Make your day stand out

Mini watercolours painted at your event while you wait!

How It Works

Live event painting is a unique and interactive way to capture the magic of your special occasion. These are personalised keepsakes to remember the day.

On the Day

I’ll arrive at your venue in good time to set up before your guests arrive. Once the event begins, so does the painting!

As I sketch, my assistant will take reference photos of guests who’d like to be included. This helps us capture as many people as possible.

Each portrait takes around 8–12 minutes to complete. This all depends on the complexity of the outfits. Guests are welcome to watch the painting in action, or simply relax and enjoy the celebration. Either way, their portrait will be ready to collect before the end of the event.

Booking Details

  • Minimum booking: 3 hours

  • Once we know how many guests you'd like sketched, we’ll recommend the ideal duration to suit your event.

I’m based in South Yorkshire, but I’m more than happy to travel.

Get to Know Me

Hi, I’m Karen — the face behind Aquarella!

With over 16 years of experience in the weddings and events industry, I’ve always had a passion for creativity and a keen eye for detail. I know what makes an event truly memorable — and I love being part of those unforgettable moments.

Aquarella was born in early 2024, after I was asked to live-paint at one of my friend’s birthday celebrations. I instantly fell in love with the magic of capturing people in the moment, and from there, it’s grown into something incredibly special. Since then, I’ve had the joy of visiting beautiful venues, meeting the most amazing people, and creating artwork full of colour, personality, and heart.

A few fun facts about me:

  • I’m originally an artist, and began my creative journey before becoming a photographer.

  • I started photographing weddings, portraits, and babies back in 2011.

I'm so excited for everything 2026 will bring — more incredible events, new faces to meet, and special memories to paint.

If you have any questions or would like to check my availability, feel free to get in touch using the form below — I’d love to hear from you!

Pricing

Packages start from £400, with the final cost depending on your event location and the number of guests you'd like painted.

To provide an accurate quote, just let me know:

  • Your guest count

  • The venue location

  • Approximate event timings

Once I have those details, I’ll be happy to send over more information.

Packages

  • The Masterpiece Experience

    Go all out with the ultimate live illustration package.
    For events where you want to create a lasting impression and capture as many guests as possible.
    Includes up to 7 hours of sketching, with time to draw 50+ guests.

    • Designed for large-scale weddings, multi-day events, or luxury parties

    • Additional assistant included for smooth coordination

    • Option to upgrade to with text on each image

    50+ guests

    Price: £850 GBP

  • The Signature Set

    Our most popular option — the perfect balance of coverage and creativity.
    A wonderful way to treat your guests to a unique keepsake while adding something truly interactive to your event.
    Includes up to 5 hours of sketching, covering approximately 35–45 guests.

    • Great for medium to large weddings or corporate events

    • Assistant included to help manage guest photos

    • Guests can watch the sketches being created in real time

    • All portraits completed and displayed for collection

    Roughly 35/45

    Price: £550 GBP

  • The Sketch Social

    For smaller gatherings or a touch of something special.
    Perfect for intimate weddings, birthday parties, baby showers, or boutique events.
    Includes up to 3 hours of live guest sketching, capturing approximately 20–25 guests.

    • Ideal for events with fewer than 50 guests

    • Guests can be sketched from reference photos so no need to sit and wait

    • All portraits ready to take home by the end of the event

    Roughly 20/25 guests

    Price: £400 GBP

*All packages are based on me completing as many illustrations as I can on the day

Please fill out the contact form to check if we have your date available!