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Cartoona Matata

$200/hour
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About
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

17 years in business

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2018

Services offered
Type of caricature
Event type

Birthday party

Wedding

Corporate event

School event

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Projects and media
Reviews

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

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Kristyn B.

Jun 15, 2015

Hired on Thumbtack

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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Sheila C.

Mar 31, 2014

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OMG!!!!!!!! Russ did my daughters wedding 3/29/14 and it was Greattt. The line never stopped and everyone had a ball looking at other funny faces lol. Russ does an outstanding job and everyone love it. There was a timeline but he couldn't get away people just kept coming so Russ we thank you for the work you did to make it a fun and enjoyable evening. I have an wiil always recommend you and your work. Thank you Sheila Casselle
Cartoona Matata's reply
Thank you so much Sheila, it was a pleasure being a part of your daughter's "Special Day"!
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Natalie w.

Oct 17, 2017

Hired on Thumbtack

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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Howard F.

Apr 4, 2014

Hired on Thumbtack

thanks, Russ it was a very exciting day for all. Customers are still asking us when are we going to do something like that again. customers loved you,.. thanks for helping us have a great re-grand opening
Cartoona Matata's reply
Howard, it was a LOT of FUN!! Thanks for the opportunity to be a part of your event.
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Nicole s.

Aug 22, 2019

Hired on Thumbtack

He was really wonderful. Everyone got a drawing and he made the experience really fun for the kids. I would definitely hire him again!

Details: 26 - 50 guests • Birthday party • Black and white

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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.

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