High-End Corporate Entertainment
Most Corporate Events have Everything… Except the FUN
Caricatures as Corporate Entertainment
at the Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans
That's Actually Entertaining
Flattering, Fast and FUN Live Caricatures
For Corporate Events across the Gulf Coast and Beyond
Trusted by these top brands
Corporate Entertainment Shouldn't Feel Corporate
You’ve got the venue.
The food.
The drinks.
The schedule.
Now how do you keep everyone off their phones?
Easy. Give them something more interesting to look at.
But What?
Live caricatures have a funny way of drawing a crowd. People gather around, watch, laugh and start talking to each other. Then somebody inevitably says:
“I wanna be next!”
And if the word caricature makes you a little nervous, don't worry. I specialize in flattering caricatures. Your executives, clients and VIPs aren't going to walk away wondering why you hired someone to make fun of them.
They get a personalized keepsake.
You get people interacting instead of scrolling.
And you get the credit for finding the entertainment everyone is talking about tomorrow.
Way Better than everyone being on their phones all night.
Interactive Corporate Entertainment
That Actually Engages Your Guests
Imagine your VIP's, clients, and employees laughing, engaging, engaging and having the time of their lives!
This isn't just wishful thinking. It's what really happens with my live caricatures for corporate events.
With my caricatures, your guests become the entertainment.
This isn’t background entertainment people walk past. This is interactive corporate event entertainment that pulls people in.
Guests stop. Watch. Laugh.
Then they want in.
Even your competitors will want one.
The Junior Auxiliary Ball at the
Beau RIvage Casino in Gulfport, MS
Samsung's Product Release of the Galaxy Note
at CES at the LVCC in Vegas - I drew Digital Caricatures for this Event which was the largest digtial caricature event in the world
My flattering caricatures break the ice instantly.
They get people talking, and turns your event into something
people actually experience, not just attend because they have to.
It doesn’t just entertain your guests…
It doubles as unique branded swag they take with them.
Branded Swag for internal branding at
Coca Cola Distributors in Robertsdale, AL
I can always tell a good complany because they reward their employees with caricatures!
Each drawing is created live at your event and can even include your company branding.
So instead of handing out another pen, tshirt or koozie…
(seriously, who needs another koozie?)
You’re giving your guests something fun, personal, and worth keeping.
Trade Show Entertainment That Actually
Draws a Crowd
You’ve seen it before.
A big convention center. Booths lined up.
People walking by… glancing… and keep moving.
Another booth.
Another setup.
Nothing pulling people in.
We paid HOW much
for this booth???
Caricatures are a Whole Other Story
I set up.
People are watching.
Soon someone sits down to get drawn.
Now a Crowd gathers.
They're Laughing.
Engaging.
Then someone else joins them.
As people start seeing the drawings, word gets around.
“Wait—you have to go over there.”
Coworkers laugh. Strangers connect.
Even people from other booths wander over to see what’s going on.
(It happens every time.)
And just like that… caricatures draw a crowd.
It’s not something you have to explain, you can see it for yourself.
That’s what interactive caricature entertainment does.
It gives people a reason to stop and engage.
A reason to remember your event—and you—long after it’s over.
Q: What's the ONE THING that can actually set your company apart that no one else can match?
A: LAUGHTER.
It echoes throughout the halls and acts like a traffic magnet.
Soon your booth will be the center of attention. And it really isn’t about ME. It’s about the MEDIUM. Any world-class caricaturist can do it (if you can find one).
What others CAN’T do, however, is what sets me apart.
Retirement Party for
Mayor Cherry Fitch of Gulf Breeze, FL
FizziFest Wine Tasting For Joe Bullard Automotive
At the Ft. Conde Inn in Mobile, AL
Grand Opening of
Embassy Suites Gulf Shores, AL
Trawick Imternational
Superhero Themed Event
The Grand Hotel , Fairhope, Alabama
Fellowship Celebration
Ochsner medical center in New Orleans, LA
Miss Mississippi gets a Caricature by Kathy
Farm Bureau Federation Annual Conference
Beau Rivage Resort , Biloxi MS
A Corporate Comedian with a Marker
Hi, I’m Kathy Buskett. I’ve been drawing caricatures since 1999, which is a lifetime in itself. I can hardly believe it.
But when I look back at all the thousands of events I’ve drawn at, I feel incredibly blessed to be able to do what I love for a living… and that is to make people happy.
