Business Details
41 Years
experience
Live Caricature Entertainment for Weddings, Parties & Trade Shows
Drawme has been delivering professional live event entertainment for over four decades. Founded by Dennis Porter, a seasoned caricature artist with more than 400,000 portraits drawn, our service combines speed, precision, and personalized attention to create lasting memories for clients. We specialize in live caricature sketches at weddings, trade shows, and private parties, complemented by custom studio drawings from photographs. Our commitment to professionalism is evident in our punctuality, attire, and ability to capture accurate likenesses in as little as two minutes.We provide permanent entertainment solutions that clients frame and display, ensuring their event remains memorable long after the celebration ends. Our veteran-owned business prioritizes client satisfaction through transparent communication, flexible scheduling, and unique value-added features like complimentary logo imprinting on drawings. With extensive experience across diverse events, we adapt seamlessly to client needs while maintaining consistent quality and efficiency.
Services
Live Caricature Sketches
Trade Show Entertainment
Wedding Reception Art
Studio Drawings From Photos
Custom Surprise Gifts
Imprinted Drawing Paper
Party Entertainment
Convention Booth Caricatures
Quick Sketches
Event Caricature Services
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of experience in live caricature artistry.
- Our artists complete sketches in as little as two minutes.
- We've drawn over 400,000 faces at events nationwide.
- Veteran-owned business with consistent professional standards.
- Complimentary logo imprinting available on all event drawings.
What people say
Amazing artist
Great fun
Professional in every way
Perfect unique party favor
Thrilled with results
Services
Live Caricature Sketches
Professional live caricature drawings completed in 2-5 minutes per sketch. Ideal for weddings, trade shows, and private parties, these portraits capture accurate likenesses while adding humorous exaggeration. Guests receive permanent keepsakes that serve as memorable event souvenirs, with options for logo imprinting and group drawings. Our artists maintain consistent quality across high-volume events.
Studio Drawings From Photos
Personalized caricatures created from client-submitted photographs. Perfect for surprise gifts, corporate awards, or special occasions, these detailed portraits incorporate personal interests and preferences. Available in color or black-and-white formats with optional matting and framing guidance. Ideal for creating unique, lasting impressions beyond traditional gift options.
Trade Show Entertainment
Interactive caricature services designed to attract prospects to exhibition booths. Combines entertainment with marketing by featuring company logos on drawing paper. Keeps crowds engaged while sales teams connect with potential clients. Drawings serve as mini-billboards displayed in offices for extended brand visibility. Works effectively at conventions and business expos.
Wedding Reception Caricatures
Live sketching services tailored for wedding celebrations. Creates personalized keepsakes for couples and guests, with options for group drawings and signed artwork. Artists accommodate extended hours for full reception coverage. Enhances guest experience while providing memorable tokens that complement traditional wedding photography.
Imprinted Drawing Paper
Custom paper printing service featuring client logos or event themes. Available at no additional charge, this feature transforms individual caricatures into branded marketing materials. Ensures long-term visibility as recipients display artwork in homes or offices. Works for corporate events, trade shows, and promotional campaigns.
People
Dennis Porter
Caricature Artist
Full-time caricature artist with 40+ years experience drawing over 400,000 portraits. Former newspaper editor and U.S. Army veteran known for rapid sketching, accuracy, and professional demeanor. Specializes in live event entertainment while maintaining creative versatility across artistic mediums.
Diane Butler
Office Manager
Business administrator with nursing and real estate background managing day-to-day operations. Coordinates scheduling and client communications while supporting creative production. Recognized for organizational skills and commitment to service excellence despite mobility challenges from MS diagnosis.
Questions
What types of events work best for live caricatures?
Our services enhance weddings, trade shows, corporate parties, and community events. Any gathering seeking interactive entertainment benefits from our quick-drawing portraits that guests keep as lasting mementos.
Can you accommodate large events with many guests?
Yes, we handle high-volume events through efficient sketching (2-5 minutes per portrait) and optional additional artists. Our system ensures all guests receive drawings without excessive wait times during scheduled hours.
Do you offer customization options for drawings?
Clients can request specific interests, clothing, or background elements. We incorporate personal details from photo references or verbal descriptions to create unique, meaningful caricatures tailored to subjects' preferences.
What areas do you serve?
We operate throughout Ohio (Dayton, Cincinnati, Columbus), Northern Kentucky (Covington, Florence), and surrounding regions. Travel arrangements accommodate events within a reasonable distance from our Dayton base.
How do you handle event logistics?
We provide all necessary equipment and arrive prepared with drawing materials, display boards, and contract details. Clients receive pre-event coordination for timing, space requirements, and special requests.
Reviews (4)
Kim King
Jun 05, 2019
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Dennis does an amazing job. He did an open house for me a few years ago and his drawings were great! My clients had a lot of fun. I highly recommend him for your next event.
Kristen Beck
Apr 17, 2019
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Dennis was incredible! On top of being an amazing artist he is fun and personable and so sweet! I booked him to draw at my mom's surprise party and it made the event so special. The perfect unique party favor for our guests! I highly highly recommend hiring Dennis if you're looking to add some fun to your party! You will not be disappointed! Thank you so much Dennis! You are wonderful!
Jon Hartwig
Mar 14, 2019
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Dennis helped our client appreciation picnic go from good to the best! Our clients could not stop talking about Dennis and his wonderful caricatures. Many clients stated that other caricatures artist they have been to virtually made fun of them on paper for their short comings. Not Dennis! His drawings were very flattering and everyone could not stop raving about them. Dennis also engaged participants during their session. If you need more entertainment for a future event look no further!
Josie Kunkle
Dec 10, 2018
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I am so grateful to Dennis Porter for his artistic touch and patience in working to create a darling caricature of our daughter Jennifer. She survived a terrible car accident that required a long and difficult healing process at the Shepherd Brain Trauma Center in Atlanta, Georgia. She and I lived there for several months. Her injuries caused her to have a temporary facial paralysis and her hair had to be shaved on half of her head.
Every time she tried to smile I would tell her she was beautiful. That smile was so special to me I just wanted to capture it. Dennis did such a great job, I showed his work to the entire care team at the Shepherd Center. For her coming home party my husband framed it for everyone to see. She loved it. Thank you, Dennis! You created a lifelong keepsake we cherish that brings many smiles to everyone!
Every time she tried to smile I would tell her she was beautiful. That smile was so special to me I just wanted to capture it. Dennis did such a great job, I showed his work to the entire care team at the Shepherd Center. For her coming home party my husband framed it for everyone to see. She loved it. Thank you, Dennis! You created a lifelong keepsake we cherish that brings many smiles to everyone!
