LIVE EVENT ILLUSTRATOR

Transforming Live Moments into Timeless Illustrations

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Connie Lim is a London-based live event illustrator, ranked among the UK's most sought-after live sketch artists.

She has created bespoke, hand-drawn illustrations at events for Dior, Chanel, Miu Miu, Tiffany & Co., Versace, and Ferragamo, blending speed, style, and storytelling into keepsakes guests treasure. Each piece is completed in minutes and personalised to reflect brand identity — available for product launches, brand activations, fashion events, weddings, and corporate experiences across London, the UK, and internationally.

clients i’ve worked with

Dior, live events artist Connie Lim London
Matches Fashion live events artist Connie Lim London
Chanel. live events artist Connie Lim London
Miu Miu logo in black text on a white background.
Tiffany & co. Live events artist Connie Lim London
Bulgari, Live events artist Connie Lim London
Toteme, Live events artist Connie Lim London
Ferragamo logo in black text on a white background
Black and white image of the Versace logo featuring the head of Medusa surrounded by a Greek key pattern.
Alexander Mcqueen, Live events artist Connie Lim London

Scroll to explore Connie's live event work — from quick portrait sketches and full-length fashion illustrations to product sketches, holiday events, and in-store brand workshops.

Quick Portrait Sketches

Line drawing of a woman with wavy hair and full lips.
A woman with curly hair and wearing a white crochet sweater is holding a sketch of her face, which shows her with wavy hair, arched eyebrows, and a slight smile.
Line drawing of a woman with curly hair and bows, wearing a necklace, on an off-white paper next to a black marker.
A man with dark hair and a beard holding a drawing of a man's face, sitting indoors near a window with a city view, with several people in the background.
A sketch of a woman's face with pink lines outlining her hair and facial features, with artful use of lipstick and eye makeup. The drawing is part of a promotional card titled 'Sculpted by Aimee'.
Display of illustrated portrait sketches of a woman's face, with makeup details, on a table at an art event, accompanied by a sign indicating live illustration by Connie Lim.
A woman wearing a beige hijab and white shirt holding a sketch of her face, smiling softly at the camera
Woman with dreadlocks holding a drawing of a woman's face, in a room with other people.
A hand holding a booklet titled 'Sculpted by Aimee' featuring a minimalist line drawing of a woman's face with pink and brown accents.
A woman's face illustration with pink and red lines and lips, with real eye details, on a paper titled 'Scultped by Aimee'. In the background, flowers in a vase and cursors pens in a container are visible, with people walking in a busy indoor setting

Portrait Sketches

A woman with brown hair wearing a purple sheer top holding a sketch of herself. The sketch is a stylized portrait of her with blonde hair and a chain necklace.
A watercolor portrait of a woman with short hair and a necklace, signed 'Judith', surrounded by colorful lines.
A young man with dark, wavy hair holding a sketch of himself who has similar hair and features, in an indoor setting with shelves and decorative items in the background.
Hand-drawn portrait of a man with a mustache and goatee, wearing a jacket, created with ink and watercolor on paper.
A watercolor portrait of a man with black hair, glasses, and wearing a suit and white shirt.
Sketch of a man with dark hair, wearing glasses, viewed in profile, dressed in a suit with an orange tie.
A watercolor portrait of a smiling man with short hair, wearing a jacket, signed 'Avi' at the bottom right corner, with a colorful border of red, blue, yellow, and green lines.
A woman with light brown hair holds up a watercolor portrait of herself, showing her side profile with her hair parted to the side, dressed in a patterned top, sitting in a room with balloons and other people in the background.
A woman with dark curly hair smiling, holding a portrait sketch of herself at an indoor event.
A watercolor painting of a smiling man and woman, with the woman dressed in a pink top, next to an artist's palettes and paint supplies.
A makeup and art station with watercolor paints, brushes, colored pencils, and a watercolor portrait of a smiling woman on a table. There is a Christian Dior tote bag in the background and a lobby or display area visible through a glass window.
A person sitting at a cafe holding a sketchbook with a portrait sketch of a man with glasses and curly hair. The sketch appears in the style of a line drawing. The person with the sketchbook is not the same as the man in the photograph and they are i
A woman with long blonde hair in a black top holding a drawing of herself in a restaurant setting decorated with green ornaments.
Framed illustration of two women with dark hair, one wearing a yellow jacket, the other a green jacket, on a Miu Miu branded paper.
Illustration of a man with a beard and a hat and a woman with blonde hair and glasses, both smiling, with the word 'Swarovski' written above them.
A drawing of a man wearing glasses and a blue shirt, with his hand on his chin, in front of the Swarovski logo.
Illustration of a woman with blonde hair, wearing earrings, a necklace, and a jacket with green leaf patterns, above the word 'SWAROVSKI'.

