Dean The Caricaturist

Dean The Caricaturist

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Location Lancashire
Starting from £349
89 Reviews

Dean has been a professional caricaturist and realist painter for over twenty years creating caricatures and portraits at many events across the UK.

  • Highlights
  • Commissions from photographs are welcome, whether it be a caricature or realistic painting that you require
  • Dean can mix and mingle amongst your guests, or set up in a stationary position
  • Dean can draw around 12 caricatures per hour, and can draw guests in couples if required

Talented guy - everyone wanted a picture and said how good he was!

Ruby Starbuck, West Yorkshire

Everyone loved him and loved what he did. I highly recommend him.

Morgane Vale

About


Dean has been a professional caricaturist and realist painter for over twenty years and he has travelled across the world providing caricatures and portraits at various events.

Commissions from photographs are welcome, whether it be caricature or realistic painting that is required.

For over ten years Dean worked as an illustrator and record sleeve designer for various rock bands and working alongside some of the top caricature artists in the UK, Dean has been able to reach a varied style in his line work.

  • Dean can draw whilst mixing and mingling with guests, or, if the client prefers is happy to draw from a stationery position.
  • Dean's caricatures are always funny, whilst at the same time... flattering!
  • Caricatures take 4 to 5 minutes for a single face in black and white and Dean can draw 2 people side by side on the same picture if required.
  • Live caricatures are drawn on 100 gram white paper with black line brush pen and the subject has their head and shoulders drawn.

He is also a fine portrait artist which makes his work realistic and detailed.

Performance Schedule


  • A minimum of 2 Hours and up to 5 Hours
  • For longer performances, breaks will be required in the duration
Previous Clients

  • NEC Birmingham
  • Blackpool Pleasure Beach
  • Trafford Center (Manchester)
  • Alton Towers
  • Royal Bank of Scotland
  • More Than Insurance
  • Happy Mondays
  • RAF Linton-On-Ouse
  • RSA
  • Northside

88 Reviews

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Angela Crolla

Event: Birthday Party
Location: Manchester
5/5

Dean The Caricaturist was absolutely fantastic - I honestly can't recommend him enough! He arrived on time and was so friendly, personable and talented. My friends and family loved their drawings. More importantly, Dean was incredibly patient with the children that we had running around. All in all, the best entertainment ever! Thank you so much!


Emma Ball

Event: Wedding
Location: Lancashire
5/5

Dean was absolutely fantastic! It went down a treat with all our guests at our wedding! What a talent he has!


John Patterson

Event: Birthday Party
Location: Cheshire
5/5

Guests really enjoyed Dean. His drawings went down really well. Thank you.


Patrick Lock

Event: Wedding
Location: Lancashire
5/5

Dean came to our sons wedding at the Lawrence hotel Padiham and he was amazing! Everyone loved the caricature's he created for the guests. From the moment he arrived he did not stop drawing and worked so hard. We would have no worries whatsoever in using his services for any future events we may have . The pictures he created will make so many memories of such a special day for all the guests who had their pictures drawn! All we can say is a great big thank you to Dean and also to Warble entertainment for putting us in touch with him. Patrick and Samantha Lock


Sarah Bentley

Event: Wedding
Location: Lancashire
5/5

Great to have Dean at my daughters wedding, only positive feedback received from guests... He's a great addition to have at your special occasion, and a lovely, friendly man too. Thanks Dean!


Amy Roberts

Event: Wedding
Location: Manchester
5/5

Dean was brilliant! So friendly and approachable, he was a fabulous addition to our wedding party, everyone of our guests was praising him, I’d highly recommend him.


Amy Roberts

Event: Wedding
Location: Manchester
5/5

Dean was brilliant! So friendly and approachable, he was a fabulous addition to our wedding party and everyone of our guests praised him. I’d highly recommend him.


Sindhu Maripi

Event: Wedding
Location: Cheshire
4/5

Dean worked the crowd well to interest everyone with a caricature. He was busy the entire time, I remember most of the guests were smiling and chatting away while sitting still. They were also extremely pleased with the pics at the end. Definitely a treat and unexpected surprise for guests.


