About Us – Silly Artist Entertainment in Austin, Texas
 

Silly Artist is a creative team based in Austin, Texas, providing unique and memorable entertainment for private parties, corporate events, festivals, and more. We specialize in live caricatures, digital caricatures, face painting, pet caricatures, paint parties, fashion sketches, and creative art experiences that add energy and fun to any event.
 

Our team includes professional caricature artists, face painters, balloon entertainers, and performers who are passionate about creating smiles and unforgettable moments. Whether you're planning a wedding, birthday, holiday party, or corporate event, we can customize our services to match your vision — from fast, playful caricatures to themed face painting, live painting, balloon twisting, and more.
 

We’re known for combining artistic talent with personality - delivering high-quality entertainment that stands out. Our caricatures range from light, event-friendly sketches to bold and humorous custom commissions. We also offer pet caricatures, live sketching, paint parties, and team-building art workshops.
 

Svetlana Novikova, founder of Silly Artist, is an award-winning caricaturist with over 15 years of experience in caricature artist and more than 25 years in Fine Art.  She has been featured on Studio 512 on KXAN-TV, published in Southwest Art Magazine, Artist’s Magazine, and Austin Woman Magazine, and was commissioned for a custom piece for the Texas Governor’s Mansion.
 

In 2024, Svetlana was a featured speaker at the International Society of Caricature Artists (ISCA) Convention, where she presented her techniques for extreme exaggeration and won 3rd Place in the Most Humorous Caricature Category. She also received 3rd Place in the 2025 World Humor Awards for her digital caricature work..

Svetlana continues to lead the creative direction of the team with a commitment to helping clients create events full of laughter, color, and memorable moments.
 

What We Offer:

• Live and digital caricatures (on-site or virtual)

• Pet caricatures

• Face painting and glitter tattoos

• Balloon twisting

• Live event painting and quick sketches

• Fashion sketches (stylized guest portraits, great for upscale or themed events)

• Paint parties for kids, adults, and teams

• Creative art parties and workshops

• Custom caricature commissions — including pets, families, and celebrities

We proudly serve Austin and surrounding Texas cities, and offer customizable packages to suit your event’s theme, audience, and goals.
 

Check our Instagram: @austinsillyartist
Fine art: www.SvetlanaNovikova.com
 

Let us bring creativity, color, and unforgettable fun to your next event.