Business Details
27 Years
experience
Live Caricature Artists for Events in Southern California
Caricatures by Grant has been entertaining California since 1999, delivering professional live caricature art and custom digital illustrations for events, businesses, and individuals. Founded by Grant Pominville, our team specializes in creating personalized portraits, celebrity caricatures, and event entertainment that bring laughter and lasting memories. With over 2,500 events served and 900,000+ faces drawn, we combine artistic expertise with a deep understanding of client needs to provide unique, high-quality services.Our live caricaturists cater to weddings, corporate functions, birthdays, and festivals across Southern California, ensuring every guest receives a keepsake of their special day. Backed by glowing testimonials and a commitment to excellence, we pride ourselves on punctuality, professionalism, and the ability to draw 17-21 faces hourly while maintaining exceptional detail and humor.
Services
Live Caricature Art
Digital Caricatures
Custom Portraits
Event Entertainment
Celebrity Caricatures
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- Professional caricaturists with 25+ years of Southern California event experience
- Quick-draw expertise: 17-21 faces per hour with clean, detailed results
- Serves major Southern California regions including LA, San Diego, and Orange County
- Proven track record: 2,500+ events and 900,000+ caricatures drawn since 1999
- Positive client testimonials from weddings, corporate events, and celebrity clients
What people say
Incredibly talented
Great addition
Loved the caricature
Prompt and professional
Huge hit
Services
Live Caricature Art
Professional live caricature drawing at weddings, corporate events, and parties across Southern California. Our artists create personalized 11x14 portraits in 3-5 minutes using durable paper that guests can frame. Ideal for weddings, trade shows, and family reunions, this service provides instant keepsakes while entertaining crowds of all ages. With 25+ years of experience, our team ensures every drawing captures facial details and humor that guests will cherish.
Digital Caricatures
Custom digital caricatures created from client-submitted photos for personal or business use. Perfect for marketing materials, team portraits, or unique gifts, our digital art maintains the same humorous detail as live drawings. Clients receive high-resolution files via download or CD, with options for printed 8.5x11 copies. This service combines traditional caricature artistry with modern digital tools to create versatile, shareable content for both individual and commercial applications.
Celebrity Caricatures
Custom celebrity caricatures featuring recognizable public figures and entertainment icons. Ideal for fan gifts, themed events, or unique marketing campaigns, these illustrations capture distinctive features with artistic flair. Our portfolio includes portraits of actors, musicians, and sports figures, each created with the same attention to detail that makes our event caricatures popular. This service offers both printed and digital formats for flexible use in personal collections or promotional materials.
Event Entertainment
Interactive entertainment solution for weddings, corporate functions, and festivals across Southern California. Our caricaturists engage guests with quick-draw portraits that serve as both entertainment and take-home souvenirs. The service includes customizable paper options with event logos or text, ensuring branded keepsakes for corporate clients. With minimal setup requirements and proven crowd management expertise, this offering provides hassle-free entertainment that complements any event's atmosphere.
Custom Portraits
Tailored caricature portraits for individual gifts, family keepsakes, or business branding. Clients receive artwork based on personal photos with options for style customization and multiple draft revisions. Perfect for anniversaries, graduations, or team introductions, these portraits combine humor with precision to create unique visual mementos. The service includes both digital and printed formats, with flexible sizing options to suit different display needs.
People
Grant Pominville
Caricaturist
Professional caricaturist with 25+ years of Southern California event experience. Specializes in quick-draw portraits that combine artistic skill with crowd engagement. Has entertained at 2,500+ events and drawn over 900,000 caricatures since 1999.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Southern California including Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange County, Palm Springs, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties with additional travel options available.
How long does each caricature take?
Live portraits take 3-5 minutes per guest with our artists completing 17-21 drawings hourly while maintaining high-quality detail and accuracy.
Can I get custom text or logos on event caricatures?
Yes, we offer custom text or logo printing on event caricature paper for an additional fee, making them perfect branded keepsakes for corporate events.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept PayPal, major credit cards, money orders, and checks for both event bookings and digital caricature orders.
How quickly can I get a digital caricature?
Most digital orders complete within 3-5 days with rough drafts available within 24 hours and rush options available for urgent requests.
Reviews (5)
Cynthia L.
Aug 13, 2018
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As the wedding coordinator of my friends wedding, I tried to contact caricature artist from all over at the last minute because she really wanted one for the cocktail hour. I called Grant the day before the wedding on 08/04/2018 because the bride wasn't sure it was in her budget. Grant came through with flying colors! He was on time, has an AWESOME PERSONALITY, and everyone enjoyed his work! He even stayed a little longer just because! You want dependability and someone who will make your guest have a great time? Call Grant! Thank you Grant!
Chris W.
Mar 10, 2018
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Update: Now Grant is harassing me on Twitter four years later, LOL. Here's what he just wrote: "this motherfucker here had the nerve to write a bad review on me on yelp even tho i never worked for the cunt. dumb hoe thinks that witch shit can fuck with me. nope BYE @chrisworden" Looks like he's still hostile, and completely unapproachable. Avoid this guy.
Jillian J.
Jun 21, 2016
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I was looking for a cool gift for my parents anniversary and I decided that a caricature would be pretty unique. I emailed grant, and he replied back pretty quick. I described how I wanted the picture to look and sent him a photo of my parents. Grant was really easy to work with, and he replied back with a rough draft the next day. It looked great! It was just as I imagined. Less than 2 days later, I got confirmation that he was done with the final color draft. Omg.so good. My parents were literally in tears when they saw their favorite wedding portrait rejuvenated in this comedic exaggerated style. Thanks a million dude, you rule!
Jack C.
Apr 28, 2016
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Grant is the most talented sketch artist I've ever encountered. I hired grant to draw caricatures at a team building seminar in Newport Beach. His art skills and people skills exceeded all expectations. All of the attendees were amazed at the comical likeness. Last year, we were very disappointed by a 5-star artist we found here on yelp. All of the drawings basically looked the same. With Grant's pictures, nobody had any doubt about who was who.
Grant has an excellent eye for details. It's like he was capturing personalities as well as physical features.after spending just a few minutes with each person! I know who to call next time we need a real pro! Thanks Grant.
Grant has an excellent eye for details. It's like he was capturing personalities as well as physical features.after spending just a few minutes with each person! I know who to call next time we need a real pro! Thanks Grant.
Teresa M.
Oct 29, 2012
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I hired Grant for an event at the Ronald McDonald House this past weekend and he was absolutely amazing. The kids and families of the Ronald McDonald House are dealing with life threatening illness and when they look back at the art created by Grant they will be reminded of how much progress they've made. Grant was great with the kids & families, made them feel comfortable and drew them as they are. Thank you Grant for your professionalism and creating lifelong memories for the families.
