1. Download, print out and return GF_Welcome_Kit to us in order to do gigs for Goofy Faces.
2. Download our artist overtime authorization form: GF.OT_Authorization
3. FREE Caricature Coupon Sign: FREE_Caricature
4. Printable business cards are available to download here.

Art Supplies

1. Dixon Markette Markers are no longer available. They have been discontinued.
2. You can purchase black Crayola Black Markers from Amazon.
3. Prismacolor Art Stix are no longer available. They have been discontinued.
4. You can purchase Caran NeoColor I pastels from Amazon.
5. Bags for caricatures can be purchased from AssociatedBag.com, including bags on a pad for gigs.
6. You can purchase an affordable French Easel for gigs from Jerry’s Artarama.
7. You can download and print up your own hours of service sign to laminate and use at live events.
8. You can download and print up your own On Break sign to laminate and use at live events.
9. You can download and print up your own Last in Line Sign to laminate and use at live events.
10. Make sure you have some lights with you when doing gigs. These clip-on lamps fit inside most French Easels when not in use.
11. You need a drawing surface to put on your easel for gigs.
12. Don’t forget to buy a foamy pad to place underneath your top sheet when drawing & coloring.
13. Jet Pens sells several different comic art markers like this one from Sailor.
14. Jerry's Artarama sells Concept Brush Pens which offer a firm brush nib and are very affordable! 
15. Chartpak Finepoint Markers are available at Dick Blick’s and Jerry’s Artarama.
16. The Quickdraw Marker Pro can be purchased online from Art Supply Warehouse.
17. You can order letter size cardstock for traditional caricature gigs from Amazon.
18. You can order blank coasters for caricature coaster gigs from Katz, America. Make sure to choose 4" square, heavyweight.
19. You can also order 4" square, heavyweight blank coasters on Amazon!
20. For hot sunny days, we recommend this awesome shade umbrella that can connect directly to your French Easel.
21. Also for hot days outside, we recommend this rechargeable clip-on fan. It lasts up to 3 hours on one charge.
22. For a more comfortable drawing experience, we recommend this seat cushion which fits perfectly on folding chairs or other solid seats with no padding.

Training Materials

1. Check out our training videos created by Lar Desouza & BeeJay Hawn at https://goofyfaces.com/lessons
2. The lesson book used for caricature training is called Face Off: How to Draw Amazing Caricatures by Harry Hamernik
3. Another excellent book for learning how to draw caricatures is  The MAD Art of Caricature by Tom Richmond.
4. Another useful caricature guidebook is called A Caricaturist’s Handbook: How to Master Caricatures by Jim van der Keyl

Useful Links

1. Make sure to join our Goofy Faces Artist Group on Facebook.
2. The Public Facebook Page for Goofy Faces is located at www.facebook.com/goofyfaces
3. Goofy Faces' Twitter Page is www.twitter.com/goofyfaces
4. You can find Goofy Faces on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/goofyfaces
5. Find Goofy Faces on Instagram at www.instagram.com/goofyfaces/
6. All our artists should set up their profile in our online directory so that our customers can find them to consider booking for their events.
7. Goofy Faces and Robert were featured in a video for Art Detroit on YouTube.
8. Check out this great article about caricatures in WIRED Magazine via online or download the PDF.