https://candyngart.com/blogs/artsy-blog-candyngart/artsbox-residency 2025-03-10T20:58:39+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0505/6161/4022/articles/Artsbox_Footscray_residency_Artist_in_residence_Candy_Ng_Art_Footscray_Artist_Residency_Innerwestartist_MelbourneArtist279_8d2ba96a-15f7-4556-ab28-3afd9ea74adc.jpg?v=1741600719 Inside the purple container - What is it actually like creating in Artsbox Footscray? https://candyngart.com/blogs/artsy-blog-candyngart/bonjour-bendigo-my-experience-spending-3-days-2-night-in-bendigo 2025-07-14T18:18:52+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0505/6161/4022/articles/Paris_in_Bendigo_Bonjour_Bendigo_Artist_in_Bendigo_Candy_Ng_Balgownie_Estate_Winery_520x500_6cec7182-ceaf-4f7f-bb14-2fe623b19d96.jpg?v=1752481132 BONJOUR BENDIGO - My experience as an artist exploring Bendigo https://candyngart.com/blogs/artsy-blog-candyngart/sharing-my-8-years-journey-after-relocated-to-melbourne-with-sbs 2025-07-14T18:14:41+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0505/6161/4022/articles/SBS_Interview_with_Candy_Ng_Photo_by_Aaron_Wan.jpg?v=1752480881 Sharing my story with SBS Melbourne - 8 years journey since relocated from Hong Kong to Melbourne Professional Artist Candy Ng Standing in front of SBS Melbourne Office after the Podcast and Interview Recording https://candyngart.com/blogs/artsy-blog-candyngart/the-best-wedding-favours-in-2025-why-live-wedding-illustration-is-taking-over 2026-03-06T13:00:03+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0505/6161/4022/articles/PC140098_699ef2d7-ae65-4db3-a400-a399e3ff9280.jpg?v=1772762403 Australia Unique Wedding Favour Ideas 2026 : Live Guest Illustrations for an Unforgettable Celebration https://candyngart.com/blogs/artsy-blog-candyngart/why-i-quit-my-job-and-became-a-full-time-self-employed-artist-real-talk 2025-10-07T09:52:31+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0505/6161/4022/articles/LAST_DAY_AT_WORK_That_s_it.png?v=1759791151 I Quit My Job and Became a Full-Time Artist - Real talk https://candyngart.com/blogs/artsy-blog-candyngart/5-reasons-to-book-a-live-illustrator-for-your-next-event-in-melbourne 2026-05-04T21:38:52+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0505/6161/4022/articles/RL_Mother_s_day_live_sketching_by_Candy_Ng9.jpg?v=1777894732 5 Reasons to book a Live Illustrator for your next event in Melbourne https://candyngart.com/blogs/artsy-blog-candyngart/why-bringing-fashion-illustration-to-your-wedding-is-the-prefect-idea-not-just-a-trend 2026-03-06T13:00:35+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0505/6161/4022/articles/Sofia_s_sketch_live_event_illustration_by_Candy_Ng_Live_Fashion_Illustrator_8839f013-057c-4c37-89b8-001f7827a3ea.jpg?v=1772762435 Why bringing FASHION Illustration to your wedding is the PREFECT idea (not just a trend) https://candyngart.com/blogs/artsy-blog-candyngart/my-second-sbs-melbourne-interview-sharing-my-art-journey-in-mandarin 2025-03-08T23:45:37+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0505/6161/4022/articles/SBS_Interview_2025_Candy_Ng_1.jpg?v=1741437937 My Second SBS Melbourne Interview: Sharing My Art Journey in Mandarin https://candyngart.com/blogs/artsy-blog-candyngart/top-5-unique-wedding-favours-entertainment-ideas-that-will-wow-your-guests-a-little-bias-but-its-so-true 2026-03-06T12:58:54+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0505/6161/4022/articles/Live_Engraving_Service_at_Wedding_Candy_Ng_Art2-2_75aabee4-451c-4452-8421-1ddbd74a1550.jpg?v=1772762334 Top 4 Unique Wedding favours + entertainment ideas that will WOW your guests (A little bias but it's so true!) https://candyngart.com/blogs/artsy-blog-candyngart/your-ultimate-guide-to-finding-the-perfect-wedding-illustrator-for-your-day 