Full Lengths

Illustration of a woman with glasses wearing a black jacket, white shirt, and gray pants, holding a bag, on a table with flowers and a glass of whiskey with a large ice cube.
Watercolor fashion illustration of a woman in a brown dress with black high-heeled boots, holding black jacket, with two smaller figures around her on a postcard reading 'ALL'S FAIR' and 'Disney+'.
A watercolor illustration of a woman with long brown hair, wearing a burgundy blazer, black pants, black open-toe heels, holding a red purse, and smiling.
Illustrated posters for the grand re-opening of Holly Hunt London, depicting women holding drink glasses, with one woman dressed casually and the other in a stylish outfit, featuring a green curved sofa in the background.
Fashion illustration of a woman wearing a floral patterned coat with a beige and blue gradient, black belt, and black ankle boots, with the Dior logo written in blue and yellow below.
Black and white sketch of two men in tuxedos, one holding a flute, both smiling and standing close together, with one man having his hand in his pocket.
Illustration of two men dressed in blue suits with plaid patterns, standing side by side with one hand in their pockets.
Side-by-side comparison of a fashion illustration and a real person, both wearing black sunglasses, a black jacket, a black skirt, sandals, and carrying a bag.
A woman in traditional attire, holding an orange handbag, standing sideways, with a multicolored long coat with floral patterns and a headwrap.
An illustration of a woman with short hair, wearing a black jacket, a light blue shirt, and ripped light blue jeans, carrying a small purse.
Fashion illustration of a woman in a colorful, striped sleeveless maxi dress with a high slit, wearing high heels and earrings.
Watercolor fashion illustration of a woman in a red blouse, black skirt, knee-high brown boots, holding a tan purse, from Miu Miu, on white paper with watercolor paints nearby.
Fashion illustration of a woman in a plaid blazer and shorts, holding a handbag, with the Miu Miu logo above.
Fashion sketch of a woman sitting on a chair, holding a yellow purse, with art supplies nearby.
Hand holding a fashion illustration of a woman wearing glasses, a light jacket, gray top, and black pants, with the word 'Dior' written at the bottom. Background shows a floral arrangement, teacup, and watercolor paints.
A hand holding a fashion illustration of a woman wearing a long, fur coat and black pants, with a flower arrangement and art supplies on a table in the background.
A fashion sketch of a woman in a wedding dress, with a strapless bodice, long train, and veil, drawn with light colored lines.
A sketch of a woman wearing a long wedding dress, drawn on textured paper with colored pencils and a pen nearby, on a wooden table.
A fashion illustration of a woman in a long, flowing gown with lace details on the back and shoulders, drawn with delicate lines and soft colors.
A watercolor illustration of a woman standing with her hands in her pockets, wearing a black and brown striped hoodie, light blue loose-fitting jeans, and black shoes, with a neutral expression on her face.
Watercolor illustration of a man in a dark suit and a woman in a red gown standing together.
Watercolor illustration of a woman with short dark hair, wearing sunglasses, a high-neck blouse, wide-leg pants, holding a brown handbag, and standing against a plain light background.
A hand holding a drawing of a fashionable woman in a pink jacket, white shirt, light-colored pants, black heels, and accessories, with a small handbag, in an indoor setting with plants and furniture in the background.
Watercolor illustration of a man and a woman standing together, with the word 'SWAROVSKI' at the top.

