Kurt

About the Artist

Kurt Dreier has been drawing faces and reactions for nearly four decades, combining long-standing live-event experience with modern digital caricature capabilities. Based in Central Ohio and traveling nationwide, Kurt is a fast, engaging caricature artist known for reading a room, putting guests at ease, and creating fun, expressive drawings people genuinely want to keep and share. His style ranges from “almost polite” to “let’s have some fun,” always guided by good judgment, respect, and a sense of humor that naturally draws a crowd. Whether working traditionally or digitally, Kurt focuses on guest comfort, smooth pacing, and an experience that feels effortless for planners and hosts. Traditional caricatures are drawn on sturdy, heavyweight card stock that feels substantial in hand, with optional custom printing for logos, event names, or personal details. Each drawing is protected and ready to take home as a keepsake that looks as good later as it did when it was drawn. Digital caricature brings that same experience into a modern format, particularly effective for corporate events, conferences, and trade shows. Live screen display attracts attention, sparks curiosity, and helps pull attendees into a booth or activation area, creating natural opportunities for conversation and brand interaction. Event planners and exhibitors value that Kurt is easy to work with. He communicates clearly in advance, arrives prepared, and runs a clean, self-contained setup that keeps the focus on guests rather than logistics. From corporate events and weddings to festivals and private celebrations, Kurt’s goal is simple: make guests feel relaxed, entertained, and glad they sat down.

Traditional Caricature Speed

  • Up to 20  B&W faces/HR
  • Up to 15  Color faces/HR
  • Traditional Hourly Rate: $300 /HR

    December Hourly Rate: $360 /HR

    eSketches™ Speed

    eSketches™ Hourly Rate: $410 /HR

Minimum Booking Hours required

  •  2  hours

Major Markets Served

Columbus, Marietta, Pittsburgh, Canton/Akron, Lancaster, Mt. Vernon, Chillicothe, Athens , Wheeling, Zanesville

Member of ISCA