Drawing Caricatures for fast money

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April 28, 2018, 11:39 am

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Drawing Caricatures for fast money

Drawing Caricatures or funny and exaggerated representations of someone could earn an artist some quick money.

Caricature artists can be seen in big events and malls here offering to do caricature drawings and it's a very good marketing strategy because it's a good remembrance for a certain event or with a loved one or friends.

Caricatures are fast to make and a good conversation piece and the price is also reasonable.

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kammy143

kammy143

I can do caricatures but it isn't that easy as it may seem. It takes time and a whole lot of talent to do so. I can do caricatures of people but I need time to make it according to the liking of the client. That is why I only do personalized caricatures that is ordered ahead of time.

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jaybee19

jaybee19

That's true. Caricatures may seem easy for those who just watch but in reality it isn't. That's actually the reason why I have high respect for people who does caricatures. During my high school years, I was part of my school's official school paper and we had a member who is an Editorial Cartoonist. What she does is to draw caricatures in order to illustrate and summarize the whole editorial article. She's really good that I always feel goosebumps whenever she draws caricatures.

7 years ago

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jeffreyjose48

jeffreyjose48

This job is not for me. I want to have fast money. I just don't know how to draw caricatures very well. I believe drawing caricatures is a gift. I am not gifted in doing it.

6 years ago

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theresajane

theresajane

You have a great point. One may be able to do caricatures, but not everyone can satisfy the standards of clients. One needs to be flexible and patient though.

6 years ago

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Judas2018

Judas2018

Artists who can draw well in general stand to make a pretty penny depending on the work they do. I think if you're good at drawing celebrities or famous people, you might be better off creating your own humor channel or platform to draw interest and advertising as opposed to taking freelance jobs. There's work for artists, but once you establish yourself as one who just draws media personalities, the market shrinks a bit.

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Steve5

Steve5

I agree. Artists shouldn't limit themselves to other opportunities. People recognize their talent and ask for more of their work. That in itself speaks volumes.

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DenisP

DenisP

Starting your own platform to share your art and humor really isn't a bad idea. I browse Reddit a lot, and I constantly see people sharing cartoons of politicians, celebrities, and whatever is a hot topic of discussion at the time. In theory, one could share their political cartoons on there, gather somewhat of a following through proper viral marketing, and then redirect their audience to their website. They could probably make a pretty penny that way through AdSense and merchandising, perhaps even commissioned work.

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vinaya

vinaya

THis job, drawing caricatures, is not for me because I am not an illustrator. I have interest in drawing, however, I do not have any skills. I believe there is a lot of money to be made with this skill. You can not only work as an illustrator but also a cartoonist. You can illustrate children books, coloring books etc. I see a high demand for this job on various freelancer sites.

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Judas2018

Judas2018

Illustrators make good money. The thing is, you have to craft a certain style for your work. For example, a comic book illustrator - couldn't work on a kids book...And vice versa. Once you nail down a certain style, from there, it's all about marketing your previous work to land new gigs.

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vinaya

vinaya

Everyone has his/her own style. Some painters are expressionist, some are cubist. Some illustrators draw cartoons for kids some draw comics for adults. Some write exclusively for children, some for teens, some for women. Whether you are an artist, musicians, writers, you will always have your own style and specific audience. A rock artist will never appeal to the pop audience and hip-hop will not appeal to county lovers.

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Kakashi2020

Kakashi2020

Caricatures does make a good and affordable gift, it's also a great way to express graphically the person's character or personality by making comical or exaggerated representations. It's something that is memorable and fun to look at.

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Martinsx1

Martinsx1

Some are used to expose the ills going on in the society, and I personally like such artist works because it makes things that are being trying to conceal from the public eyes something that is of a public knowledge, thereby making a mockery of the situation.

Take a look at this Caricatures graphic arts and laugh and enjoy yourself.

Drawing Caricatures for fast money

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vinaya

vinaya

The graphic says a lot of the behavior of women. In order to create a graphic like this, you need to be a great conceptualizer. You need to think in terms of the picture as well as expression. A good caricature artist is a great storyteller, he tells a story in pictures. Telling stories in pictures is a great skill.
I like political caricatures. I enjoy reading strip cartoons in daily newspapers.

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Martinsx1

Martinsx1

I also enjoy political caricatures carton designs, it tells so much more about the ills and corruption of government in a country where they think the masses aren't aware of all the evil they commit. I have one perfect caricature for you with such description.

