Cat Xu Art
Cat Xu Art

Cat Xu Art

$150/hour
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Responds in about 4 hours

Introduction
Hi there! I'm Cat ~ a caricature artist bringing smiles to Bay Area parties and events since 2009. My art style is realistic, flattering and cute. You won't find any whacky exaggeration here! I seek to play up everyone's best selves. With over 10 years caricaturing experience, I’ve drawn thousands of people from all backgrounds, and am excited to bring my talents to celebrate the people at your next event! I can take commissions remotely, based on photos -- see my project examples, and feel free to ask. Thank you for stopping by!
Overview

Hired 64 times

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1 employee

15 years in business

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2020

Featured Projects

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.

Excellent 4.9

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Aravind S.
Nov 12, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack

Cat helped me stage a surprise proposal to my fiancée! We worked together to find a good location and good angles for the photographer. She also came up with a beautiful and creative caricature that she presented to my girlfriend at the proposal. Cat was extremely professional, thorough, and a delight to work with. The proposal would not have been the same without her! Would 10/10 recommend Cat!

Details: 25 guests or fewer • Special event / party • Full color

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Aleah J.
Nov 6, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack

Cat is an excellent caricature artist and a genuinely nice/friendly person! She is so talented, kind and respectful. Communication with Cat was excellent and seamless — she followed up with me a week prior to the event to check in and confirm if any details changed, and also let me know what time she’d be arriving on the day of. All my guests loved their drawings and were so impressed with her work! I would highly recommend booking Cat if you’re looking for a caricature artist. I would absolutely book her again! Thank you so much, Cat, for making my guests feel so comfortable. These drawings are exactly what I was looking for :)

Details: 26 - 50 guests • Birthday party • Black and white

Caricaturing
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Nick S.
3 weeks ago
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Hired on Thumbtack

Cat was awesome! We booked Cat for our corporate team dinner and she truly brought so much fun and uniqueness to a typical team dinner. Cat is very timely in her communications and is an incredible artist.

Details: 51 - 100 guests • Corporate / office event • I'm flexible

Cat Xu Art's reply
Thanks so much, Nick :) My pleasure to bring special flair & memorable swag to your company dinner!
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Felicia S.
2 weeks ago
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Hired on Thumbtack

cat attended my son’s 7th birthday party and performed exceptionally well. She arrived on time and displayed great professionalism. Although she was scheduled to leave at 6:30 PM, I requested her to stay until 8:30 PM, and she graciously agreed. She was incredibly nice and worked quickly, drawing over 60 people last night. I was truly impressed and will definitely reach out to her again in the future.

Details: 26 - 50 guests • Birthday party • I'm flexible

Cat Xu Art's reply
Your friends & family were SUCH a blast to caricature for! Thanks for hiring me & making me feel so welcomed at the party :)
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Dave B.
Feb 27, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack

Cat visited our Cub Pack and did caricature sketches for all 10 of our Cub Scouts. The Cubs, and adults enjoyed watching her work and appreciated having sketches to take home at the end of the evening.

Details: 25 guests or fewer • Special event / party • Black and white

Cat Xu Art's reply
Thanks for your review, Dave. It was wonderful to sketch the Cubs and families at this year’s banquet!
Caricaturing
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Cathy Xu

FAQs

  • How did you get started doing this type of work?

    I’ve been keen on drawing and painting from a young age, and was recruited by a caricature company through my art program. Pros in the industry put me through a caricature bootcamp, and I was working as a live artist during summers between school. It’s a passion I’ve taken with me for decades.

  • What types of customers have you worked with?

    I caricature live for birthday parties, corporate events, marriage proposals, weddings, and for guests at a theme park. I also draw based off photos, to commemorate anniversaries, holidays, and special occasions. I’ve drawn people of all backgrounds and ages, from toddlers to adults and everyone in between!

  • What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

    Caricatures are as much about the process as they are about the final artwork! Make sure your artist is friendly, conversationalist, and able to put your guests at ease during a 5-10 minute sketch; otherwise the drawings won’t capture the person’s warmth and personality.