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Caricatures by FitzRoy Caricaturist from Stone Mountain, GA

Will travel up to 25 miles

  • Avg 5.0 | 3 Reviews
  • 7 Verified Bookings
  • Member Since 2019
  • Accepts Online Payment
  • Starting at $125 per hour

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FITZROY JAMES is an internationally known AWARD-WINNING CARTOONIST, caricaturist & fine artist. He is very personable, puts you at ease, works comfortably in any environment & loves to make people smile. He is available for a variety of affairs, from private parties to corporate & government events. You will be pleased with his work because he always goes that extra mile. His specialty is black & white REALISTIC LOOKING CARICATURES drawn with graphite on high-qualty paper, which are placed in plastic sleeves for protection. He DOES NOT BOOK JOBS FOR LESS THAN 2-HOURS. Please take the time to view samples of his drawings as well as a video. BIO: FitzRoy hails from the Caribbean nation island of Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. As soon as he could hold a pencil he began drawing on the walls at home. In spite of being chastised by his father, he continued to draw on any surface available. In his early school years, he even answered math test questions with drawings. He became a self-taught cartoonist due to his natural talent & sense of humor. He continued to draw profusely even after he began working at Shell Oil, but quit that “good job” to pursue his passion. His tenacity led him to work as a political/editorial cartoonist at some of Trinidad's major newspapers. FitzRoy immigrated to the U.S. & settled in New York City. He began his formal art education at the School of Visual Arts (originally the Cartoonists & Illustrators School); studied graphic design at Cooper Union University & graduated from NY City College of Technology. He worked as a mechanical artist/graphic designer at some of the Big Apple's top advertising agencies. It wasn't until he relocated to metro Atlanta that FitzRoy found his niche in the vibrant arts community. He has taught cartooning at Soapstone Center for the Arts, Lou Walker Senior Center & youth summer camps. Even though he teaches others, he's forever honing his craft & improving his technique. He has trained under the internationally renowned, award-winning master cartoonist, caricaturist, humorous illustrator & author Tom Richmond, who is best known as a major contributor to Mad Magazine. FitzRoy has been drawing caricatures professionally for over 35 years. His client list is extensive & still growing. It all began when he traveled with the National Black Expo showcasing his talent in major cities throughout the U.S. When an Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau employee saw his work, he was invited to partner with them. He began forming business relationships with corporate giants like Coca-Cola, Marriott Hotels & Sun Trust (now Truist) Bank; as well as Bojangles, Chick-fil-A, CNN, Cox Enterprises, Delta Airlines, Genuine Parts, Georgia Power, HD Supply, Macy's & the entertainment industry. Year after year he participates in events sponsored by most of the cities encompassing metro Atlanta; DeKalb County CEOs, court officials, commissioners & department heads; City of Atlanta, DeKalb & Fulton County Schools; metro Atlanta's colleges & universities as well as UGA; health, athletic & major sports organizations; tourist attractions; carnivals & festivals; hospitals; churches & synagogues; theater groups; senior centers; and neighborhood associations. FitzRoy was working at Eastern Airlines when it abruptly shut down. He then focused on his craft full time & never looked back. Before the newspaper industry began downsizing, his cartoons appeared in more than 25 weeklies throughout the U.S. Since 1991 he has been the Editorial Cartoonist for The Champion Newspaper in Decatur, which is the official legal organ & newspaper of record for DeKalb County. He creates weekly cartoons focusing on editorial commentaries, politics, newsworthy events & everyday issues. His cartoons have won multiple awards from the Georgia Press Association in its annual Better Newspaper Contest. Those for 1st PLACE recognized him in the Weekly Division Category as the BEST EDITORIAL CARTOONIST IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA among the association's member newspapers. More than once he has won 1st & 2nd place in the same year. FitzRoy gives back by participating in school Career Days & fundraisers, teaching cartooning to budding artists & mentoring young artists aspiring to become caricaturists. FitzRoy is respected among his peers as a fine arts painter. His signature work, "The Woman, The Child", has been exhibited in major cities all over the U.S. as well as Paris, France. He has illustrated & been a consultant for many books; and produced artwork for CD animations, musical artists, corporate clients & many small businesses. A book of his cartoons, "Carib Laughter", was published in Trinidad. An exhibit of his work is forthcomin at DeKalb County's Stonecrest Library. FitzRoy is also a sought-after history lecturer. He is a former world-class athlete in track and field. Locally, he has won multiple Gold Medals in DeKalb County’s Senior Olympics.

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Review by Maiya H.

WeddingReviewed on June 27, 2020From Kennesaw, GA

So glad I booked FitzRoy! Very talented.

Review by Dana P.

Community EventReviewed on January 16, 2020From Decatur, GA

We adore Fitzroy! Extremely talented! He has served at our Clerk of Superior Court's Annual Community Appreciation Day every year and the children and adults love his work! He is very affordable and always stays to make sure everyone receives their caricature drawing. He is a sweet soul and we look forward to seeing him and witnessing his talents every year! Thank you Fitzroy!

Review by charlotte b.

Birthday Party (Kids)Reviewed on October 14, 2019From Union City, GA

Having FitzRoy at my party was a big hit with my guest. He and his staff were very professional. The work he did was great.They areived on time and got right to work on the amazing drawings. I highly recommend add FitzRoy and his professional service and great drawings to you event. I will keep FitzRoy in mind for any of my future events.

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Charlotte, Thanks for giving my company the opportunity to provide quality service to you, especially since I am new to GigMasters/The Bash. I’m grateful that you placed your trust in me and you were confident that I’d get the job done to your satisfaction. The big plus in coordinating everything with my assistant was that the lines of communication were left open. You were a charm to work with as the two of you passed ideas back and forth, especially those which resulted in providing exactly what you wanted for the special border. I appreciated the work space being set up as requested. And, the extension of your gracious hospitality was very much welcomed. We

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Past Events

June 26, 2020 • Wedding
Fri4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Kennesaw, GA
October 26, 2019 • Community Event
Sat5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Forest Park, GA
October 13, 2019 • Birthday Party (Kids)
Sun4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Union City, GA
August 17, 2019 • Birthday Party (Adult)
Sat8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Stone Mountain, GA
August 17, 2019 • Birthday Party (Kids)
Sat3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Ellenwood, GA
August 10, 2019 • Community Event
Sat5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Decatur, GA
August 10, 2019 • Clerk DeBerry's 7th Annual Community Appreciation Day!
Sat5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Decatur, GA

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