothy from the wizard of oz
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      Professional Entertainment with Integrity ​                  GUARANTEED to show up or your money back                                                                                                              

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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.

No other local caricaturist offers this service! 

You Always know what you're getting with my Caricatures.

I deliver what I promise!

I believe in treating my customers fairly; this is one way I help put your mind at ease.

You don't pay a cent unit the contract is signed. This protects both of us.

And if you've never done this before, please let me give you a tip: 

NEVER give anyone money without a signed contract.

The contract should be fair. it should state what happens if the artist or vendor doesn't show up. 

And you should feel comfortable with it.

You're welcome to ask for a copy of my contract.

  How Much Do Caricatures Cost?

Caricatures are a Great Deal

  • Caricatures Function as both Entertainment and Favors. It's a BOGO! So you're automatically getting a good deal                                                                                                                   

  • Caricatures are the same price or cheaper than a photo Booth. Not to mention they're more Personable and Fun!                                                                          ​

  • Caricatures are a Bucket- List Item. They often go up on your guest's walls and stay there for years! That's a lot of mileage for what you're paying.                                                        ​

  • According to Gigsalad, an entertainment site, Caricatures can cost anywhere from $150 to $250 per hour so at

​                                           so at 

                    $199 Per Hour*                      My Prices are Right in the Middle Range

* More than 50 miles distance from my studio in Daphne , AL requires a travel fee

* For Major Holidays I Charge Extra, Depending on the holiday

* Two hour minimum

Nonprofit? Church? School?

Servicemen and women?

         I do Discounted Events for Nonprofits and 

Fundraisers

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If you want me to come to your party or special event, Put Smiles on Everyone's Faces (literally), and send everyone home with flattering custom artwork that will remind them of your party for years to come, 

CONTACT ME now.

My calendar books up fast!

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belle with a caricature

Spots On My Calendar Really Do Book Up Quickly

Reserve Your Spot Before It's Gone!

Check Availability & Get A Quote

I book one event per date.

Please include your event date and location so I can check availability.

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I don't ghost people! If you didn't receive a reply, please check your spam folder!

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I personally respond to every inquiry—no ghosting here.

 

If you don’t see a reply from me within a day, please check your spam or junk folder, as emails sometimes end up there by mistake. I’m looking forward to connecting with you!

 

 I work at a limited number of events each year, so availability is selective. If your date is open, I recommend securing it sooner rather than later.

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kathybuskett@gmail.com

105 avon circle

Daphne, AL 36532

Party, corporate event, and wedding caricature artist serving Gulf Shores, Daphne, Fairhope, Mobile, Pensacola, Biloxi, and New Orleans — and throughout the Gulf Coast, including the Florida Panhandle, Alabama, Mississippi, and southern Louisiana. Available for destination weddings worldwide.

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"I do my best to be a credit
to my Lord and Savior,
Jesus Christ, without whom
I am nothing."

- Kathy Buskett 
Christian Caricaturist &
Christian Entertainer

Perfect for Parties and Special Occasions

Live caricatures are a hit at all kinds of private celebrations and special events. Guests love watching the drawings come to life and leaving with personalized cartoon sketches as a keepsake from a live caricature artist.

My live caricatures are especially popular at:

PRIVATE PARTIES & CELEBRATIONS
Adult birthday parties, anniversary parties, baby showers, backyard parties, Bar and Bat Mitzvah celebrations, birthday parties, Christmas parties, cocktail parties, costume parties, dinner parties, engagement parties, family reunions, Friendsgiving events, Galentines events, garden parties, gender reveal parties, graduation parties, holiday parties, housewarming parties, kids birthday parties, neighborhood block parties, New Year’s Eve parties, pool parties, private country club events, quinceañeras, retirement parties, Super Bowl parties, Sweet 16 parties, theme parties, and yacht club events.

FUNDRAISERS & NONPROFITS
Awards galas, benefit dinners, charity festivals, charity galas, church fundraisers, church events, community fundraisers, fundraising events, nonprofit galas, school fundraisers, silent auctions, thank you luncheons, and VBS events.

 

WEDDING EVENTS
Bachelor parties, bachelorette parties, bridal showers, couples showers, destination wedding events, engagement parties, wedding after parties, wedding cocktail hours, wedding day hospitality suites, wedding farewell brunches, wedding morning-after brunches, wedding receptions, wedding rehearsal dinners, wedding welcome parties, and wedding weekend events.

CORPORATE EVENTS
Awards banquets, brand activations, business mixers, client appreciation events, company picnics, corporate charity events, corporate conferences, corporate conventions, corporate fundraisers, corporate galas, corporate grand openings, corporate holiday parties, corporate networking events, corporate open houses, corporate parties, corporate retreats, corporate training events, employee appreciation events, executive retreats, expos, icebreaking events, industry conferences, mixers, office grand openings, product launches, sales kickoff meetings, staff appreciation events, team building events, trade show booths, trade shows, VIP events, and welcome events.

 

COLLEGE & SCHOOL EVENTS
Campus activities fairs, campus welcome parties, college festivals, college welcome week events, fraternity events, Greek life events, graduation celebrations, homecoming events, orientation week events, prom, school carnivals, school festivals, senior week events, sorority events, student appreciation events, and university welcome week events.

FESTIVALS & LARGE EVENTS
Caricatures are also a great fit for paid festival entertainment and special event programming. I typically work as booked entertainment rather than vending, appearing at events such as beach events, carnival themed events, comic cons, Fourth of July events, hot air balloon festivals, Oktoberfest events, parades, Renaissance fairs, and state fairs.

MISCELLANEOUS SPECIAL EVENTS
Air shows, art exhibitions, auto expos, beer gardens, boat parties, car shows, concerts, exhibitions, historical events, and masquerades.

…and more!

Caricatures by Kathy provides live caricature entertainment for weddings, corporate events, festivals, and private parties across the Gulf Coast and beyond, including Fairhope, Daphne, Mobile, Pensacola, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Biloxi, New Orleans, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, Georgia, and destination events throughout the Southeast.

© Copyright

This website was created without the use of generative AI.
All artwork and photography are original work by Kathy Buskett.
Light image cleanup and background refinements were used solely for presentation.

© 2026 Kathy Buskett. All rights reserved.

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