ARTSY BLOG By Candy Ng

Planning a brand activation in Melbourne? Here's everything you need to know about hiring a live event illustrator, from what they do to what luxury brands get right.

From a Geelong wedding to an Adidas activation ... a peek inside a two-day work trip filled with live calligraphy, sneakers, and one very spicy ramen.

  There’s a moment that happens at almost every luxury brand event I work at. A guest walks past my station. They glance over, maybe slow down a li...

It's one of the first questions event and marketing managers ask ... and honestly, it's a great one to ask early. Budget planning matters, and I'd ...

So you’re planning an event. You’ve seen something on Instagram -  an artist at a fancy brand activation, drawing people live, and the guests are ...

Have you ever watched an artist at an event and thought, “Wow, this is so special”? That’s the power of live illustration. It’s creating an experie...

Have you ever heard of the Japanese concept wabi-sabi? Wabi-sabi is a Japanese philosophy that celebrates beauty in things that are imperfect, temp...

The Live Event Artist Who Does It All One of the things clients often say after we've worked together is: "I didn't realise we could combine all...

10 creative live art ideas for brand activations and luxury events, from fashion illustration and calligraphy to engraving and interactive workshops.

In a world of AI perfection, here’s why I choose the slow routes and original art...and why original art is more valuable and precious than ever.

There's a thousand things to plan for your wedding, venue, photographers, florist, photobooth, content creator, etc, but is wedding guest illustration really worth it?!

Depends on the artist you picked, the sketches might increase in price in the future, who knows :P 

I started my art journey while planning my own wedding, and now I bring that same passion to yours! As a live illustrator, I capture guests in elegant, fashion-inspired sketches as wedding favours. With years of experience at luxury and corporate events, my process is seamless, friendly and designed to elevate your wedding. Based on my experience, I would love to offer some insights on picking your best suited wedding illustrator!