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About the Artists:
Let our talented entertainment artists create art to fit the theme of your party and add to the fun!
Whether it be balloon swords for your pirates, flowers and wands for your princesses and fairies, to hand painted animal faces to complement your jungle
party. Let us help to provide a treat for every child (and adult!) All of our entertainers are licensed, insured, trained professionals dedicated to making your party a success.
Maureen Draganowski, Owner of MoMo The Clown & Co.
Maureen Draganowski, aka MoMo the Clown, has been in the entertainment industry
for over 20 years, starting her career in the theatrical/special effects arena. She expanded her venue by becoming a licensed cosmetologist, and became a prominent
force in the hair/make up industry in Chicago's Gold Coast area. She also worked as a freelance commercial make up artist/hair stylist for several years in the Chicago area.
Maureen has worked as a special effects artist for several area haunted houses, specializing in monster make up, costuming and scene design.
Maureen incorporates many years of early childhood development training into fun,
outgoing character performers who can interact with children and adults of all ages. Maureen now combines her extensive knowledge of theatrical training, commercial and
theatrical make up, special effects make up, hair styling and painted brushwork into a unique blend of artistry for children and adults alike.
Maureen continues to draw on her love of the theatre by performing as a clown and costumed performer. She
also attends continuining education classes with world championship level instructors on a regular basis to keep abreast of the commercial make up industry standards and guidelines. Maureen is a member of the Face
Painting and Body Art Association as well as the World Face and Body Art Alliance.
E ve Besser, Cleo the Clown
Eve comes to join MoMo the Clown & Co. as Cleo the Clown. Eve has an extensive repertoire of
interactive songs, dances and games especially developed for children of all ages. She is an avid balloon twister and has an ever growing list of balloon characters to bring a smile to everyone.
She draws upon her daily experience as an early childhood development instructor to incorporate fun and frolic in every party she entertains.
Wendee Goles, Wendee the Wizzard
Born in Phoenix Arizona, Wendee began painting at the age of 14. After years of watching
her mother and Aunt Linda create works of art in many mediums, her awareness of her own passion became abundantly clear. At age 19, she decided to pack up her car and drive to
Chicago, not knowing what lay ahead. She waited tables for 8 years while painting canvases, guitars, murals, and drawing portraits for the customers and sewing custom scarves.
Wendee later attended The School of the Art Institute of Chicago for 6 years and spent many
of those years learning under Master artist, Karl Wirsum. His wisdom about the world of art inspired her to look beyond the surface and into the depths of my mind’s passion.
Wendee currently lives in Villa Park, IL with her husband Steve and two small children Ryley and Franky. She
quotes, “ have been obsessed with "the face" for as long as I can remember and painting on children's faces was inevitable!”
Millie Markovic, Mimi the Clown
Millie is currently studying art and design, while  pursuing her pastime of painting. She has been been painting in
various mediums since early childhood and now brings her talent to the face painting and body art arena. Millie’s improvisational skills and outgoing personality keep the laughter coming while she
provides light hearted banter and silliness enjoyed by guests of all ages. She specializes in our “tween and teen” parties, teaching all the latest songs, dances and fashionista tips, while helping
even the shyest girls to bloom into Pop Divas. She also hosts many of our Princess Parties, transforming little ladies into the fairest of the land! |
