A caricature is a humorous illustration that exaggerates or distorts the basic essence of a person or thing to create an easily identifiable visual likeness. That's what I do for a living.

My first caricature gig was when I was ten years old. It was for Parent Visitation Night for my Summer Camp. I drew people either as themselves or a dinosaur. I've been doing that ever since; just not as often. My style of caricature is often misunderstood. Somebody once asked if people have a problem latching on and understanding what I do. Some may say I draw squiggly, childish drawings, without realizing that it takes skill to draw in that style. My work has been seen on web sites; newspaper advertisements; Ice Cream trucks; Gift Caricatures; and various newsletters. And soon in a magazine.

I have also been a member of the National Caricaturist Network since 2005

-Mike Paglia
March, 2006