My approach at your event
With over a decade in the creative sector and formal training behind every brushstroke, I create elegant, expressive watercolour paintings that capture the people and moments of your event or wedding, live at the event itself.
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What is live illustration? Put simply, I paint your guests on the day. Each painting takes between 5-10 minutes, with plenty of time built in for chatting with guests and posing for photos. Frequently, guests love to interact and watch the creation of these paintings in real time.
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Every piece is painted with professional Winsor & Newton watercolours on acid-free paper, then presented in a protective sleeve and branded black envelope.
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Below you'll find a selection of live illustration packages tailored specifically for weddings.
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Bookings for Corporate & Private Events are detailed here:
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Corporate & Private Events
Bookings are done on an hourly basis.
Hourly rate: £135
Painting size: A6 - 10.5 × 14.8 cm (4.13 × 5.83 inches)
Time spent on location:Â minimum 2 hours
Guest count:
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Detailed & Luxurious Style - approx. 6-8 guests/hour
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Quick & Expressive Style - approx. 10-15 guests/hour
Have something a little different in mind?
I'd love to build a bespoke package for your event - just get in touch.
Bronze Package £405
Time spent on location:
Up to 3 hours
Guest count:
Detailed & Luxurious Style - 20 guests
Quick & Expressive Style - 35 guests
Live Guest Illustration Packages for Weddings
Detailed and Luxurious
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The paintings are done using Japanese brushes and professional watercolours.
The portraits will be detailed and more lifelike, complementing the subjects' true appearance.
Time per painting: between 10-15 min.
Quick and Expressive
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This style uses both watercolours and pens to create quick, highly expressive artworks that render subjects more loosely. Perfect for fast-paced events with a busier guest list.
Time per painting: between 4-7 min.
I offer two painting styles to choose from:
On-site or Hybrid
At every booking I spend my time painting primarily    on-site at your event, and every painting is completed and made available there on the day. Hybrid Packages include studio time to finish a larger number of portraits.
What's included
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Package prices are for A6 watercolour paintings, with one complimentary A5 painting of the newlyweds included in every package.
All artworks are packed in protective sleeves and branded black envelopes.
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Optional upgrades let you size up all paintings to A5 or add text beneath each piece — priced separately based on your guest count.
Any package can be transformed into a hybrid one at no extra cost.
Ideal for larger events!
Silver Package £675
Time spent on location:
Up to 5 hours
Guest count:
Detailed & Luxurious Style - 35 guests
Quick & Expressive Style - 60 guests
Gold Package £945
Time spent on location:
Up to 7 hours
Guest count:
Detailed & Luxurious Style - 55 guests
Quick & Expressive Style - 85 guests
Custom Package
Time can be spent both on location and in the studio:
Minimum 3 hours - maximum 7 hours on-site.
Hourly rate: £135
Guest count:
Detailed & Luxurious Style - approx 6-8 guests/hour
Quick & Expressive Style - approx 10-15 guests/hour
Platinum Package £1500
Time spent both on location and in the studio:
Minimum 3 hours - maximum 7 hours on-site.
Complimentary A6 painting of the cake.
Guest count:
Detailed & Luxurious Style - 85 guests
Quick & Expressive Style - 120 guests
Common Questions
- I arrive 30 minutes early to set up. My workspace requires a table, two chairs, and a power outlet in a wind-shielded area.Â
- I coordinate with you or the wedding planner to find a visible, high-traffic spot where guests can easily find me. Advanced notice to your guests helps build excitement for this unique activity.Â
- The process is efficient: I take a quick reference photo so guests can return to the party immediately.Â
- Each watercolour takes 5-10 minutes. Once dry and packaged, finished pieces are displayed at my station for guests to collect at the end of the booking.
Simply fill in this form with all your details. We'll discuss your vision, guest count, and the best package for your day. A 25% deposit secures your date.
Wedding packages begin at £405 for a 3-hour booking, while other events are priced at £135 per hour. Pricing varies based on the number of guests you'd like painted and whether you choose an on-location or hybrid package.
Typically, I provide between 2 and 7 hours of live illustration at your venue.
Depending on the number of guests covered by your chosen package, I will remain on location until that number is met.
To ensure a smooth experience, each booking includes a complimentary hour dedicated to setting up and packing away my materials.
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For larger celebrations, I am happy to offer hybrid options that combine live painting with studio time so every guest can receive a portrait.
Each guest receives a fully hand-painted A6 watercolour portrait including full facial features, completed in roughly 5-10 minutes, presented in a protective sleeve and a branded black envelope to take home that day.
Despite my best efforts, not all paintings may be completed before my allocated time ends. This may be due to various factors, including the time spent gathering photos, the number of guests and their interactions, and the complexity of the outfits.
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Hybrid packages are designed to ensure no one misses out. I will capture photos of any remaining guests during the event and complete their bespoke portraits in my studio for delivery afterwards.
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For standard bookings, you may request extra portraits at £12 per person.
I'm Glasgow-based but always happy to travel around the UK and beyond!
Please note that I travel by public transport, and the travel costs will be invoiced after the event.
If the travel time exceeds 2 hours from Glasgow, an extra fee for overnight accommodation might be charged - this will be agreed beforehand.
Detailed and Luxurious Style
Quick and Expressive Style
Real Weddings & Events