Sarah Adshead

Event: Wedding
Location: Lancashire
5/5

Dean was fantastic, the drawings were great, certainly added a lot of fun to the evening! Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Dean!


Sian Steen

Event: Wedding
Location: Leeds
5/5

Dean was great! Unobtrusive and just got the job done. Everyone was delighted with his work. Thanks so much! :)


Aleisha Walsh

Event: Wedding
Location: Cheshire
5/5

Superb, everyone were pleased and enjoyed his work - 100% recommend - really nice guy too.


Maddison Barker

Event: Wedding
Location: Leeds
5/5

Dean was a fantastic addition to our wedding and is truly talented. The guests loved Dean's work and we had so many laughs looking at the drawings. Dean worked so hard and went above and beyond to draw as many guests as possible. Thank you!


Paige Ellwood

Event: Wedding
Location: Lancashire
5/5

Dean was amazing and worked so hard. He didn’t even take a break. Many of my guests have asked for his details for their wedding! Highly recommend, you won’t be disappointed!


Darryl Clark

Event: Wedding
Location: Cumbria
5/5

Dean was wonderful! After a short notice change to our plans, Warble Entertainment helped us find Dean with 3 weeks to go until our big day! He was professional, quick and loads of guests loved their caricatures! Ours is now framed as a different momento of our day, thank you so much Dean!


Michael O'Donnell

Event: Wedding
Location: North Yorkshire
5/5

Dean was absolutely great, he dealt with everybody as individuals, the young ones followed him round asking questions and he was only too pleased to answer them. The drawings were excellent and raised some very interesting conversations.


Ruby Starbuck

Event: Wedding
Location: West Yorkshire
5/5

Talented guy - everyone wanted a picture and said how good he was!


Joanne Smith

Event: Wedding
Location: Lancashire
5/5

Very professional, friendly and efficient.


Morgane Vale

Event: Wedding
Location: Derbyshire
5/5

Dean was brilliant and our wedding. Everyone loved him and loved what he did. I highly recommend him. A really nice hard working guy. Big thumbs up!


Morgane Vale

Event: Wedding
Location: Derbyshire
5/5

Dean was brilliant at our wedding. Everyone loved him and loved what he did. I highly recommend him. A really nice hard working guy. Big thumbs up!


Annie Walker

Event: Wedding
Location: South Yorkshire
5/5

Everybody loved Dean, the caricatures were fantastic!! So glad we booked him for our special day!


Dan Brighton

Event: Wedding
Location: Lincolnshire
5/5

5/5!


Victoria Walker

Event: Wedding
Location: Cumbria
5/5

Thank you soo much for everything. Dean was brilliant, friendly and everyone enjoyed!!


Thomas Wright

Event: Wedding
Location: West Yorkshire
5/5

Absolutely fantastic. Got on with it, kept everyone entertained and the drawings were amazing! So glad we booked. Thank you.


Claire Byrne

Event: Wedding
Location: North Yorkshire
5/5

Amazing!!! Our guests loved it... lovely guy, Thanks Dean. x


Graham Stacey

Event: Birthday Party
Location: West Yorkshire
4/5

Punctual and professional. Good job thanks.


Adeel & Subbia

Event: Wedding
Location: South Yorkshire
5/5

I came across Dean on here and I can say that everything from the start went smoothly. Marilia was lovely and very informative throughout the booking process. I received confirmation of my booking and was advised of the next best steps. I received a friendly call from Dean 2 weeks before my event as promised and he was very warm on the call and made me feel comfortable knowing I booked someone who will get on with my guests. At the venue, I barely got to see Dean as everyone was queueing up for him. Everyone absolutely loved having their caricature done and Dean even stopped midway to do mine and my husbands. I think not only did we enjoy having Dean there, Dean enjoyed being there also. My event was nearly 2 months ago yet people are still talking about 'that guy that drew a cartoon of me'... I would highly recommend Dean- He really is the best!


Nicola Horner

Event: Wedding
Location: West Yorkshire
5/5

Katrina at Warble Entertainment was amazing and she managed to find us Dean for our big day at such short notice. Dean was perfect towards our guests, everyone loved their drawings and had a laugh. Would definitely recommend Dean & Warble Entertainment.