2026-04-21T08:26:21+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0505/6161/4022/articles/Qantas_teamevent_candyngart_liveportraits11_faa6ba06-40c8-4611-a152-8cb41f1d5f3b.jpg?v=1776723981 Your Ultimate Guide to finding the perfect Wedding Illustrator for YOUR day https://candyngart.com/blogs/artsy-blog-candyngart/is-wedding-guest-illustration-worth-it-melbourne-live-guest-illustrator 2026-04-21T08:46:55+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0505/6161/4022/articles/SS___Eden-00260.jpg?v=1776725215 Is wedding guest illustration really worth it? - Pros & Cons from a Melbourne Live Guest Illustrator https://candyngart.com/blogs/artsy-blog-candyngart/ai-can-generate-a-drawing-in-seconds 2025-07-09T10:09:41+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0505/6161/4022/articles/Melbourne_Fashion_Illustrator_Live_event_illustrator_Candy_Ng_Art_4cfff657-55fd-4267-8210-f71ded1457e6.jpg?v=1752019781 AI can generate a drawing in seconds...so what's the point? https://candyngart.com/blogs/artsy-blog-candyngart/i-create-wedding-favours-for-a-living-but-didn-t-have-any-favours-for-our-wedding-guests-here-s-why 2025-08-11T12:57:11+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0505/6161/4022/articles/Luxury_live_wedding_illustrator_melbourne_candy_ng_art1_add2c2e7-4e3d-4589-8c42-ef429db1e657.jpg?v=1754881031 I create wedding favours for a living but didn’t have any favours for our wedding guests. Here’s why... https://candyngart.com/blogs/artsy-blog-candyngart/ink-tradition-and-modern-celebrations-lunar-new-year-with-fendi-porsche-kennedy-seek 2026-03-07T12:32:28+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0505/6161/4022/articles/Porsche_x_Candy_Ng_Art_Chinese_Calligraphy3.jpg?v=1772847148 Ink, Tradition and Modern Celebrations: Lunar New Year with Fendi, Porsche, Kennedy & SEEK https://candyngart.com/blogs/artsy-blog-candyngart/10-unique-brand-activation-ideas-that-create-unforgettable-guest-experiences 2026-03-07T12:33:50+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0505/6161/4022/articles/Montblanc_Live_Event_Illustration_Christmas_Candy_Ng_Art_luxury_illustration1_f4ef39d7-c627-447a-ba5a-65a529f99258.jpg?v=1772847230 10 Unique Brand Activation Ideas That Create Unforgettable Guest Experiences https://candyngart.com/blogs/artsy-blog-candyngart/how-live-engraving-works-at-brand-events-and-why-luxury-brands-love-it 2026-03-07T12:30:33+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0505/6161/4022/articles/Live_event_engraver_melbourne__live_event_artist_melbourne_melbourne_event_luxury_engraving_candy_ng_art_live_engraving_services_melbourne_luxury_engraving_services_free_hand_engravin.jpg?v=1772847033 How Live Engraving Works at Brand Events (And Why Luxury Brands Love It) https://candyngart.com/blogs/artsy-blog-candyngart/why-live-calligraphy-has-become-one-of-the-most-requested-luxury-event-experiences 2026-03-07T12:28:52+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0505/6161/4022/articles/Montblanc_Chadstone_Live_Event_Calligraphy_Candy_Ng_Art1.jpg?v=1772846932 Why Live Calligraphy Has Become One of the Most Requested Luxury Event Experiences https://candyngart.com/blogs/artsy-blog-candyngart/live-art-ideas-for-brand-activations-illustration-engraving-calligraphy-interactive-art-experiences 2026-03-18T00:25:27+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0505/6161/4022/articles/Dior_Live_Fashion_Illustration_Candy_Ng_Art_Melbourne_Event_Illustrator5_a960949d-c90b-4d22-aa85-6e5953bab773.jpg?v=1773753927 The Live Event Artist Who Does It All - Live Art Ideas for Brand Activations: Illustration, Engraving, Calligraphy & Interactive Art Experiences