Live Event Illustration

Whether at home or for a corporate event, nothing adds a twist of bohemian razzamatazz like having a live illustrator in the mix.

Zoe Parker Illustration set up for Live Event Illustration and Live Portrait Drawing in South London. Sitting at my desk easel, drawing portraits of guests. Also on display are some fashion illustrations and some framed original fashion illustrations

A speeded up video of me adding the colours to a portrait drawing at a live event.

Zoe Parker Illustration drawing live portrait fashion illustrations of guests in fashionable poses at a live event. Illustrating them in fashionable clothes, looking their best. Zoe Parker Illustration is sitting behind her desk easel drawing.

Video of me drawing at a live event.

A woman painting on an Easter-themed canvas in a dimly lit room, with a spotlight on her, and several people watching in silhouette.
A woman with shoulder-length hair wearing glasses, a black blazer, and striped pants, painting or drawing on a colorful poster board on an easel inside a dimly lit room with green lighting.
A woman with shoulder-length hair, dressed in a black blazer and teal pleated pants, stands smiling next to a large, colorful illustrated poster on an easel. The poster contains various drawings, text, and symbols related to community and freedom the
A colorful illustrated poster with various drawings and text, depicting community events, people, and artistic themes, including dance, art, poetry, and speech. There are scenes of performances, group gatherings, and individual portraits, with titles
A large gathering of people attending an event in a decorated hall with a stage, Christmas trees, and string lights, seen from the perspective of seated guests at round tables.
A smiling woman standing next to a blank canvas on an easel, gesturing towards it with her hands in an indoor setting.
Four images of Live Portraits created of guests at a live event. One picture includes the guest with her portrait by Zoe Parker Illustration
Zoe Parker Illustration creating Live Portraits at the Paxton Centre in Crystal Palace. Along side are some portraits of guests.
Live Guest illustration of a guest in a pink velour tracksuit, portrait of the guest in a superhero stance by Zoe Parker Illustration.
Portrait of guest in fashion illustration pose at at live event at the Paxton Centre in Crystal Palace. Guest looks cool in black jacket and jeans, with windswept scarf drawn by Zoe Parker Illustration
two fashionable guests drinking wine at a live event exhibition launch at the Paxton Centre, Crystal Palace. Drawn by Zoe Parker Illustration
An elderly couple pose for their live illustration portrait by Zoe Parker Illustration. They are wearing very stylish clothes, she is wearing a green coat and a purple skirt with red shoes. He is wearing a green jacket, tartan scarf and carrying a re
Portrait by Zoe Parker Illustration drawn in about 15 minutes, a double portrait of an elderly couple in love, drawn in Winsor and Newton Promarker pens and Uniball Eye fineliner. The man's scarf is windswept and the couple look at each other adoring
Zoe Parker Illustration smiling very happily behind her desk easel at a Live Event in South London. She is drawing a portrait and behind her you can see fashion illustrations for sale that she has created. There are framed original fashion illustrati
Zoe Parker Illustration is creating a live double portrait of a fashionable couple of best friends at a live event in south london.
Two women standing together, smiling, holding a colorful sketch of two figures in stylish clothing. The woman on the left is pointing at the drawing, and the woman on the right is holding it. The setting appears to be indoors, with a plain background
A colorful sketch of two fashionable women walking side by side. The woman on the left has dark hair, wears a black top with horizontal lines, black pants, and gray shoes. The woman on the right has red curly hair, is dressed in a brown coat with a b
Hand-drawn fashion illustration of two women in stylish clothing, standing confidently with their hands on their hips, with a pink or purple background.
Hand-drawn illustration of a family of five standing together in a line, smiling. The family includes two men, two women, and a young girl. The background shows an indoor setting with blurred people and objects.
Hand-drawn portrait of a young woman with light skin, brown hair, wearing pink glasses, looking slightly to the left.
A watercolor illustration of a young woman with short, blonde, curly hair, wearing a black T-shirt, black pants, and a pearl necklace, standing with one hand on her hip against a pinkish-orange background.
Portrait illustration of a young woman with curly black hair, brown eyes, and a gentle smile, posing with her hand under her chin against a pink background.
A man in a blue checkered shirt holding a colorful drawing of a person, standing outdoors on a rooftop with a cityscape in the background on a sunny day.
A smiling man holding a drawing of himself with glasses, a checkered shirt, and jeans at a rooftop gathering with other people in the background, urban city skyline visible.
A young woman with long dark hair, wearing a blue and white striped dress, is standing on a rooftop deck in the sunlight, holding up a drawing of a woman in a striped dress with red hair, with a background of green trees and a clear blue sky.
In the summer I was lucky enough to draw guests at a celebration event for local professionals, hosted by NatWest. The venue was a stunning roof top terrace with amazing views of South London and Surrey.
A woman in a blue and white dress holding a glass of champagne and a drawing of herself at an outdoor social gathering on a rooftop during the day.
