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Custom Caricatures Drawn by Hand, From Life or Photo

Make your next event unforgettable with professional live caricature art. I am Ivan Art, and I bring nearly 30 years of experience to every project.

Whether you need custom portraits, unique gifts, or live entertainment for your party or corporate event, I deliver high-quality work that guests will love. Based in Valle di Muggio, I serve clients throughout Switzerland and Italy. Let’s turn your vision into art today.

What I Draw

  • You send great photos, and I create a custom caricature with a slight exaggeration that still looks like you. Perfect for gifts, profiles, or prints.
  • Wedding caricatures of couples, families, and guest portraits. I can draw live at the reception or from photos after.
  • Digital caricature delivered as a high-res file for print, social, or invitations. Clean lines, flat colour, ready to use.
  • Political caricature and editorial for magazines, blogs, and campaigns. I focus on the idea, not cruelty. Sharp, but fair.

Humour, yes; stereotypes or hate, never.

 

Live Caricatures

I also draw live at parties, fairs, and corporate events. Guests get a black-and-white sketch in about 5 minutes, or a color digital caricature sent to their phone that same night.

My Process

  1. You send photos. Front, three-quarter, and a shot showing personality. Tell me the context.
  2. I sketch. I find the key shapes (jaw, nose, hair) and push them just enough.
  3. You approve the pencil. We lock the likeness before color.
  4. I finish. Ink and digital color, clean background, ready for print or web.

Need it fast? I can turn around a single caricature from a photo in 1–2 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

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How do you draw a caricature from a photo?

I find what makes each face unique. Then, I highlight that feature while making sure the person is still recognizable. I send a pencil draft first so you can confirm the likeness.

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Do you do wedding caricatures for invitations?

Yes. I create the couple in my style. Then, I add wedding details. Finally, I deliver files for save-the-dates, invites, and thank-you cards. I can also draw guests live at the reception.

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What’s the difference between a digital caricature and a traditional one?

Traditional is ink on paper, shipped to you. Digital is drawn on a tablet, delivered as files. Both start with my hand sketch, the look is the same, and the delivery is faster digitally.

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Do you do political caricature for publications?

I do. I read the brief, find the visual hook, and draw a clear, readable image for print or web. I aim for satire, not personal attack.

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Can you draw a group caricature?

Yes. I work from individual photos and compose the group. I keep scale and interaction natural so it doesn’t look pasted together.

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How long does a custom caricature take?

Single portraits: 2–3 working days after photo approval. Couples or groups: 4–6 days. Live events are drawn on the spot.

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Will it look like me, or just funny?

Both. A good custom caricature should make people laugh and immediately say, “that’s you.” If the pencil draft misses, I adjust it before inking.