Live Guest Illustration Packages
Nicky Johnston is an award-winning professional illustrator and live artist who will speed paint portraits of guests at your special event. The original hand-painted artworks will be available for your guests to take home during the event, making this a unique and memorable experience for everyone!
We were absolutely blown away by the beautiful illustrations created by Nicky Johnston at our wedding. From the tiniest details, every piece felt so personal and magical. Watching our guests light up as they saw themselves illustrated was honestly one of the highlights of the whole wedding.
Nicky is not only incredibly talented, but also so warm, professional and lovely to work with on such a special day. Her artwork captured moments we’ll treasure forever and gave our guests something so unique to keep.
If you’re thinking about booking a wedding illustrator, do it…. and make it Nicky Johnston. Pure talent with a paintbrush and a calm, beautiful energy that fit perfectly into our wedding day. Thank you for creating little pieces of our wedding that we’ll keep forever.
Package 1 – $1000
Max 20 Portraits
Usually ideal for up to 40 guests
(Including Bridal Party and any children)
- 3-4 Hours of illustration time
- A6 Illustrations packaged in cellophane bags
- Complimentary portrait of bride & groom
- Completed in order of photos taken, usually 20 illustrations couples (painted to together) or singles (painted separately)
- Additional portraits available upon request
- Package includes complimentary personalised Sticker (with Names or Initials, wedding date) these are placed on the cellephane bag.
*Optional Personalised Packaging Upgrade – printed transclucent pocket the artworks slide into (add $70)
Package 2 – $1350
Max 30 Portraits
Usually ideal for up to 60 guests
(Including Bridal Party and any children)
- 5-6 hours of illustration time
- A6 illustrations packaged in cellophane bags
- Completed in order of photos taken – usually 30 illustrations of couples (painted together) or singles (painted separately)
- Complimentary portrait of Bride & Groom.
- Any portraits not completed at the event will be painted in studio the following days and sent to you.
- Additional portraits available upon request
- Package includes complimentary personalised Sticker (with Names or Initials, wedding date) these are placed on the cellephane bag.
*Optional Personalised Packaging Upgrade – printed transclucent pocket the artworks slide into (add $90)
Package 3 – $1650
Max 40 Portraits
Usually ideal for up to 80 guests
(Including Bridal Party and any children)
- 7-8 hours of illustration time
- A6 illustrations packaged in cellophane bags
- Completed in order of photos taken – usually 40 illustrations of couples (painted together) or singles (painted separately)
- Complimentary portrait of Bride and Groom.
- Any portraits not completed at the event will be painted in studio the following days and sent to you.
- Additional portraits available upon request
- Package includes complimentary personalised Sticker (with Names or Initials, wedding date) these are placed on the cellephane bag.
*Optional Personalised Packaging Upgrade – printed transclucent pocket the artworks slide into (add $110)
Package 4 – $1850
Max 55 Portraits
Usually ideal for 100 guests
(Including Bridal Party and any children)
- 8-9 hours of illustration time
- A6 illustrations packaged in cellophane bags
- Completed in order of photos taken – usually 50-55 illustrations of couples (painted together) or singles (painted separately)
- Complimentary portrait of Bride and Groom.
- Any portraits not completed at the event will be painted in studio the following days and sent to you.
- Additional portraits available upon request
- Package includes complimentary personalised Sticker (with Names or Initials, wedding date) these are placed on the cellephane bag.
*Optional Personalised Packaging Upgrade – printed transclucent pocket the artwork slides into (add $120)
Additional Portraits
For 100+ guests, simply add $125 per 10 guests (5 portraits)
110 guests – 60 portraits, $1975
120 guests – 65 portraits, $2100
130 guests – 70 portraits, $2225
140 guests – 75 portraits, $2350
150 guests – 80 portraits, $2475
Do you want EVERY guest to receive a portrait?
No problem!
Nicky can work with your RSVP confirmed guest list of couples and singles, quote an exact price to make sure every guest is painted and no one misses out.
Simply contact Nicky below to start a chat!
Guest Illustrations AFTER your Event
Are you located interstate or overseas?
You can book Nicky for studio illustrations AFTER your wedding!
Simply supply full length photos of guests (couples or singles) you would like painted. These don’t need to be professional photos, just snap shots are fine. Nicky will paint them in her studio and send to you so you can give to your guests.
Up to 40 guests $650 (max 25 portraits)
Up to 70 guests $950 (max 35 portaits)
Up to 100 guests $1250 (max 50 portraits)
Contact Nicky for larger guests numbers/portraits needed.
We were absolutely thrilled to have Nicky Johnston at our special event as our live guest illustrator. She communicated regularly and was prompt. Nicky brought such a warm and creative energy to the evening, and her talent truly amazed everyone. Watching Nicky work was fascinating as she captured the essence of each guest so beautifully in her charming watercolour portraits. Every illustration felt personal and full of character.
Guests loved receiving something unique and memorable and the excitement when each finished piece was revealed was priceless. By the end of the night, everyone walked away with a stunning keepsake, carefully packaged and ready to treasure.
Nicky’s professionalism, warmth, and effortless ability to make people feel special made the whole experience seamless and joyful. We can’t recommend her highly enough. Thank you, Nicky, for making our event unforgettable.