Caricature Dani

Hello
Dani is a Toronto based artist specializing in party caricatures. She has been caricaturing since 2010 and has provided entertainment at hundreds of parties. Her cartoony style is inspired by the animation she grew up with.
Dani is interested in all kinds of art and loves to work with different mediums and styles. She practices a lot of different physical mediums like wood carving, print making and stained glass in her spare time.
Graduate of Seneca College for Animation, she also works on TV shows for kids and adults.
FAQ
What is a Caricature? A caricature is a quick exaggerated drawing of a person. Different artists have different takes on the style. I don't exaggerate as much as others, but I add a cartoony flair to everyone!
What is a Fashion Sketch? Fashion sketches can be done a little differently from caricatures. At most events, I will take a photo of your guests and work on the drawing throughout the booked time. They can watch or come back to pick them up. They can also be drawn on the spot like caricatures.
How long have you been drawing? I have been drawing all of my life but started taking it seriously as a career when I was in high school. I have been drawing caricatures since 2010.
What is the difference between Digital and Traditional Caricatures? Digital caricatures are drawn with an ipad and printed, a copy is also sent to your guests email. Traditional caricatures are drawn with markers and pencils on paper, which you typically see at festivals and marketplaces.
What is better? Digital or Traditional Caricatures? It all depends on what you prefer! Many people have never seen caricatures drawn digitally and find it impressive, but a lot of people like the feel of traditional style drawing.
How many drawings can you do? I average 8-12 people per hour for digital caricatures (coloured) and fashion sketches or 12-16 people per hour traditional caricatures (black and white). Traditional caricatures can be coloured, themes can be added, this will affect the average.
Are the Digital Caricatures AI? No, caricatures are all hand-drawn by me. AI is very bad for artists, and I do not support it. AI also raises many copyright issues.
What kinds of parties do you do? I draw at all sorts of parties and special events. I go to a lot of corporate events, weddings, showers, birthdays, retirement homes, bar mitzvahs, bat mitzvahs, holiday events, Christmas parties, marketplaces, trade shows and many more. Shops and brands also book me to do onsite activations for their clients and guests. I have been booked for large events with 1000+ guests, and small events of less than 10.
My kids can't sit still. Is that OK? No problem! You would be surprised at how well some kids sit for their drawings. I don't need anyone to sit perfectly still; if you move a little, it helps me capture more of your personality.
Can you draw pets? Yes, I love pet events!
Can you draw on other things? Of course! Please tell me your idea and I would love to bring it to life. I have painted on tote bags using fabric paint, and they are washable. I have also painted and customized mugs with paint that can be baked into the porcelain. This must be arranged in advance to ensure I have the proper materials.
Murals? I would love to! I painted a 10' Snowman Mural at The Tenor in Toronto, representing all of their shops and activities.
Will you travel? Sure! Please let me know the location and I will include it in my quote.
When should I book? I book on a first come first serve basis, it is always best to book as early as you can to guarantee the date.
What other work do you do? I animate on tv shows. Some of the shows I have worked on are Corner Gas Animated, Mike Judge's Tales from the Tour Bus, and Finny the Shark. I used to work in 3D conversion and worked on cool titles like Spider Man Home Coming, Petes Dragon and The Hunger Games. I love art and I love working in different mediums.