https://candyngart.com/blogs/artsy-blog-candyngart/live-illustration-artist-melbourne-the-beauty-of-imperfection-in-handmade-art 2026-03-09T23:35:23+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0505/6161/4022/articles/AO_2025_Piper-Heidsieck_Champagne_LiveillustrationCandyNg20.jpg?v=1773059723 Live Illustration Artist Melbourne - The Beauty of Imperfection in Handmade Art https://candyngart.com/blogs/artsy-blog-candyngart/live-illustration-for-brand-activation-in-melbourne-how-it-works-and-what-to-expect 2026-05-04T21:56:13+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0505/6161/4022/articles/Dior_Live_Fashion_Illustration_Candy_Ng_Art_Melbourne_Event_Illustrator1_b1b922d2-2127-4044-ae35-4cab01a92b8c.jpg?v=1777895773 Live Illustration for Brand activation in Melbourne: How It Works and What to Expect https://candyngart.com/blogs/artsy-blog-candyngart/live-illustrator-live-engraver-or-live-calligrapher-which-one-is-right-for-your-melbourne-event 2026-03-18T00:00:14+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0505/6161/4022/articles/Micheli_Jewellery_Melbourne_Live_Engraving_Artist_Candy_Ng_Art_Live_Event_Engraving2.jpg?v=1773752414 Live Illustrator, Live Engraver or Live Calligrapher - Which One Is Right for Your Melbourne Event? https://candyngart.com/blogs/artsy-blog-candyngart/why-luxury-brands-keep-hiring-live-artists-for-their-events 2026-03-19T00:00:05+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0505/6161/4022/articles/Landscape_Chaumet_Christmas_Live_Illustration_2024_Candy_Ng_2.jpg?v=1773752445 Why Luxury Brands Keep Hiring Live Artists for Their Events https://candyngart.com/blogs/artsy-blog-candyngart/from-banking-to-full-time-artist-my-story 2026-03-19T08:34:50+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0505/6161/4022/articles/LOW_RES_Candy_Ng_Art_JoanneManaritiPhotography_013_e32a20e8-5a00-4d82-ba96-877805731341.jpg?v=1773869690 From Banking to Full-Time Artist - My Story https://candyngart.com/blogs/artsy-blog-candyngart/how-much-does-a-live-illustrator-cost-for-a-brand-activation-or-corporate-event 2026-03-18T01:00:01+11:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0505/6161/4022/articles/Dior_Live_Fashion_Illustration_Candy_Ng_Art_Melbourne_Event_Illustrator7_cad1630a-c168-4d94-b4b3-bf6325f939af.jpg?v=1773756001 How Much Does a Live Illustrator Cost for a Brand Activation or Corporate Event? 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Wedding + Adidas. Here's What Happened. https://candyngart.com/blogs/artsy-blog-candyngart/what-to-expect-from-a-live-event-illustrator-at-your-melbourne-brand-activation 2026-04-25T23:40:05+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0505/6161/4022/articles/Home_Club_B_B_Simon_Fazio_faz.io_x_Candy_Ng_Art_Melbourne_Live_Fashion_Illustrator2.jpg?v=1777124405 What to Expect from a Live Event Illustrator at Your Melbourne Brand Activation https://candyngart.com/blogs/artsy-blog-candyngart/the-story-behind-my-calligraphy-from-hong-kong-to-melbourne-s-luxury-events 2026-04-09T14:02:48+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0505/6161/4022/articles/Montblanc_Chadstone_Live_Event_Calligraphy_Christmas_Candy_Ng_Art10.jpg?v=1775707368 The Story Behind My Calligraphy: From learning Calligraphy for my own wedding to Melbourne’s Luxury Events https://candyngart.com/blogs/artsy-blog-candyngart/the-ultimate-guide-to-live-event-and-wedding-illustration-in-melbourne-2026-edition 2026-05-04T21:58:34+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0505/6161/4022/articles/RL_Mother_s_day_live_sketching_by_Candy_Ng10.jpg?v=1777895914 The Ultimate Guide to Live Event and Wedding Illustration in Melbourne (2026 Edition) https://candyngart.com/blogs/artsy-blog-candyngart/live-wedding-illustrator-melbourne-story 