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Katherine Hilden
Caricaturist
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Evanston, Illinois
Will travel 100 miles from Evanston
About
BASICS: In black and white, it takes just 3-4 minutes per person; in full color, about 6 minutes.
In full color Katherine draws 10 people an hour; in black and white, about 15/hour. It's fun and affordable, $130/hour. For example, for a party with 15 kids, Katherine will draw everybody in 2 hours and in full color. That's a wonderful party favor for about $8. So cool! The parents will frame the picture at home and will thank you.
ARTIST: Katherine Hilden studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She also has a degree in math, is a former docent for the Chicago Architecture Foundation, and currently teaches painting and drawing at the Evanston Art Center. She relates to people while she draws and reflects the ambiance of the party in her work. (She's been signed up with GigMasters since April 2011.)
FAMILY PARTIES: Birthday, Graduation Party, Wedding, Mitzvah, Family Reunion, Block Party. When Katherine draws kids she's kind, aiming for a likeness that's full of energy and she puts in a lot of attitude because they like that.
For adults, Katherine goes for the kind of humor that she hears all around her at this particular party. She never offends. She's there to make your guests happy so that you will get the credit for planning this great party. People stand around and watch over her shoulder as she draws. She loves this interaction. They give her ideas about what to do next. It's an ice-breaker, creates a party atmosphere by itself. Then they go home and frame it. It makes your party memorable. It really is all about YOU and it's about looking good.
CORPORATE EVENTS : Trade Show, Company Picnic, Award Dinner, Holiday Party, Open House, Office Party. If you are planning a trade show or convention, think caricatures. Katherine Hilden's caricatures at your booth will steal the show. You will have a crowd. People stand in line. If the line is too long at that moment, they come back the next morning----early. Her drawings are fast and fun.
At $130/hr, that's about $8 per hand-out, a pretty affordable gift to your future customers. With twenty-one years of professional experience, she can gage the humor to the business setting, make it appropriate, and profitable for you.
For extra punch, the paper can be pre-printed with your logo and your message. Remember, people will frame this picture and talk about it—and YOUR BUSINESS! She can also do art work for your display that ties in with your theme. She's happy to work with you on the details. This is good for your business. And it makes YOU LOOK GOOD!
10's of CORPORATE CLIENTS, including: Illinois Arts Alliance*Merill Lynch*Chicago Board of Trade*Kraft*BWD Automotive*Dry Storage Corp* ITW Buildex*National Luggage Assn*National-Louis University*GATX* Certified Grocers*Illinois Institute of Technology*Columbia Yacht Club*Illinois Assn of Realtors*Du Pont*Global Fire Protection* American Medical Assn*Loyola University*Best Cutting Die*Hinckley & Schmitt* ITT Sheridan* Harris Bank* Helene Curtis Int'l* City Haul* Pillsbury*Chicago Dental Society*Honeywell*Rudnick & Wolfe*DePaul Univ* Household Int'l*Inland Architect* International Formalwear* General Mills*Indian Lakes Country Club*Knox College*Eastern Illinois University*Charter Barclay Hospital*Wyndstone Press*Rush Presbyterian Hospital*Merchandise Mart Bank*University of Chicago Lab School* Citicorp*Purdue University*Solar Communications*Walker Process Co* McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce*Rosewood Restaurant*Illinois House of Representatives*Paulson Oil Co*University of Wisconsin Whitewater* Nike Securities*TOPCO*ITW Shakeproof*Rotary International*Medical Economics*Chrysler Corp*Bozell Public Relations*DuPage Art League* Qwest Consultants*Sako Associates*Artmark Chicago Ltd*Bethany Terrace Nursing Home* LaSalle Banks Chicago Marathon*Lewis Overbeck & Furman* Michigan Shores Club* Montgomery Police Department*Healthbridge* Union League Club*Solar Communications*Playboy*Prairie Shores Mgmt* Lambda Chi Alpha*Del Webb's Sun City*All State Ins*Del Webb Wellness Center*FMC Technologies*Swedish Covenant Hospital*AON Risk Consultants*Duff & Phelps*Pfizer Pharm*Abbott Labs* March of Dimes*Saddle & Cycle Club*Petterino's Restaurant
In full color Katherine draws 10 people an hour; in black and white, about 15/hour. It's fun and affordable, $130/hour. For example, for a party with 15 kids, Katherine will draw everybody in 2 hours and in full color. That's a wonderful party favor for about $8. So cool! The parents will frame the picture at home and will thank you.
