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Artist Posts Her Caricatures On Instagram, And People Can’t Get Enough Of Them (30 Pics)
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If you’re no stranger to laughing at yourself, chances are you’ve had a caricature drawn of you at some point. And if not, maybe one day you can get one drawn by Kiko Yamada, aka Ninja Sketch, in Hawaii.
Kiko is from a family of artists and has been a caricature artist herself for 14 years. Her fun videos showing how people react to their cartoony selves are collecting millions of views on Instagram. The artist wrote on her website that she feels like the “years of being a caricature artist gave a very unique insight into what people like and respond to.”
So, in today’s post, we share some of the artworks that Kiko has made, revealing her talent for capturing people’s faces in a funny yet recognizable way.
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Bored Panda reached out to Kiko, who told us more about her caricature career.
“I have been drawing caricatures full-time for 14 years. I have drawn in over 20 states and 3 countries! I have 14 caricature awards, including being voted the second-best caricature artist in the world in 2022 by the International Caricature Artist Society. The International Caricature Artist Society aka ISCA is an annual convention where over 300 caricature artists from all over the world come together for a week, and we all draw each other and vote for who is the best.
My inspirations for my caricatures are Ren and Stimpy and Sponge Bob Square Pants. I love to turn people into funny cartoon versions of themselves,” shared Kiko.
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We were wondering what are some notable places that Kiko worked at. She wrote: “My first caricature job was at Universal Studios 14 years ago. Since then, I have been drawing caricatures full-time. I have drawn in 20 states and 3 countries. I was sponsored by the computer company Dell to draw at the red carpet premiere of both Spider-Man: Homecoming and Ant-Man at the Chinese Theater in Hollywood. I have also been flown to Japan and Vienna to be a guest speaker.”
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Besides caricatures, Kiko delves into other art forms.
“I live in Maui, and I also make Hawaii Souvenirs with my art on it, such as stickers, magnets, keychains, and much more,” wrote Kiko.
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Irish Lassie 5 months ago
It truly looks like the artist is making sure the subjects’ worst features are blown WAY, WAY out of proportion…but that’s what caricatures are!! Love em’ all, so far!
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Linda's friend Ginger 5 months ago
The artist isn't even taking bad features and exaggerating them. The artist is making bad features that don't exist. Why draw the teeth like THAT?
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Irish Lassie 5 months ago
My first thought was “Where did all the bananas come from???” And what exactly is that hairy, dangling thingy right below his red lips and sharp teeth?? Please, please tell me it’s his torso!! 🤓
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THE COOL ZACH 5 months ago
Those people look like they wished they turned his offer down to draw a picture of them.
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PunchinelloTX 5 months ago
No, no, no. I’m a fan of caricature. I often draw loving caricatures of my friends. You can exaggerate features without being insulting. These are cruel! Many of them flat-out racist! The subjects, by and large, look uncomfortable. Awful work! Absolutely against the spirit of real caricature. Not even artistically interesting. Just mean. The only strength is in the sheer volume. Booooo!
WindySwede 5 months ago
And most now have negative points, I did not improve on that.. which proves they are not caricatures, but bullying..
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PunchinelloTX 5 months ago
No, no, no. I’m a fan of caricature. I often draw loving caricatures of my friends. You can exaggerate features without being insulting. These are cruel! Many of them flat-out racist! The subjects, by and large, look uncomfortable. Awful work! Absolutely against the spirit of real caricature. Not even artistically interesting. Just mean. The only strength is in the sheer volume. Booooo!
WindySwede 5 months ago
And most now have negative points, I did not improve on that.. which proves they are not caricatures, but bullying..
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