Victoria Lamb

Event: Wedding
Location: West Yorkshire
5/5

Five stars


Sharon Sutton

Event: Wedding
Location: North Yorkshire
5/5

Absolutely fabulous. Dean was great - everyone loved him and his work is fantastic.


Samantha Slater

Event: Private Party
Location: Manchester
5/5

Friendly, accommodating and very easy going. Everyone loved the pictures he did, would definitely recommend.


Ginnette Baker

Event: Wedding
Location: West Yorkshire
5/5

Dean was excellent, lots of very happy people at our wedding and went that extra mile to fit everyone in. Thank you so much!


Stephanie Bridge

Event: Wedding
Location: Nottinghamshire
5/5

Dean was amazing, our guests loved him and his drawings were a great touch to our drinks reception! He was milling around the whole time making sure he could fit as many people in as possible in the time that he had and also made sure if there was anyone specific we wanted drawing like the kids etc. Could not recommend him enough for any wedding or event!


Sam Leadbeater

Event: Birthday Party
Location: North Yorkshire
5/5

Dean was wonderful with all our guests especially the children. The caricatures he created were fab. Would highly recommend.


Valerie Oracz

Event: Wedding
Location: Lancashire
5/5

Dean was extremely professional and polite, putting all guests at their ease, so they were queuing for his drawings! I will have no hesitation in booking him again and recommending him to the public. Thank you for an efficient service.


Sarah Liversidge

Event: Wedding
Location: Leeds
5/5

Absolutely fantastic. He never stopped drawing all night. Even had to go back to his car for more paper. Everybody said what an amazing extra it was to have at a wedding. Thanks Dean.


Trevor Reed

Event: Wedding
Location: East Yorkshire
5/5

Dean arrived on time and went straight to work (I don't think he even took a break), his drawings were amazing and people were lining up for their own picture. We would gladly recommend Dean to anyone. Definitely a good choice of entertainment for our wedding reception.


Nicole Brooks

Event: Wedding
Location: Northumberland
5/5

Dean was brilliant all my guests loved his work, thank you so much.


Katie Carrington

Event: Wedding
Location: West Yorkshire
5/5

We hired Dean through Warble Entertainment for our wedding reception on Saturday 27th May. From initial enquiries Warble were great and kept in contact. What can I say about Dean... he was absolutely amazing. He arrived on time and cracked on, mingling with my guests. His drawings are brilliant and everyone commented on what a great guy he was. My guests are still talking about him. Can't recommend him enough. Thank you so much.


Charlotte Gee

Event: Wedding
Location: North Yorkshire
5/5

Really friendly and very talented. His drawings made the guests at my wedding really giggle! People were queuing to get theirs done and the kids loved it! Very professional and I would highly recommend him for any occasion! Definitely worth every penny, Thanks Dean!


Leanne Bridson

Event: Wedding
Location: North Yorkshire
5/5

Really pleased, would highly recommend!


Charlotte Gee

Event: Wedding
Location: North Yorkshire
5/5

Dean provided a great service at our wedding, turning up on time and got straight to work mingling and interacting with our guests. His drawings were very well recieved and made for great humour.


Mandy Gosall

Event: Wedding
Location: West Yorkshire
5/5

It was an absolute pleasure to have Dean at our recent event, he was very professional & the guests loved his work.


Nicci Harrow

Event: Wedding
Location: North Yorkshire
5/5

Dean was brilliant. Just got on with it and mingled away, encouraging people to be drawn. He is brilliant at what he does, very talented. Wouldn't hesitate to book him again.


Jessica Roberts

Event: Wedding
Location: Cheshire
5/5

I would recommend Dean to anyone. He came and drew at our wedding and was fantastic and everyone has raved about how wonderful he was and how much they love their drawings!


Lyndsay Short

Event: Wedding
Location: East Yorkshire
5/5

Our guests all raved about Dean. He was friendly and approachable and worked very hard to make sure that all our guests had an opportunity to get a caricature done. Everyone loved his art and they were very impressed by his clear talents. He even tutored one of our youngest guests - 8 year old Ruby who showed an interest (and early talent!) in the craft. She's now caricaturing her parents and relatives incessantly! Thanks.


