Caricatures from Photos

Ideal for Advertising – from billboards to websites for Editorial use – book and magazine illustrations as well as for Personal Gifts and Awards. Ms. Benas is a second generation caricature artist, following in the footsteps of her mother,Kay Kato, a nationally known cartoonist. www.KayKato.com Ms. Benas has drawn caricatures for such notables as Tonight Show host Jay Leno, former NYS Governor Mario Cuomo, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, past NYS Governor George Pataki, comic strip artist Lynn Johnston, entertainer Tiny Tim, Albany Mayor Gerald Jennings, and many other national and local celebrities.

Color Caricatures by Jeanne

“A picture is worth a thousand words, but a caricature is worth a million laughs.” ™

***Not your typical online caricature,* *but a unique piece of art, done just for you!***

Each caricature is done by Jeanne herself, no one else, with your specific input. There are no previous backgrounds or poses to choose from. No heads stuck onto pre-drawn bodies. No cartoon apps. No assembly line art. Each caricature is done by hand by Jeanne, artistically like a little portrait, just as she’s done for over 30 years.

It’s easy to order! Just email Jeanne with the photo and some information, she’ll work up a sketch for your approval, and email it back to you. Any changes can be made then with a new pencil sketch emailed, if necessary. Most finals are done in about a week or so, with a preview emailed before shipping.

Since each caricature is unique and specifically drawn for you, an estimate will be given to you before starting when details are known- like the size you want, how many people or pets are involved, backgrounds and complexity, etc.

Color Caricatures can be any size–8″x10″ , 11”x14”, 16″x20″ and even larger. Each one is done on heavy Bristol board for that special gift or tribute. They will be treasured as an original piece of art. Prices vary depending on size and complexity, number of people illustrated and backgrounds. Firm prices will be given before each job.

Here are some samples:

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