Kathy Buskett drawing digital caricatures for Samsung at CES in Las Vegas. Serving the Gulf Coast and beyond — including Mobile, Fairhope, Daphne, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Pensacola, Destin, Biloxi, and New Orleans — and available for travel nationwide.
My nearly 30 years of experience definitely sets me apart from the crowd, but there are several other things that do as well:
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Staggering Speed. I’m one of the fastest caricaturists in the world, drawing 20–30 faces per hour. This keeps lines down and guests interested.
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A Flattering Style that makes people want to keep their drawings—with your branding on them.
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Interpersonal skills. I have worked with every type of person you can think of, and I can draw them all. I will be kind to your guests and make your brand look GREAT.
I learned to entertain in Las Vegas at some of the largest events in the world, under the tutelage of Buddy Rose, the “godfather of caricature.” I actually put on a little show with each guest who sits. I do my best to make it FUN and I tailor the experience to the person sitting in my chair.
I love my job so much that I have multiple reviews saying I smile the whole time I’m drawing. And I have pictures - and stories - to prove it.
Save Stress
You've got enough to do. Why wrack your brain trying to figure out the logistics of finding, purchasing, shipping and displaying SWAG?
Hire me to Draw your Swag Onsite and be done with it!
So YOU Can
ENJOY The Party!
"I can't say enough about how amazing and stress free this made favors! All of the guests were so impressed!”
Celeste Hayes,
Daphne , AL
Save Time
You want someone who can handle a crowd.
Nothing is worse than hiring a caricaturist only to find they can only draw a few faces per hour.
As one of the Fastest Caricaturists
IN THE WORLD,
I can draw up to 30 faces per hour,
so more of your guests will get drawn.
My high speed keeps lines down which also keeps you & your guests happy, and it
saves you TIME.
Caricatures function as both a Swag AND Entertainment. You likely already have a budget for Swag. You can afford Corporate Entertainment when you double up with Caricatures!
And because my speeds are so high, you won't have to hire me for as long. I often take the place of hiring an extra artist.
Save Expense
Save The Planet
Swag is expected, but much of it winds up in the dump.
My Caricatures don't. They're a bucket-list experience that doubles as SWAG they wont toss.
Corporate Entertainment in Action
From product launches and trade shows to employee appreciation days and grand openings, no two corporate events are exactly alike. Here are a few of the places Drawing Caricatures has taken me over the years.
Corporate Event Entertainment
That Put Samsung's Galaxy Note on the Map
If you want people to stop, pay attention and remember your product, you need more than a display. You need an experience.
Samsung knew that. That’s why they hired me and my late husband, Buddy Rose, to procure 26 digital caricature artists for the product release of the original Galaxy Note in 2012.
Yes, I’ve been doing this that long. Longer, actually.
It was one of the largest digital caricature events in the world, if not the largest. Twenty-six artists were drawing guests digitally using the Galaxy Note itself, so people weren’t just being told what this new device could do.
They were watching it happen right in front of them, and then walking away with a caricature created on the product Samsung was there to introduce.
The lines wrapped around the entire Las Vegas Convention Center. People gathered around to watch, waited to have theirs drawn and shared their caricatures online. The event went so viral that even today, you can search for “CES caricature Samsung” and still find posts from people showing off the digital caricatures they received.
That’s the difference. At a product launch, you don’t just want traffic. You want people to stop, interact with the product and remember it after they walk away.
The Galaxy Note went on to become one of Samsung’s flagship product lines for more than a decade. And I got to be there at the very beginning.
That's me demonstrating the Galaxy Note
Read the article in CNET
One of Samsung's Digital Caricatures displays.
Art pictured is not mine.
Learn More about the Galaxy Note Product Launch on my Digital Caricatures Page HERE
Live Caricature Artists for a Corporate Welcome Event
in N'Awlins
When Premier Event Resources needed entertainment for a corporate conference at the Hilton Riverside in New Orleans, they wanted something that fit the city and their Mardi Gras theme.
I brought together a team of four professional caricature artists for the welcome event on the Mark Twain Courtyard. We incorporated the theme right into the drawings, adding Mardi Gras beads and a little New Orleans flair, and even pre-printed the drawing paper for the event.
For a large conference, having multiple artists means more guests can participate without spending the evening standing in line. And for the event planner, having one person procure and coordinate the artists makes things a whole lot easier.
The verdict from their planner?
