Live Watercolor Illustration

Whether it's a wedding celebration or a private event, let the magic of live illustration elevate the experience for your guests.

FAQs

  • I create custom fashion-inspired watercolor guest portraits for special events! I turn your partygoers into one-of-a kind keepsakes and give your guests a memorable, interactive experience.

    Each piece is hand painted by Katie either live or after the celebration.

    Trust me - your guests won’t stop raving about this!

  • Sit back and enjoy while I hand paint your guests!

    The flow of the night is seamless. I will photograph your guests so they can head back to the party! I paint each guest in the order they join the fun. All of the finished illustration portraits are sealed in a protective sleeve and can be picked up at my table!

    Depending on guest count, there may be remaining guests that can’t be painted in the allotted time. In this case, I will complete the remaining portraits after the wedding and mail them to you!

    These remaining illustrations can serve as wedding favors or guest thank you’s!

  • I can paint a single portrait in roughly 5 - 7 minutes!

    Timing depends on factors like wardrobe complexity and whether you’re a solo diva or group of three.

    The flow of each unique event is different. I work fast enough to keep the party moving while keeping each portrait detailed and fabulous!

  • Yes! I am based in Pittsburgh PA, so I proritize our local venues. I would love to travel to you if you would like me there for your special day!

    Traveling 2+ hours from Pittburgh will require additional travel fees.

  • To ensure I get to hand paint as many guests as possible, I do do limit one illustration per person and a maximum of 3 people per illustration.

  • "One of the best things a bride could do for her wedding is to book a live painter, specifically KP Illustrations! It was such a unique and interactive experience for my guests while also giving them a memento from the day. (no more cheesy knick knacks that just end up in the trash!!) People really enjoy seeing talented people at work, so having Katie painting in person was another feature during the event that my guests loved. I cannot reccomend her enough!!"

    2025 Bride

  • “Highly reccommed booking Katie for your wedding. She is insanely talented, so sweet, and very professional. All of our guests loved these beautiful keepsakes."

    2024 Bride

  • "Live guest painting services are a creative way to capture the people who made your wedding day special and give them a unique keepsake to remember it by. I would definitely reccomend Katie to couples looking to add a meaningful and personal touch to their celebration."

    2025 Bride

  • "Katie was such a fun edition to our wedding reception. Guests are still raving about their portrait! We even used our portrait as our thank you card!! Katie's communication was professional and prompt. I would reccomend her to anyone looking for a fun addition to their event!

    2025 Bride

  • "Working with Katie was an absolute pleasure. In addition to creating beautiful portraits, she was reliable, professional, and easy to work with. Her communication was clear and timely throughout the process and she went above and beyond. We coudn't be happier with the results."

    2025 Mother of the Bride