Paul Draws You
Chicago caricature artist // Available for events

PAULDRAWSYOU!

Live caricature drawing that keeps the whole room laughing - and sends every guest home with a keepsake they'll actually want to keep.

Up to 15 faces an hour
25+ years, 1,800+ events
HI!I'm Paul
A couple beaming as they hold up their fresh caricature
Drawn live tonight
Drawn live, in minutesA keepsake to take home
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25+
Years drawing live
1,800+
Events and counting
15+
Faces an hour
Chicago
Based, travels for events
✍️ The live experience

A line forms. The room leans in

Someone sits down, and a few minutes later there's a drawing that makes the whole table laugh. Then a line forms. People who swore they didn't want one are suddenly next. The guests who aren't in the chair are watching over Paul's shoulder, calling out, taking photos. It's not a quiet corner activity - it's a crowd magnet. And everyone walks away with a hand-drawn keepsake that beats another party favor and actually makes it onto the fridge.

A few minsPer guest, drawn live
Crowd magnetA queue of laughter
A hand-drawn keepsake for every guest
Fun, fast and flattering - never unflattering
Just needs a table and good lighting
Protective sleeves so drawings get home safe
Paul drawing a couple live at their event
📍 Chicago & beyondDrawn live
01 // Ways to book

Pick your event

Every event is priced by package and guest count, never by the hour.

★ Most popular
The big day

Weddings

From $750

The reception entertainment everyone remembers - Paul draws your guests while the party's in full swing, and they keep the result.

What's included:
Live caricatures for your guests
Three packages by guest count
A keepsake everyone takes home
Travels across Chicago and beyond
Birthdays & private

Parties

From $450

Birthdays, anniversaries, backyard bashes - entertainment that gets the whole room involved, not just watching.

What's included:
Great for any milestone
Two and four-hour options
Guests drawn live on the spot
Beats a goodie bag, every time
Events & activations

Corporate

From $450

Holiday parties, conferences, brand activations - a fast, friendly draw that pulls a crowd and gets people talking.

What's included:
Holiday parties and conferences
Branded paper on request
Draws a crowd at any booth
Flexible weekdays and weekends
Brand activations & festivals

Need Paul for a big corporate event?

Custom setups for festivals, trade shows and activations - built to pull a crowd and keep them talking.

Corporate enquiries
02 // The work

Recent caricatures

See the full gallery
A couple holding up their wedding caricatureWeddings#842
Guests at an outdoor party with their caricatureParties#841
A finished black-ink wedding caricatureWeddings#840
Two friends showing off their party caricatureParties#839
A wedding signing poster ready for guests to signWeddings#838
A colour marker caricature of a coupleCaricatures#837
03 // What people say

Booked again, recommended often

Thousands of events in, the reaction is pretty consistent.

Paul was a wonderful addition to our wedding. He was prompt, polite, and so talented - all our guests loved him.
Wedding
We hired Paul to draw caricatures at our wedding and guests loved it. Fun, fast, spot-on - a unique touch and a great keepsake.
Wedding
Paul drew at my wedding reception and everyone loved him. Very professional, and he kept my guests entertained with his witty personality.
Wedding
We had Paul at our daughter's wedding reception and what a success. He engaged with everyone as he drew them. Hands down, a 5-star recommendation.
Wedding
He was amazing. Showed up early and was so personable with all our guests - such a great personality.
Alyse W.Party
Paul was a wonderful addition to our wedding. He was prompt, polite, and so talented - all our guests loved him.
Wedding
We hired Paul to draw caricatures at our wedding and guests loved it. Fun, fast, spot-on - a unique touch and a great keepsake.
Wedding
Paul drew at my wedding reception and everyone loved him. Very professional, and he kept my guests entertained with his witty personality.
Wedding
We had Paul at our daughter's wedding reception and what a success. He engaged with everyone as he drew them. Hands down, a 5-star recommendation.
Wedding
He was amazing. Showed up early and was so personable with all our guests - such a great personality.
Alyse W.Party
Paul was a hit at our party. He's funny and personable, and everyone could not stop talking about their drawings.
Party
Our event was in a senior community and the residents couldn't get enough of Paul. They laughed the whole time - I'd hire him again.
Private event
On time, professional, and a delight to work with. He put so much personality into the drawings that some guests went up two or three times.
Fredy D.Party
Paul was an absolute standout at our corporate event. He exceeded our expectations in every way, and the feedback from our employees was overwhelmingly positive.
Luis B.Corporate event
Showed up on time, set up fast, and got right to work - probably drew about 100 faces in the time we had him. Everyone enjoyed it.
Chris M.Corporate event
Paul was a hit at our party. He's funny and personable, and everyone could not stop talking about their drawings.
Party
Our event was in a senior community and the residents couldn't get enough of Paul. They laughed the whole time - I'd hire him again.
Private event
On time, professional, and a delight to work with. He put so much personality into the drawings that some guests went up two or three times.
Fredy D.Party
Paul was an absolute standout at our corporate event. He exceeded our expectations in every way, and the feedback from our employees was overwhelmingly positive.
Luis B.Corporate event
Showed up on time, set up fast, and got right to work - probably drew about 100 faces in the time we had him. Everyone enjoyed it.
Chris M.Corporate event
★ 25+ years drawing★ 1,800+ events★ Chicago and beyond
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Let's make your event the one everyone remembers

Tell Paul about your event and he'll put together a package that fits - weddings, parties and corporate, all across Chicago.

YOU!