Ever wondered what it’s like to be a caricature artist or silhouette artist?
In this episode of Time We Discuss, we hear from Emily Byrne, a talented live event artist who brings smiles to weddings, corporate events, and festivals with her creative and lightning-fast silhouette portraits and caricatures.
Emily shares her inspiring journey from drawing rock stars as a kid to becoming one of the most in-demand caricature and silhouette artists in the industry. She explains what it’s really like working live at events, how she balances the creative and business sides of her work, and why live art still captivates audiences in the age of AI.
Topics we discuss:
- What it’s like being a caricature artist at weddings and corporate events
- How Emily got started in live caricature and silhouette art
- The difference between caricatures and silhouettes
- Tips for becoming a professional caricature artist
- Why live event entertainment still matters in an AI-driven world
- How Emily manages her thriving art business using modern tools
Emily calls her craft "ripple effect entertainment" because her art creates joy not just for her subjects, but for everyone watching.
If you love learning about creative careers and real-world artistic journeys, this episode is for you.
Discover the art, skill, and emotion behind every live caricature and silhouette.
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Timestamp:
0:00 - Intro
0:35 - Typical day as a caricature artist
1:01 - Where can you find work as a caricature artist?
2:01 - Getting started as a caricature artist
5:07 - Silhouette portraits or caricature art?
6:50 - Starting the silhouette portrait.
8:21 - Time to create caricatures and silhouette portraits
10:11 - The importance of college education for these mediums
11:34 - The best place to get started (resources)
12:12 - Finding fairs
13:29 - Creating and distributing caricatures online
15:45 - The place of AI with caricature art
16:18 - Learning the business side
17:47 - More about finding fairs
18:44 - Filling the calendar
20:17 - This is not for if ...
23:18 - Extreme caricatures?
24:04 - Talent has the floor
25:28 - Outro
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