Welcome board that I illustrated for Laura and Stephen's wedding
Seating chart that I illustrated for Laura and Stephen's wedding
Party favour playing cards I designed for Jasmine and Alexandra's wedding
Party favour playing cards I designed for Jasmine and Alexandra's wedding
Hello! I’m Anna, a live event illustrator based in Glasgow.
Having a live illustrator at your event, such as a wedding or product launch, is a fun and memorable way to delight your guests or clients. I've previously illustrated live at events for universities, charities, schools, and tech companies, as well as done the occasional party or wedding (illustrated party favours are always a crowd-pleaser!).
So, live illustration for your Glasgow event? Absolutely, though I will happily travel farther afield!
Visual storytelling definitely adds a timeless and thoughtful touch to any personal or business event, and the artwork can be repurposed for post-event social media sharing, or marketing and brand content. Whether you’d like me to sketch discreetly throughout the event or become part of the experience as a creative feature, I’ll tailor my approach to suit your vision—capturing your event’s story in a truly unique and meaningful way!
I can quickly render concepts, people, outfits, accessories, florals, etc., either digitally with my iPad and Apple Pencil or using traditional media.
As an example, in a wedding context, a live illustration can take around 10 minutes or less. Guests can choose to pose for their portrait, or I can sketch them candidly as they mingle. Guests adore these personal live illustrations—they make everyone feel seen and celebrated! Additionally, as part of a wedding package, I can provide illustrated welcome boards, seating plans, and even small party favours like the ones above.
Live illustration can be used to enrich any experience. I've also previously hosted art workshops where I drew live, such as the one I put together for a Cass Art product launch in the pictures below. The participants watched me make a botanical illustration in real time as I explained my process; then, they were given printouts to colour that they could take home and display!
Art piece I drew live during a Cass Art workshop I hosted
Workshop participants colouring a different illustration I provided
If you’re looking for an illustrator or animator for your next project, click here to reach out via my CONTACT FORM. For more info on illustration or animation, have a look at my ILLUSTRATION FAQ and ANIMATION FAQ.