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aeon

aeon

I really love and enjoy the political caricatures. The artists using funny and humorous characters just to say something against the government. They make it looks funny and at the same time ability to insult the politicians or to say something about the government. Most of the time i enjoy this in one of the local news paper in our country.

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fishbate

fishbate

I agree, i also enjoy such humor. This kind of caricature are mostly used in tabloids and magazine where you can be both informed and have a little bit of fun. This is also a good way to tell an opinion for an event or news. People ho do this are really skillful.

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treecko142

treecko142

Yeah, most caricatures rely on a good knowledge of current events as they are great tools for inciting political or social discussion among the public, like in this graphic regarding women in university.

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vinaya

vinaya

Caricatures represent the funny side of popular figures and celebrities. Therefore, most of the caricatures are about politicians, actors, and other celebrities. There are various kinds of carricutures. The common form is illustration. Other forms of carricutures are performance based caricatures as done by stand up comedians and performers.

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treecko142

treecko142

Yeah, even impersonations could count as caricatures and there are quite a number of people who got famous by starting with impersonations of popular people.

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Martinsx1

Martinsx1

It's a very serious problem in our university today, most of our girls on getting admission into the university, they would look and behave responsible but as they stay longer, they will be influenced so bad that going almost nude isn't a problem for them anymore.

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treecko142

treecko142

Yeah, part of it is influence, part of it is just getting older and feeling that they are adult enough to show skin and they want to shed their "teen" image.

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fishbate

fishbate

The caricature is awesome and i think one of the factor that creates enticement is the meaning behind the graphic. Although there are caricatures that is mainly persons or characters, the art and the meaning behind it is what is appreciated.

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beerthooyah

beerthooyah

what application did you use in drawing these kind of caricatures? I am suddenly interested in learning caricatures thru computer aided technology.

6 years ago

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Martinsx1

Martinsx1

In my country as of late, Caricatures arts are trending well right now because there are lots of crazy events that's going on and requires to be criticized both with drawing and even wordings. The latest event going on now is the case of our President calling all Nigerian youths lazy and illiterate. Lots of caricature drawings are being made with respect to that and it's pulling lots of traffic.

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Kakashi2020

Kakashi2020

Caricatures could be exaggerated illustrations of both comical and the grotesque. Depictions could be loathsome also as seen in many newspapers where Caricatures are drawn as a critique to bog business and political personalities.

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treecko142

treecko142

Caricatures certainly have their own niche and people generally enjoy their art form since it's more direct to the point and its purpose is clear, unlike other art forms where the interpretation is open and some do not appreciate them because they can't understand the meaning behind the art. Caricatures, in general, is understood universally and each artist has developed their own style for the art form.

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aeon

aeon

It's very easy to get the attention of people if you are caricature artist, and yeah I think you're right, being in caricatures is gonna be a good source of income. I remember when I was walking along the session road, one of the famous road in our country, the line of people was looks like a box office in cinema but instead of watching movie, all they wanted is have their own caricatures drawing.

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Kakashi2020

Kakashi2020

I've seen one Caricature Artist selling his wares in our summer capital Baguio city and he was doing great with so many clients, he uses charcoal and can finish his art in just a few minutes. Caricatures are usually defined by large heads and comical poses representing their jobs or hobbies.

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aeon

aeon

Yeah, you're right, The hands of caricature artist in session road looks like a printer that always ready to print images. A lot of great artist specially in drawing are well known in our country, actually some of them are already recognized by marvel, Walt Disney etc.

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aecel

aecel

I've seen a lot of Caricatures stalls in the malls and they seem to have a good business. People always got curious when they see Caricatures pictures on the wall and they're going to laugh at it first then they will eventually ask for the price because they find it interesting, unique and cute. Sometimes they will bring their whole family just to have Caricatures drawing. Imagine how you could make in a day if they bring their whole gang just using your talent.

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albino

albino

It is very common here in Philippines in side streets, markets and malls that their are some artist who are willing to draw your whole body or face in actual. You can choose if you wan't Caricatures or Classic paintings, all you have to do is sit down in a position you desire and wait for just a moment and sometimes it takes 40 to 45 minutes and its done. You can have your own Caricature or Portrait. Their business is doing well and I think they earn a lot because they always have customers everyday. Some are orders with a due date others are walk ins and its a passion that really earns a lot of money.

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aeon

aeon

You're right, and actually much better to find the artist in the street compare to the artist inside the mall. Caricature artist in the street is less expensive but still doing quality caricature and I think much more better. In the session road in Baguio, a lot of great caricature artist, and it's really fun to see them doing their job.

