Live Event Illustration

Woman smiling at a watercolor portrait she created, holding the drawing of herself labeled 'Kay', with various other watercolor portraits of people displayed on the table.

Elevate your next corporate event or wedding with an immersive live painting experience.

Watercolor portrait of a woman with long hair smiling, with the name "Kay" written above her in purple.

live guest portraits

Guest portraits are not only mesmerizing to watch; at the end of the night, your guests will take home a custom piece of art - the most special way to commemorate an event.

  • Live guest portraits create an interactive art experience that makes your event truly memorable. With a fine attention to detail, my style celebrates each guests’s unique personality and self-expression. At the end of the night, guests will get to take home their own custom portrait - a one-of-a kind party favor!

    Perfect for corporate events, weddings, brand activations, or private parties.

  • I arrive early to your event to set up all of my materials. I bring all my own supplies, with the exception of a table and chair (unless requested in advance).

    I am available for 3-5 hours of on-site painting time, and can paint a maximum of 5 couples or 10 guests per hour (this accounts for transition times between each portrait).

    I take photos of each guest and use those as my reference for my paintings. Guests can stop by my table before the end of the event to pick up their portrait.

    You may request portraits in monochrome or in color. For an additional fee I can also brand the portraits with your event name or logo.

    I paint on high quality archival paper and package each guest portrait in a protective plastic sleeve.

  • Please email me at nataliesimsquek@gmail.com or fill out the form below with information about your event’s date, location, guest count, budget and any important details. I’ll be in touch with a customized quote for bringing your vision to life!

Watercolor portrait of a smiling woman with long, wavy brown hair, wearing a white top with a pink shirt underneath, with the name 'Allie' written in cursive pink at the top.

guest portrait place cards

guest place cards are created and mailed to you prior to your event! perfect for using at a table place setting, in guest rooms, or as a personalized party favor.

  • send me either high res photos and names of your guests that you’d like me to paint.

    For an additional fee I can also brand the portraits with your event name or logo.

    I paint on high quality archival paper and package each guest portrait in a protective plastic sleeve.

  • I require at least 3 weeks to turn around guest portrait place cards.

    Please email me at nataliesimsquek@gmail.com or fill out the form below with information about your event’s date, location, guest count, budget and any important details. I’ll be in touch with a customized quote for bringing your vision to life!

A watercolor illustration of a man and woman with the words "Javier & Brianda" above their heads.
A young woman sitting at a table during a live portrait sketch event, with a sign advertising '5 Minute Live Portraits'. The setting has colorful lighting, a painting on the wall, and various items on the table.
A watercolor painting of two women with glasses, smiling, with their names 'Jackie' and 'Carmel' written above them. The painting is signed and dated February 13, 2026.
Two women smiling and holding a drawing of themselves with their names, Melena and Molly, on a piece of paper at a social event with purple lighting.
A hand-drawn portrait of a woman with long dark hair, smiling, with the name 'KAY' written above her head, featuring intricate patterns on her clothing.
Watercolor illustration of two smiling people, labeled as Dylan and Jeromie, with the names written above their heads.
A watercolor portrait of two smiling women with long hair, surrounded by the text 'SANS A YESSICA!' in colorful letters. The background contains abstract, textured patterns.
People standing at a table with informational materials at an indoor event, with a monitor displaying a butterfly, and a sign that reads 'ZERO WASTE PLATFORM' in the background.
Two smiling individuals hold a sketch of themselves, in an indoor setting with glass walls and hanging blue lights, one wearing a rainbow heart pin and a salmon sweater, the other in a checkered shirt and earrings.
Watercolor illustration of a woman with curly red hair, smiling, with the word 'emilly' written in cursive above her head.
Illustration of two women with curly hair smiling, with text above reading 'Stacey' and 'Ellie', in a colorful, artistic style.
Watercolor-style portrait of Kathothéine and Lucas, both smiling, with their names written above their heads. Kathothéine has her hair back and is smiling with her eyes closed, while Lucas has curly hair, glasses, and is smiling with an open mouth.
Woman painting watercolor portraits at a table with sample portraits displayed on stands.
Watercolor illustration of a smiling man and woman wearing cowboy hats, with the phrase 'Emmy Joel' written above.
Watercolor portrait of a young woman with long hair, smiling, wearing a necklace and a top, with the name 'ANIKA' written above her head.
A man and woman smiling for a photo indoors, with the man holding a drawing of both of them labeled 'Johnny' and 'Xandra'. They are wearing casual clothing, and there are flowers in the foreground.
Watercolor painting of two women with long dark hair smiling, labeled 'Emma' and 'Siena'.
Watercolor painting of a woman with wavy brown hair, wearing a light-colored top, smiling with her eyes closed and dark lipstick. The word 'selfie' is written in pink above her head.

photos by Joel Reske