Caricaturist
noun
A person who makes exaggerated drawings of people, often for humorous effect.
The caricaturist at the fair quickly drew a funny portrait of my family.
Often appears as...
- political caricaturist
- street caricaturist
noun
A person who makes exaggerated drawings of people, often for humorous effect.
The caricaturist at the fair quickly drew a funny portrait of my family.
Often appears as...
- political caricaturist
- street caricaturist
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Humor Essential
Caricaturists often aim to amuse people with their drawings, not to provide accurate portraits.
The caricaturist's drawing made everyone laugh with its comically large nose and tiny ears.
Pro Tip 2/3Exaggeration Key
Key features are exaggerated to create a distinct representation that is easily recognizable.
The caricaturist emphasized the actor's prominent eyebrows, making them the focus of the sketch.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Disrespectful
Caricatures are not intended to offend but to offer a playful take on a person's appearance.
Even the mayor enjoyed the caricaturist's playful rendition of him with oversized glasses.
Pro Tip 1/3Humor Essential
Caricaturists often aim to amuse people with their drawings, not to provide accurate portraits.
The caricaturist's drawing made everyone laugh with its comically large nose and tiny ears.
Pro Tip 2/3Exaggeration Key
Key features are exaggerated to create a distinct representation that is easily recognizable.
The caricaturist emphasized the actor's prominent eyebrows, making them the focus of the sketch.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Disrespectful
Caricatures are not intended to offend but to offer a playful take on a person's appearance.
Even the mayor enjoyed the caricaturist's playful rendition of him with oversized glasses.
Pro Tip 1/3Humor Essential
Caricaturists often aim to amuse people with their drawings, not to provide accurate portraits.
The caricaturist's drawing made everyone laugh with its comically large nose and tiny ears.
Pro Tip 2/3Exaggeration Key
Key features are exaggerated to create a distinct representation that is easily recognizable.
The caricaturist emphasized the actor's prominent eyebrows, making them the focus of the sketch.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Disrespectful
Caricatures are not intended to offend but to offer a playful take on a person's appearance.
Even the mayor enjoyed the caricaturist's playful rendition of him with oversized glasses.
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Quote examples
Miriam Margolyes
English Actress
I love political cartoons from the 19th century, and whenever I complete a piece of acting work that I'm particularly proud of, be it a film or play, I treat myself to a picture by caricaturist James Gillray.
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Martin Landau
American Actor
I was being groomed to be the theatrical caricaturist. And I know if I got that job, I'd never quit. So I quit. I knew I wanted to go into the theater... I wanted to act.
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Frank Miller
American Artist
As a cartoonist, I'm a caricaturist. First you find out what somebody really looks like, and then you find out what they 'really' look like.
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Steve Breen
American Cartoonist
My favorite caricaturist is Al Hirschfeld. I'm always trying to give my caricatures that streamlined quality - and I often fall short.
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David Cross
American Actor
I hate bumper stickers, you can't sum anything up. All you do is paint yourself in some caricaturist corner.
Quote examples
Miriam Margolyes
English Actress
I love political cartoons from the 19th century, and whenever I complete a piece of acting work that I'm particularly proud of, be it a film or play, I treat myself to a picture by caricaturist James Gillray.
Quote examples
Martin Landau
American Actor
I was being groomed to be the theatrical caricaturist. And I know if I got that job, I'd never quit. So I quit. I knew I wanted to go into the theater... I wanted to act.
Quote examples
Frank Miller
American Artist
As a cartoonist, I'm a caricaturist. First you find out what somebody really looks like, and then you find out what they 'really' look like.
Quote examples
Steve Breen
American Cartoonist
My favorite caricaturist is Al Hirschfeld. I'm always trying to give my caricatures that streamlined quality - and I often fall short.
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David Cross
American Actor
I hate bumper stickers, you can't sum anything up. All you do is paint yourself in some caricaturist corner.
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