2026-04-27T08:12:55+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0505/6161/4022/articles/Melbourne_Live_Wedding_Guest_Illustrator-newlywed_illustration_by_Candy_Ng5_b0e16c8e-709a-4ae2-9b6c-ad1886769246.jpg?v=1777241575 She hadn't felt beautiful in years...then she saw her sketch by a Melbourne Live wedding illustrator https://candyngart.com/blogs/artsy-blog-candyngart/live-illustration-as-both-art-and-experience 2026-05-07T22:50:40+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0505/6161/4022/articles/RL_Mother_s_day_live_sketching_by_Candy_Ng9_7ce65953-9181-489f-b067-55eb236f80f5.jpg?v=1778158240 Live Illustration as Both Art and Experience https://candyngart.com/blogs/artsy-blog-candyngart/26-events-in-may-heres-what-that-actually-looked-like 2026-05-31T10:34:16+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0505/6161/4022/articles/Goldfield_Banks_Australia_-_Live_Bottle_Painting_by_Candy_Ng5.jpg?v=1780187656 26 Events in May. Here's What That Actually Looked Like. https://candyngart.com/blogs/artsy-blog-candyngart/how-i-built-a-live-event-art-business-from-scratch-in-melbourne 2026-08-20T23:49:34+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0505/6161/4022/articles/Burberry-live_illustration_by_Candy_Ng-Melbourne_live_illustrator2.jpg?v=1787233774 How I built a Live Event Art Business from scratch in Melbourne https://candyngart.com/blogs/artsy-blog-candyngart/the-return-of-craftsmanship-why-people-are-craving-human-made-art-experiences-again 2026-05-28T00:00:03+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0505/6161/4022/articles/Tommy_Hillfiger_Store_Opening_Live_Illustration_event_by_Melbourne_Fashion_Illustrator_Candy_Ng.png?v=1779859716 The Return of Craftsmanship: Why people are craving human-made art experiences more than ever https://candyngart.com/blogs/artsy-blog-candyngart/103-events-last-financial-year-so-many-unique-beautiful-moments 2026-08-03T13:32:45+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0505/6161/4022/articles/Chaumet_Jewellery_enamelling_workshop_live_event_artist_Candy_Ng2_3291dc1b-5af6-4c68-b0e4-70556a15bebf.jpg?v=1785727965 103 Events. 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Many beautiful Moments https://candyngart.com/blogs/artsy-blog-candyngart/how-to-choose-a-live-illustrator-in-melbourne-2026-guide 2026-08-03T13:33:25+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0505/6161/4022/articles/Tommy_Hillfiger_Store_Opening_Live_Illustration_event_by_Melbourne_Fashion_Illustrator_Candy_Ng_a1a808e2-7a44-4c48-9ad7-1779ed4c88a1.png?v=1785728005 How to Choose a Live Illustrator in Melbourne (2026 Guide) https://candyngart.com/blogs/artsy-blog-candyngart/why-live-illustration-is-one-of-the-most-memorable-luxury-brand-experiences 2026-08-20T23:45:45+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0505/6161/4022/articles/Burnside_-_Ralph_Lauren_x_Candy_Ng.jpg?v=1787233545 Why Live Illustration Is One of the Most Memorable Luxury Brand Experiences https://candyngart.com/blogs/artsy-blog-candyngart/16-creative-art-experiences-to-elevate-a-luxury-brand-event 2026-08-11T00:00:06+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0505/6161/4022/articles/Fendi_Baguette_by_Candy_Ng_Fashion_illustrator_in_Melbourne-2.jpg?v=1786357599 16 Creative Art Experiences to Elevate a Luxury Brand Event https://candyngart.com/blogs/artsy-blog-candyngart/what-is-live-art-inside-candy-ng-s-live-art-practice-for-brands-events-and-celebrations 2026-09-08T11:06:00+10:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0505/6161/4022/articles/Live_Leather_Painting_by_Candy_Ng-2_047aa044-9311-4223-ad2f-50fc5830e5f7.jpg?v=1788829560 What Is Live Art? 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