Live illustration
Thoughtfully designed options for your event
Meet the Artists
Arty at Heart Illustrations offers joint packages in collaboration with the incredibly talented Katie (Katie Bowden Art), who runs her own live illustration and canvas painting brand. We are not only colleagues but also best friends! I couldn’t think of a better way to spend our time painting your day together, and that shines through in our teamwork and dedication we bring to our bookings.
If you're interested in heirloom canvas paintings, I highly recommend taking a look at her work. Katie is one of the few artists in the UK to offer this unique and beautiful service.
If I can’t attend your date, Katie would be able to take your request if she is available. Or for both packages and pay-per-guest options, she can join as a second illustrator to help capture even more of your special moments. Our styles complement each other well, giving more of your guests the chance to be illustrated.
If you’re planning a larger wedding or are interested in a combined package of live guest illustrations and a timeless canvas painting, please do get in touch. We’d love to be part of your day!
Laura
Owner of Arty at Heart Illustrations
Katie
Second Illustrator
How it works
Guarantee every guest receives their custom-painted sketch with up to 7 hours of live illustration plus studio time. For larger events, a second illustrator (Katie) can join to double the coverage and keep things seamless. Two illustrations mean we can focus on doubling our capacity to create gorgeous sketch portraits for your guests. Any sketches not completed on the day are finished in-studio and posted to a single address in bulk.
Price per guest portraits
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I’d recommend the ‘Love and Laughter package’ if you wanted many if not most of your guests painted, or opt for joint illustration so each person is guaranteed a portrait!
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The larger package options would suit this guest size, but to ensure everyone receives an illustration it is worth thinking of switching to book per portrait.
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Adding our second illustrator is a must to maximise the live experience for larger weddings.
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Adding our second illustrator is a must to maximise the live experience for larger weddings.
Wedding packages
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The Keepsake package
3.5 hours of live guest illustration
Add a distinctive touch of artistry to your event with live, hand-painted watercolour portraits.
Perfect for reception drinks or for evening entertainment
3-4 detailed paintings per hour
Approximately 18-22 people
Artwork Size: A5
Materials: Luxury-grade watercolours and mixed media on premium, fine art paper.
Presentation: Packaged in clear sleeves with backing for a polished finish
£365
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The Love and Laughter package
Most popular
5 hours of live illustration
Five hours of live, hand-painted watercolour portraits for your guests. Perfect for the drinks reception and into wedding breakfast.
Details
5 hours of live guest illustration
Approximately 30-40 people
A5 couples’ portrait
Artwork Size: A5
Luxury materials: A5 premium paper, high-grade watercolours, and mixed media
Presentation: Clear sleeves with backing for an elegant, ready-to-take away finish.
Travel included for 50 miles.
£580
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The Heart and Soul Package
7 hours of live illustration
Designed for celebrations where every detail deserves to be remembered, this elevated package offers seven hours of live watercolour illustration.
Details
7 hours of live guest illustration
An A4, framed, couple’s portrait either completed on the day or in post
Approximately 42-50 people
Luxury materials: Premium A5 fine art paper, high-grade watercolours and mixed media.
Presentation: Each piece packaged in clear sleeves with backing for an elegant finish.
Travel included for 50 miles
£760
The Keepsake Collection
Post-wedding Illustration add-on
Want to include even more of your guests in your wedding art? This post-event is perfect if you’d like to add on illustrations post-event. Maybe family members would like a group illustration, or there is a specific moment you would like illustrated!
How it Works:
Opt in for extra illustration hours after the wedding (pricing depends on guest size).
Options include A5: headshot pieces or full body.
A4 family photos (5 or more)
A3 portraits with background details of a special space in your event.
Why is this worth it?
This ensures that everyone who celebrated with you is captured uniquely and artistically!
You can commission family portraits at a discounted price to my non-event clients.
An opportunity to gift family members a unique thank you for attending your event.
You can build a wedding collection, perfect for a suite of illustrations that capture the essence of your day.
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Art is at the core of everything I do. I focus on high-quality materials, thoughtful detail, and a personalised experience for every client and guest.
My style is fashion-inspired and stylised, with a strong emphasis on capturing the unique details of each guest’s outfit and personality. It’s not just a sketch, it’s a snapshot of your guests essence.
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This depends on your package and event flow, but I always balance efficiency with quality. On average, I create 3-4 pieces hour (based on 1-2 people per portrait).
The natural flow of a day, interactions and being part of the live illustration moment will always change these.
There are options to create family headshots (head and shoulders portraits) to maximise guest totals.
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While I aim to include as many guests as possible, I may not be able to paint every guest solo! That's why we have the option for an additional illustrator, so we can cover a larger guest list as a duo.
For larger celebrations, portraits are offered either to VIP guests or on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Just a few essentials:
A table and chair (large enough to display my work as I paint i.e 2m+)
A shaded or covered area if I’m positioned outdoors
The name of a wedding coordinator or designated contact to liaise with on arrival
Vendor meal for 5-7 hour packages
Pre discussed set up instructions i.e room/area where my table is.
My set up is minimalistic, I have a table top stand for my illustrations and of course my lovely art materials.
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Absolutely. When booking the Full Day guest illustration package, you’ll receive a custom couple’s portrait in my signature live illustration style, carefully painted in-studio and posted to you after the event as a beautiful keepsake.
Alternatively, I can designate an extra hour live so that you can have your portrait on the day from a photo in your chosen spot at the venue.
Background details are simplistic and stylised, with optional upgrades to my detailed, framed portraits available!
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Arty at Heart illustrations teams up with the incredible Katie Bowden Art to offer a joint package of two live illustrators to paint at the same time during your event. The second artist, Katie, will illustrate in tandem with me covering a larger guest list by essentially doubling our illustration capacity!
Katie's style aligns well with the artistry and detail that we aim to offer here, each of her illustrations capture your guests unique personalities and outfits to create a lasting memory.
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Our joint packages include the option for Katie to paint your love story using acrylics on canvas. I would illustrate your guests in my signature watercolour style while she captures you as the wedding couple with a thoughtfully created canvas for you to treasure.