Bernie Tennis

Caricatures LIVE for any type of event. For over 18 years Bernie has been capturing true likenesses while injecting a bit of humor. He works quickly while maintaining a quality standard; subjects often frame and hang his drawings. An integral part of his performance is in the process, the show, and so he works large, 18X24, with an easel set up for easy viewing by onlookers and those in line. He uses Caran d'Ache Neocolor painting crayons, which produce charcoal effects in B/W and pastel effects in color, but are permanent when applied (no smearing occurs and no fixative spray is required). His style, portrait with a touch of caricature, will make subject and onlookers alike smile and laugh. People will crowd around to watch, line up, joke and laugh with their friends… and then they go home with a large personalized drawing!
Bernie will travel anywhere in the Midwest: Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Chicago, Milwaukee, Rockford, Quad-cities, Minneapolis/St Paul, and more.

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Christmas Parties, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Dinner Dances, Family Reunions, Festivals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Halloween Parties, Holiday Parties, July 4th Parties, New Year's Eve Parties, Oktoberfest Parties, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Reunions, Sweet 16 Parties, Valentine's Day Parties, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• Bernie did a great job with the kids and they were all happy with their caricatures. He is extremely talented! -- Rhonda B, Stockton, IL, 4/28/2012
• Mr. Bernie Tennis is a talented artist. His work is amazing. Our guests were lined up to have their caricature drawn. Mr. Tennis is professional, courteous, and patient. We will certainly ask him to help us entertain our guests in the future once again. Mr. Tennis is a top notch entertainer! -- Katrina W, Elkhorn, WI, 5/12/2012
• He was the best. Im still getting people who are telling me how great he was. Above it asked me to rate Bernie on some things but giving him five stars was not enough for any of them. I have to say more about each Professionalism/accommodating- Not only did he drive from 2 hours away but he arrived early, stayed late, got set up and let us finish our meal. Overall Talent-Ive gotten this done before but never have I wanted to keep it / frame it until now. He is the best!!!!! I would Recommend him to anyone planning a get together that wants to get everyone involved and have a great time. Overall satifaction- I could not of asked for anything more. He was GREAT. -- Cory S, Marshfield, WI, 2/9/2012
• We had Bernie draw our guests at our wedding. He did a wonderful job and everyone was so impressed that there was a line to get your picture done for the whole 5 hours he was there! I would highly recommend Bernie! -- Brian H, Lake Geneva, WI, 8/6/2011
• Amazing, talented, genuinely nice guy! Thanks Bernie! -- Ashlee M, Geneva, IL, 12/31/2011
• We were so happy that we did this and Bernie was great. All of our guest at our wedding loved it and said it was a lot of fun. I would hire him again if we have a large party. -- Cyndi H, Sun Prairie, WI, 8/21/2010
• Bernie did an excellent job. Mr. Garriques was very pleased with the caricatures. -- Sherrie H, Lake Forest, IL, 10/29/2011
• Great Job. Thank you. -- Kathy R, Chicago, IL, 12/15/2011
• Bernie was punctual, friendly, and our employees really enjoyed his art work. Would definitely hire him again. -- Calandra R, Chicago, IL, 4/12/2012

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