CARICATURES /

PERSONAL PORTRAITS

Samples of my work are at the top and bottom of this page. 

Let Joe draw your guests at your next event!
Birthday Parties

Prom / After Prom Parties

Anniversary Parties
Wedding Receptions
Corporate Events
Company Picnics
Bar Mitzvahs & Bat Mitzvahs
Charity Events
YOU NAME IT!

Over 150 Wedding Receptions
Over 75 Proms & Post Proms
Over 125 Birthday parties

​Hire me for your event.I specialize in quick 8”x10” black and white caricature faces that take 3 – 5 minutes each. I also do color caricatures as well, but for your event, they take more time. When I do caricatures, you can expect 12 –15 done per hour in black ink. I supply the board  and bags for each piece of art.
 

My fee is $90 per hour. There is an additional travel fee of $40 to $125 for travel outside the Tri-County area. Tell me about your event and I will try to hit your budget, especially for multi-hour events.

Here is what folks who have hired me had to say…
 

​“Joe was a big hit at our libraries’ grand opening! Kids lined up to get their caricatures drawn, and he is an entertaining guy as well!”  --Dawn Smith, Germantown Hills library
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"Joe was such a great addition to our wedding! His pricing is excellent and well worth it! We had Joe from cocktail hour through the end of our reception and his chair was filled the entire time. He is very kind, great communication leading up to the day, and passionate about making sure the day was perfect for us. Not only did guests get to take home a souvenir for the day, but it also made for great conversations. We received several compliments about having a caricature artist at our wedding. Two weeks later and we are still talking about it with our guests. My husband and I would definitely recommend Joe!" 

-Sarah, the bride review from The Knot
 

​“Joe, thank you so much for coming to the Argenta & Oreana Libraries today. Your program was awesome!! The kids & adults really enjoyed it!! Thanks again.”  --Carol Roberson, Argenta and Oreana Libraries
 

​"Joe's work was a must have with the invited guests.  I highly recommend his services to anyone who is interested in providing FUN to their special day". -Stephen A. Bill, Father of the Bride
 

I can draw your caricature / personal portrait as well. Email me a couple of pictures, and I can get started. The 8’x10” black and white is $30 including postage and handling. Color is $45. If you wish to have an 11”x14”, black and white is $50 and color is $75. My clients enjoy it when I add additional features related to that person’s life to make their portrait extra special. I can also do serious pencil and colored pencil portraits of you or your family.I will email you a proof of the art, and arrange for you to send payment before your art is delivered. You can expect to see your proof 3 to 5 working days after your pictures are received. Caricatures make great gifts. I also work art fairs and events throughout the year. I usually charge your attendees a nominal fee per caricature. If you are interested in any of my services, email me at joemc@mtco.com 

NEW! have a ZOOM caricature party! I will draw up to 8 people from anywhere, while everyone watches! I then mail all the artwork to the host person! Lots of fun for just $95! Email joemc@mtco.com for details! Or call 309-922-5987

Here are some of my caricature / personal portrait clients

Altorfer Ag Products, Metamora Public Library, Bridgestone Anniversary Party, Illinois Department of Agriculture, Biaggi's Restaurant Corporate, Yahoo Champaign Urbana holiday party, Germantown Hills Public Library, David Vaughn Investments client party, CEFCU Bloomington, Illinois State University, Western Illinois University, University of Illinois Springfield, Illinois College, Eureka College, Potter and Anderson Jewelry,  Woods Equipment, Methodist College of Nursing, Grove Elementary School, Jimmy Johns Corporate holiday party, Junction City Peoria, Maple Lawn Eureka, Four Seasons Health Club Bloomington, Supportive Living of Washington, Grand Victorian of Washington, Bickford Senior Living of Peoria, Peoria Area Convention & Visitor's Bureau, Busey Bank Associate recognition party, Serenity Assisted Living, Unity Point Methodist / Proctor staff party, Ipsen Corporation company picnic, Illinois Association of School Administrators, Illinois State Credit Union, University of Illinois Gies School of Business, Evergreen Supportive Living, Olympia North Grade School, Northwoods Mall, Dunlap Grade School, IlliniThon, Marquis Energy, Pekin Insurance Employee Appreciation, LeRoy Christian Church