Houston, TX · From $135/hr per artist
Private Party Caricature Entertainment
Entertainment for the parties you host at home, in a backyard or in a private room.
Private parties work best with entertainment that brings people together without taking over the room. A caricature artist does exactly that: guests take turns sitting for a portrait, everyone else gathers to watch, and the laughter spreads naturally.
Martin Tremblay has drawn at private celebrations across Greater Houston — from surprise birthday parties with guests flying in from around the country to anniversaries, graduations and retirement parties. Choose his casual, formal or western look to match your theme.
What's included
What you get
- Live, hand-drawn caricatures — every guest watches their portrait come to life
- Standard 11×17 paper, with setup and art supplies included
- Black & white (12–15 guests/hr) or spot color (10–12 guests/hr)
- Optional customized paper with your names, date or theme ($25/hr)
Ideal for
Great for
- Anniversary parties
- Graduation parties
- Retirement parties
- Family reunions
- Surprise parties
- Holiday get-togethers
Planning
Planning caricatures for a private party
Most private parties need just one artist. With black-and-white caricatures, one artist draws about 12–15 guests an hour, so a two- or three-hour booking usually covers everyone at a typical home party.
Tell us your date, location, guest count and party style when you request a quote. We'll confirm availability, recommend a booking length, and send your price — no deposit required to get a quote.
Keep it a surprise
Give us your cover-story timing and the artist will arrive exactly when you need.
Personalize the paper
Add the guest of honor's name or the date so every drawing becomes a souvenir of the day.
Draw the guest of honor first
It gets everyone's attention and starts the line.
Your artist
Drawn by Martin Tremblay and team
Martin Tremblay has been drawing live caricatures for decades and has earned state and national art awards. He has drawn everyone from families and corporate teams to celebrities such as Drew Barrymore, Vanna White and two Miss Americas. For bigger events, our additional artists work alongside him.
Real events
Recent caricature work
"We hired Martin Tremblay for a joint surprise birthday party, which was a once-in-a-lifetime event, with guests from all over the country converging in Houston on a Saturday afternoon. Martin arrived early, dressed head-to-toe in full artist regalia, with a black beret and bright red shirt and his easel in tow – Da Vinci in 2024. He was an absolute hit at the party, a one-man show, delighting all of our guests with his one-of-a-kind caricatures and leaving everyone with a smile. You will do your party justice by hiring Martin!"
Booking
How booking works
- 01Send your details
Date, location, guest count and event style. It takes about a minute.
- 02Get your quote
Most requests get a reply in under 3 hours. No deposit needed to receive pricing.
- 03Lock the date
A small deposit reserves your artist.
- 04Event day
Your artist arrives early, sets up, and starts drawing.
FAQ
Common questions
Is there a minimum booking?
Tell us how long your party runs and how many guests you expect, and we'll recommend the right booking length in your quote.
Can you come to my home?
Yes — homes, backyards, clubhouses, restaurants and private rooms are all fine. Venues more than 60 miles away may add a custom travel fee.
Can kids and adults both be drawn?
Absolutely. Caricatures are one of the few activities that work for every age at the same party.
Ready to book your private parties artist?
Tell us about your event and get a free quote — most replies in under 3 hours.