Booking Information
Rates
Events are booked by the hour, and generally there is a
2 (two) hour minimum on weekdays, and 3 (three) hours on weekends. There are some exceptions. My rates are less than agents and generally run from $100 - $125 per hour
CONTACT MIKE with your event date and party location.
Click the link below or call Mike direct at 978-886-5366
Drawings per hour
99% of parties choose to have the drawings done in black and white, because of speed it allows the artist to draw.
Couples count as 2 people!
12-15+ caricatures
per hour
8-10 caricatures
per hour
(black & white)
20-25
caricatures
per hour
Travel Range
Generally I work in Boston, Northeast MA/Southern NH, but I am available anywhere.(travel may charges apply)
What Mike requires
After you decide to hire Mike, he requires a signed contract and deposit. Events are rain or shine- Rain dates are generally not allowed unless paid for or pre arranged prior to contract.
A table, at a standard dining height-if this isn’t possible, the artist can supply. Three chairs, one for the artist, two for your guests. The table should be near an outlet, if the event is going to be on the darker side.
Also please keep in mind artist placement at your event-don’t place the artist next to the DJ’s speakers, out in 99 degree full sun, in the rain, or freezing cold. Your guests don’t want to be drawn there either!
It matters what artist arrives at your party.
You want them to be on time, well dressed, and, fun and polite to all your guests. You also want to make sure that the artist is a fast drawer, so your guests aren’t bored to tears waiting in line. Finally, you want the artist to get a good likeness, capturing your guests personality, not insulting them. Some agencies send out anyone that is available, so your not really sure who is coming to your event. So feel confident in choosing Mike to fill your caricature needs.
Mike has befriended many great artists over the years. And offers their services when it’s a large party (needing multiple artists), or when he is unavailable. If you do have a large party, think about hiring more than one artist.
In General all the drawings are done on blank 8.5 by 11 card stock, with markers. Plastic bags sleeves are given out to each guest, so not to spill a drink on or be ruined by the rain. Paper can be customized with your party or company event.
Why should you choose Mike?
David Ortiz holding
Mike’s drawing,
Fenway Park, 2008
Up to 3 people can be drawn on on single paper. So couples, friends, and siblings can team up, making it more fun.