Live caricature entertainment · Seattle + Pacific Northwest
Someone takes a seat. Lou starts drawing. People stop to watch.
Then comes the big reveal. The guest cracks up. So does the crowd.
Suddenly everyone who was “just watching” wants to be next.
One guest gets drawn. The whole room gets a show.
Lou books one event at a time. Popular Saturdays and holiday dates tend to go first.
AI-free faces, drawn one human at a time.
Yes, caricatures will work at your event too:
Corporate & brand events✦Apartment & condo events✦Weddings & celebrations✦Schools & community events✦Fairs & festivals✦Basically, any gathering with facesSamples of Lou’s work
At some point, somebody thought, “We should get a caricature artist.” Hard to argue with that logic.
Some actual pixels
Live events, custom branding and one commissioned gift involving a hot-air balloon.
Want this kind of crowd at your event?
See if Lou’s availableHi. I’m Lou.
I’ve been doing this for 29 years. I’ve drawn at everything from conventions to quinceañeras and plenty in between. So yes, I’ve met a lot of faces.
I work fast and keep the line moving without making people feel rushed.
The caricatures are fun, flattering and recognizable. Your guests get a laugh and something worth taking home.
They also get a pretty good story about how they ended up on paper.
Even the shy ones usually come around.
Unsolicited niceness
“Having Lou at the party was a major hit.”
Diana O. · Birthday party
“Lou arrived on time, looking sharp and professional, and immediately brought warmth and energy to the event.”
Alison R. · Christmas party
“Having Lou there added the personalization I wanted at my business event.”
Kristi F. · Corporate function
“I would highly recommend Lou for any party or corporate event. He was on time, polite and fit in really well with our very diverse group of 100 employees. I would definitely use him again!”
Lyndsi S. · Corporate event
“We enjoyed Lou so much! He is a real pro and everyone loved their pictures.”
Cindy G. · Corporate event
“He delighted people as he drew them, was very engaging, and his drawings were well received by all guests.”
Mitch W. · Summer party
Paper or pixels
Pen + paper
Because a drawing this good deserves better than copier paper.
Tablet + screen
“All of my guests enjoyed being able to watch the process live via the screen he set up. It was such a streamlined process, and it was all so easy and fun.”
Jenni S. · Corporate function
Not sure which one fits? Send your guest count and event length. Lou will recommend the better setup.
Ask LouFive steps. No mystery.
From first message to final face, here is what booking Lou looks like.
Send your date, location, guest count and event length. Know whether you want classic or digital? Great. Not sure? Lou will recommend the better setup.
Lou will confirm availability and recommend classic, digital or more artists based on your crowd and event length. Lou does the math.
Confirm the details with Lou when you are ready to book. No deposit is required. Payment is due before or on your event date.
Your venue provides two sturdy guest chairs and a small table, or a third chair for supplies. Lou brings his easel, equipment and 29 years of knowing what to do next.
Your guests get the laugh, the reveal and something to take home. As your event winds down, Lou closes the line in time to finish everyone already waiting.
The practical stuff
Classic pen and ink caricatures are $250 per hour.
Custom paper with your logo, event name or other details is available for an additional fee. Pricing depends on the number of sheets and whether you choose color or black and white printing.
Digital caricatures are $350 per hour and include a custom digital template.
Planning a longer event? Ask about pricing for multiple hours.
The standard rate includes travel to Seattle, Bellevue and Tacoma.
Lou also travels beyond those areas. A travel fee may apply.
Send Lou your guest count and event length. He’ll bring the crew you need.
You book Lou. He handles the rest.
Not much.
Lou brings his drawing equipment, easel and his own chair.
The venue provides two sturdy guest chairs and a small table, or a third sturdy chair for supplies.
Outdoor events need cover. Evening and digital events need access to power.
Please place Lou away from speakers and the dance floor when possible. Drawing is easier when guests can sit still and hear him.
No deposit is required.
Payment is due before or on the event date by check, Venmo, cash or credit card.
Credit cards are accepted through Square. A 3% processing fee applies to credit card payments.
Yes. Lou adjusts the whole face until the likeness clicks.
He creates a more cartoony version of you without making you look silly. Want silly? Just ask. Lou can turn it up.
Flattering. Recognizable. Cartoony. Never mean spirited.
One last thing
Tell Lou about your event.
He’ll reply within one business day with availability and the setup he recommends.
lou@drawingcrowds.com
