Live Digital FAQ

How much does Doug charge for Live Digital Caricature services?

San Francisco Bay Area> $200 hr , $1200 day rate

Other Cities>  $1500 per day  plus lodging and airfare.

Depending on the time and location of your event, your actual quote may differ, so get an online quote or call Doug at 415-373-6670.

How fast does Doug draw?

Doug averages 5-6 minutes per subject.

Do I need to provide a monitor display?

For maximum impact, a wide screen plasma or LCD is best, however if you cannot provide a display, Doug will bring his own 30″ Dell, mounted in portrait mode. For outdoor or other venues Doug can provide a projector with custom 42″ diagonal portrait mode screen. Color accuracy and clarity can’t match the monitors but the larger image size is compelling. You can view all screen options here.

What other equipment and supplies do I need to provide?

Doug will supply the rest. All Doug requires from you is electricity, however if the show is long and it is in your budget, a bar stool-height seat would be put to use.

What kind of prints do my guests get?

Doug prefers 4X6″ photos. They print quickly, look crisp and sharp, and are easy to tuck in a pocket and carry home. Plastic holders and lanyards are available, so your guests can wear their caricatures. Since the caricatures are digital your guests can always print them bigger if they desire later.

How can I get my guests digital versions of the caricatures?

You needn’t do anything. Doug will post jpegs of each caricature online where they can be downloaded the following day. The URL for Doug’s DOWNLOAD page is in small type on each print. There are other delivery options, including e-mail and cell phone delivery; ask Doug if you are interested. Doug will also provide a link to a web service where his caricatures can be printed on coffee mugs, hats  and more.

Can Doug put my logo in the picture?

Yes, your logo as well as any special message you want. Just e-mail him the logo or graphics before the event and he’ll send you a template sample for your approval.

For an additional fee Doug will create a custom body and/or background for your event. You can see examples by scrolling through the home page event blog,  or view several samples here. Feel free to ask Doug about any ideas you have that will help join your brand with his art.

What if I need more than one artist?

EVENTtoons subcontracts the best digital caricaturists available, so you can arrange multiple artists with one conversation and one invoice.

Should I choose traditional or digital media?

Doug’s ink-on-paper caricatures are legendary—fast, incredibly subtle and accurate—caricature like nothing your guests have ever seen. Digital caricatures, however, are rapidly becoming the media of choice for Doug’s corporate clients. The novel presentation, the use of color, the easy-to-tuck-away print size, template possibilities, and versatility of use (caricatures can be e-mailed, downloaded off the web or sent to cell phones) make digital caricature a natural for trade shows, for example. Doug will be happy to advise you on the suitability of digital caricature for your event.

How do I hire Doug?

First, get a quote, either by phone or by filling out an e-bid form accessed on the menu bar above. When an agreement is reached, either via e-mail or by phone, Doug will e-mail you an invoice in pdf format, and ask for a 50% deposit to hold the date. Once you are on Doug’s calendar you are guaranteed his presence. In the event of an unforseen emergency or “act of God”, Doug will arrange the best alternate available or return your deposit.