Hi, you!

i’m so excited to be a part of your event

I know your time is valuable so I’ve put together a 6 minute video explaining the live sketch process for the day of and all the details that come with it. If you’d prefer to read instead, I got you! Just scroll down past the video and everything is written out.

Ready to book?

Send me an email (or click the button below) with the hours and illustration medium you’d like to go with and we’ll lock in your date with a signed contract and deposit. Simple and easy!

Have additional questions or want to talk things out? Send me an email and we can schedule a call.

Prefer to read over watching a video? (Same)

I’ve written it all out for you below as simply as possible! The rate sheet PDF that was sent over to you also has the main details in it.

Here’s how the process works:

There are 2 mediums you can choose from: digital or paper sketches.

Digital is still hand-drawn, just done on an iPad and emailed to guests the next day.  Email will also have a link for them to purchase a physical print to be shipped to them if they'd like.  The paper sketches are 5x7" and come in little paper protectors.  If you have a lot of guests coming in from out of town or overseas, sometimes I recommend getting stiff envelopes for guests to take with them to protect the sketches.  I offer these for an additional cost if you'd like me to bring them.

Regardless of medium the process stays the same:

Anyone who would like a sketch can sign up and I will take a photo of them so there's no queue.  I keep track of the list throughout the event and know when I'll have reached capacity for the rest of the contracted time.  Overtime sketches are always an option so you can choose to utilize that as much or as little you'd like (more on overtime below) and would be billed post event.  For example, you can choose a certain amount to allow over (5, 10, 20 whatever) so you know exactly how much extra you're spending or you can keep it completely open and I'll let you know how many signed up afterwards.  Or you can choose to cut the list off completely once it's reached capacity and there would be no extra cost outside of the initial package.  Totally up to you.

Overtime sketches:

These are sketches that are done post-event and will be completed in 1-2 weeks.  They'll be shipped to 1 USA address (wherever you want) and labeled with names. If this is for a wedding or other social occassion, they can be put in thank you notes for distribution. If there are overtime sketches included in the package, those sketches can have up to 2 people in them.  Any ADDITIONAL overtime sketches outside of the package amount will be charged per sketch according to how many people are in them.  You can also put a restriction on this as well if you'd like (only singles or couples, exceptions for families, etc).

You can also give me a list of VIPs (wedding party, immediate family, bosses, etc) and allow additional overtime only for them if you'd like.

If the guest count is over 75 people:

I do recommend having 2 illustrators.  This is just a suggestion and I can definitely work by myself if you'd prefer.  Most clients will choose to up the sketch hours or allow additional overtime in lieu of having a second artist.  If you're interested in having 2 artists I can reach out to others to see if they're available or you can find one on your own.

When accounting for number of people, I always recommend counting everyone individually, not by couples.  Drawing 1 person vs 2 is definitely a difference in time spent and we get group requests all the time which can throw numbers off.

Controlling the guest count:

I only draw each person once so for example someone can't be in both a group sketch and one with their partner.  I love that people are so excited about this service, but I've had to get very strict about this rule over the years so as not to draw the same person over and over.

Set up notes:

- I always arrive a half hour prior to set up, any additional time requested will be an extra charge.

- For placement, I recommend having me in an area that I won't need to move all night.  I understand this is dependent on the venue and where you're doing cocktail hour vs reception so if moving is necessary that's totally fine, I usually just suggest that there are 2 table setups for an easy transition and not waste too much sketch time.

- For paper sketch set up I do bring my own light and extra battery packs so I can be placed wherever is best in the room.  The one place I would NOT suggest is near the DJ/band since it's much harder to speak to guests. 

- Only thing I do not bring with me (to be provided by the venue) is a table and chair. The chair should have a back and is the proper height for the table. The table should be a minimum of 4 ft if rectangular and 48" if round.  If there are going to be 2 artists we can share one 6 ft table.

- When having 2 artists, I do recommend us to be placed together so we can control the list better for repeat signups and prevent overloading one artist.

Additional details:

- Regardless of package option, a custom border is always included and is completely optional.  This can match your invite suite and/or can have whatever verbiage or artwork you'd like to include (names, date, location, logo, etc).  This will be done closer to the date and I have a sample PDF I can send over as well.

- Meal is required for each artist for events lasting 4+ hours.

Let’s lock in your date!

Send me an email (or click the button below) with the hours and illustration medium you’d like to go with and we’ll get you on the calendar with a signed contract and deposit. Simple and easy!

Have additional questions or want to talk things out? Send me an email and we can schedule a call.