ARTIST: Katherine Hilden studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She also has a degree in math, is a former docent for the Chicago Architecture Foundation, and currently teaches painting and drawing at the Evanston Art Center. She relates to people while she draws and reflects the ambiance of the party in her work. (She's been signed up with GigMasters since April 2011.)
FAMILY PARTIES: Birthday, Graduation Party, Wedding, Mitzvah, Family Reunion, Block Party. When Katherine draws kids she's kind, aiming for a likeness that's full of energy and she puts in a lot of attitude because they like that.
For adults, Katherine goes for the kind of humor that she hears all around her at this particular party. She never offends. She's there to make your guests happy so that you will get the credit for planning this great party. People stand around and watch over her shoulder as she draws. She loves this interaction. They give her ideas about what to do next. It's an ice-breaker, creates a party atmosphere by itself. Then they go home and frame it. It makes your party memorable. It really is all about YOU and it's about looking good.
CORPORATE EVENTS : Trade Show, Company Picnic, Award Dinner, Holiday Party, Open House, Office Party. If you are planning a trade show or convention, think caricatures. Katherine Hilden's caricatures at your booth will steal the show. You will have a crowd. People stand in line. If the line is too long at that moment, they come back the next morning----early. Her drawings are fast and fun.
At $130/hr, that's about $8 per hand-out, a pretty affordable gift to your future customers. With twenty-one years of professional experience, she can gage the humor to the business setting, make it appropriate, and profitable for you.
For extra punch, the paper can be pre-printed with your logo and your message. Remember, people will frame this picture and talk about it—and YOUR BUSINESS! She can also do art work for your display that ties in with your theme. She's happy to work with you on the details. This is good for your business. And it makes YOU LOOK GOOD!
10's of CORPORATE CLIENTS, including: Illinois Arts Alliance*Merill Lynch*Chicago Board of Trade*Kraft*BWD Automotive*Dry Storage Corp* ITW Buildex*National Luggage Assn*National-Louis University*GATX* Certified Grocers*Illinois Institute of Technology*Columbia Yacht Club*Illinois Assn of Realtors*Du Pont*Global Fire Protection* American Medical Assn*Loyola University*Best Cutting Die*Hinckley & Schmitt* ITT Sheridan* Harris Bank* Helene Curtis Int'l* City Haul* Pillsbury*Chicago Dental Society*Honeywell*Rudnick & Wolfe*DePaul Univ* Household Int'l*Inland Architect* International Formalwear* General Mills*Indian Lakes Country Club*Knox College*Eastern Illinois University*Charter Barclay Hospital*Wyndstone Press*Rush Presbyterian Hospital*Merchandise Mart Bank*University of Chicago Lab School* Citicorp*Purdue University*Solar Communications*Walker Process Co* McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce*Rosewood Restaurant*Illinois House of Representatives*Paulson Oil Co*University of Wisconsin Whitewater* Nike Securities*TOPCO*ITW Shakeproof*Rotary International*Medical Economics*Chrysler Corp*Bozell Public Relations*DuPage Art League* Qwest Consultants*Sako Associates*Artmark Chicago Ltd*Bethany Terrace Nursing Home* LaSalle Banks Chicago Marathon*Lewis Overbeck & Furman* Michigan Shores Club* Montgomery Police Department*Healthbridge* Union League Club*Solar Communications*Playboy*Prairie Shores Mgmt* Lambda Chi Alpha*Del Webb's Sun City*All State Ins*Del Webb Wellness Center*FMC Technologies*Swedish Covenant Hospital*AON Risk Consultants*Duff & Phelps*Pfizer Pharm*Abbott Labs* March of Dimes*Saddle & Cycle Club*Petterino's Restaurant
- Anniversaries
- Bachelor Parties
- Bachelorette Parties
- Banquets
- Birthday Parties
- Children's Birthday Parties
- Celebrations
- Christenings
- Christmas Parties
- Clubs
- Cocktail Parties
- Community Events
- Conventions
- Corporate Functions