“Your team was wonderful! We got rave reviews!”
Hailey C., Corporate Event Planner
Coworkers show off their caricature at
The Hilton Riverside in New Orleans
An Employee Appreciation Day Entertainment
That Became a Tradition
Every year, Perdido Beach Resort in Coastal Alabama has me come out for their employee appreciation day event. Not for their guests, but for their staff.
They’re a luxury resort here on the Gulf Coast, and they understand something a lot of companies miss: if you want your guests treated well, you have to treat your staff well first.
So every year they bring me in for Employee Appreciation Day. People come in on their breaks, grab some food, laugh and get drawn. It’s relaxed, and because employees can come and go, it works really well with a rotating staff.
Some of them have even told me they’ve started a collection. They come back every year and add a new caricature. I love that!
Because I draw quickly, I can usually get everyone who wants one drawn within that three-to-four-hour window. And the setup couldn’t be simpler. Point me toward a spot, give me three chairs, and I take care of the rest.
Maybe the best review is simply that they keep inviting me back.
Perdido Beach Resort's Annual
Employee Appreciation Day Event
Luau Themed party
This year they had an 80s theme
, and this couple really got into it!
Themed events are so much fun,
and my caricatures can fit virtually any theme!
This only works for caricaturists who
have high speeds... like me!
Trade Show Entertainment
That Draws a Crowd
I’ve worked a lot of conventions in Las Vegas, but World of Concrete was one I’ll never forget.
CAT brought me in to draw caricatures for their VIPs at the Las Vegas Convention Center at World of Concrete. I worked alongside another artist, for several days, giving guests something personal to take home from the show.
But I have to tell you, the first thing I noticed wasn’t the people. It was the equipment.
I had never seen earthmovers that big in my life. Some of those machines seemed as big as buildings, and somehow they were INSIDE the convention center. Sitting there drawing next to them I felt like an ant.
The caricatures were a huge hit, and that’s one of the reasons they work so well as trade show entertainment. People stop. They watch. They get drawn. And while they’re there, your company has time with them.
If you’re looking for trade show booth ideas to attract visitors, sometimes the simplest answer is to give people a reason to stop in the first place.
For CAT, it also gave their VIPs something made especially for them to take home from a very memorable event.
Live Caricature Artists for AT&T at Pebble Beach
One of the best things about doing a great job at a corporate event is that sometimes it leads to the next one.
After the Samsung Galaxy Note launch, I was hired for another digital event, this time for AT&T at the 2013 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.
Five of us spent four days drawing digital caricatures for AT&T’s VIP guests at Pebble Beach. Guests got to watch their caricatures being created digitally and leave with a personalized keepsake from the tournament.
It was a pretty incredible place to work, and I got the job directly because of the Samsung event.
Do a great job, and people remember you. Sometimes they even take you to Pebble Beach.
This was drawn directly on a tablet and colored there too. Then it was emailed directly to the client. Digital caricatures can also be printed on-site and projected onto large screens or even an entire wall!
Grand Opening Entertainment Guests Could Take Home
When Embassy Suites Gulf Shores hired me for their grand opening, they had gone all out. There were huge balloon sculptures, entertainment throughout the hotel and even a photo booth built into a seafoam-green VW bus.
I arrived early to draw the employees for the first hour, then set up just outside the ballroom to draw VIPs as they mingled. There were business leaders and local officials in attendance, and even the hotel owner stopped by to make sure everyone was having a good time.
DJ Mr. Lee Connor was one of my first drawings of the evening. He loved his caricature and gave me a video review afterward:
“Hire her for all the events!”
For the event, I pre-printed the Embassy Suites logo on every drawing. That’s a great option for corporate events because people keep their caricatures for years, often hanging them in their homes or offices.
Your event may last one night. The advertising can last for years.
DJ Lee Connor with his caricature at the Embassy Suites Gulf Shores grand opening. His review? “Hire her for all the events!”
What Kind of Corporate Event Are You Planning?
Corporate Events That Work Great with Caricatures
Client-Facing & Brand Events
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Corporate networking events
A natural icebreaker. Instead of awkward small talk, people gather, watch, laugh, and start conversations organically. -
Corporate mixers & business mixers
Helps people connect naturally—no forced networking required. -
Client appreciation events
Gives your guests something personal and branded to take home—keeping your company top of mind. -
Corporate hospitality events
Perfect for VIP experiences where you want something elevated, interactive, and memorable. -
Corporate happy hours
Keeps the energy up and gives people something to do beyond just standing around with a drink.
