Live Illustration at Events

A selection of live illustration clients I’ve worked with:

Buddha to Buddha Live illustration
SAMSUNG Live illustration
AXE Live illustration
live illustratie voor winkels
live illustratie op evenementen
live illustratie op evenementen
The self-made summit live illustration
OPEN32 Live illustration
live illustration at events
live illustration at events
Jamestown Live illustration

Live Illustration

If you’re looking for the perfect personalized gift for your guests: live illustration will always be a hit. I create personalized portraits or fashion illustrations in 5-10 minutes that guests can immediately take home with them as a remembrance of your event. Some past clients of my first events keep in touch years after, saying they still love their ilustration!

I can draw 8-10 illustrations per hour.

I’ve been a live illustrator at various events since 2019 and have since then made hundreds of drawings. I’m located in Utrecht, The Netherlands but am willing to travel.

Scroll down to see examples of what I’ve drawn over the years. I’m always willing to work within a specific concept or theme.

Pricing

Get in touch via the contact form below. Pricing depends on location and amount of hours, but my starting rate for 2,5 hours is € 700 excl. 9% BTW. A full 6 hour day is € 1600 excl. 9% BTW. Travel costs and optional custom printed paper are priced per event.

live illustratie op events photo by Ilsoo van dijk

My live illustration service is available for in-store events, product launches, branding events, festivals but I’m also available as a live illustrator for weddings! It doesn’t stop at live illustrating portraits, I’m also available for painting on your products.

Photo: Ilsoo van Dijk
Photo below: Frances Stefanie

Contact me for live illustration

Live fashion illustration
drawn in 5-10 minutes

Live fashion illustration at events
live illustratie op evenementen
Live fashion illustration at events

Live portrait illustration
drawn in 5-10 minutes

Live portrait illustration
Live portrait illustration
Live portrait illustration

In 5-10 minutes I’ll make a live fashion illustration (or portrait) of your guests.


Live art creates a memorable experience for your guests at your event.

For a complete overview, go here to see my live illustration instagram.

live illustratie op evenementen

It’s always possible to order extra drawings after the event if not everyone got their chance! Just tell me during the event and I’ll snap some photos to draw from.

live illustratie op evenementen

nterested in a illustrative remembrance of your event, family gathering or dinner? I’m happy to paint a live illustrated scene for you! Get in touch via the contact form to let me know your wishes.

Illustrated portraits from my atelier

If you have a bit more time on your hands, I can draw portraits for your VIP’s from my atelier in Utrecht. Perfect as a personalized gift or a PR package for example. Get in touch via the contact form for a personalized quote.

Live portrait illustration
Live portrait illustration

FAQs

What is live illustration?

Live illustration means that me, a live illustrator, will come to your event and draw your guest on the spot! My standard is to draw on A5 size paper and draw either portraits or fashion illustration. It takes me about 6 minutes per person and guests can take that drawing home with them.


How many persons can you draw in an hour as a live illustrator?

It takes me about 6 minutes per person to draw an illustration on A5 size paper. This adds up to 8-10 people per hour and also accounts for time between switching models. I can work a bit faster if I work with one colour or medium, but keep in mind it’s still a handmade illustration.


What makes your live illustration style unique?

I have a background in fashion design and have worked as a fashion illustrator which gives me a unique style. I use a variety of mixed media that I bring with me and like switching it up, to keep every drawing unique. My personal work that I make in my atelier is full of colour and that knowledge of colour I bring with me to my live illustrations.


What does hiring you as a live illustrator cost?

My starting rate for 2,5 hours as a live illustrator is € 700,- excl. 9% btw/VAT and travel costs of €0,30/km. For a full day of 6 hours of live illustrating I charge € 1600,- excl. btw/VAT. Custom paper, within normal requests, costs an additional € 75.

If you’d like to book me abroad, there might be travel time and flights involved. In that case, get in touch via the contact form so I can send you a precise quote.


How does booking you as a live illustrator work?

After we have been in touch via email and have discussed your wishes, I will send you a quote. If you agree to this quote I’ll reserve your date and that’s it!

On the day of the event I will arrive +- 20 minutes early to set up my drawing station. I will bring all the materials I need, I just need you to provide me with a table and a chair at comfortable sitting height. If you want the drawings to be displayed during the event, it’s also great to have a location to hang them or display them on a table. After the event is done, I will clean up my station and will send you an invoice a day or two later.


Can I make a custom request?

Of course! I love it when clients bring in their own creative ideas. Whether it’s painting a setting live, or painting live on products or work within a specific colour scheme of your branding.