Live Guest Portraits
Hand-painted portraits created live at your event – a unique keepsake and unforgettable experience for every guest
What Are Live Guest Portraits
Live Guest Portraits are real-time watercolor illustrations created during your event.
Each guest receives a hand-painted portrait within 5-10 minutes, making it both entertainment and a meaningful keepsake.
Perfect for weddings, corporate events, galas, brand activations, and private celebrations.
Why This Experience Is Special
- Adds a unique artistic element to your event
- Provides personalized keepsakes for each guest
- Creates entertainment and interaction
- Works for any type of event
- Elegant setup that fits premium venues
- Fast, professional workflow
- High-quality materials (watercolor, archival paper)
Perfect For:
- Weddings
- Corporate Events
- Brand Activations
- Private Parties
- Luxury Events
- Holiday Celebrations
- Galas & Fundraisers
- Community Events
How It Works
A stylish illustration station is set up at your event
A compact, elegant sketching area is arranged on-site. Guests can observe the process, sign up, and enjoy the experience without interrupting the celebration.
Guests pose for a short moment
A brief 30-60 seconds pose is enough to capture the guest’s overall look and presence.
Two portrait styles available: Fashion-Style or Photorealistic
Fashion-Style Sketches (6–10 minutes):
A chic, expressive interpretation with clean lines and light watercolor detailing.Photorealistic Portraits (15–20 minutes):
A more detailed, lifelike rendering with refined shading and watercolor depth.
Couple portraits follow the same timing for each style.
Finished portraits are handed to guests immediately
Each sketch is presented in a protective sleeve, creating a personalized keepsake ready to take home.
Optional branded paper and event customization
Logos, monograms, and event branding can be added to each sheet — an ideal option for weddings, corporate events, and brand activations.
A memorable experience guests genuinely enjoy
Guests love watching the portraits come to life, posing for their turn, and sharing their results online — creating natural, elegant content that elevates any event.
Testimonials
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“Guests were genuinely impressed — and that means everything for my clients.”
As a wedding planner, I’m always looking for something that feels fresh and truly memorable.
These live portraits were exactly that. Guests kept coming back to watch, laugh, pose — it became such a special part of the evening.
My couple was thrilled, and so was I.
— Lauren, Wedding Planner
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“I received more positive feedback from our team than after any other activity we’ve booked.”
We invited Elena for a corporate celebration at Bayshore Analytics, and it was an instant hit.
People loved seeing themselves sketched — everyone went home with their own portrait, smiling.
It felt personal, elegant, and surprisingly bonding for the team.
— Marcus R., HR Manager, Bayshore Analytics
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“Such a beautiful keepsake — our guests are still talking about it.”
The portraits added so much warmth and charm to our wedding.
It’s one thing to see photos later, but it’s completely different when people take home something handmade and personal.
We couldn’t have asked for a sweeter detail.
— Emily & Jason, Bay Area, CA
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“Elena was the perfect addition to our holiday party!”
She was incredibly easy to work with, prompt, and arrived early to set up. Her live watercolor painting was a huge hit with our guests. We especially loved that she could work from pre-submitted photos so everyone got a chance to take home a piece of art.
If you want a professional, talented artist who is a breeze to work with, book Elena!
— Leslie, Administrative Business Partner at Google
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Packages & Pricing
Packages include setup, materials, a customized illustration station, and live watercolor portraits.
Looking for an affordable live wedding artist in California?
My hourly rates start at $200, with customizable packages designed to fit any event scale-from intimate San Francisco weddings to large-scale corporate events in Los Angeles. Total cost varies based on travel, duration, and portrait volume.
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Southern California, Napa Valley, San Francisco Bay Area.
