Tyler Jones has been a professional caricature artist since 2013, sketching quick black-and-white portraits at weddings, corporate events, birthday parties and festivals across northeastern Oklahoma.
Each drawing takes about five to seven minutes, giving guests a keepsake that often ends up displayed on refrigerators, office walls or saved as a favorite memento.
An Art That Connects People
Jones said what he loves most about caricature art is the joy and laughter it sparks. Reactions are often immediate—people laugh at the exaggerated features while marveling at the accuracy.
He describes caricature as a blend of humor and identity, a playful reflection that resonates with people in a way traditional portraits often don’t.
Roots And Inspiration
His passion for drawing began in childhood and never faded. Jones said caricature art became his focus because it feels more fun and less rigid than other styles…