Smile a Mile · Live Caricature
Vancouver's favorite
live event
caricaturist.
High-impact live caricature entertainment for weddings, corporate events, trade shows, campus weeks, and private parties across Greater Vancouver and the Lower Mainland — and traveling to Seattle, Calgary and Toronto for larger events.
Vancouver + Lower Mainland
Seattle · Calgary · Toronto
~12–15 guests / hour
Clients I've drawn for
What our clients say
"Salar is such a talented and fun artist! His caricatures are creative, detailed, and really capture each person's personality.""He is truly talented. His work is beyond the art. He makes people feel seen, heard and understood… I loved it.""Within minutes he captured my smile and quirky sense of humor with a few strokes of his pen. He is a wizard in this kind of art."5.0 out of 5 from 3 verified GigSalad reviews · Vancouver caricaturist, travels up to 120 miles
Read the reviews on GigSaladPackages & Pricing
Straightforward rates. No surprises.
One flat wedding package, clear hourly rates for parties and corporate events, and a custom quote when your event doesn't fit a box.
Wedding Package
The signature package — built for receptions.
- Up to 5 hours of live drawing, split however you like
- Up to 2 hours of on-the-house downtime for dinner and speeches
- Custom 11x17" stationery with your names and wedding date
- Protective sleeves so every drawing gets home intact
Corporate & Trade Shows
Booth traffic, holiday parties, staff appreciation.
- Logo-branded paper or digital templates
- Lead-capture friendly line management
- Invoice, COI and vendor paperwork handled
Birthdays & Private Parties
Milestones, kids' parties, backyard gatherings.
- Fast, kid-friendly pace
- Colour caricatures available
- Travel across the Lower Mainland
Something Else
If it has people and a crowd, I can draw it.
- Multi-day festival and campus rates
- Digital caricature setup with live projection
- Custom commissions and gifts
Prices in CAD. Travel outside Greater Vancouver — including Seattle, Calgary and Toronto — quoted separately. A deposit secures your date.
Wedding Package · $850 + tax
Here's what you'll receive.
Up to 7 hours on site, with up to 5 hours of live drawing. Split those 5 hours however suits your run of show — 1 during cocktails, 3 after dinner, or any combination that fits your timeline.
Up to 2 hours of on-the-house downtime. Pause me for dinner, speeches or the first dance. I stay on site, ready to start up again the moment you are.
Quick, fun, flattering caricatures — hand-drawn, never AI. Perfect for breaking the ice at cocktail hour and keeping guests entertained between the big moments.
Custom 11x17" event stationery. Every drawing lands on paper printed with your names and your wedding date — a keepsake that dates itself.
Protective sleeves for every drawing. So guests can carry their caricature home in perfect condition, no bent corners at the coat check.
Digital scans sent after the event. High-resolution files of every drawing, delivered to you both once the confetti has settled.
Live from Instagram
Reels from real events
Sketches, crowds and behind-the-easel moments — straight from @salar.art.
Follow @salar.artNew · Digital Caricatures
Drawn live on tablet. Printed in minutes.
The same live energy, with a modern finish. I draw on a pressure-sensitive tablet, mirror the screen so the crowd can watch the drawing appear, and hand your guest a photo-quality print before they walk away.
- A 4x6" print on photo paper, ready in minutes
- High-resolution digital files sent to the host after the event
- Optional live projection so onlookers can watch each drawing
- Colour, black & white, or branded backgrounds for corporate events
Studio team group caricature
Event Logistics · FAQ
The details that make organizers exhale.
What I bring
Professional easel setup, archival paper, premium markers, and a tidy footprint that fits any venue — from ballroom to boardroom.
Time requirements
12–15 guests per hour on average, faster in group mode. Book 2–4 hours for most events; longer for large corporate parties.
Booking process
Send an inquiry, get a same-day quote, secure the date with a small deposit. Fully insured, invoice-friendly, and reliably on-time.
Policies · The fine print
Answers before you email.
Do you charge travel fees?
No travel fee anywhere in Greater Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. Beyond that — Seattle, Calgary, Toronto, Whistler, the Island — travel is quoted upfront and included in your written quote before you commit. Nothing gets added after the event.
What if the event runs long?
Overtime is billed at the same hourly rate as your package, in 30-minute increments ($87.50 for corporate, $75 for private parties). Just ask me on the night — if I don't have another booking, I'll usually say yes.
How much is the deposit?
A $150 booking fee holds your date and comes off the final invoice. Everything else is due on or before the event day. Corporate clients can be invoiced with standard net-30 terms.
What's your cancellation and refund policy?
Cancel more than 72 hours before the event and everything you've paid is refunded except the $150 booking fee. Inside 72 hours, corporate and private bookings are 60% refundable. Weddings are handled case by case — if flights, hotels or custom stationery are already paid for, those costs come out of the refund. Reschedule instead and your booking fee moves with you to any open date within 12 months.
What do you need at the venue?
Three chairs and a small table (one for me, two for guests), and roughly a 6x6 ft footprint. Power and a bit of light are appreciated but not required — I bring my own lighting if needed.
Where should you be set up?
Away from the subwoofer and main speakers, please. I talk with every guest while I draw, and that conversation is half the entertainment. A spot along a traffic path — near the bar, the entrance, or the lounge area — draws the best line.
Can you draw outdoors?
Yes, with shade or cover. Direct sun washes out the paper and wind and easels don't mix, so a tent, patio or covered area keeps things moving smoothly.
How fast do you draw?
About 12–15 guests per hour for individuals, faster in group mode. For a 100-guest event, plan on 3 hours if you want most people drawn.
Prices in CAD, plus tax. Anything unusual — multi-day festivals, outdoor markets, overnight travel — just ask and I'll put it in writing.
How I work
My ethics at the easel.
Human hands only
Every line is drawn by me, live, in front of you. No AI generation, no filters, no traced photos — the drawing exists because a person made it.
Flattering, never cruel
Caricature exaggerates character, not insecurity. I read the room and the guest, and I draw the version of them their friends recognise and love.
Your face, your permission
Photos and drawings only appear here or on social media when the guest says yes. Ask me to remove something and it's gone, no questions asked.
Paid art, fairly
Artists should be able to make a living making art. Transparent rates, honest timelines, and no unpaid "exposure" work.
Request a quote
Check your date and get a quote.
Tell me the date, the crowd, and the vibe. I'll come back within one business day with a quote, arrival plan, and a live-drawing rate that fits your run of show.
- Corporate holiday parties, campus welcome weeks, weddings, trade shows.
- Digital or paper delivery — guests keep a shareable, framed keepsake.
- Fully insured, punctual, and used to green-room-to-stage logistics.
Have a date in mind? Let's lock it in.
Serving Greater Vancouver and the Lower Mainland — traveling further on request.