Managers
- For use with locations using sales tickets for sales: SalesTicket.pdf
- Artist Agreement/Job Application with W9: GF-W9_APPL.pdf
& Direct Deposit (e-Banking).pdf - Tallysheet: GF-Tallysheet2010.pdf
- Referral Form for gathering customer info for gig leads
- Money Counting Form: Money_Counting_Form
- Order protector tubes from PackagingSupplies.com: Call 1-800-536-3668 or email sales@packagingsupplies.com or jillo@packagingsupplies.com
- Clear 18 X 24 IN. bags for purchased mats can be ordered (in quantities of 1,000 or more) from Associated Bag using our P.O. # 186 982
For orders of less than 1,000 bags, please use Amazon.com - Managers of retail locations requiring background checks can download the Background Check.
- Email El when you need to order more Mats.
Caricature Artists
- Download, print out and return GF_Welcome_Kit to us in order to do gigs for Goofy Faces.
- Download our artist overtime authorization form: GF.OT_Authorization
- FREE Caricature Coupon Sign: FREE_Caricature
- Printable business cards are available to download here.
Art Supplies
- Dixon Markette Markers are no longer available. They have been discontinued.
- You can purchase black Crayola Black Markers from Amazon.
- Prismacolor Art Stix are no longer available. They have been discontinued.
- You can purchase Caran NeoColor I pastels from Amazon.
- Bags for caricatures can be purchased from AssociatedBag.com, including bags on a pad for gigs.
- You can purchase an affordable French Easel for gigs from Jerry’s Artarama.
- You can download and print up your own hours of service sign to laminate and use at live events.
- You can download and print up your own On Break sign to laminate and use at live events.
- You can download and print up your own Last in Line Sign to laminate and use at live events.
- Make sure you have some lights with you when doing gigs. These clip-on lamps fit inside most French Easels when not in use.
- You need a drawing surface to put on your easel for gigs.
- Don’t forget to buy a foamy pad to place underneath your top sheet when drawing & coloring.
- Jet Pens sells several different comic art markers like this one from Sailor.
- Jerry's Artarama sells Concept Brush Pens which offer a firm brush nib and are very affordable!
- Chartpak Finepoint Markers are available at Dick Blick’s and Jerry’s Artarama.
- The Quickdraw Marker Pro can be purchased online from Art Supply Warehouse.
- You can order letter size cardstock for traditional caricature gigs from Amazon.
- You can order blank coasters for caricature coaster gigs from Katz, America. Make sure to choose 4" square, heavyweight.
- You can also order 4" square, heavyweight blank coasters on Amazon!
- For hot sunny days, we recommend this awesome shade umbrella that can connect directly to your French Easel.
- Also for hot days outside, we recommend this rechargeable clip-on fan. It lasts up to 3 hours on one charge.
- 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
- Check out our training videos created by Lar Desouza & BeeJay Hawn at https://goofyfaces.com/lessons
- The lesson book used for caricature training is called Face Off: How to Draw Amazing Caricatures by Harry Hamernik
- Another excellent book for learning how to draw caricatures is The MAD Art of Caricature by Tom Richmond.
- Another useful caricature guidebook is called A Caricaturist’s Handbook: How to Master Caricatures by Jim van der Keyl
Useful Links
- Make sure to join our Goofy Faces Artist Group on Facebook.
- The Public Facebook Page for Goofy Faces is located at www.facebook.com/goofyfaces
- Goofy Faces' Twitter Page is www.twitter.com/goofyfaces
- You can find Goofy Faces on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/goofyfaces
- Find Goofy Faces on Instagram at www.instagram.com/goofyfaces/
- 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.
- Goofy Faces and Robert were featured in a video for Art Detroit on YouTube.
- Check out this great article about caricatures in WIRED Magazine via online or download the PDF.
eSketches™
- You can get the iPad Pro & Pencil right from Apple.
- Check out Wacom's Mobile Studio Pro.
- See the Microsoft Surface Tablet on their website.
- Pick up the Canon Pixma IP110 for great mobile color prints!
- Purchase a 32 IN monitor from Best Buy or Amazon.
- Here is a handy stand that will support your TV monitor.
- Here is a nice stand for your drawing tablet.
- Here's a great screen protector for the iPad Pro.
- Join our User Group for Live Digital Art on Facebook.
- Assorted badge holders for trade shows can be purchased from Amazon.
Remote Caricatures
- Download and install the Goofy Faces virtual background when drawing for us in Zoom.
- Download and unzip our Goofy Faces 5X7 IN drawing template for virtual events (PSD version)
- Download and unzip our Goofy Faces 5X7 IN drawing template for virtual events (Procreate version)
- You can download the latest version of the Zoom app from their website.
- You can download the latest version of Microsoft Teams from their website.
- Watch and share our virtual party tips video with clients and guests.
Face Painters
- Face Painters Studyguide can be downloaded and printed for trainees.
- Face Painting Samples Book: FacePaintingBook.pdf
- Some great examples of fantastic face painting can be viewed on Pinterest.
- Our Face Painters can order an entire kit from Silly Farms at a discount by mentioning Goofy Faces. The kit includes:
- 12 FAB 45 GM Colors of your Choice
- 3 Gold Grip Paint Brushes
- 4 Sponges
- 2 Proof Glitters of your Choice
- Face Painters can order a Goofy Faces Apron from Zazzle.
Paper Suppliers
Order Accent Opaque 70# 11 X 17 in
Denver Zoo and Elitch Gardens Amusement Park
Lewis Paper – Denver
1820 West 12th Place
Denver, CO 80204
Phone: 303-573-9444
Fax: 303-623-2636
General Manager:
Del Laudner
dlaudner@lewispaper.com
The Aquarium of the Pacific and Los Angeles Zoo
Xpedx Paper
2101 South Barrington
Los Angeles, CA 90025-5322
(310) 478-3775
The Florida Aquarium and Zoo Tampa
Mac Mini Paper
3148 28th Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 528-2442