Thank you for your interest in having me entertain your guests at your event.

I offer three main services for LIVE events. We travel. Here are Orlando rates:

TRADITIONAL CARICATURES- The Cartoon You Classic. $125 hr.

Technology changes, but a Classic Caricature never goes out of style. It's unplugged. It’s pen and paper, it's old world magic. Nothing beats the simplicity of a clean black line on a crisp white sheet of paper. Quite simply, an artist with an easel projects a folksy charm that modern technology cannot create. When you want the focus to be YOU, and not the technology, then the Classic is for you.

Suddenly your wedding just got more romantic with the appearance of an artist who captures couples in love. No cables, no wires, no cyber nothing. Sometimes you need a Classic. We live in a warp speed culture. Let's slow life down a bit and enjoy the moment.

A Classic artist can draw 20 black and white caricatures per hour or if you prefer color, 10 color caricatures per hour. Each drawing is an 11x14" original and comes with a transparent bag with handle.

DIGITAL CARICATURE- Caricatures from the future! $225 hr.

Impress with high tech. Want something different than the traditional marker and paper caricatures? Go digital! Hire one or more Digital Caricature Artists to electrify the crowds with the power of the pixel! Artists draw on pressure sensitive digital drawing tablets and guests watch the art projected on 21" or 32” LCD screens. Guests leave with their own full color caricature printed on the spot on 4x6” or 8x10” paper. Each artist can draw 8-10 color caricatures per hour. This option is great for big crowds and big rooms, especially when clients want a sleek and modern entertainment style for their corporate events. Company logos can be printed on the paper along with a custom border. At the end you receive digital copies of all the caricatures. Call for specific rates and packages for your area.

With Digital, guests get a print in a plastic sleeve they can hang on their lanyards, and a download of their image, with your logo on the paper.

Expect 20 guests drawn per hour in bw or 10 guests per hour in color.

COASTER CARICATURES- Make Happy Hour even happier! $150 hr.

Surprise guests with their caricature drawn on a blank coaster! The artist can stroll or draw on an easel, and guests will love their happy hour souvenir. Expect 20 faces drawn per color or 30 in bw PER hour.

GIFT CARICATURES FROM PHOTOS:

Would you like a BRIDE and GROOM caricature drawn from photos? We can draw individual or group caricatures from photos. Groups are great for family reunions, sports teams, companies, schools, etc. Drawings can be themed, and can include detailed backgrounds and text. Surprise someone with a gift they will always remember.

EVENTS- Any Time, Any Face, Anywhere.

Hire our caricature artists for Weddings, Conventions, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Engagement Parties, Baby Showers, Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties, Cocktail Parties, Rehearsal Dinners, Luaus, Cruises, Grad Nights, Office Parties, Employee Appreciations, Picnics, Birthdays, Retirement Parties, Grand Openings, Charity events.

CARICATURES ARE:

• Booth magnets
• Personal souvenirs and keepsakes that people actually keep
• Fun family entertainment for all ages
• Fast, friendly, funny, and flattering
• Timeless

CLIENT LIST: Happy clients who trust us with their clients.

Over a span of 30 years, our client list has grown to include thousands of satisfied clients. Among them: Space X, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, Bloomingdales, Macy's, Sony, Mall of Millenia, Tommy Hilfiger, Walmart, Disney, Universal, Kodak, Apple, Space X, New Balance, Samsung, BlackBerry, Sprint, Oracle, KB Homes, Sony, U.S. Army, Cafe Tu Tu Tango, Fast Signs, Outback, John Casablanca, Olive Garden, World Marriott, Paramount Great America, Motorola, Toyota, Costco, FAO Schwarz, United Way, WDBO AM 580, WKMG Channel 6, Kids Together, Budget Rent A Car, US Wireless, Liberty Mutual, University of Central Florida, Petco, Morgan Stanley, The Breakers Palm Beach, Cisco, Delta Airlines, Office Depot, Convoy of Hope, World Vision, Ritz Carlton, Mercedes Benz, Lincoln, Lexus, United States Tennis Association, Jacksonville Jaguars, Advent Health, Aetna, Florida Hospital, Humana, Cigna, Sunshine Health, Walmart, Fidelity, Jacksonville Bank, United Way, Shriners, Petco, Orlando Police Department, City of Orlando, University of Central Florida, University of Florida, University of South Florida, Miami University, Santa Fe College, Covergirl, Price Waterhouse and Cooper, Bank of America, Addition Financial, Mango's, Hilton, Hyatt, Bahama Breeze, Ruth's Chris, MacDonald's, Chick Fil-A, GE, Thermo Fisher, Aegis, Availity, Aspire, Bare Republic, Amneal Bio Sciences, Cross pens, Jackson Hewitt, American Express, Claris, Alcon, CPSI, Kuraray, Simon Med, GameStop, Electronic Arts, SMA, Vystar, Catholic Heart, WCI, Trimble, MicroStrategy, Alaya Care, Orchid Medical, Re-Employability, Premier, Leland, Marriott, Cinepolis, Sparky Bros, Narciso Rodriguez, GES, United States Marine Core, George P Johnson Experience, Cisco Systems, Menard Inc, Go Red, SCIEX, Whole Foods, The Alfond Inn, Rollins College, Life Care Center of America, American Cancer Society, Meritage, Beezer Homes, Syncrony Financial, Waste Connections, CPSI, Ronald McDonald House, Dynamix, Runway Events, Perfect Wedding Guide, Georgia Spartanburg International Airport, Florida Energy Water and Air, Club Corp, Demetree Global, Tom James, Hill Gray Seven, New York Life Insurance, American Kennel Club, Florida Bar Association, Florida Realtor Association, Luminix, Tradex, BBC Worldwide, Altia, The First Academy, Winter Park High School, Orlando Ballet, Orlando Science Center, Orlando Museum of Art, Merck, Maersk, Electronic Arts, Roche, Bayer, True Bridge, Cricket, Chart Fil, Fuze, BBBC WorldWide, Avati, GE, NCAA, The Alfond Inn, Aspire, Jackson Hewitt, Service Now, Rivel, Cross Pens, CPSI, AMEX, Closet Maid, Thermo Fischer, Trimble, Origins, Raytheon, Tampa Bay Rays, Aquent, Lifeway, and thousands of others.