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albino

albino

I've never been to Baguio City but I also heard about it, there are also caricature artist in Boracay Islands but I heard that it was temporarily closed because of some reasons in environment and maybe will open again soon. But the price of artworks there is more expensive because it is our tourist spots and artist also renting space so they mark up the price. They have a good business there and they earn much I think.

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aeon

aeon

You're right. Artists in boracay really taking advantages of that situation. because they know a lot of foreigners on that islands, so the price of their caricatures are twice or more than that to the normal price in the streets.

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DenisP

DenisP

I think that portraiture of any kind can earn you some decent money. I used to live in New York City, where it was fairly common to see people on subway platforms who would provide random types of entertainment for some money. Most of the time people would just sit there playing some sort of instrument, but occasionally you had artists doing portraits of people.

I used to feel sorry for them, thinking, "Those poor people, having to sit here in this dirty subway, drawing people for some pocket change." When I found out how much they make, I no longer felt sorry. I talked to one guy who drew 5 minute portraits for a living, and he not only made enough money to live well, but after a year had enough money saved to buy a vacation home in upstate New York. It's definitely a skill worth investing in, it would seem.

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Steve5

Steve5

I like that caricatures exaggerates the truth in order to make it obvious. The reality of situations often tend to be ignored unless fully acknowledged. These situations shouldn't be left unattended. This type of art encourages us to be aware and take action.

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aeon

aeon

Yeah, that's right. That's why it's really fun to see some political caricatures, specially the politicians. The caricature artist did a great job to get the attention of the people and at the same time express his opinion in certain political issues.

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Steve5

Steve5

Humor also helps with conveying their message. A lot of times people don't take serious things seriously. It's funny when you think about it. And yet if you give them an opportunity to laugh about what you're saying, they're more likely to consider your ideas.

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aeon

aeon

And somehow, caricature artist is safe for some libel case from politicians. Because it's just a humor, and it's really hard to take it seriously, compare to some article against the politicians. The catholic church or priests are not also safe from this.

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Kakashi2020

Kakashi2020

Being a caricature artist in a publication like a magazine or a daily newspaper is also a fun and lucrative career. This involves spoofing news personalities and mostly exaggerating economic and political situations in order to show its present state graphically.

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Martinsx1

Martinsx1

This niche caricature artist is something that is very well trending at the moment and I might attribute it to the constant decay we have in the society today especially in the government and political sector. There are so many topics to write or draw caricatures on just to ridicule the ills in the society.

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mitan143

mitan143

My younger brother used to draw some caricatures and other funny sketches. It is his hobby and he said it is also for practicing his skill and talent for drawing. But he didn't make this hobby if him to earn some money. I don't know if he already know that he can earn money using his talent or not, but I'd like to suggest to him that to do it. May I know how can my little brother do the first step in marketing his talent most especially for caricature purposes?

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Judas2018

Judas2018

I knew a lot of kids in Junior High and High School who'd practice their street artwork or cartoon artwork in their notebooks during class. At times, I wonder whatever happened to some of those kids.

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mitan143

mitan143

I know my younger brother has a great talent for drawing. I saw his sketches, own comics strips, caricatures and even mechanical or engineering designs. I can say that if he can apply it to the industry already, he can eventually nurture his skill. I'm just afraid now that he might lose his passion because of our family conflict. I think if he can make his talent and passion on drawing to earn some money, then he will become professional and also a lot of people might recognize him.

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Kakashi2020

Kakashi2020

Caricatures originated in Italy and it is recognized that italian artists, the Carracis, after whom the word caricature is named, and other artists use to challenge each other in depicting what is considered as beautiful art with just a few pen strokes.

These are the different types of Caricatures:

Satirical Caricature - in which political characters are exaggerated, showing their weakest or strongest points.

Grotesque Caricature - it makes fun of art, twisting images to create humor.

Modern Caricature - which started in the 1940's, it was tasteful and artistic, oftentimes a little humor is involved. Most modern Caricature artists today draw impromptu caricature art on the streets, events or gatherings.

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edencaga

edencaga

One of the things I really want to do is illustrating and I think illustrations really helps in any field from books to articles, movies to series and infographics to advertisement and etc.. This serves as an attraction to readers. I used to draw portraits to caricature and I must say that it was kind of difficult before you can see the result of your drawing. It's hard to create a distorted face knowing that your reference is kind of different from the one you are copying. So it is really up to you on how will you create such distorted face that still looks like the model you're copying.