Christina Fothergill

Event: Wedding
Location: West Yorkshire
5/5

A really top guy. He came in and just got on with it. He didn't stop all and everyone really loved it. I like the fact that he looked really smart too. I would definitely recommend Dean again. Thanks very much.


Ken Hamblett

Event: Wedding
Location: Cheshire
5/5

From start to finish the booking process went smoothly. Communication was good. Dean was a very friendly gentleman and interacted with everyone all day. He never stopped all the time he was there. Everyone commented on how talented he was and many guests have already framed and displayed their sketches. We would highly recommend him and would use him again.


Catherine Chae

Event: Wedding
Location: Liverpool
5/5

Dean was great. He made my guests laugh. We loved his sketches and was really professional


Tim & Michelle O'Donnell

Event: Wedding
Location: West Yorkshire
5/5

Dean is a brilliant Caricaturist, he arrived on time and started mingling with our guests. His creations are great, people were queuing up to get a caricature done, they loved it! Would certainly recommend his services again! Our caricature is now hanging on the wall!


Nick Raleigh - RSA

Event: Corporate
Location: West Yorkshire
5/5

Nothing but praise for Dean. Dean was on time, personable and ready to go from minute 1. He had plenty of extra paper as we had lots of people wanting his services but unfortunately we only booked him for 4 hours. We really should have booked for 7 hours so he could see all those who wanted it. Would definitely recommend and we will use again at further events.


Linda Greenwood

Event: Wedding
Location: South Yorkshire
5/5

Dean did a fantastic job. Everyone thought he was great and added fun to our reception. I would recommend him, thank you.


Karen Richardson

Event: Wedding
Location: Lancashire
5/5

Very satisfied with Dean, found him to be punctual, polite & professional.


Lucy Clowes - Brand Rapport

Event: Corporate
Location: North Yorkshire
4/5

Great!


Sharon Griffin

Event: Wedding
Location: Durham
5/5

Dean was fantastic and his drawings were amazing! So happy with his work. Thank you.


Donna Raynor

Event: Birthday Party
Location: West Yorkshire
5/5

Hired Dean for my Daughters 18th party and from the second he arrived, he worked non-stop. Everyone loved his drawings and Dean was so professional, he was a pleasure to meet and a credit to the company. Cannot wait till we have another party so we can hire him again.


Julie Jones

Event: Wedding
Location: West Yorkshire
5/5

Excellent choice! He was really friendly and professional. I would and will definitely recommend! Everyone thought it was an unusual but great idea!


Charlotte Berry

Event: Wedding
Location: South Yorkshire
5/5

Absolutely fantastic! Everyone loved their pictures and it really added something unique to the evening, would definitely recommend this for any wedding!


Jenny Hall

Event: Wedding
Location: Essex
5/5

I just wanted to say a huge thank you from myself and Rory. You were so accommodating on our wedding day and really added to the fun and entertainment of the evening. Our guests thoroughly enjoyed having their pictures drawn and were highly entertained. I was very impressed with the quality of the cartoons drawn. Thank you.


Robert Desmond

Event: Military Event
Location: Yorkshire
5/5

Dean is a very skilled, personable caricaturist. His sketches were thoroughly enjoyed by everyone at the event and I only wish I booked him for longer.


Jane Walsh

Event: Private Party
Location: Cheshire
5/5

Punctual, polite, exceeded our expectations. Our guests were delighted and went home with a fantastic souvenir. Would recommend and would book again.


Sarah Taylor

Event: Wedding
Location: Lancashire
5/5

Very helpful and professional. Great pictures and everyone loved them. Created some amazing memories for myself as well as family and friends. Would highly recommend... and Thank You, Dean!


Warren Allen

Event: Wedding
Location: Nottinghamshire
5/5

Dean was a fantastic caricaturist. His drawings where so accurate and funny. I would recommend dean to anyone if they want some entertainment. He arrived early and just mingled straight in and cracked on. Top bloke. Great work.


Amy D'Silva

Event: Wedding
Location: South Yorkshire
5/5

Dean was absolutely brilliant. Arrived early. After me and my husband had our picture people were actually lining up and he took it all in his stride and managed to do one for everyone! I've already recommended him to other people I know who are getting married it is a lovely touch!