TESTIMONIALS

"Rafael Diez captures the essence of his subjects and reveals the language of ideas and charisma that define his subjects." -The Orlando Sentinel.

The #1 morning show in Orlando, XL106.7 The Doc and Johnny Radio Show, calls him "very talented...when we saw our caricature, it made us all laugh together."

"Everyone loved the caricatures! Thank you for participation in our Cirque by the Sea Award show."--Margot H. Knight, President & CEO United Arts of Central Florida

"Diez made Fall Fest a success"-- Create Magazine

"What a hit you were in our booth!"- Van Hutchinson, Director of E Marketing, Global Response

“Rafael Diez-Cartoon You! performed at a corporate event in Miami, FL and WOW'd the crowd.”
--Myra C, Corporate Express, Convention, Miami, FL, 10/29/2007

“We hired Rafael to entertain and draw our employees at our annual party and everyone left the party happy and with a memorable souvenir to remember the event by.”
--Wayne McClain, Director, Putnam State Bank, Palatka, FL. 1/26/08

“Rafael stayed longer than he was suppose to and his work was great. The President of our Company heard people saying how great his work was and how patient he was with the little kids. I will be using him for our next company picnic next year. “
--Diane W, 5/17/2008, Corporate Function, CastleGroup Insurance/Realty, Ft Lauderdale, FL

“WE WERE VERY PLEASED WITH RAFAEL. HE WAS PROMPT, PLEASANT AND PROFESSIONAL. HE HAD A VERY LONG DAY WITH US AND WAS JUST WONDERFUL.
-Beth G, 5/12/2008, Corporate Function, Florida Hospital Deland, FL.

“He is by far the best artist I have ever come across."
--Kevin Sheehan, 5/3/2008, Fund Raiser, American Cancer Society, North Port, FL

"We can't wait to invite him back again! Thanks Rafael”
-Denise Thompson, Guest Service Manager Courtyard by Marriott

“Thank you for a wonderful group caricature for our retirement present for a master cardiologist!”
- Gilbert Postler, USF Cardiology, Tampa

“WE LOVE IT!!!! MY BOSS IS VERY HAPPY! Thanks Rafael!”
-Natalia Ospina, General Mills, Miami 6/08

“We are presenting to our sales team next Wednesday!!! Everyone that has seen this, loves it!!!!!”

“WE LOVE THIS, YOU ARE AWESOME!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!! We will be using this everywhere!!!!”
-Tanya Barker, Perfect Wedding Guide/Central Florida Bride 9/08

“You added a lot for our 10th anniversary! Your best of Show caricatures were awesome!!! Thanks so much.”
-Deb Hartegan, Volktoberfest 10, Melbourne, FL 10/10/08
Rafael,
“Dan loved it!!! I should have a picture of him getting it at the party last night. Thanks again,”
-Catherine Murphy, DNC inc, NASA 10/08

“It was fantastic working with you. I ran into some kids at the airport on my way out and asked them what their favorite part of the tournament was and they said the cartoon guy. You were a huge hit.”
-Adrienne DiMenna, United States Tennis Association 08

“You were fabulous and we so appreciate your time, talents, positive energy, customer service and hard work on behalf of Terminix.”
-Adrienne Timberlake, Archer Malmo Advertising

“My company hired Mr. Diez for our Christmas Party this year. I knew it was going to be a hit the moment I saw his portfolio. Mr. Diez is extremely talented, charismatic, and professional. His caricature likenesses are astounding. He brought a wonderful source of entertainment for us as well as our guest. “
-Savanah Hrbek, Boatright Enterprises Inc.

“I wanted my fellas to have something original not the usual shot glass or beer mug. So when I found Rafael's work on line I gave him my vision and created the Diaz Eleven and it was a hit! All of my groomsmen loved it! “
-Alex Diaz, XL106.7 FM

“Fantastic! Thank you Rafael.”
-Toni Henry, Executive Staff, RAYDON