A woman smiling on a rooftop deck holding a drawing of herself wearing a black top and a green skirt. There are people and snacks on a table behind her with city buildings in the background during the daytime.
Two women standing outdoors, looking at a piece of paper together, with other people in the background.
Woman in a leopard print dress holding a small illustration of herself in a similar dress on a sunny outdoor rooftop with tall buildings in the background.
Group of people at a rooftop gathering, with tall buildings and a blue sky in the background, engaging in conversation.
I was delighted to create illustrations at a Big Birthday Celebration in Canterbury. The hosts had booked a historic venue for a weekend of partying and I was more than happy to create mementoes for the guests.
A woman with short gray hair, glasses, and earrings standing outdoors, holding a colorful fashion illustration.
A woman smiling and holding a fashion illustration of two women in stylish outfits, standing indoors near a window.
Fashion illustration of a woman with short blonde hair, sunglasses on her head, holding a brown dog in her arms, wearing a silver top, green baggy pants, and beige shoes, with an orange background element.
Fashion illustration of a woman with short gray hair. She is wearing a matching two-piece outfit with a blue and yellow floral pattern, pals, and brown sandals. She is standing with one hand on her hip and smiling with a pink background behind her.
A hand-drawn illustration of a person with short hair and glasses, wearing a green T-shirt with text and olive green cargo shorts, standing with one hand hanging loosely by their side, with a yellow background on the left side, signed 'Zoé' in the bo
Hand-drawn illustration of a woman with blonde hair, glasses, choker, black outfit, holding a champagne flute, standing in front of a pink background.
Two people dressed in black cloaks with hoods, one man, and one woman, standing inside a room with wooden floors, a wooden sideboard with decorative items, and window with blue curtains. The man is adjusting his cloak while the woman is smiling. A la
A watercolor illustration of two people wearing graduation gowns, with one person in high heels and the other in brown shoes, standing together outdoors.
I was summoned to an estate in Scotland for some treacherous antics. Fortunately I was one of the first to be murdered. Hence I could get on with creating some illustrations.
Fashion illustration of a woman wearing a long black coat with a hood, a blue dress underneath, and blue high heels, standing next to a wooden chair with a green and pink striped cushion.
Smiling man sitting outdoors in front of a garden, holding a portrait painting of himself, wearing a gray zip-up sweatshirt with a small logo, sunglasses hanging from his collar, and a watch on his wrist.
I was delighted to be asked to illustrate at a community event, which included local councillors and guests from volunteer organisations.
A woman holding a framed portrait of a woman with dreadlocks and a man wearing a suit and gold chain standing together outdoors. The woman is dressed in black, wearing glasses, and has a black bag. There are trees and a table with items in the backgr
Two women sitting outdoors in a garden with plants and houses in the background, holding a signed drawing of two women, with art supplies and drawings on the table in front of them.
Young woman sitting outdoors with long dark hair, wearing glasses, a black tank top, and tattoos on her arm, holding a drawing of herself with glasses and long hair, while smiling at the camera. An older woman is in the background, talking and smilin
Two young girls sitting outdoors in a grassy park, each holding a portrait of themselves they drew. There are art supplies and drawings on the table in front of them, with houses and trees in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Two smiling people, an older woman with gray hair and glasses and a middle-aged man, holding a colorful drawing of two faces in a park. There are drawings and art supplies on the table in front of them.
A young boy sitting outdoors on a grassy area, holding a portrait drawing of a man. The boy is smiling and wearing a hoodie with black graffiti-style writing. In the background, there are trees, a house, and several people, with one person partially
A woman with dark skin, long dreadlocks, glasses, and earrings is sitting outdoors in a park or garden, holding a portrait sketch of a woman with dreadlocks. There are colorful artwork sketches on the table in front of her.
Two women smiling and holding up a drawing of two women with red hair. The woman on the left is wearing a yellow knit sweater, and the woman on the right is wearing a black top. In the background, there is a woman with short hair and a black and whit
This autumn I created portraits at an Art show in Surrey. It was incredible to see how happy people were to receive their portraits. Most people have never had their portrait drawn before, and doing Live Events is so heart warming and enjoyable. I fi
A young boy with curly blonde hair wearing a blue hoodie holds a colorful watercolor portrait of a person with blonde hair and blue eyes, displayed on white paper, at an art gallery or exhibit.
A boy in a blue hoodie holding a watercolor portrait of himself, smiling in front of a white wall with art displays.
A smiling woman with short hair, red glasses, and colorful accessories, holding a portrait of herself at an art gallery. She is wearing a vibrant, patterned outfit with cartoon-like designs, including flowers, eyes, and stars, and standing in front o