Live Guest Illustrations – FAQ
If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Nicky.
Who is Nicky Johnston?
Nicky is an accomplished, award-winning illustrator with a unique and recognisable style. She has over 20 years illustration experience with over 45 children’s books published in Australia and overseas. She is highly expeienced in custom portraits, children’s book illustrations and as a live artist.
Why Choose Nicky?
She is extremely professional in her work, creative, flexible and adaptable and will ensure your event runs smoothly and enjoyable for all guests in attendance. Her rapport with adults and children alike will help make your event unique, innovative and memorable.
Why choose live guest illustration?
Live guest illustration is a unique experience for your guests adding an artistic and creative touch to your event.
The original artworks make a fabulous and personalised keepsake for your guests to take home. They will love your creative idea of wedding favour and will treasure them forever.
Can I organise frames?
That is a fantastic idea! Absolutely yes.
Supply Nicky with a quantitiy of frames and she can pop them inside before the guests collect.
What a thoughtful and special way to thank your guests and show how much you appreciate their presence on your special day.
What do you need at the event?
All Nicky requires is an allocated table and chair to set up her illustration station. She will bring all her art equipment with her.
Can the guests watch and chat?
The guests don’t need to wait for their artwork, however, they absolutely can watch Nicky in progress and chat with Nicky.
Can you paint groups?
Yes, absolutely. However, only one person will be able to take home the artwork.
Nicky recommends singles or couples in each artwork to ensure the everyone recieves a personalised painting.
Can I ensure all guests get artwork?
On average each artwork takes 8-10mins to complete. This of course will vary depending on the complexity of the fashion worn by the guests.
The artworks will be painted in a ‘first come, first serve’ fashion. They will be completed in order of the photographs taken.
You can purchase a ‘Studio Add On’ where any guests are not completed, Nicky will paint in her studio over the days following your event and send to you.
This will ensure everyone recieves their own personalied artwork!
How is the artwork made?
Nicky (or her assistant) will take photos of your guest on their arrival and use these as references to paint their portraits.
All artworks are painted with professional quality watercolour paints and pencil on A6 size 300gsm quality watercolour paper.
Individually signed and packaged in a protective cello bag for safe keeping.
Do you charge for travel?
Nicky is located in Langwarrin, Victoria
Travel fees are:
0-25km FREE (each way)
25-50km $25 (each way)
50-75km $50 (each way)
75-100km $100 (each way)
100km + $125, accomodation
Interstate travel – from $700
How long does an artwork take?
On average, Nicky can complete a portrait in 8 – 10 minutes. However, she works on a few portraits at any one time (to allow for drying time). It is the most time efficient way to work to complete the desired number of artworks at an event.
If you choose not to purchase the ‘Studio Add On’ but really want a few portraits completed after the event, Nicky can do this for $15 each. It really is a unique and special gift for your guests, Nicky has never had a guest NOT want one painted!
Can I include a message or personalise the artworks?
Absolutley, there are many ways Nicky can personalise your artworks, either with a date/name stamp, printed message or customised sticker on the packaging. This allows your guests to have your message forever entwined with their artwork.
Contact Nicky for details and costs involved.
Can we meet before making a booking?
Yes of course! Nicky can provide an initial quote and information and organise a zoom catch up or phone call to discuss finer details, answer any questions you may have and generally ensure you are happy to have her help you celebrate your special event.
Nicky is always open to suggestions and creative ideas, she is very collaborative!