Rico's Caricatures
is
a highly-rated live art and entertainment service based in Hollywood, Florida
, operated by artist Richard "Rico" Hersh
. Unlike traditional caricaturists who emphasize extreme comedic distortions, Rico specializes in a clean, classic, and highly flattering "portrait-style" caricature
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Services Offered
- Live Event Entertainment
: Rico travels up to 100 miles across South Florida (including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Boca Raton) to draw live at weddings, birthdays, corporate events, and festivals. He sets up a portable studio complete with a classic French easel and lighting.
- Traditional & Digital Mediums
: Guests can choose between traditional black-and-white or color sketches (using classic illustration tools and vibrant pastels) or digital caricatures drawn on a tablet for easy electronic sharing. He can draw up to 15 flattering portraits per hour.
- Studio Commissions
: You can order custom-themed, full-color family or vacation caricature portraits remotely by sending in a photo.
- Live Wedding Painting
: In addition to standard guest drawings, Rico offers real-time live painting to capture major milestones of a wedding day on canvas.
Booking & Rates
Hourly rates generally range from $150 to $250 per hour
with a standard 2-hour minimum booking requirement. For private family events like weddings or milestones, he frequently includes a complimentary, pre-drawn full-size matted color caricature from a photo as a booking gift.
Are you looking to book an artist
for a live event, or are you interested in commissioning a custom portrait
from a photo?
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