Live illustration for brand activations, events & launches
Turning brand events into unforgettable experiences with bespoke live illustration.
A sprinkle of creatively-illustrated magic that your guests will treasure forever
Planning an event is tough. But planning an event that people truly remember is even tougher.
You want Instagram-able aesthetics, share-worthy moments and fun that lasts all night (or day) long.
Your guests have seen it all before though. And they’re expecting something magical from your event.
Thankfully, you’re in the right place.
Live event illustration adds an interesting, engaging and entirely unique experience to your event, as well as giving your guests a keepsake they’ll treasure for years to come.
I’ve drawn for hundreds of clients, including…
What is live event illustration?
It’s pretty much exactly what it sounds like.
I (Linda, an illustrator - hi!) attend your event to illustrate your guests, live.
Every illustration is unique. I take a few minutes of your guests’ time to chat with them while creating a bespoke illustration of them. Using black ink line drawing and brushes of bright colours, I capture them right in the moment - so they can remember the experience for years to come.
Your guests get to take home a custom illustration of themselves and that piece of branded A5 paper often gets framed and given pride of place in their home - which takes your event from long-forgotten memory to everyday reminder.
Why should you choose live illustration for your event?
Let’s face it: there are hundreds of things you could have at your event. I can’t pull a rabbit out of a hat or eat fire or play an instrument for your guests (I could try, but I’d almost certainly fail!) - but I can create illustrations for your guests. So why should you book a live illustrator over another form of event entertainment? Read on…
Like photography, but more unique
We all know a picture paints a thousand words. And in the world of social media, pictures of your event have the potential to get your brand in front of millions of people.
Live event illustration is unique and engaging - which means guests are eager to share their custom illustrations on social media and beyond. With your branding on every illustration, your brand benefits from user-generated content from engaged, enthusiastic fans.
An immersive, engaging experience
Live event illustration isn’t all about the keepsake. It’s about adding a uniquely engaging experience at your brand event, too.
Surrounded by pens and paper and illustrations, my set-up at your event is guaranteed to pique your guests’ interest.
While a photographer tends to blend into the background, I’m involved in your event from start to finish - in the best way possible.
Meaningful keepsakes
You want to leave your guests with something to remember your event by - but those goody bags of samples and freebies usually end up feeling a little lacklustre…
With live event illustration, your guests get to take home something they likely don’t already have and will treasure.
illustrate on paper that includes your logo and choice of header/footer design to keep your event top-of-mind for weeks, months and years to come.
Meet your event illustrator, Linda
Hi! I’m Linda - proudly Irish animator-turned-illustrator who puts pen-to-paper at events across Ireland (and beyond).
With a true creative spirit and an insatiable curiosity (sometimes bordering on nosiness) about other humans, getting to know people while illustrating them live at events is a career little-Linda could only have dreamt of - but now that it’s my reality I couldn’t imagine doing anything else.
Here’s some I drew earlier…
Kind words from lovely clients
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“Worked with Linda on many brand events- always a pleasure to deal with and a favourite among guests. Would recommend her for any event.”
Alison, The Publicity Loft
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“I've worked with Linda twice to commission an original piece of artwork for the Irish Examiner's Weekend magazine. She is a joy to work with and supremely talented. Works were completed to strict timelines, and we were delighted with both. Couldn't recommend her more.”
Nicole, Irish Examiner
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“We at National Beauty have worked with Linda on a few occasions now, and could not recommend her more! She is hugely talented, professional and very accommodating for any event. Would highly recommend.”
Niamh, National Beauty
Live Event Illustration - everything you need to know
So let me make things easier for you and answer all of your live illustration questions - and if you don’t see your question here, drop me a note and I’ll be happy to help!
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Live illustration is a unique way to add a creative experience to any event. Drawing live in-front of guests to get people talking while also offering a personalised take home.
With tones of engagement, guests can watch on, take photos and post visuals on social media.
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Absolutely! All of my illustrations are done at the event, on the spot - not from photos. So every guest who’s drawn will get their custom illustration to take away with them!
Guest illustrations are drawn on high-quality paper and branded with your event logo & details. The are ready for your guests to bring straight home with them.
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I hope so! In my 800 hours of live illustration, most guests absolutely love being able to get their own portraits drawn. Unlike “normal” event entertainment that’s over in a flash (and, let’s face it, guests have probably seen it a hundred times before), live illustration is an experience that most guests haven’t had before - and it gives them something to take home and treasure too!
I’ve bumped into guests years later at other events and they’ve all commented that they still have their original illustrations - framed and in pride of place!
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Not at all! I only ask that guests face me while I’m illustrating them. In fact, I much prefer guests to act naturally and not sit stiffly for illustrations, as it means I’m able to properly capture their personalities.
Illustrations of guests are often done as individuals or pairs and I’ll usually draw guests from the waist up. Each illustration takes between 6 and 10 minutes - the perfect time to enjoy a chat or a canapé or a glass of bubbly!
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Absolutely not! I love getting to know your guests and answering any questions they have while I’m drawing.
The most common question I get while I’m drawing might surprise you… “Is this your real job?” (- and yes, it is my real job!).
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No, I draw guests on the spot, in the moment so that I capture the detail perfectly. If you ever see me taking photos, it’s for my own memory - not to draw from!
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Most events! I have drawn at an array of events from PR launches, In-store events, brands promotions, internal corporate events, brand milestones, customer nights, award ceremonies & gala dinners.
Ive drawn on boats, in bars & at recording studios!
Working alongside event organisers, I can tailor what I do to suit you and I am open to all suggestions!
Feel free contact me with your details & run any ideas past!
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Yes, I would love to!
The sheer joy of being a part of your special day is something I never take for granted. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience for you and the honour of playing a part in that never fails to amaze me!
I am affectionately known as The Wedding Illustrator and you can see my live wedding illustration work here.
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Because I’m pretty good at it! Live illustration is what I thrive on and after over 800 hours of live drawing I’m a dab-hand at it.
When you book me, you book someone who knows what they’re doing, has years of experience, an endless thirst for skills and knowledge, and an insatiable eye for detail.
I also love people and really enjoy getting to know you and your guests. I bring an extra ounce of fun and connection to your special event!
If you want to know more about me, you can read my story here.