Hi, I’m Zoe!
I’m Zoe Parker, a South London live event, wedding and fashion illustrator creating expressive portraits for events, brand activations, fashion shows and private commissions. I also offer graphic recording, watercolour portrait commissions and monthly illustration workshops in my studio.
Serving London, Croydon, Surrey & UK-wide events Available for weddings, corporate events, brand launches, fashion shows and private commissions.
To discover more about my live event, wedding, fashion illustration and graphic recording work, please use the menus above.
You’ll find all my prints, cards, and info on how to commission me for bespoke portraits in my website shop.
My blog will keep you up to date with what I’ve been up to - and if you sign up to my newsletter using the form below, you’ll be the first to hear.
I’m versatile in all areas of my work so please get in touch if you want to talk about ideas and projects.
You can also book a workshop with me. I host workshops in my own studio each month as well as travelling to other arty venues.
You might be wondering why my website and email address are called The Gleeful Dabbler?
Well, once upon a time, before I became a freelance full-time illustrator, I worked full-time as an Art and Textiles teacher. In the teensy little bit of spare-time that I had, I dabbled gleefully in my own arty pursuits… my alter ego was The Gleeful Dabbler!
In October 2025, I stopped dabbling and went splashing right in at the deep end, very gleefully indeed.
And now I’m not incognito anymore, I’m Zoe Parker Illustration!
Any questions or booking queries? Please get in touch.
What’s coming up?
Museum of Croydon- Exhibition Closing Party for Grayson Perry’s “Essex House Tapestries: The Life of Julie Cope”
Wednesday September 16th from 7-9pm
I’ll be creating live fashion illustrations of visitors to the event. If you missed me at the start of the exhibition, now’s your second chance!
Croydon Clocktower
Katharine Street, Croydon. CR9 1ET
London Fashion Week
September 17th- 21st
Where you can find me, Upcoming events:
Wednesday September 16th- Museum of Croydon 6-9pm, the closing ceremony for Grayson Perry’s Essex House Tapestries: The Life of Julie Cope. I’ll be there live illustrating, so pop down for a portrait! (Public Event)
Thursday September 17th- Drawing at Personsoul Pop Up, London Colour Walk, (public events)
Thursday September 17th- Podcast from my latest radio interview with Jackie Groundsell is released. Listen to it here .
Friday September 18th- Drawing at Pippa Todorson (ticket only)
Saturday September 19th- Drawing at Cleopatra Ball (ticket only)
Wednesday September 23rd- Drawing at Croydon Means Business (ticket only)
Friday September 25th- Dress Up and Draw Sari Special, 6.30-9.30pm at my home studio in Croydon. Tickets available here
Sat-Sun 3rd and 4th October tbc
Wednesday 7th October-I’ll be showcasing my work at 1230 TWC presents Evolution of Finance for Businesswomen + (ticket only). Beckenham.
Saturday 10th October - I’ll be drawing the catwalk show during Sustainable Fashion Week at the FFS (For Fashion’s Sake) show in Crystal Palace. (ticket only)
Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th October- I’ll be on Stand G39 at the National Wedding Show, Excel Centre, London. Come and see me! (ticket only)
Where I’ll be:
Thursday September 17th
In the morning I’ll be drawing at Personsoul PopUp from 11am. I’m on the look out for cool people to draw, so let me know if you want me to draw you.
The image on the right is my sketch of Yung Alyy, Aly Meghani, the influencer who’ll be popping up at the Pop Up.
Friday September 18th
I’m delighted to be drawing at Pippa Todorson, for what promises to be a gorgeous evening event. Can’t wait!
Saturday September 19th
The Cleopatra Ball at London Peninsula Hotel
Read my blog posts from February about the last London Fashion Week, my visit to Karina Bond’s Private View and discover how I got invited to 5 shows last time.
And also my blog about Graduate Fashion Week which took place in June.
Friday September 25th
Dress Up and Draw Sari Special 6.30-9.30pm
A special edition Dress Up and Draw Workshop- combining a brief, fun, lesson in fashion illustration, with a much longer, funner session dressing up in Saris and drawing each other.
Sari expert Parveez will be on hand to check you are looking your best.
The National Wedding Show
October 17th & 18th
I’m very excited to be exhibiting at The National Wedding Fair at the Excel Centre in London this October.
If you’re getting married it’s the place to be!
Have you booked your Live Wedding Illustrator yet?
If you’re wondering what Live Wedding Illustration is all about, click the link for more info in my recent blog.
Have a look at the recent weddings that I’ve illustrated at on my Wedding Illustration page.
And if you’d like to book a chat, you can do so here
Some lovely testimonials, thank you.
“I’m so glad I picked you, everyone’s saying how wonderful you are.”
Recent Wedding Illustration Client
“SHE IS SUCH A TALENT!!!! Well done Zoe Parker- you are such an asset to the borough!”
Laura D- Croydon Council, after a recent illustration I created for Costa del Croydon.“If you have a wedding or special event coming up this year- I can fully recommend the talented Zoe Parker, she fits in seamlessly to events and captures the vibe effortlessly. I love seeing the reactions of guests when they see what Zoe has captured.”
Sonya R- Legacy Youth Zone, photographed at one of my Dress Up and Draw Workshops.
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I’d love to tell you all about the joy that my services can bring to your life!
So whether it’s for a wedding, live event, corporate gathering, workshop or fashion illustration, do book a chat!
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