Party Illustrator
Live sketch artist for parties, private events and other memorable gatherings.
Set the tone at your event with a stylish, serene experience: live guest portraits by a watercolor artist. This unexpected and personalized moment will keep guests engaged, but also grateful for the chance to feel seen through art.
Live party illustrator
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A Keepsake That Starts with Connection
It’s no simple thing to invite others into your home, your world or your long-awaited milestone. And yet, when you sincerely connect and let your guard down, being together becomes effortless. Through art, those connections are seamless. Dasha’s graceful presence and soft interactions maintain elegance, while guests are wowed by her artistry. It’s one thing to witness art firsthand; it’s another to also be the subject. With live illustrations, you get both.
Birthdays
Anniversaries
Bridal showers
Baby showers
Gender reveals
And more
Designed To Be
Experiential
Enduring
Easily Customized
What’s Included With
Includes
The live artist, 6-12 portraits per hour and the graceful set-up are all included. In addition, you’ll meet with Dasha upon inquiry to discuss your vision for the event and identify the best sketch style: multiple types are available with variation in detail. The less detail, the more portraits you’ll receive. Luxury packaging and unique envelopes can also be added.
- Live watercolor portraits created at your event (between 6-12 per hour, depending on the style chosen)
- Stationery portrait station
- Realistic facial features with a fashion-informed artistic style
- Displayed collection of completed portraits for guests to collect with protective envelopes
- The option to add live streaming, an illustration backdrop, and custom paper design
Live Party Illustrations
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Depending on your guest list, you can add on studio illustrations to ensure that every guest receives a portrait (if desired). This means that if we don’t have time to paint every single guest, we’ll complete the rest of the portraits at our studio and then mail them to you. A great option for thank you cards!
Post-Event Studio Illustrations
Let’s extend the artistic impact by completing watercolor illustrations for other parts of your event, like the welcome sign, custom paper, and more.
Event Detail Illustrations
Also Suggested:
If you plan to send anything to guests before or after the event (like an invitation or thank you note), we can create unique watercolor illustrations to go with your stationery.
Stationery Illustrations
The Process
Get in touch
Share event details - the location, date and reason you’re gathering are most important. From there, we’ll connect with a link to set up a discovery call and then share pricing.
discuss the event
Through a consultation, we’ll review your goals and what you have in mind. If you want watercolor illustrations for invitations or menus, that can also be discussed.
Confirm Details
Once your services are booked with a retainer and contract, Dasha will communicate with you or your planner to refine the last details and prepare accordingly.
How many guest portraits are completed during an event?
Do you reference guests live, or from a photo?
Can you sketch at multi-day events or activations?
When do guests receive their portraits?
How much detail goes into each portrait?
Do you travel and work at destination events?
This varies depending on the duration of the event, the level of detail selected, and the overall format. In a traditional event setting, up to 6-12 portraits can be completed within an hour.
Additional artists can be arranged for larger-scale activations.
How many guest portraits are completed during an event?
Do you reference guests live, or from a photo?
Can you sketch at multi-day events or activations?
When do guests receive their portraits?
How much detail goes into each portrait?
Do you travel and work at destination events?
Both options are available. Live interactions encourage engagement and lingering conversations, while portraits drawn from photos allow for flexibility as guests continue to move through the event.
How many guest portraits are completed during an event?
Do you reference guests live, or from a photo?
Can you sketch at multi-day events or activations?
When do guests receive their portraits?
How much detail goes into each portrait?
Do you travel and work at destination events?
Portraits are typically completed and collected during the event. They are displayed as they are finished, creating an evolving visual feature throughout the experience.
How many guest portraits are completed during an event?
Do you reference guests live, or from a photo?
Can you sketch at multi-day events or activations?
When do guests receive their portraits?
How much detail goes into each portrait?
Do you travel and work at destination events?
Certainly. Services can be extended across multiple days to maintain a cohesive artistic thread and deepen guest engagement throughout the entire experience.
How many guest portraits are completed during an event?
Do you reference guests live, or from a photo?
When do guests receive their portraits?
How much detail goes into each portrait?
Do you travel and work at destination events?
Different levels of detail are available depending on your goals and guest count. Options will be outlined in your custom proposal. (The overall signature style we’re known for applies to each.)
Can you sketch at multi-day events or activations?
How many guest portraits are completed during an event?
Do you reference guests live, or from a photo?
When do guests receive their portraits?
How much detail goes into each portrait?
Do you travel and work at destination events?
Yes! Services are available for select destinations worldwide. Travel and logistics will be included in your tailored proposal. No travel fees apply to events in Austin, TX, where we’re based.
Can you sketch at multi-day events or activations?
About This Live Event Artist
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