A woman with red hair smiling and holding a drawing of herself on a white sheet of paper.

Live portrait illustration

I am a London based live portrait illustrator, creating quirky and expressive drawings using my signature mixed-media approach that capture the sitters unique personality and style.

Live portraits are a brilliant way to engage with your guests, get to know your community and provide some interactive fun at an event. I love doing live illustration because I get to meet, chat to and draw so many interesting people.

Want to learn more? Just keep reading!

Photo credit: Meara Kallista

How to use live portraits

  • A woman in a red sweater drawing on a small piece of paper at a wooden table in a creative workspace.

    Live Portraits for Brand Events

    Add a creative touch to your next event with live portraits as gifts for your guests!

    I can work on branded paper and even illustrate using brand colours for illustrations.

    As well as adding a great interactive element to an event, live portraits can provide something fun for guests to share on social media after the event.  

    My bold and playful way of drawing is perfect for brands who want to stand out from the crowd and provide something a bit different.

  • Live Portraits for Consultancy and Community Work

    Live Portraits for Consultancy and Community Work

    Things people don’t like: answering feedback forms, interview questions or ‘stopping for quick chat’ about your project.

    Things people do like: Free art that represents them!

    A hand drawn portrait is an excellent way to get people engaged with your project and get to know your community. Whether you want to speak to members of the public, or add a bit of interest to an event, having people sit for a short live portrait can help people relax whilst they fill in feedback forms, answer interview questions or just have a little chat.

    Live portraits can also be scanned in before being given to the client, providing unique and personality-filled assets for presentations, bids and more.

  • Colorful drawing of a woman with short hair, hoop earrings, and a striped outfit, with the name 'Ange' written at the top and 'LUCIA VINTI' at the bottom right corner, on a red background with grid and scribble patterns.

    Morning Studio

  • Two women drawing and coloring at a table with art supplies and flowers.

    Portraits in progress

  • Live portrait drawing for Moleskine store opening

    Moleskine

  • Live portrait sustainable fashion event

    Lydia Bolton x Ocean Bottle

  • Hand-drawn portrait of a woman with medium skin tone, black hair, wearing a green shirt and pink apron. The drawing is signed with the name 'Lucia Vinti' and has the name 'Nicole' written in the top right corner.

    Cultural Associates

  • Live portrait illustration for morning studio christmas party

    Morning Studio

  • live portrait of girl on table with art supplies

    Look Out Norwich

  • Live portrait of a man in glasses

    Netil House Summer Party

  • Live portrait of a man with beard

    Netil House Summer Party

  • Live portrait at Moleskine store opening

    Moleskine

  • Couple with live portraits at Brockwell greenhouse birthday party

    Brockwell greenhouse birthday party

How it works

I can do speedy 5 minute portraits, or more detailed 10 minute ones of individuals. I can also draw couples in one drawing with an extra few minutes.

Option for full colour portraits or monochrome on coloured paper.

I provide all the materials, I just need a table with three chairs and good lighting.

You can optionally provide branded paper, or stickers/stamps to apply to my paper.

Optional service to scan in the portraits before I give them away to guests (adds about 5 mins per portrait)

Sound good?

Get in touch!
A young woman in a pink shirt sits at a wooden table, drawing a fashion illustration with various markers and colored pencils around her, including pink, blue, yellow, and black.