Marketing & Promotional Events
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Corporate conferences & trade shows
Ideal for booth engagement. Draw a crowd, keep people there longer, and give them branded swag they’ll actually keep. -
Grand opening events & ribbon cuttings
Creates a crowd and gives people a reason to stop, stay, and engage with your brand. -
Corporate open house events
A great way to welcome clients or the community while keeping the atmosphere interactive and inviting.
Internal Company Events
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Employee appreciation events
One of the best uses for caricatures—fun, meaningful, and something your team actually looks forward to. -
Company picnics & corporate field days
Perfect for large groups and outdoor settings—keeps people engaged instead of wandering off. -
Company anniversary celebrations
Turns a milestone into something interactive and memorable instead of just another speech. -
Corporate holiday parties
Built-in corporate event entertainment that doubles as favors—so you’re not paying for both separately. -
Corporate luncheons & corporate dinner events
Adds energy to events that can otherwise feel a little… flat.
Team Building & Culture
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Team building events & team building workshops
Truly interactive—not forced. People naturally engage, making this one of the most effective team building activities. -
Company retreats / corporate retreats
Adds something memorable without needing a rigid schedule. -
Corporate training events & corporate workshops
Keeps attendees engaged during longer learning sessions. -
Company outings & team events
Easy, flexible entertainment that works without a formal program.
Leadership & High-Impact Events
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Sales kickoff meetings
Starts the event on a high note and gives your team something fun and unexpected right out of the gate. -
Incentive events & incentive trips
Reward top performers with something unique and memorable—not just another dinner. -
Corporate gala & awards ceremonies
Upscale, engaging, and something guests will talk about long after the event ends.
Nonprofit Events
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Nonprofit fundraising events & charity fundraisers
Keeps energy high and gives donors something meaningful to take home.
See my Nonprofits page or my Fundraiser page for more info, and suggestions on how to use Caricatures
as a Fundraiser.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
“I can't say enough about how amazing and stress-free this made favors! All of the guests were so impressed!”
Celeste H., Daphne, AL
"Only hire her if you want to look like a genius party planner, want to get a ton of compliments and want your guests to walk away with the best party favors ever."
Mark Magee, Mobile, AL Mobile Businessmen's
Association
Corporate Event
“I would absolutely recommend Kathy over and over again!”
Kayla R,. Pensacola, FL
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Corporate Entertainment Made Easy
It's as Easy as 1, 2, 3
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Contact me via any of the buttons or forms on this site to see if your Date is available
I will ask You a few questions and give you a personalized quote
Where I answer any Questions you have & we
Decide if we're a good fit for each other
I will personalize a contract for you
You sign it, I sign it, and then you have 7 days to send in a retainer, which is 50% down.
We can do this via phone, zoom, or, if you dont like the phone (like me) we can text
And Then You're All Set!
I will contact you a month and then a week before your event so you're not left wondering if you're still booked.
Please Note:
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My Guarantee to You
Professional Entertainment You Can Trust
Your investment is always protected.
I never accept a retainer until the contract is signed by both of us. That way, everything is clear and in writing — what I provide, when I’ll be there, and what happens if life throws a curveball.
No surprises. No risk. Just peace of mind — from a corporate caricature artist who values integrity as much as artistry.
If your event date shifts, your retainer can be applied to a new date, pending my availability. There’s no penalty for rescheduling, and I’ll always do my best to accommodate changes when they arise.
This way, you can book your corporate event entertainment with confidence even if plans evolve.
Your whole team can get drawn!
Caricatures are both live entertainment and a personalized keepsake your guests get to take home.
Unlike a photo booth, every caricature is created individually for your guest. For corporate events, I can even pre-print your company logo or event information on every drawing, so your brand goes home with them.
I also draw approximately 25–30 faces per hour, 2-3x the average, which means I can entertain more guests in less time than the average caricature artist. For larger events, that can mean a significantly lower cost per guest.
Plus, for many people, getting a caricature is a bucket-list experience. I hear this all the time:
“I’ve always wanted one of these!”
Corporate Event Pricing
$299 Per Hour
Starting At
Pricing is based on the length of the event, guest count and type of event.
Travel fees may apply outside the Greater Gulf Coast area.
I book only one event per day, so once your date is reserved, it’s yours.
