We’ll have a chat via Zoom or phone to discuss details, such as venue logistics, and how many people are expected (I can create 18-20 drawings in a 3-hour setting); and whether or not people would prefer to be drawn from photographs or from life, standing in front of me- or both!

We’ll talk about the No Surprises Pricing Package variations, listed below, so that we can agree the cost and deposit.
I like to dress up and accessorise, so we can discuss the dress code too!
I’ll bring everything I need with me- all I request is a table and chair, preferably close to a plug socket in case I need extra light. I’ll research the venue’s location and logistics and my journey there, so you don’t need to worry about that. I’ll even bring my own snacks!

I’ll aim to arrive at least 30 minutes before the event and set up my working area.

I’ll take photos of the venue and sketch from these to set the vibe as people arrive. I will have a sign with clear instructions as to how Live Event Illustration works so that your guests aren’t wondering who’s the Art Weirdo in the corner. Usually people are keen to be drawn straight away and a queue can start to form, so I’ll work from photographs and have clear timings and a rota.
Next I’ll start working on the illustrations from the photographs. As I finish them, I will put them on a display rack in cello bags. Guests will be free to observe the illustrations and take them whenever convenient. I am always happy for guests to watch me at work!
If there is not time to draw everyone who would like to be illustrated, then I am happy to create illustrations in my studio after the event and post these on, as per the No Surprises Pricing Package.

A week or so later I will give you a courtesy call to check that everyone loves their illustrations! Also to see if there are any extras that might be added.

3 Hour session is £250 per hour (£175 per hour thereafter).

This includes all my art materials and plain drawing papers; local travel (within London Contactless Area); client liaison (initial phone call or zoom call); admin time (my research); up to 20 ten-minute illustrations on A5 paper- each paper could have one or more guest illustrated, the price is the same the only change is that more people in an illustration leads to fewer details. Don’t worry though, I am very quick and can create a lot of work in 10 minutes!
If time over runs then the cost is £175 for the extra time on the day, up to one hour.
Any A5 illustrations created after the event, requested surplus to the agreed 20 illustrations, and created in my studio, will be charged at £42 each + postage.

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