- Dinner Dances
- Festivals
- Fund Raisers
- Graduation Parties
- Grand Openings
- Halloween Parties
- Picnic
- Private Parties
- Proms
- Restaurants
- Reunions
- School Assemblies
- Sweet 16 Parties
- Weddings
- Wedding Cocktail Hours
- Wedding Receptions
- Caricaturist
Reviews (9)
Corporate Function
in Glenview, IL
on 01/28/2012
"Katherine was a total joy with whom to have worked. I originally had some doubts about how appropriate hiring a caricaturist for my company's annual party would be. I was completely satisfied. I cannot know if all artists work this well with their subjects, but if they don't, they should watch Katherine to see how it SHOULD be done. Each of the 18 people who were drawn had great things to say about her. Interestingly, each had different observations. Evidently, Katherine tailors her approach individually to make each subject feel comfortable. I hope Katherine uses me as a reference for others so I can repay her talent by recommending her"
- Buff H.
Event
in Lake Forest, IL
on 10/29/2011
"Katherine did an excellent job. Mr. Garriques was very pleased with her work and would hire her again."
- Sherrie H.
Cocktail Party
in Elmhurst, IL
on 10/08/2011
"Working with Katherine was great! We worked on a caricature of my husband and me over e-mail prior to the wedding and she really took her time and addressed our concerns (insecurities) and captured us perfectly. At our cocktail reception, she was more than accommodating and the guests really had fun with it. Thanks Katherine!"
- Kirsten H.
Corporate Function
in Naperville, IL
on 10/08/2011
"Katherine was able to come and in a sense make herself at home at our picnic. She was extremely accomodating and our guests got a kick out of her work! She brought a lot of laughs and fun to our picnic! "
- Jennifer D.
Grand Opening
in Oak Park, IL
on 07/14/2011
"We were extremely pleased with Katherine's performance at our grand opening event. She was fun, interactive, and really engaged everyone in the caricature experience. Thank you Katherine, for helping make our grand opening a huge success! "
- Jenna W.
Wedding Reception
in Addison, IL
on 06/18/2011
"Katherine is an extremely talented artist. It was a loud party and she performed beautifully."
- Susan Z.
Katherine Hilden’s Response:
"The party ended at midnight. I was drawing the last person when the host sat down next to him. I smiled and continued drawing. If the host said something to me, I could not hear him because the dance music was so loud, as indicated by the client's remark above. I would gladly have accommodated a request, if that was what he said. I do my utmost to make people happy at all events. Thank you, Susan, for taking the time to submit the feedback. "
Baby Shower
in Chicago, IL
on 02/09/2013
" Katherine arrived 30 min early just as she said to set-up, she was very warming, and full of excitement while interacting with people she was drawing. Her work is truly special and unique!! She managed to capture the personalities of everybody she worked with in her drawings!! I without a doubt know that she took the party from good, to great with her drawings, energy, and most importantly her professionalism. I look forward to having her at all of my events in the future, she's just that good!! Thank you Gigmasters, and a very special thank you to Katherine Hilden you are truly a great talent, artist, and person, thank you."
- David L.
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Learn moreIn addition to Evanston, Katherine Hilden will also travel to Chicago, Skokie, Kenilworth, Wilmette, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Winnetka, Golf, Glencoe, Glenview, Glenview Nas, Niles, Techny, Park Ridge, Norridge, Northbrook, Carol Stream, Des Plaines, Highland Park, Oak Park, River Grove, Schiller Park, Deerfield, Fort Sheridan, Franklin Park, Highwood, Prospect Heights, River Forest, Forest Park, Melrose Park and many other locations in and around the Evanston area.
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