Roger Hurtado - Caricature Artist - Chicago, IL

roger hurtado self caricature

Roger Hurtado is a Freelance artist from Chicago, Illinois where he received his bachelor's degree from the school of the Art Institute. Roger has been airbrushing since 1990. He worked at Six Flags Great America as an airbrush artist in 1996, as a Caricaturist since 1998, then managed a caricature concession at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom in 2000. He is currently a freelance illustrator, and occasionally works at Universal Studios, Florida throughout the year.


marilyn monroe caricature by roger hurtado

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george w bush caricature by roger hurtado

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It was at the 2001 National Caricaturist Network convention that he was awarded the five honors; 1st place Best Color Technique, 1st place Caricature of the Year, 2nd Place Artist's Choice Award, 3rd place Best Studio Caricature, and ranked fifth place in the Caricature of the Year category.




color caricature by roger hurtado of keith richards
elvis presley caricature by roger hurtado

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In 2003, he placed Second in the overall competition at the National Caricature Network Convention, among other awards. In 2004, he won the coveted top prize for caricature at the annual NCN convention. 






saddam hussain caricature by roger hurtado

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albert einstein caricature by roger hurtado

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Roger specializes in highly rendered studio caricatures, but can work live as well, averaging as high as 20 caricatures per hour at parties. He has been featured in Airbrush Action Magazine, Car-i-ca-ture Magazine, and Exaggerated Features.







color caricature by roger hurtado of john kerry color caricature of andre 3000 from outkast by roger hurtado color caricature by roger hurtado of dale earnhardt
color caricature by roger hurtado of mark mcguire color caricature by roger hurtado of david bowie color caricature by roger hurtado of a skateboarder
Like what you 've seen here? Then have Roger draw at your event!  The samples below are representative of those drawn live!

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Serves:

Chicago, IL and the surroudning areas of Illinois and Indiana.  Will travel.

Speeds:

  • 15-20 people per hour in black and white
  • 10-12 people per hour in color

Rate:

$150/hour with a two hour minimum.

Email us to book caricature artist Roger Hurtado today! Include your phone number, the date, time, and specific location of your event. You can also call us at 800-92-FUNNY (800-923-8669)

Click here to see Roger's past client comments.

Roger also does illustration and gift caricatures.

 

Prices subject to change. Holiday rates may be higher. Number of caricatures per hour are approximate and cannot be guaranteed.

Roger has also been kind enough to do a caricature of me!