Bernie Tennis Caricaturist from Madison, WI

Hello, and thanks for checking out my Caricature page! I have been drawing at events throughout the Midwest for 25 years. My goals are speed and likeness, and to produce drawings the subjects want to frame and hang. I use Caran d'Ache oil and wax base painting crayons, which have a charcoal look, but are not dusty and are permanent when applied (they don’t smear and no fixative spray is required). An important part of my performance is in the process, the show, and so I work large, 18X24, with a vertical easel set up for easy viewing by onlookers and those in line. My location usually becomes a gathering spot for socializing. People will crowd around to see the show, line up, and joke and laugh with their friends. It's an opportunity for guests to converse and enjoy a shared activity, a focal point that prompts them to move around and mingle. My style may be described as 'portrait with a bit of caricature'. I treat people with respect, often engaging them in conversation to elicit natural expressions and keep them at ease. I do my best to see that everyone has a good time and gets a GREAT drawing. I will travel anywhere in the Midwest: Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Chicago, Milwaukee, Rockford, Quad-cities, Minneapolis/St Paul, and more. I am also available further afield for longer bookings. I am available for any type of event, but work more weddings than anything else!