ARTSY BLOG By Candy Ng
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The Return of Craftsmanship: Why people are craving human-made art experiences more than ever
A reflective piece exploring why people are increasingly drawn to human-made art experiences in a fast digital world. From live illustration and luxury event experiences to fine art in the home, the article discusses the emotional value of craftsmanship, beauty, memory, and meaningful connection, and why handcrafted artistry feels more important than ever today.
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- calligraphy artist Melbourne
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- craftsmanship and art
- custom fashion illustration
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- handcrafted art experiences
- human-made art experiences
- interactive event experiences
- live art activation
- live engraving Melbourne
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- luxury brand activation ideas
- luxury corporate event ideas
- luxury event entertainment
- luxury lifestyle blog
- luxury wedding entertainment
- luxury wedding ideas
- meaningful luxury experiences
- Melbourne artist
- personalised guest illustrations
- wedding guest portraits
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26 Events in May. Here's What That Actually Looked Like.
26 events in one month. Tommy Hilfiger, Burberry, Tory Burch, two weddings and everything in between. May 2026 was something else entirely.
- Bonbon Creative Co Melbourne
- brand activation live artist Melbourne
- Burberry live portrait Melbourne
- Dr Vranjes bottle painting Melbourne
- Hotel Windsor wedding illustrator Melbourne
- live art Melbourne
- live calligraphy Melbourne
- live engraving Melbourne
- live illustrator Melbourne 2026
- luxury event artist Melbourne
- Tommy Hilfiger live illustration Melbourne
- Tory Burch Mother's Day activation Melbourne
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The Ultimate Guide to Live Event and Wedding Illustration in Melbourne (2026 Edition)
Everything you need to know before booking a live event artist in Melbourne. Live illustration, engraving, and calligraphy explained, plus the questions to ask before you book in. By Candy Ng - Melbourne Live event illustrator who does 70 events each year.
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Live Free-hand Engraving vs Laser Engraving - What’s the Difference and Which One Is Right for Your Event?
Personalised keepsakes are one of the most powerful things you can give a guest ... something with their name on it that they’ll actually keep, not leave on the table next to the empty champagne flutes and forget about it.
But now you’re faced with a choice: live free-hand engraving or laser engraving?
They sound similar, but they provide completely different experiences for your guests.
Let me break it down ...because the difference matters more than most people realise when they’re planning an event.