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Kakashi2020

Kakashi2020

A lot of caricature artists can be seen in malls during Valentine celebrations, it usually lasts a week here and capitalizing on this celebration, when lovers and couples are going on dates, these artists can make serious money by drawing romantically themed Caricatures. Usually they offer other services like doing a colored caricature and framing services. Some even has tshirt and mug printing services which is a real hit with the customers.

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aeon

aeon

I remember when I was in college, I used to draw or make a caricature about the faces of all of my professors. When my boredom always strikes during the classes, that's the only thing I can do, just to enjoy the lecture. almost all of the last pages of my notebooks has some funny faces of all of my professors.

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esteban123

esteban123

This is a great idea, drawing caricatures is really a fun way while making money. I have tried this before when I was in college and I see a potential in it to make some extra money while doing your priorities. The price of it is really cool and attractive that is why I love to do that thing.

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mitan143

mitan143

May I know how did you make it as a side job? Do you have a regular client? Or do you have any idea how will you be able to market your skill at caricature through online?

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Vinsanity

Vinsanity

For those who can draw great caricatures and want to earn money, I think this is the best way for them to enjoy life.
The fact that you are enjoying what you do and you earn money from it is the best feeling that you can get, I think.

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mitan143

mitan143

Yes, probably it is. It also seems like getting an easy money because those talented people are enjoying what they are doing and at the same time they can earn money from their habit. Though it seems like just easy for them to create one project but it also takes longer time to finish the project and sometimes artists are time-pressured due to some given deadlines from clients.

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Vinsanity

Vinsanity

I agree with you. Creating one might take a long time but the stress and tiredness brought by it won't be minded by the artist. His attention is not focused on how hard his masterpiece is, but he thinks of it as if it were a game. This is based on my experience though.
How I wish I can be great caricature artist as well. So that I can offer my talent, earn money from it, build up a business and create stalls in malls.

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mitan143

mitan143

That's very true. As long as the artist loves what is he doing then no such words stress and tiredness for him though it also inevitable not to feel at all times, but despite that they would still feel happy and contented for it. I also wish for my younger brother to become successful in sketching, drawing or whatever they call it because I can really see how dedicated he is in creating his drawings and caricatures which he made it as one of his habit. But I wonder why his talent is just kept there. I think I should give him some advises for him to be able to market it and to recognize his talent by other people as well.

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aeon

aeon

Yeah, that's right. Sometimes it's really hard to do your job, while in public, like this caricatures, you might be distracted by a lot of people watching you while doing your arts, but because this your passion, and you enjoy what you are doing, this gonna be a good source of income for caricature artists.

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Steve5

Steve5

It's true. Some artists work well surrounded by people. They love the energy and enthusiasm they receive. Others are more in tune with themselves when they're alone. That's how they connect with their inner muse.

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Barida

Barida

This is so true in the sense that drawing up those funny pictures can be a way to make money by artists especially when you have the link to some blogs and webmasters that you sell the ones that you've drawn and make money out of it. Also, the type of message that such funny drawings pass is what is going to determine if it is a good move to make or not.

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edencaga

edencaga

Artists who are good in that field will really have good penny as a lot of people and clients wanted also to make their faces looks funny in a way that people can still recognize the person they draw. It will also serve as a gift to a special someone or love ones. I think it's a good thing to start if you have skills and talent when it comes to creating caricatures. If you are still young, its really needed to enhance so that you will have more sidelines even in a young age and one day when you grow up you already master the skills.

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Chinet23

Chinet23

I got to see one when we were hanging out in a mall. Instead of the usual photo taking, there was one who offered drawing caricatures as a service. I bet those who would avail of it would have to spend some amount of money and there are those who are willing to complete the travel experience.

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edencaga

edencaga

Yes, I think so since they will manually copy your face, not from the picture and they will have to make it more likely a cartoon. Its hard to make some kind of thing so I think you really have the skills first before you can offer that kind of job especially in malls.

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Chinet23

Chinet23

It takes great skills I agree especially that it's under time constraint and the manner it was done. Their subject just have to be still for a moment and a drawing will be made out of it. Although it's cartoon like and not realistic, the challenge is to capture the main facial features to resemble the real person.

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albino

albino

Sometimes caricature is also used in simple cartoons made by video editor and video artist to create a short film to some commercial or personal promotions on business. It really pays great amount of money to caricature artist if his/her work was accepted by the producer and some is used on comics in famous news papers to give entertainment to readers.

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Kakashi2020

Kakashi2020

Some artists are now tapping big corporations to be their clients. Helping their brands through advertising using caricature type images.

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bienn05

bienn05

Talents can be surely an asset. It will lead you to success if you used it wisely. If you are good in drawings, you can surely made money from it.

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