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Live illustration weddings
Live illustration
IT’S YOUR WEDDING DAY Picture this...
The rings have been exchanged and, with your beautiful ceremony complete, it’s time for you and your new husband or wife to create some amazing photographs of your special day with your photographer. As guests mingle, sipping champagne and enjoying your beautiful venue, they have the opportunity of having their very own custom illustration created. None of those typically grainy selfies here. You know your guests searched too long for that perfect dress. It’s deserves more. And not the somewhat overdone photo-booth with cute props. (Sure, that’s fun, but you want something a little different that really captures the sophistication and elegance of your big day.) Live guest illustration is a beautiful way to celebrate your big day with your friends and family. Not only do your guests have a keepsake from the day that they can cherish forever, but you, the couple, have a beautiful collection of bespoke images to compliment your photo album and guest book from the day.
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Vari is a breath of fresh air!
Vari was such a great artist to work with. She was very helpful throughout the planning process with great attention to detail and super organised which was a breath of fresh air :) The launch night of Dark Milk was a huge success and the client, Cadbury, and the VIP guests were over the moon with Vari’s illustrations.
Klara Zaromskyte
Senior Events Manager, ID Collective
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The most beautiful things are memories and moments.
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ABOUT VARI
I’m a creative freelancer with a love for fashion based in Melbourne, Australia. As an illustrator, I create bespoke illustrations for brands and private commissions as well as live illustrating at luxury special occasions and VIP corporate events. I’m a strong believer in the idea that ‘less is more’ and this simplicity is reflected in my clean, contemporary illustration style. When I’m not working, I’m usually found on the beach at home on the Mornington Peninsula with my two boys.
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Guest gallery Guest wishing to be illustrated simply have a quick digital snap taken by me then note their mobile number down for me. I’ll get straight to sketching the portrait while they mingle and enjoy the day. In 10 minutes, I SMS the final sketch straight to the guests phone ready for them to share on their social networks.
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Couple portrait From the final photographers images, simply send me the one you’d like illustrated and I’ll create a beautiful bespoke artwork of those precious first moments as a married couple. The final artwork is sent as a hi res jpg to allow you to print and frame as you like. Alternatively, printing and framing can be arranged by me and quoted as required.
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Beyond our wildest dreams!
Vari created a truly beautiful illustrated cover for our magazine – inspired COACH. I knew in my heart she would produce something amazing but I had NO idea how incredible it would be. I would absolutely recommend Vari and her illustration work to anyone wanting to create an impact at their event. She is also truly delightful to work with.
Julie Parker
Founder, Beautiful You Coaching Academy Editor in Chief, Inspired Coach magazine
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Life should not only be lived, it should be celebrated.
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FAQS How long does each illustration take? Each sketch takes approximately 6 - 7 minutes. So over a 4hr session, we’d be looking at around 30-35 illustrations.
We’re having a beach wedding, are you able to sketch outdoors ?
I totally get it. The size of weddings can vary hugely. A standard illustration session is 4hrs which allows for 3035 illustrations.
As all my illustrations are done digitally, I need to be able to connect to a power supply. Ideally, I can set up close to a bar area indoors.
If you think you’ll have more guests wanting to be illustrated, we can extend the session. This needs to be confirmed before the day.
Do guest have to stand and pose while you sketch them?
Are we able to get a copy of all the sketches?
Nope! I simply snap a quick digital pic and then the guest are free to mingle and enjoy the day. I’ll SMS their sketch straight to their phone as soon as I’m finished. Easy!
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We’ve got big families and will have a LOT of guest coming to our wedding! How long is a typical illustration session?
Definitely! Within a week of your wedding, I’ll send you a digital photo album with all the sketches from the day!
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THE DETAILS 4hr illustration session - 4hrs of illustration at venue - Guests are SMS’d a digital version of their illustration - Digital pdf sketchbook emailed to you within a week of the event - Couple portrait created from supplied photograph as hi res A2 size image Investment // $2,000
Options Additional illustration time charged at $250/hr. Travel / accommodation expenses are applicable if your event is outwith the Melbourne metro / Mornington Peninsula / Bellarine Peninsula areas. Printing of digital guest sketchbook and printing / framing of couple portrait available on request.
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NEXT STEP...
To check if I’m available on your date and to find out more, simply send an email to
[email protected] with the details below.
Event date_________ Venue____________ Number of guests____ I’ll get back to you withing 2 business days and arrange a time for us to have a chat either in person if in the Melbourne / Mornington Peninsula area or via Skype.
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