Corporate Entertainment That Does Double Duty
City of Atmore
presents my caricature painting they commissioned
to Jamal Roberts, American Idol
FAQs about Caricatures as Corporate Event Entertainment
Hampton By Hilton
New Orleans, LA
Corporate Event Caricatures
Q: Why are caricatures a good fit for corporate events?
A: Caricatures are the BEST fit for corporate events. Let’s be honest—most corporate events are snoozefests. This is the opposite. As a corporate event entertainer, I literally DRAW A CROWD (pun absolutely intended) and turn your event into something people actually get excited about.
Q: How does hiring you as a live entertainer improve guest engagement at corporate events?
A: A live entertainer creates real interaction. Unlike other artists, I don’t just sit there—I talk to your guests, joke with them, and make them feel comfortable. Before they know it, they’re laughing and walking away with something unforgettable. That’s the power of interactive entertainment.
Q: What types of corporate events are caricatures best suited for?
A: Caricatures work for almost all corporate events—trade shows, conferences, corporate parties, grand openings, product launches, retirement parties, employee appreciation events, holiday parties, welcome events, and more. If people are there, this works.
Q: Will a corporate event entertainer like a caricature artist create long lines?
A: No—my speed keeps things moving. I’m 2–3x faster than the average caricature artist and have even won awards for speed, which helps keep lines manageable at corporate events and large-scale corporate entertainment settings.
Q: Can caricatures be customized with company branding or logos?
A: Yes! Caricatures can be customized with your logo, hashtag, or message. I can handle it for you, or you can provide the artwork. I just pass along the printing cost—no markup. It’s a great way to turn entertainment into branded corporate entertainment.
Q: What kind of space does a live caricature setup require at a corporate event?
A: Very little. Just 3 chairs and my easel. No drying tables, no mess—perfect for corporate events where space, flow, and professionalism matter.
Q: Is a caricature artist appropriate for upscale or formal corporate events?
A: Absolutely. I’ve worked high-end corporate events, and my caricatures are flattering—not ugly. The laughter and interaction make you look good while giving your guests a true bucket list experience. It’s polished, professional, and fun.
Q: What makes caricatures more memorable than other corporate event entertainment?
A: They’re interactive. Guests don’t just watch—they participate. That’s what makes caricatures stand out from typical corporate entertainment and keeps people talking long after the event ends.
Q: Are caricatures appropriate for both employees and clients at corporate events?
A: Yes—and I’ve done tons of both. Caricatures make great branded internal swag and even better gifts to impress your VIP clients. It’s one of the few corporate event entertainment options that works across the board.
Q: How do live caricatures compare to digital or tech-based event entertainment?
A: Both are still hand-drawn—just different tools. Digital caricatures are especially great for large corporate events and visibility when displayed on screens, while traditional caricatures create a classic interactive entertainment experience.
Q: Can a caricature artist handle large corporate events without additional artists?
A: I can. My award winning speed and 27 years of experience—including top-tier Las Vegas events—allow me to cover large corporate events on my own in many cases, saving you the cost and coordination of hiring multiple entertainers.
If you’re planning corporate events and want something that actually gets people engaged, laughing, and talking, hiring the right corporate event entertainer makes all the difference. Caricatures combine interactive entertainment, branded take-home value, and real guest engagement in a way most corporate entertainment simply can’t match.
Get that coveted corner office....
or at least a mention in the next team memo
If you’re in charge of planning the next corporate event, the easiest way to look good in front of your team—and your boss—is to choose the right corporate event entertainment.
Caricatures check every box.
They’re fun, interactive, and give guests something to actually do (not just watch), and everyone leaves with a personalized keepsake they’ll hang onto long after the event.
They work for just about any setting—trade shows, conferences, client appreciation events, holiday parties—you name it.
And because my style is flattering, your guests walk away smiling… which means you look good too.
Yes, I drew this cartoon. And yes — I draw cartoons, too!
Beyond corporate caricatures, I also offer graphic recording,
team-building sessions, and art workshops such as painting parties.
I'm also an inspirational Womens speaker
on subjects such as AI and the Arts and careers in the arts.
all designed to make your next event
creative, memorable, interesting and fun.
Bring Laughter & Keepsakes to Your Next Business Event
Caricatures aren’t just drawings — they’re interactive entertainment, conversation starters, and keepsakes your guests will treasure for years.
Styles and Pricing