LIVE EVENT ILLUSTRATION BY IVES
BASED IN MELBOURNE
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Live Illos & Connections
A Table, a Chair, Stationery,
Me & YOU
From weddings, brand activations to all kinds of events, Ives from LIVE ILLOS aims to create and illustrate portraits not just to look beautiful, but to feel memorable.
Our live portrait entertainments go beyond drawing. Each piece is drawn with speed and care, as well as nicely finished and sealed. It’s a keepsake plus an experience where guests’ and attendants’ presence is captured in a style that is special and refined.
With a strong focus on both illustrations and design, we are excited to bring a fresh and unique touch that elevates your special day.
AS TRUSTED BY
Public Liability Insurance | ABN Registered
PACKAGES
Package differs mainly between number of hours and portraits. Custom package is available. Consultation session and 1 x sample will be provided pre-event.
Popular
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Estimated 5-6 Hours | ~70-80 guests
(Couple will be captured on 1 drawing)A premium and unique experience with customised details for lasting impressions
Full body portrait will be sketched with facial features, outfit and colours captured
Sketched on Cream Linen Paper Stock for a luxurious finish with Copic markers
Includes a Custom Logo printed at the bottom of each sheet pre event
Each piece presented in a Protective Poly Sleeve or Envelope
Suitable for Weddings, creative launches and brand activations
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Estimated 4-5 Hours | ~50-60 guests
(Couple will be captured on 1 drawing)A clean and classic option for thoughtful and stylish keepsakes
Full body portrait will be sketched with facial features, outfit and colours captured
Drawn on Premium Textured Paper for a soft and timeless feel with Copic markers
Includes a Custom Logo printed at the bottom of each sheet pre event
Each piece presented in a Protective Poly Sleeve or Envelope
Suitable for Weddings, creative launches and brand activations
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Estimated 3 Hours | ~30-40 guests
(Couple will be captured on 1 drawing)Short and sweet session capturing unique moment
Full body portrait will be sketched with facial features, outfit and colours captured
Sketched on Premium Thick Matt Paper Stock with Copic markers
Each piece presented in a Protective Poly Sleeve or Envelope
Suitable for smaller events and intimate gatherings such as birthdays and baby shower
STEPS
Reach out to me as early as possible
— Submit the form after securing your big day/event date.
Email/ Video call consultations
— I would love to get to know you and your amazing plan
— A non-refundable deposit of 30% is required to secure the booking
Delivery Day
— Participated attendant or interested parties will get a photo taken as they arrive; and I will draw throughout the event. All illustration will be beautifully displayed on the table so they can grab the keepsake at the end of the session
— Leave it to me and be rest assured your guests will have a great experience 🩵
FAQs
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Live illustration is an in-the-moment art experience created during weddings and premium brand events. Guests are illustrated on-site in real time, with each artwork capturing their presence, outfit, and energy. My illustration style is modern and minimal—focused on elegance, movement, and quiet details rather than exaggeration.
My goal is to translate the atmosphere of the event and the individuality of each guest into a timeless keepsake. At weddings, it becomes a meaningful interaction and a personalised gift guests genuinely cherish. For brand activations, it encourages brand exposure, creates engagement and ultimately increases customers loyalty, while aligning seamlessly with a luxury aesthetic and your brand identity.
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On the day of the event, I'll set up a dedicated illustration station within the venue as per discussed. Guests are welcome to approach at their leisure, where I’ll take a quick reference photo before beginning their illustration. Finished pieces are beautifully displayed at the table as a personalised keepsake for guests to collect.
I usually arrive earlier than the scheduled session to start interacting and photographing guests or key moments in advance. This allows me to begin illustrating as soon as the session starts, ensuring a smooth flow and enabling more guests to be illustrated throughout the event.
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It takes approximately 6-10 mins each depending on the complexity of the drawing as well as the number of people I am illustrating.
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Absolutely! Templates can be fully tailored to the theme of your big day. This can include a custom logo, your initials, and your wedding date, whichever best reflects your celebration. If you already have a logo, it can be incorporated to seamlessly match the rest of your wedding stationery.
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This is entirely flexible. I’m happy to be set up in a quiet corner or positioned under a spotlight, anywhere works best for your space. For outdoor events, adequate shelter is required and access to a power outlet would be ideal.
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Your guests aren’t just being illustrated, they’re being celebrated. Live illustration brings a personal touch to your day, offering your guests a meaningful and fun experience and a keepsake that captures the magic of your big moment. 🩵
Backed by 15 years of classical training and 10+ years of design experience, you can feel confident knowing every detail is handled with care, where connection and craftsmanship are valued. My warm and bubbly presence will also keep the atmosphere fun and relaxed. :)
ENQUIRY
About Ives, the Illustrator
While Ives has been classically trained for 15+ years, her very first live illustration experience happened at the 2019 RMIT Open Day, where she was invited to welcome onboarding students through quick, heartfelt sketches. She also got to illustrate along escalators and a window piece in front of Student Life’s Shop as the event went on.
Ives worked as an in-house designer for the past 10 years, refining her craft
and deepening her love for thoughtful, intentional arts.
She would love to blend creativity with a passion for making people feel truly seen and celebrated through genuineness and art. See more illo work below.
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