drawing us into the future...

No matter what the next season brings, gatherings will no doubt be a bit different as we move ahead this year. 
For many of us in the party profession, the idea that events and parties would come to such an abrupt halt was utterly inconceivable.

​My method of dealing with the sudden stop of event work was to quickly shift focus to my online shop, and in doing so, I realized I could offer a similar "retail like product" to my event clients at a considerable volume discount.  Since I began working on an iPad pro in 2018, it has allowed me to work faster and more accurately than with the good old marker on paper.  I find the more hours I log with this tablet, the greater the symbiosis between artist and tool.  

When first conceiving of a virtual product that would work during these tough times, I recalled a wedding I attended in Napa Valley. This was back when food trucks were just begging to get hip. The bride's father asked the food truck to keep the cash register going until all the guests were fed, and then he would swing by an pay the total bill. I thought this was extremely generous at the time but then I calculated that he would have spent at least that for a catered affair, possibly even more. When the food truck was finished and paid, they simply drove off, so there were no tables to move, linens to wash, dishes to clean, or anything.  

Point is, sometimes the easy answer is the right one. 
I have attended a few small events this summer, with strict safety instructions.  And I can tell you, the precautions needed to comply with state regulations, and to keep safe, are complicated to arrange, and nearly impossible to enforce. Parties bring out impulsive behavior in everyone, young and old. 

​That said, I think we can still have some fun during these tough times.  Remembering that Caricatures can be as enjoyable as a gift, as they are at a party. At events caricatures are more about the experience, as gifts, they are more about the results.  So a little more time is spent with each drawing, making it that much more of a memorable gift. 
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I have created a short video that reveals some possibility for connection in this current time of uncertainty.  We know what we can't do, but let's think about what we can, and keep things going to preserve the balance of fun in our life.

I've included a bit about what I do to add to a virtual party. And some helpful tips and hints on how to throw a memorable event.  

 Wishing you all the best, 
-Melita​ 

how to BOOK A DIGITAL ARTIST at your online party

FACEbook events
Booking a caricature artist at your party just stepped into the future (we were headed that way anyway).

Online events allow you to have parties that last 30 minutes or 30 hrs. It's up to you.  This digital booking service opens up the possibility to purchase caricatures per head instead of per hour.  For the first time you will be able to pay based on interest instead of time.  Since they will all be drawn ahead of time, your final caricatures can be posted online for participants to download and share alongside a video of each person being drawn.   

STEP BY STEP

Book your event/get quote  

You or your guests Upload Photos of all participants

Collect funds for each drawing from your guests, or use existing event budget for them

Invoice sent out for total participants

Caricatures completed

Caricatures and video capture options of drawings being completed can be posted to a unique website

Prints can be ordered to ship to your address

If you have a specific event date, you can join your group together on ZOOM, SKYPE, FACETIME, FACEBOOK, or whatever you choose and simply refer your guests to the unique caricature url to open alongside or even in your chatroom, so they may view and comment on their pictures. 


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zoom rooms

TOOLS YOU will NEED  

Some basic tools you and your guests will need.

really good Network

Mobile or Wireless internet signal

A good video chat platform

Check out Zoom, Skype, FaceTime, Facebook, and more

A device

A computer, or mobile phone with a camera

OTHER IDEAS...

 to help you party VIRTUALLY

  • Check out zoom, its the best for meetings and events
  • Consider booking a DJ online
  • Play a video game challenge together
  • or Host a game or contest
  • Join a Netflix Party  (watch a movie together)
  • Create a face book event/party
  • ​Theme your party, and ask everyone to dress accordingly
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