LIVE EVENT ILLUSTRATIONS BY SVETLANA LIERRE

Hi, I am Svetlana, London based live event and wedding illustrator, fashion and reportage artist.

Whatever the occasion, birthday party, corporate event, wedding, new collection launch, live illustrations can elevate your event, engage your guests or clients in a new unique way, and leave them an unforgettable memento to take home.

I create stylised and flattering hand painted portraits while capturing the likeness and character of each person in just 10 minutes! It is a lovely gift and a great talking point.

Svetlana did a great job illustrating at our wedding. We thought it was a different and unique way to entertain guests. Svetlana is really friendly and a self-starter – she took care of everything once she arrived, we did not have to worry about coordinating anything on the day. The only thing I might do differently is book her for longer! As naturally there is a limit to how many portraits she can do, and we had 100 or so guests. Her services are reasonably priced and we enjoyed the portraits.

Neil Irwin

Wondering if I’m a good fit for your event?

Here’s what you can expect when you work with me:

  • Art with intention. I focus on capturing each guest’s unique features and personality—adding expressive poses, outfit details, and a sense of character to create portraits that feel personal and frame-worthy.

  • A touch of style. I like to add a sprinkle of fashion illustration flair to each portrait. Your guests put effort into looking great, and I want to reflect and celebrate that in every painting.

  • Professional skill. With a fine art background and years of experience, I bring both skill and sensitivity to my work—ensuring your guests are in good hands.

  • A lively presence. More than just a portrait artist, I’m also a people person. I love connecting with guests, sharing a laugh, and making the experience interactive and memorable for everyone involved.

watercolour guest portraits

B&W ink portraits for Galderma event @ Tate Britain

digital portraits @ landing 42

tiny framed portraits @ tangle teezers

portraits for very good girls and boys