Live fashion illustration is a wonderful way to bring an exciting activation to your special events: be it holiday and corporate parties, in-store VIP experiences, weddings and more. I have been illustrating live for brands like Gucci, Dior, Ferragamo, Saks, Bulgari, Cartier, Target and Spanx over the last decade. I specialize in working with luxury fashion brands and private corporate events. It is a joy to work this way, as it allows for the guests to feel a sense of personalization and have a bespoke creation to take home with them.
I am based in Atlanta, but travel for events throughout the US including Chicago, Texas, my original hometown-Las Vegas, Florida, and much of the South Eastern region of the country. I am hired to create live fashion sketches of guests in 5-10 minute increments. However, each event is unique and I specialize in working with luxury VIP clientele and upscale events. I have hand painted shopping bags, objects, and stationary as other fun ways to create a memorable experience.
If you are interested in booking an event or getting a quote please fill out the contact form on the website, or email jessillustration@gmail.com
I wrote a blog post filled with FAQ’s on Live Event Illustration, you can check out here:
https://jessicadurrant.com/blog/2024/4/22/faq-about-fashion-illustration-live-amp-event-activations
And here is another blog post about illustrating a black tie wedding for added inspiration:
https://jessicadurrant.com/blog/2025/1/13/live-fashion-sketching-at-a-black-tie-wedding-at-the-chicago-history-museum
Below are some photos below of live events and the variety of ways they can be executed. I am looking forward to working with you at your next special event!
Amazon Influencer Summit in Las Vegas, 2024
Live illustrating at Cartier, Atlanta.
Live illustrating at Brunello Cucinelli Chicago
Sketching at black tie wedding, at the Chicago History Museum.
Live illustrating at the Bulgari Store, Houston
Illustrating at Cartier
2 Day Event Live Illustrating for Amazon Influencer Summit in Las Vegas September 2024