Live illustrator in Paris
I draw your guests live in ink and watercolour. The guests I draw leave with a hand-made original.
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- Coco FriendlyLe Marais, ParisIn-store activation
- Château de SannesLuberon, ProvenceWedding
- Domaine des MouresNear MontpellierWedding
- InterContinental HotelParisEvent
Two styles, one signature
I draw from a photo taken on site, so no one has to pose. Pace: about 6 illustrations per hour in portrait style, 10 in silhouette style.
Portrait · ≈ 6 illustrations / hour
A detailed, recognisable face in fine ink lines, heightened with watercolour. The keepsake people frame.
Fashion silhouette · ≈ 10 illustrations / hour
Posture and outfit without a detailed face, in the spirit of a runway sketch. Ideal for large groups.
Live drawing, at the heart of your event
As a live event illustrator in Paris, I draw your guests during the event, in ink and watercolour. The people I draw leave with their original, finished just minutes before.
My style
Fashion silhouettes
Portraits
What they say
“We loved her work! She drew our guests live, and it was truly one of the highlights of the day. Everyone talked about it and we only had excellent feedback: guests were delighted to leave with their portrait, a keepsake that was both original and personal. Beyond her talent, she is very professional, smiling, pleasant and connects easily with everyone. A real plus for our day, we recommend her 100%!”
“Thank you! A real pleasure working with you.”
In short: Charlotte GUO is a Paris-based live illustrator. She draws guests live for luxury brands, companies (seminars, parties) and weddings: portraits or fashion silhouettes, about 6 illustrations per hour in portrait style, 10 in silhouette style. English, French, Chinese; France and internationally.
Based in Paris, I travel everywhere: French Riviera & Monaco, Provence, Occitanie, Bordeaux, Lyon & the Alps, Basque Coast, Normandy & Champagne, and internationally (Geneva, London, Brussels, Milan, Lake Como).
Frequently asked questions
What is a live illustrator?
A live illustrator draws guests in real time during an event. The guests I draw leave with an original, hand-made illustration.
How many illustrations do you make per hour?
About 6 illustrations per hour in portrait style and 10 in fashion silhouette style. One illustration can feature one or two people, so the number of guests drawn depends on the groups who come forward.
What events do you cover?
Luxury brand events, corporate seminars and parties, weddings and private events.
Where do you work?
Based in Paris, I work across France and internationally, in English, French or Chinese.
Live illustration, live sketching, live painting: what's the difference?
Live illustration and live sketching refer to drawings made during an event. Live painting can also mean a painting of the ceremony on canvas. My service is drawing guests in ink and watercolour, as portraits or fashion silhouettes.
Is it caricature?
No. Unlike a caricaturist, I don't exaggerate features: I create faithful, elegant portraits or fashion silhouettes in watercolour.
How do guests take turns?
Guests come to my table whenever they like. I take a photo in a few seconds, they go back to the event and collect their illustration a few minutes later. Finished drawings are displayed on the table, which naturally draws the next guests in. With your planner, we can also set up a list or time slots.
Let's talk about your event
Fill in the 1-minute form and you'll receive your quote within 48 hours, along with my presentation brochure.
Request a quoteor email me: carnet.de.cha@gmail.com