Cartoona Matata
Cartoona Matata

Cartoona Matata

$150/hour
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Scheduling

Responds within a day

Introduction: Not only do I draw fun caricatures, that your guests will love, but I ENTERTAIN! Many artists can draw good caricatures, but I take GREAT pride in not only drawing GREAT Caricatures, but also in conversing and entertaining your guests. I don't like my job, I LOVE my job! I get to have fun, and help others to have fun! What could be better than that?
Overview

Hired 33 times

Serves Dayton, OH

Background checked

1 employee

15 years in business

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, and Venmo.

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2018

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and punctuality.

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Julie H.
Dec 20, 2023
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Russ was really easy to work with and a wonderful asset to our party. He did a great job and everyone loved how their pictures turned out.

Details: 101 - 150 guests • Corporate / office event • I'm flexible

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Natalie w.
Oct 17, 2017
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Cartoona Matata was awesome! He was very professional and our guests had a great time talking to him while they got their caricatures done. Highly recommend!
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Kristyn B.
Jun 15, 2015
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Russ came to our company picnic and provided caricature drawings for our participants. Russ, was great to work with, did an amazing job, and we would love to have him back to all our events!
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Britt J.
Dec 12, 2022
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Russ was amazing! He was great with our company and had even drawn a few of our coworkers before at a previous party years ago! Very personable and friendly.

Details: 26 - 50 guests • Corporate / office event • Black and white

Cartoona Matata's reply
Thank you so much, Britt! Your event was GREAT fun! and the folks were wonderful! I'm always ready to entertain for First Diversity! Merry Christmas!
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Sarah G.
Jun 22, 2023
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Russ is awesome! We loved having him at our company picnic! We had such a hit.

Details: 51 - 100 guests • Corporate / office event • Spot color

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Credentials
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Russell Hogle

FAQs

  • How did you get started doing this type of work?

    I had dreamed of doing something like this for years, and at 49 years old, decided it was time to follow my dream!

  • What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

    When comparing rates ask how many faces can be drawn in an hour? You may hire someone at a lower hourly rate, but if they produce fewer drawings, is it really a bargain? Do they have referrals from satisfied clients? What does the artist provide? Custom Paper? Bags for the drawings? Lighting? How do the handle additional time if needed?

  • What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

    Being a professional Caricature Artist is a "Real Job". There are some who do this as a hobby, or quick way to make some cash, but those of us who do this professionally, respect our services and our customers.