Jt Art & Design - Caricatures
Caricatures are great fun & are the only permanent product of artistic entertainment at parties, providing children & adults alike with uniquely personalized mementos/souvenirs from any festive event

PARTY-STYLE CARICATURES
Judy, a self-taught caricaturist (and formally educated graphic designer), has always loved to draw people in particular, possessing a knack for capturing a flattering resemblance. As a natural extension of her talent for portraiture, she has developed a unique caricature style, which are in essence "cartoon portraits", either headshots, or large heads and small bodies (but decidedly different from the over-exaggerated style that can be grossly inaccurate in portraying a person's distinctive features).

A down-to-earth social and friendly person, Judy provides a less ostentatious form of entertainment at any event, small or large, which in turn delivers personalized favors. She has a tendency to make people feel at ease, while they pose for her artistry and she enjoys people gathering around to watch. After all, her specialty is not only to provide distinct souvenirs or keepsakes, but also to provide a distinctive form of entertainment.

Since 2002, Judy has drawn at numerous private gatherings such as Bar/Bat Mitzvah's, birthday and graduation parties, corporate picnics, holiday parties, weddings, open houses/grand openings, post-prom /project graduation festivities, college events, charity fundraisers, festivals and even nightclubs, and has drawn along side some of her fellow caricaturists for some larger events. If more than one artist is needed for your event, she can either secure or refer them for you.

At parties/events, she averages in color (see party samples at left) between 7 and 9 one person drawings per hour in color and between 9 and 12 in BW depending on props, backgrounds and if poses are requested. Her party rate for direct bookings starts at $100 per hour up to $150, depending on distance. Please email or call for a precise quotation.

If you have a definite date or event in mind, please contact her at least a month prior for best chance at availability, especially during peak season (typically May – August). One-third deposit is required to confirm date.

Presently, she does the drawings on plain or custom border paper only, hopes to offer custom designed color border paper as well, for private events only.

CUSTOM GIFT CARICATURES/MEMENTOS
Judy also creates more detailed, gift-style caricatures and sign-in boards (see gift/sign in board samples at lower left) in various sizes from photos. Most gifts are provided with coordinating color mat (12 x 16 to 18 x 24). Sign-in boards are drawn to size and mounted or drawn smaller and digitally sized, enhanced and printed then mounted, and can be laminated if desired (18 x 24 to 24 x 36). Fifty percent deposit is required before work begins.

Utilizing her graphic design expertise and once her website is complete, Judy will be able to provide other custom party products or favors featuring caricature/theme such as invitations, candy bar wrappers, place cards and thank you notes, welcome posters/ signs, DVD case labels, photo album cover inserts/mounted art, souvenir/ commemorative t-shirts, cakes, magnets, mugs, water bottles, mouse pads and jigsaw puzzles, all with the guest of honor in detailed caricature form.

Please call her or email her with any questions, orders, or booking and/or price requests. Please allow 2-3 days for quotes, and at least 6 weeks for gift caricatures/sign-in board creation.

Among other cities, JT Art & Design may serve the following areas: Hartford, New Haven, Stamford, Waterbury, Bridgeport, Norwalk, West Hartford, Danbury, Fairfield, Killingly, Manchester, East Hartford, Farmington, Greenwich, New Britain, Simsbury, Wallingford, Westport, Cheshire, Hamden, Meriden, North Windham, Norwich, Stratford, Suffield, Unionville, Washington, Washington Depot, Wethersfield, Winsted