--- title: "How I Draw Live Caricatures At Events In Mumbai" description: "See how I draw live caricatures at events. Watch my process of sketching guests in real-time using ink and watercolor for a unique event souvenir." canonical: https://mytribe.in/joyofcaricature/custom-caricatures-from-photos/behind-the-scenes-my-process last_updated: 2025-09-30 --- # How I Draw Live Caricatures At Events Tribe Verified · Live sketching for events across India By [Joy of Caricature](https://mytribe.in/joyofcaricature) · Ships across India · ₹1,500 Per Artwork (estimate) Part of [Custom Caricatures from Photos](https://mytribe.in/joyofcaricature/custom-caricatures-from-photos). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/joyofcaricature/custom-caricatures-from-photos/gallery) People often ask how I manage to capture a likeness in just a few minutes during a busy event. Here is a look at the ink and watercolor techniques I use to turn a quick interaction into a keepsake. ## Photos and videos - [Video: Watch as I draw a father-daughter duo live at an event. The video shows the layering of ink and watercolor and the final reveal to the happy clients.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ba9a4d66-08dc-439e-93fa-a6697dda6c1f) - [Video: A short clip showing a young boy's happy reaction as he receives his finished caricature. Capturing these moments of joy is the best part of my job.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6052f701-8eca-409a-8d92-b46c86074ebf) ## About Behind the Scenes: My Process When I sketch live at a wedding or corporate function, I work with archival ink markers and quick-drying watercolor. It is not a long, static pose—usually just 5 to 7 minutes of conversation while I capture the subject's features. The goal is not photorealism, but rather the recognizable, exaggerated spark that makes people smile the moment they see the page. Live caricature is about performance as much as it is about art. My process starts by asking for a few minutes of patience while I study the subject’s face. I focus on exaggerating key features—like a wide smile or distinct glasses—while keeping the lines clean and sharp with my markers. I usually set up in a high-traffic area of the venue, such as near the entrance or the bar, where guests can stop by easily. I bring everything I need: my textured paper, archival ink, and watercolor sets. Once the ink is down, I add the color wash, which dries quickly so the guest can walk away with the finished piece immediately without worrying about smudging. Whether it is a child at a birthday party or a guest at a corporate conference, the interaction is the most important part of the process. I talk to the subjects while I draw, which helps me catch their expression better. If you are planning an event in Mumbai or elsewhere, I just need a well-lit corner to set up my station and enough space for guests to stand while they watch the portrait come to life. ## About Joy of Caricature I’m Abhishek, and I have turned my love for quick sketches into a live event service. I do not just hand over a drawing; I enjoy the reaction the moment I turn the sketchbook around to reveal the result. If you want to add a bit of humor to your guest list, I am ready to draw. 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