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JT Art & Design Caricaturist from Naugatuck, CT

Will travel up to 100 miles

  • Avg 5.0 | 84 Reviews
  • 163 Verified Bookings
  • Member Since 2011
  • 15 Awards & Badges
  • Virtual Services Offered
  • Accepts Online Payment
  • Starting at $275 per event

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Hi everyone! Thanks for checking out my profile and considering my live caricature services! During my nearly 20 years in the graphic design field full-time, I occasionally did some "side" portraits and caricatures, mostly for friends and family. But due to employment and design field changes, I am now a professional 5-star caricaturist, having drawn them regularly at hundreds of events since 2003, and since 2016 “full-time”. “You made me look better than I do" has been a phrase I have heard more than once, and then there are the teens describing my drawings as “accurate” with amazement....like they are shocked a caricature can actually LOOK LIKE the person! I have always loved to draw people in particular with a keen eye for distinct features enabling me to capture a true resemblance to my subjects, in a fun manner with often flattering results, decidedly different from a "cookie cutter”, indistinct cartoonish or over-exaggerated style that is out there! Humorous or fun doesn't have to be hideous, right? A social person, I engage my customers whenever possible to create a relaxed, fun atmosphere! I am very energized entertaining an enthusiastic group, and you will have a great experience and a great take-home "favor" to keep for years, not just a day or a week. Nor will it be tossed in a drawer or with a temporary life, like other breakable, washable or mini-sized favors I won't mention names of here ;-) In terms of my speed, I can realistically draw black-and-white simple line headshots in as little as 4 to 5 minutes per BW individual person… that is with retaining a true resemblance and not looking "Charlie Brown-like" (no offense to Charlie)! Full body or color (hobby/action poses) are a little bit longer than that. Minimum booking time-frames (discretionary 2 hours for most informal or smaller gatherings, but 3 hours for formal larger events or weddings) apply…based on $135 per hour plus a sliding scale travel stipend. If booking me alone, ask about my 3 hour or more package options, especially for larger events, which include 10% off total regular price of gig plus one or more “add-ons” which can include caricature commission, or custom caricature sign-in board, the most common options (or pretty much anything that can be ordered featuring a caricature of guest (s) of honor, or 5% off total regular price of gig plus commemorative drawing paper with caption and border. Please scroll through samples and check out some package “add-on” samples. Also, as of 2016, I carry liability insurance for those of you who may require it, or appreciate the security, as some others I know do not. A couple more tidbits....I had a few interesting “face” related experiences to share. In 2009, I was recommended by an agent and solely featured on a half hour CT cable access show spotlighting caricature art, where I discussed and demonstrated my art (see the video link here). This was a great experience, rivaling the portrait cookie decorating contest I was selected to complete in with a handful of other portrait artists, for Food Network's "Ham on the Street" taped in Norwalk, in the early 2000s, in which I was a winner (certainly not due to my frosting)! I also drew a local celebrity Teresa Dufour (host of News Channel 8 CT Style) live at a fundraising event and she shared the caricature on the show! Anyhow, I hope to draw you and your guests very soon!

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Review by Amanda F.

Wedding ReceptionReviewed on November 26, 2024From West Hartford, CT

Wonderful! A hit with every guest!

JT Art & Design:

Hi Amanda, thank you so much for such a great review! As always, it was a pleasure to draw your guests in a flattering and or pleasing manner. ?? much appreciated!

Review by Brodey C.

Birthday Party (Adult)Reviewed on November 4, 2024From Norwalk, CT

We hired JT Art & Design for a special family birthday celebration. The experience was very positive. Judy is very talented and helped capture the essence of everyone. She worked with me beforehand to add individual prompts that could bring their interests to life with the caricature and add interaction to the evening. Overall I would highly recommend JT Art & Design.

JT Art & Design:

Thank you so much Brodey, the gathering was really fun and I enjoyed meeting and drawing all of your relatives. You are a fun and friendly group!

Review by John A.

Rehearsal DinnerReviewed on October 13, 2024From Brookfield, CT

Hands down, the best decision for our Rehearsal Dinner! Judy is quite talented- works efficiently and does AMAZING work! We HIGHLY recommend!!!

JT Art & Design:

Thank you so much for awesome review, John; it was great meeting and drawing the members of your family and friends. I wish your son and his fiancé the best in their marriage and hope the wedding was lots of fun.

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Upcoming Events

December 7, 2024 • Wedding
Sat5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Dayville, CT
December 11, 2024 • Holiday event
Wed4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Hartford, CT
December 12, 2024 • Corporate holiday party
Thu5:30 PM - 9:30 PM Brookfield, CT
December 14, 2024 • Christmas party
Sat10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Cheshire, CT
December 14, 2024 • Wedding
Sat7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Branford, CT
December 18, 2024 • Holiday event
Wed6:00 PM - 9:00 PM New Britain, CT
December 21, 2024 • Holiday event
Sat6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Norwalk, CT
December 29, 2024 • 40th birthday party
Sun8:30 PM - 10:30 PM Stamford, CT
January 5, 2025 • Wedding
Sun6:00 PM - 10:00 PM New Britain, CT
January 17, 2025 • Corporate event
Fri6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Springfield, MA
January 25, 2025 • House party
Sat4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Midland Park, NJ
May 25, 2025 • Wedding Reception
Sun7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Bristol, CT

Past Events

December 5, 2024 • Assisted Living/nursing Home
Thu1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Cromwell, CT
December 3, 2024 • Apartment complex event
Tue6:00 PM - 8:00 PM New Haven, CT

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