Caricature Artist for Events
Live Caricature Entertainment for Events in London & Around
~ 20% OFF for weekday events ~
Pub Launch Night @ The Anchor, Bedford - Nov 2023
Add a live art experience to your special event that you and your guests will remember! Your guests will receive their custom, hand-drawn caricature portraits for free to take home as a souvenir.
Defined by strong, clear lines, with a clean, professional look, my drawings embody the emotion and energy of the moment and are very popular at the events I'm invited to.
"Life’s meaning is lost without a spirit of play. In play, all that is lovely and soaring in the human spirit strives to find expression." Eileen Agar
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CARICATURIST FOR HIRE - RATES
Traditional B&W | Digital Colour - Printed
Mo-Tu-We-Th / Fr-Sa-Su
2 H - TB&W £208 / £260 | DC-P £240 / £300
2.5 H - TB&W £248 / £310 | DC-P £288 / £360
3 H - TB&W £288 / £360 | DC-P £336 / £420
3.5 H - TB&W £320 / £400 | DC-P £376 / £470
4 H - TB&W £352 / £440 | DC-P £416 / £520
4.5 H - TB&W £376 / £470 | DC-P £448 / £560
5 H - TB&W £400 / £500 | DC-P £480 / £600
If no printing is required for the Digital Colour caricatures, the Traditional B&W caricatures rates apply.
Travel Expenses: There will be an additional £1 per mile two-way charge for any distance exceeding 10 miles from central London.
Booking Procedure
When you book, please keep in mind that usually, not all the guests want a drawing, so there is no need for everybody to be drawn. Some of your guests will enjoy watching.
A 20% deposit (or the full amount) must be paid to secure the booking at the specified date and the above price. The live caricature event requires full payment in advance, at least 24 hours before the event's start.
~ To ensure the highest drawing quality, only one booking is accepted per day ~
Inspired by London's Multiculturalism
Silu is a British artist of EU origin with a background in architecture and design. More than ten years ago, he discovered the diversity of London, and a few years later, he started doing caricature portraits. Due to the popularity of his work (reviews >), he became a full-time professional caricature artist. Find out more about The Artist. Silu page.
Unlike the classic ones, my caricatures reveal a pleasant appearance, not ugliness and grotesqueness. The constant feedback I receive is: "I'm more beautiful in your drawing than in reality."
Top Caricaturist - Poptop Super Supplier
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"Super Suppliers embody the very best of the UK events industry. When a client sees this badge, they know they can trust you to deliver - from the moment they click ‘book’, right through to the main event."
Digital Caricature - Colour (6"x4")
Drawn on a tablet - indoors only
The colour digital caricatures will be sent to your guests' phones, and, if printed, these will be delivered to your guests in transparent protective sleeves.
With an average of 8 minutes per drawing, I can produce approximately 6 portraits per hour, if it takes up to a minute for each, guest transitions, and file transfers. Including printing time of around 2 minutes, that works out to about 5 portraits per hour. These figures are indicative, as it’s not possible to perfectly control every aspect of the process.
Requirements: two chairs and a table with easy access to a socket for the printer. Wi-Fi must be available at the event venue to transfer the drawings to people’s phones.
The Drawing & Printing Process
Digital Caricature on Samsung Galaxy Tab S9
Samsung KX - Samsung Experience Store London
18th and 25th Aug 2024 & 10th and 17th Aug 2025
Traditional Caricature - B&W A4&A3
Drawn on paper with black markers - indoors & outdoors (>20°C)
Guests can choose from single portraits in A4 size (200 gsm cards), delivered in clear protective sleeves, and double or multiple portraits in A3 size (250 gsm cards), delivered rolled and secured with rubber bands.
With an average of 5 minutes per drawing, I can produce approximately 10 A4 portraits per hour, if the transition time is up to one minute between guests. These figures are indicative, as it’s not possible to perfectly control every aspect of the process.
Requirements: two chairs, a table for my drawing tools and decent light. Preferably indoors. Outdoors, shade is a must and a minimum of 20°C.
Birthday Party @ Orsett Hall Hotel, Grays - Jan 2019
Option: Traditional Caricature - B&W A5&A4
Must be requested before the booking
Single portraits in A5 size (200 gsm cards) and double portraits in A4 size (200 gsm paper) delivered in transparent sleeves. Smaller-sized caricatures can be easier to carry and slightly faster to draw.
Check out the full details on the Live Caricature for Events page
