Event Questions & Answers

     What do you need, how much room do you need for your set-up at your location?

Answer: I will need two chairs for the sitters and a plug-in to plug my extension cord for my lights and fan. 

    What makes a good location?

Answer: Have the set-up right in the middle of where the activity is going to be.  This will give you the best entertainment.

    Why a fifty percent non-refundable deposit?

Answer: I say NO to the Smith’s and the Jones’s, who want YOUR date and time.   If your cancellation happens, the Smith’s and the Jones’s have made other arraignments by then, I lose you and them.  Most events plan many weeks out.  I give a deposit back for cancellations five weeks prior to the date.  Your deposit Lock in your date.

    What happens if you the artist can’t make the date?

Answer: Mike will see about you getting another artist for your event to work with if you like and will return your deposit.

    What are Party Caricatures?

Answers: Party Caricatures are a fun, fast black marker drawing with a little shading with art sticks. Which are mainly head shots caricature drawings.   Perfect for great entertainment and gifts to go home with.

How many caricatures can Mike draw in an hour?

Answer: Mike’s average speed is 2 to 4 minute per face. 

    Can you do color caricatures at parties?

Answer: Color caricatures take more time and less people get drawn.  Yes, Mike can do color, but is not encouraged for parties, most guests do not miss color and have a great time.

    Do tickets work or sign-up list?

Answer: Anything like tickets or sign-up lists do not work.  It will kill the fast fun party entertainment.  First come first serve works every time.  And do not charge you guests.  Mike will be drawing and he will stop most repeats.

    Will Mike work extra time over?

Answer: It is possible to have other drawing gigs the same day or night.  If Mike can work longer he will, if you pay him in full the difference before he is finished with your event.  He tries to call for you just before time is up to see if you want him to stay longer.

    When do I pay the balance of what I owe?

Answer: Pay the balance owed as Mike walk in the door, this is the best time.  During the party or at the end of your party you will be too busy, saying good-by to all your guests, it makes it hard for you to stop and pay your entertainment at that time.

    Dose Mike put a tip jar out?

Answer: Mike dose not put a tip jar out, only unless it was agree a pond before hand.   He will receive tips from guests who wish to show their gratitude.  

    Does Mike have frames for the caricatures?

Answer: No frames for the party caricatures but plastic sleeves are provided, nice to keep them clean and to carry home with.  Frame size for the drawing will be 10x13 inches if you wish to buy some in town.

    How do I send you the text and/or logo to be pre-printed on the drawing paper?

Answer: Send them by mail or by email A.S.A.P.  for them to be printed up.  Sometimes a logo can be taken from off your website it if it's displayed, just email us your link to your site.   Email: MarkerMadness@me.com or mail to: Marker Madness 7727 Ingalls Drive White City, Oregon.  97503

    Will Mike pass out his business cards?

Answer: Mike will have his business cards displayed where someone can take one if they wish.  

    What is the size and quality of the drawing paper?

Answer: For party caricatures a 80 pound. white card-stock paper,  frame size for the drawing will be 10x13 inches.

    Will Mike business information be printed on the drawing paper?

Answer: Mike’s business information and advertisement will be printed on the back of each drawing.   Only name of the artist and website will be displayed in small print on the front along with any text or logo of yours.

    What time will Mike need to show up ?

Answer: Mike will come early and set-up.  He will need around fifteen-minutes for set-up.