Sam Klemke - Caricature Artist - Eugene, OR

Sam's gypsy, bohemian lifestyle is a direct rebellion of his sterile childhood in suburbia, and an early corruption by Mad magazine, Kerouac, the Beats and Underground Comix. After a cloistered youth he found liberation and beauty in the Line of the Caricaturist and quickly became a professional Face Hustler in 1980, never again working a Real Job. The open road beckoned and Sam found a way to support his insatiable wanderlust. After 20 years of slingin' xylene and spraying krylon in 50 states and 5 provinces, (and Japan, England and Israel) the Road has taken it's toll and he now concentrates his scribbles in the Pacific Northwest, Oregon, and Colorado.

Also a passionate Cartoonist, Filmmaker and satirist, Sam seems to enjoy skewering the human condition and sauteing it with garlic and onions. As we speak he straddles the fence between greatness and compete worthlessness, deciding which side to jump into. And his modesty prevents him from admitting that he is me....

color caricature of woman with curly hair by sam klemke

color caricature woman snapping fingers by sam klemke

color ccaricature of girl ice skating by same klemke

color caricature of muscle woman by sam klemke

black and white caricature of man pointing by sam klemke

black and white caricature of albert einstein by sam klemke

Check out our Einstein page!

black and white caricature of elvis by sam klemke

Check out our Elvis page!

Like what you've seen here? Then have Sam draw at your event! The samples below are similar to those drawn live!

black and white caricature of man by sam klemke

black and white caricature of woman with paint brush by same klemke

black and white caricature of man with pencil in mouth by sam klemke

Click on any of the images to enlarge

Serves:

Eugene and Portland, OR and surrounding areas of Oregon. Will travel.

Speeds:

b&w heads only: 15-20/hour
b&w body/gag: 12-16/hour
color heads only: 6-10/hour
color body/gag: 5-9/hour

Rate:

$150/hour (with a two hour minimum within the Eugene and Portland area, three hour minimum if further).

Email us to book caricature artist Sam Klemke 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)

Sam also does illustration and gift caricatures, and he's published a book of his caricatures and cartoons: Party of 1, Roadkill of an Itinerant Caricaturist,.

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