I am the fastest local Pittsburgh artist (1 - 3 minutes per face, black/white, head/shoulders) I provide both fun entertainment as well as lsting keepsakes for your guests of all ages.
Faster, insures, licensed, more experienced..continuing to grow through organizations like the, VisitPittsburgh, International Society of Caricature Artists ( with it's conventions. I network take workshops and seminars with world renown artists.) Professionally trained by the late, great John Johns.
I also enjoy what I do!
Making people happy and creating special memories!
Traveling and meeting new, interesting people.
Discounts for 4 or more hours
Overview
Hired 21 times
Background checked
1 employee
42 years in business
Business hours
Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, and Venmo.
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Bob T.
Jul 25, 2016
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Marie was a huge success for my girlfriend's 50th birthday party. It made the day special. Everyone enjoyed getting their caricature drawn. Definitely would hire Marie again. 2 hours was plenty for a party of 50.
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Donna B.
Dec 21, 2016
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Marie was there and ready to go before the party started. All the caricatures were great. Had no complaints would hire her again. Recommend her for others to hire.
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Michelle G.
Nov 24, 2018
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We hired Marie for a company party. She arrived early and was ready to go when guest arrived. She draws very quickly. Everyone joined in the fun and took home a fun piece of art.
Details: 51 - 100 guests • Corporate / office event • Black and white
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Kelly H.
Apr 25, 2017
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Marie did such a wonderful job at our wedding! It was great to have such a fun item to do during cocktail hour and reception. She was quick and did a great job capturing certain characteristics in everyone. I highly recommend! Thanks Again!
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Corinne M.
Oct 29, 2025
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Responsiveness is great but I grew up in Penn Hills - to say Monroeville is too far for an Uber is a stretch- your clients may be willing to cover the costs for such a short trip… found a guy willing to drive from Washington PA. Good luck with all your future endeavors!
Details: 26 - 50 guests • Birthday party • Full color
Caricatures by MC Sturman's reply
Corinne,
I am not coming from Penn Hills. I am from Carnegie. An Uber can cost up to $100 each way. difference the guy from Washington is driving.
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Marie Sturman
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Distance makes the pricing difference? Yes. I also work mainly in metropolitan areas. I do travel to many other cities.
Black/white vs color: I draw head/shoulders, Black and white takes approximately 1 - 3 minutes per person. I am one of the fastest in my market. Color takes a pproximately 4 - 7 minutes per person
Size of paper: most often I use 11 x 17 heavy stock paper, place in plastic bag.
Provide like bags: Yes I provide bags
Printing on paper is extra
Licensed/insured, PA Act 33/Act 34/FBI Clearances
I accept checks as well as cash.
LGBQT friendly business
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Discuss their needs.
Draw up a contract? Yes I will send a contract/invoice
If needed request a deposit.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I attend International Society of Caricature Association conventions where I attend seminars, workshops and network with caricature artists from all over the globe.
I have a degree form the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, where I studied under the late, great John Johns.
I have had workshops and seminars with current great caricatures artists such a Mad Magazine great, Tom Richmond.
