Meet Nicky

 Nicky is an award-winning professional illustrator working in the book industry for over 20 years. She has illustrated over 45 books in Australia and overseas.

Her unique illustration style is often refered to as whimsical, playful, emotive and colourful.

Combining her skills in custom portraits with speed painting, she offers Live Guest Illustration services for any events including weddings, corporate events, birthdays etc…

Live Guest Illustration is a magical experience for guests to watch Nicky create artworks before their eyes, and makes a lovely and memorable gift to take home.

Nicky uses professional artist paints, ink, pencils and paper which are guaranteed to be of achival quality not affected by light or age.

How it works on the day

The only requirement on the day is an allocated table and chair for Nicky to set up for the event.

She will bring all her artwork equipment and arrive approximately 30mins prior to the start time to be ready for when guests begin to arrive.

Nicky (or her assistant) will photograph guests upon their arrival for painting references to complete the final artwork.

Single guest or couples are recommended so everyone gets to take home a personalised artwork.

The artworks will be completed in order of the photos being taken, so essentially it is a ‘first in, first served’ scenario for the duration of Nicky’s time.

There is an option to add ‘Studio Artwork’ to your package which means any portrait that is not finished in the allocated time, Nicky will paint them in her studio and send to the host.

Each portrait takes approximately 8-10mins to complete (depending on complexity of detailed outfits). All finished artwork in a protective cello bag and leave on display for collection by guests.

The guests can then mingle and enjoy themselves, they do not need to wait for the artwork, but are welcomed  observe and interact with Nicky at anytime.

Artworks will be packaged and ready for collection by the guests throughout the night.