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Paul Draws You
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Responds in about 22 min
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About
Do you want a fast, funny and entertaining artist for your party. wedding or special event? Of course you do! I'm always punctual, polite and professional. I entertain your guests and make your event a success!
Why should you hire me?
1. FAST. I can draw 15 or more faces per hour.
2. FUNNY. I get your guests smiling, laughing and having fun at your event.
3. MEMORABLE. You & your guests get a unique gift they'll love. Every time they look at their drawing, they remember your event. Contact me today to reserve your date.
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 131 times
Serves Chicago, IL
Background checked
1 employee
25 years in business
Business hours
This pro hasn't listed their business hours.
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.
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2024
2023
Services offered
Event type
Birthday party
Wedding
Corporate event
School event
Type of caricature
Full color
Spot color
Black and white
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.
Exceptional 5.0
31 reviews
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Lizzy A.
Jan 20, 2026
Hired on Thumbtack
I wish I could select all 5 items about what I liked working with Paul. He was super punctual and very responsive. We had Paul come to our company holiday party to do some drawings for anyone who wanted their caricature drawn. It was a great "sparkler" to add to the party, giving everyone something they could go home with. Thank you, Paul!
Details: 51 - 100 guests • Corporate / office event • Spot color
Caricaturing
Blake H.
Oct 13, 2025
Hired on Thumbtack
We hired Paul to draw caricatures at our wedding, and guests loved it! The drawings were fun, fast, and spot-on. It added a unique touch and gave everyone a great keepsake. Highly recommend!
Details: 201 - 250 guests • Wedding • Black and white
Caricaturing
Linda L.
Jan 26, 2026
Hired on Thumbtack
Paul did a great job of drawing employees and their guest quickly at our corporate event. As expected with so many people to draw, the basic outline of most people looked the same. But then he added unique items, like curly hair, glasses, etc. to add their unique personality. Paul was friendly and got along well with everyone.
Details: 26 - 50 guests • Corporate / office event • Spot color
Caricaturing
Lindsay W.
Dec 18, 2025
Hired on Thumbtack
Paul was a fun addition to our company holiday party. He was very engaging with everyone he was drawing which was a lovely bonus.
Details: 25 guests or fewer • Corporate / office event • Black and white
Caricaturing
Gianna l.
Mar 15, 2025
Hired on Thumbtack
A friend of mine had him come to her business event and everyone loved him! We had him at our anniversary party and it was such a fun addition to the event! Everyone got to leave with a memento and his drawing was amazing! Thank you for making our event so much fun!!
Details: 26 - 50 guests • Special event / party • Black and white
Caricaturing
Credentials
Background Check
Paul Merklein