Pucci, london

Hand holding a colorful fashion illustration and a pink shopping bag with 'PUCCI' branding inside a shopping mall.
A display case showing a variety of jewelry, including gold earrings, a necklace, and a heart-shaped pendant. There are also fashion-related items such as a colorful scarf and a black and white bow accessory. A pink and yellow booklet labeled 'PUCCI'
Hand holding a fashion illustration on paper with the word "Pucci" at the top. The illustration depicts a man with glasses smiling, holding a glass of red wine, sitting on a chair with a dog sitting on the ground beside him. Art supplies and a pink b
A person holding a fashion illustration of a woman wearing a long, patterned dress in front of a clothing rack with similar patterned garments.

Chanel / royal ascot

Fashion illustration of a woman wearing a hat, blazer, and pencil skirt, signed with the name 'Vance'.
Watercolor painting of a man in a tuxedo with a top hat and a woman in a peach-colored outfit with a large, elaborate orange hat, on white paper with a wooden background.
A woman in a vibrant blue floral dress and a large pink hat with a fascinator, holding a small illustration of a woman in a blue dress. She is outdoors at a gathering, with potted plants and other women dressed stylishly in the background.
Watercolor illustration of a woman walking in a blue dress with pink hat and pink shoes.
Hand-drawn fashion illustration of a woman wearing a wide-brim hat, a light-colored blazer, and matching wide-leg pants, signed with the name 'Chanel' in red at the bottom right corner.
Illustration of a woman wearing a white blouse, a white skirt with a black belt, plaid stockings, and black heels. The woman has brown hair, red lipstick, and is wearing a hat. The illustration is on a white canvas, held by a person with red nail pol
Fashion illustration of a woman in a beige dress with black accents, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, black high heels, and holding a small black handbag.
A hand holding a watercolor illustration of a woman with a large hat, ruffled top, wide-leg pants, and a handbag, outdoors on a wooden deck.
Fashion illustration of a woman wearing a black dress with sheer long sleeves, accessorized with a large hat with decorative feathers, carrying a black purse, and wearing high heels.
Smiling woman wearing large sunglasses, black hat, black sparkly jacket, and gold jewelry, holding a fashion illustration of her in a black suit, with buttons and a handbag. She stands outdoors near a racetrack or similar venue, with a white fence an
Two women in elegant outfits and large decorative hats, holding fashion sketches, standing outdoors near a wooden fence and lush green lawn with a multi-level building in the background.
Fashionable women in elegant outfits walking on a wooden deck at a racecourse, with a modern building and cloudy sky in the background. An artist's easel with sketches and painting supplies is in the foreground.

product sketches

An illustration of five dresses hanging on wooden hangers, with the dresses varying in color and style, resting on a textured piece of paper on top of a white sheet with the name 'DANIELLE FRANKEL' printed at the bottom.
A black and silver jeweled clutch purse with a knuckle ring handle, placed on a round wooden table next to a sketch or card featuring a similar purse illustration. In the background, there are display cases with sunglasses and other accessories.
Sketch of a woman wearing an elaborate red dress, held in front of a real red dress on a mannequin display at alexander mcqueen
Sketch of a vintage camera with four lenses on top, with shading and details, signed by Alexander McQueen.
A black beaded handbag with a chain strap, placed on a marble surface, with a printed illustration of the bag on white paper at alexander mcqueen
A person wearing a blue hooded jacket with a floral patterned white outer layer with pink tassels. Handwritten notes and labels in blue and brown ink are visible on the beige background.
A colorful illustration of a red high-heeled sandal with ankle straps. The illustration is being held in front of a display of the same red sandal in a ferragamo store.
A hand holding a drawing or sketch on paper of a high-heeled shoe with a pointed toe, laces, and a patterned design, with the word 'MATCHES' printed above.
A shoe sculpture displayed on a reflective surface in a red-walled environment. In the foreground, a person holds a sketch of the same shoe design on a white paper, signed 'Ferragamo.'
A hand holding a drawing of a nail polish bottle and a nail file on a beige background with the word 'MATCHES' at the top. The nail polish bottle has a black outline and a white cap, with the brand name 'GUCCI' written in orange on the bottle.