Liz Brown

Event: Private Party
Location: Lancashire
5/5

Dean arrived on time - got straight into the job and mingled for over three solid hours with his sketch pad producing wonderful likenesses of the members of our group. A very talented, personable young man. Dean's contribution to our evening's entertainment went down very well with all our guests and was much enjoyed. Thank you Dean we will be singing your praises to anyone who will listen! Liz Brown - Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts' Club (Yorkshire Section)


Stacey Davis

Event: Wedding
Location: Nottinghamshire
5/5

Was absolutely brilliant. We didn't get a chance to thank Dean but what we did see is everyone coming out with the pictures and smiles on there faces.The booking process was fast and efficient. We would highly recommend Dean.


Emily Williams

Event: Wedding
Location: West Yorkshire
5/5

Dean was amazing. The drawings were perfect and he entertained everyone during their meals. Thanks so much!


Lesley Barker

Event: Private Party
Location: South Yorkshire
5/5

Very impressed how he was able to draw guests at our wedding whilst they were chatting with each other and not having to pose, as I expected. All the guests captured seemed pleased with their drawings and they provided endless conversation. Would recommend him to anyone considering a caricaturist, whatever the occasion. Roger and Lesley


Ryan Cunniff

Event: Wedding
Location: Lancashire
5/5

Dean was absolutely amazing! Everyone could not stop talking about his work. Dean was so easy to get along with and was really complimentary about our wedding. Lovely guy and would recommend him to anyone. Thank you Dean.


Claire Salvin

Event: Wedding
Location: North Yorkshire
5/5

Very polite and professional, guests loved his work. Would definitely recommend.


Jayne Stevens

Event: Private Party
Location: Lincolnshire
5/5

Dean just wandered quietly around the tables - hardly new he was there. Everyone delighted with results.


Kirsty Atkinson

Event: Wedding
Location: Yorkshire
5/5

Dean was prompt and even stayed on to finish everyone's picture. I think he did nearly an hour over the booked time. The pictures were great and I would recommend Dean for a similar event definitely. Thank you very much.


Lorna Hacking

Event: Wedding
Location: Lancashire
5/5

Dean was a brilliant addition to our wedding, and all our guests agreed. He was a lovely guy, very approachable and his drawings went down really well - very talented.


Harley Corts

Event: Wedding
Location: West Yorkshire
5/5

Dean was great everyone commented on how he was a genuinely nice bloke! He arrived on time and made everyone feel comfortable and wasn't pushy or in your face. A great addition to our wedding day! Thanks Dean!


Sarah Hesson Margarson

Event: Private Party
Location: Lancashire
5/5

Everybody loved it!


Kelly Lamb

Event: Wedding
Location: West Yorkshire
5/5

Dean was amazing. All my friends and family said how good he was. I found he was polite and went out of his way to help get good pictures. Thank you so much for making our day special.


Jo Bromley

Event: Wedding
Location: Derbyshire
5/5

Dean was calm, friendly and really made the most of his time at our wedding. He never stopped drawing and produced great pictures at speed. Everyone was walking around comparing pictures - even people who didn't know each other - and it was a great icebreaker. Today I have seen multitudes of Dean's drawings being used for Facebook profile pictures. We were complimented so many times on a great idea and Dean really did help make our special day totally amazing. Thank you Dean :)


Maggie Hall

Event: Birthday Party
Location: Manchester
5/5

Dean was a joy! All our party guests were delighted with their caricatures and thought it a very novel idea. Dean is professional, very versatile, obliging and blended himself in discreetly at the party, putting people immediately at ease. They were queuing up to be sketched! I wouldn't hesitate to ask Dean to be at another of our parties.


Gillian Harris

Event: Birthday Party
Location: Lancashire
5/5

Dean is a really nice guy, polite, personable and a pleasure to deal with. He arrived promptly and checked on what we wanted and then never stopped all night, every time I looked at him he was drawing a different person. The guests were all delighted with their caricatures and I have had nothing but good feedback from them. Dean let me know when he was leaving and made sure I was happy with everything. The whole process, from the initial enquiry on the Warble website, the confirmation and contract, and the event itself, was completely trouble free and I will recommend both Dean and Warble to my friends and family for future use. Many thanks.


