Fashion Illustration
Live Events
Put your guests or products in the limelight with on-site, live fashion illustrations to elevate your event. Whether you're planning a wedding, blogger event, fashion show, or store opening, live illustration is a fantastic way to make an event memorable, with each guest leaving with a tangible memento to share on social media or frame at home.
Live Guest Portraits
A Unique & Stylish Experience
Emily's passion for bespoke style shines through, as she captures each guest's distinctive traits—like accessories, posture, hairstyle, or outfit—highlighting their unique style and demeanor. Emily typically creates live fashion sketches of guests in 5-15 minute increments and can tailor the process to fit your specific event needs.
Choose Your Illustration Style
Signature
Black & white with a color accent
Atelier
Black & white with a pastel wash
Couture
Fully rendered illustrations—ideal for intimate events with fewer guests
Live Painting
FAQS
How does it work?
Emily typically sketches 20–25 guests per hour depending on the number of guests. Each booking has a minimum of 4 hours.
There are a few approaches for your event:
- Guest photos as they arrive: Emily takes a photo and sketches throughout the event; guests pick up their illustration at the end. (Default method.)
- First-come, first-served: Guests form a line to pose for their sketch.
Can I choose a style?
Yes, Emily offers 3 unique style tiers:
1. Signature: Black & white with a single color accent — minimalist, timeless, and effortless.
2. Atelier: Black & white with pastel wash — soft, romantic, and editorial.
3. Couture: Fully rendered colored illustrations — luxurious, detailed, and ideal for smaller, intimate events. (15 min per guest; best for smaller events)
What materials do you use?
Emily provides all materials. She uses Copic markers on 5" by 7" archival quality paper. The high quality markers and pencils allow her to work quickly, leaving guests with vibrant pieces that will last for years.
Sketches are then placed into protective plastic sleeves for your guests to take home.
What setup do you need?
Emily requires a 4' to 6' table for her work, ideally styled with coordinating linens and florals to complement the event's decor. A well-lit space in the venue is preferred. She can also bring a sleek gold desk lamp as a backup to ensure proper lighting.
Can I add my own branding?
Absolutely! As the event date approaches, Emily will collaborate with you to create a custom drawing template that complements your event.
For weddings, the template typically includes names, date, and/or a wedding logo. If you have specific wedding stationery or a color scheme, Emily can incorporate those elements into the design.
For corporate events, the template often features the brand logo, event name, and date. If you have brand guidelines or files available, Emily can seamlessly integrate them into your template.
Do You Travel?
Emily is more than willing to take this show on the road! She is currently based in Charleston, SC. Venues more than a 2 hour drive away from Charleston may incur an added travel expense.
Please submit your information in the inquiry form below for a travel quote.
What do you charge?
For inquiries about pricing and date availability to book Emily, please fill out this form.
How do I book you for an event?
Please fill out this form to inquire about booking Emily. To secure your date Emily requires a 50% deposit. This can be paid online through an invoice. The remaining balance is due the week of your event.
Get in Touch to Book Emily
Uniquely Made For You
Personalized Sketch
Do you have a favorite look you'd like captured in an illustration? Showcase your individuality with a one-of-a-kind fashion illustration, drawn and signed by Emily.
