ARTSY BLOG By Candy Ng

A guest screamed. Then she cried. She told me she had two kids and hadn't felt beautiful like that in a while. That moment is why I do what I do as a live wedding illustrator in Melbourne... and why the sketches from weddings always feel different to everything else I create.

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. 

8 August, is our ten-year anniversary.. I took the time to look back to our wedding...

I create wedding favours for a living but didn’t have any favours for our own wedding guests. Here’s why...

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! 

Live Wedding Experiences that NO ONE will forget

Your wedding should be as unique as your love story. Surprise your guests with live, interactive artistry, something they’ve NEVER seen before and will talk about for years to come.

"I’ll never forget the little girl, Sofia, who once sketched me at an event while I was sketching her. It was a simple cute sketch, but the moment I received it, I felt special and appreciated. That feeling has stayed with me ever since."

People might not always remember what you said, but they will always remember how you made them feel.

Australian Best Wedding Favours! Live wedding illustration is a 2026 trend that’s the most thoughtful and unforgettable. Imagine this: your loved ones, all dressed to impressed, arrived your dream wedding venue, found out a professional artist is going draw them so they have a personalised gift to bring home after the wedding...