Hannah Lancashire

Event: Wedding
Location: Lancashire
5/5

I having nothing to fault with Dean, he arrived on time was no hassle just got straight to work which was brilliant. He was polite, accommodating and everybody loved him. He made his way around my 125 day guests and I think managed to draw the majority of them, mostly drawing couples in the 3 hour slot. Well worth the money, which if you work it out per hour per picture counting in traveling etc, isn't a lot of money!! Thought it was a brilliant idea! Would use Warble Entertainment again also - easy to use and take the hassle away. Much appreciate your service. The new Mrs Swale


Geraldine Tebb

Event: Charity
Location: North Yorkshire
5/5

Great! Was on time and just got on with his role.


Emma Goodall - Swansway Garages

Event: Birthday Party
Location: Cheshire
5/5

Perfect for entertaining children and adults alike. Highly recommended.


Sonia - NWF Fuels Ltd

Event: Corporate
Location: Cheshire
5/5

Hi Lois, I’ve had some great feedback from Saturday, Dean was really good he did his best to get round as many as possible and there were a lot of us 168 in total - please pass our thanks on to him for helping to make the party a huge success.


Karen Anderson

Event: Festival
Location: Durham
5/5

I was running a family fun day for the local families of the community and booked Dean for 4 hours to come along to provide people with his caricature drawings. Dean had quite a distance to travel but arrived in plenty of time and he worked non stop from beginning to end!! He was pleasant, hard working and my guests loved their sketches!! He is extremely talented and I would not hesitate in recommending him to anyone. You will not be disappointed. Thank you Dean for a great service and a fabulous day.


Samantha Dunn

Event: Wedding
Location: Worcestershire
5/5

Dean was absolutely fantastic and kept our guests thoroughly entertained. Our guests have left fantastic feedback and those that managed to get a picture have kept them and will cherish them. Our venue and wedding planner have also commented on the hard work and entertainment provided by Dean. We missed him before he left so wasn't able to thank him personally but would appreciate you sending us his email address so we can contact him. Many thanks again, Sam and Simon


Annette Martin

Event: Private Party
Location: Cumbria
5/5

Dean arrived promptly and was very pleasant, he chatted for a few minutes to get a feel for the event and what I would like from him. He got straight on and there was soon a queue of people and plenty of laughter and chatter while waiting and watching, Dean didn't stop for the entire time he was here, he was pleasant and patient answering all questions from some very excited children. Everyone commented and loved their drawings thank you.


Malcolm Clark

Event: Private Party
Location: West Midlands
4/5

Very personable and relaxed. Mixed easily with the guests.


Julie King

Event: Private Party
Location: Durham
5/5

Absolutely fantastic! Dean was booked as a 50th birthday present for my boyfriend's party and he did not disappoint in any way. He arrived on time and hit the floor running. Polite, unobtrusive but at the same time connecting and talking to the guests. There was a Ceilidh band and dancing going on at the same time and the combination worked with no problem at all. Our pictures were brilliant and everyone else at the party thought their's were brilliant too. Lots of laughter, everyone planning to go out and buy frames for their pictures and one guest had even worked out where on the wall of their living room she was going to hang theirs! Can't thank Dean enough, I am so pleased I booked him and would certainly do so again if planning a major party like this one. Thoroughly recommend him, he helped make our party a great success. Thanks again, Dean.


Angela Armstrong

Event: Private Party
Location: Manchester
5/5

Please would you pass on to Dean my best wishes and let him know how well he was received. People found him friendly, polite and professional... they loved the caricatures too!


    Pricing

    We give you a bespoke price based on the exact location of your event. The pricing below is based on a central location for your area so you have an idea of what your price will be. The exact price will be given in the booking process after you’ve provided the location details.

    North East
    • South Yorkshire £410
    • West Yorkshire £398
    • Yorkshire £398
    North West
    • Cheshire £398
    • Cumbria £386
    • Lancashire £349
    • Liverpool £398
    • Manchester £398
    • Merseyside £398
    Wales
    • Denbigh £410
    • Flint £410

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