15 Reviews for Allen Schmertzler’s “Let’s Face It!"
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Review by Jenny C.
Celebration•Reviewed on October 13, 2025•From Portland, OR
We had Allen come to our wedding reception and it was perfect! He navigated the event seamlessly, fun to interact with and was a big hit. Would recommend him anytime!
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Thank you for inviting me. Your event was perfect, the guests so much fun, and we all had such a memorable time. congratulations, keep shining!
Review by Jim G.
Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on August 10, 2025•From Lake Oswego, OR
Review by Dani H.
Picnic•Reviewed on August 5, 2024•From Sherwood, OR
Allen was great! Everyone loved getting to take home the silly drawings of themselves! We only wish that we could have had him stay longer so that everyone could have a chance to get a drawing. These are such great keepsakes!
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Thank you for the kind and supportive review. Folks were wonderful, the vibe wholesome, and the venue set-up was perfect.
Review by Fred B.
Birthday Party (Kids)•Reviewed on July 6, 2024•From Lake Oswego, OR
Allen was great, easy personality and a great talent. I'll hire him again.
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Thank you for hiring me to draw a full color birthday gift commission caricature for 10 year old Makayla, and inviting me to do live caricatures of your lovely family during her birthday party, and it may have been super hot in your home, but everyone was so cool! I feel honored.
Review by Charles B.
Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on July 31, 2023•From Portland, OR
I only gave allen 5 stars because i couldn't give him 10 stars. What a plesent and awesome person to chat with . He has an incredible talent .
Review by Gloria L.
Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on July 16, 2023•From Vancouver, WA
Allen was personable and my guests enjoyed the banter along with the portraits. Good experience all round.
Review by Steve D.
Anniversary Party•Reviewed on July 10, 2023•From Portland, OR
Working with Allen was a joy from start to finish. He arrived as scheduled and ready to rock, and was a bright light though our whole event. He was super pleasant, and we loved every one of his caricatures. Highly recommended!
Review by Esther H.
Corporate Function•Reviewed on June 23, 2022•From Portland, OR
Allen was a delight to work with! He arrived early to set up, fun and witty, great conversationalist. Our guests loved working with him! His style of caricatures were phenomenal and we cant wait to book him for our next event.
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thank you for booking me. I loved the guests, the energy and the venue. Can't wait to do another gig event for you.
Review by Victoria T.
Corporate Function•Reviewed on August 23, 2021•From Salem, OR
Allen's drawings are what I think of when I think of caricature art. His style is to draw the faces a little more elongated than the actual "model" which makes them fun. If you want a true to real life portrait he's not your guy but if you want something you can look at and not take yourself so seriously his stuff is fantastic. He was a blast to work with and good at communication. He came in character and we got several comments about how friendly and engaging he is. All he needed to get going was a table and 3 chairs. We will definitely be having him back again.
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Thank you for taking time to give me a review. I would gladly come again to your event, folks were wonderful, kind, and all kept me going without pressure from 10:45 -2:15, with a tiny break to stretch while you orchestrated the employee photo.
Review by janelle f.
Corporate Function•Reviewed on September 6, 2019•From Beaverton, OR
Review by Shannon W.
Luau Party•Reviewed on August 14, 2018•From Portland, OR
Allen Schmertzler was fantastic for our company picnic. Fun and friendly demeanor, professional attitude and did great work. We were very pleased. Thank you Allen!!
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Thank you for Shannon following up with a review. This is a huge guide for me and my future clients. I loved the folks I got to draw, everyone was so supportive, fun, and gave me encouragement with their laughs. I am always thrilled to give at least 100% especially for organizations that work so hard for the public good.
Review by Gretchen S.
Fundraiser•Reviewed on February 27, 2018•From Portland, OR
Allen was a dream to work with! He was extremely accommodating for our very large project. We needed 36 portraits done for all the staff members at our school. We also wanted there to be a vintage circus theme.
He was very flexible and fun to work with. The art was amazing! Our community of parents, teachers, students, etc. were all so impressed. I had many people ask for his contact information. Our teachers were overjoyed with their gifted portraits. I couldn't believe the likeness! So impressive!
I'm already racking my brain for ways to work with Allen again....Birthday parties, family portraits, etc!
Review by Evelyn T.
Holiday Party•Reviewed on December 8, 2017•From Portland, OR
Allen Schmertzler was the perfect addition to our Corporate, 2017 Holiday Party. He provided excellent customer service to our employees and guests by making wonderful small talk and providing excellent caricature drawings. He was the main topic of discussion as people watched his drawings come to life during the event. My only complaint is that I did not book him longer! I recommend Allen Schmertzler to anyone planning an event who is looking for a professional, friendly, punctual, reliable and over all amazing artist. Our caricature drawings will be the main topic of discussion when concerning our 2017 Holiday Party for years to come. Thank you Allen Schmertzler!!!
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Evelyn, thank you for this wonderful and immediate review. I loved the party and the “sitters” as folks were so appreciative and warm. Please, again extent my special appreciation to “El Jefe” and his wife.
Review by kathleen w.
Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on August 30, 2017•From Portland, OR
All GOOD!
Review by Ashley R.
Community Event•Reviewed on August 20, 2017•From Portland, OR
Allen was just wonderful! He is professional and punctual. He had great communication before and during the event. He emailed me to confirm he would be there and what time he would be there. He worked for 3 straight hours with a smile and lots of good conversation. He worked well with all the personality types we have in our community and overall we are very happy with our choice. Thanks Allen, you were a true professional and we will keep you in mind for future events and recommendations to others.
Ashley from the linc
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Thanks again Ashley. You are a great host, so very accommodating and generous, and you arranged the sitters perfectly, eliminating hard feelings for those left out. The folks who sat to be drawn were kind and appreciative. I hope you book me in the future so I can work my way through the entire clientele. This was my favorite gig this year!