HOLIDAY SKETCHES

Illustration of stacked wrapped presents with black and white feather pattern and gold buckles, along with the handwritten text "Season's Greetings" at the bottom, on a beige background.
A person holding a holiday greeting card with a black and white watercolor illustration of stacked presents, with a clothing rack in the background filled with black and white garments.
A watercolor illustration of a stylized Christmas tree made of wrapped presents on a beige background for Toteme in-store activation
A woman with dark hair in a bun, wearing a black shirt, is sitting at a table drawing or writing in a notebook.
A black and white watercolor illustration of a Christmas tree decorated with wrapped presents for Toteme in-store activation
A workspace with colored pencils, watercolor paints, a glass of water with a paintbrush, and a greeting card with a monochrome floral wreath design for Toteme in-store activation.
A Valentine's Day card with red lipstick marks, handwritten words saying "be my Valentine" and "be my happy," with a sketch of lips and pink lipstick smudges.
Five hand-drawn sketches of gift boxes with red hearts and ribbons on beige background.
Three sets of pink lipstick marks on white paper, arranged vertically.

Pet SKETCHES

Hand holding a drawing of a tabby cat on white paper, with a wooden floor in the background.
A sketch of a dog holding a green ball in its mouth, with a realistic photo of a small tan dog with large ears and a curled tail standing on a shiny, gold-colored floor in the background.
Ink drawing of a small dog wearing a bandana, sitting on a white paper held by a person's hand.
A watercolor painting of two Dachshund dogs, one black with tan markings and one brown, on a white background.
Swarovski logo at the top with a sketch of two white cats with different eye colors laying on a red and plaid blanket.
A watercolor illustration of a German Shepherd dog lying down, with the word 'Swarovski' at the top.

IN store WORKSHOPS - VErsace

Art supplies and small paintings on display inside a store with clothing on racks outside, seen through a large window.
Three women sitting at a white table with nail polish, brushes, and decorations, inside a room with modern lighting and mirrors.
Small abstract paintings on miniature easels displayed on a white table in a store, with paintbrushes and water glasses in the background, and clothing hanging on racks in the background.
An art studio workspace featuring paintbrushes, paint tubes, small canvases, a palette, and glasses of water and juice. In the background, there are clothing racks with colorful jackets and shirts, and outside the window, buildings are visible.
A woman sitting at a wooden desk with art supplies, a Christian Dior shopping bag, and large flower arrangement, writing in a notebook in a modern, well-lit room with abstract artwork on the wall.

“Meeting Connie and having my drawing done live was a dream come true for me. A once in a lifetime experience.”

— Anna P.

Jewelry display case with gold earrings, a necklace, and a bracelet. Two colorful Palm Angels gift boxes, and a Pink Pucci shopping bag. A fashion illustration of a woman with long hair, earrings, and a black and green outfit.

“The bespoke illustrations made the event unforgettable, we look forward to future collaborations!”

— Emilio Pucci / Knightsbridge London

Artwork of four dresses hanging on hangers, painted in a loose, artistic style, placed on top of a white sheet with the name 'DANIELLE FRANKEL' printed below.

“EACH CLIENt left with a takeaway that was truly a work of art”

— Danielle Frankell / Los Angeles, CA

FAQs

  • Prices start at £350 per hour with a 3 hour minimum booking + travel costs when necessary.

  • Each sketch, whether standing or portrait, takes 10–15 minutes and is created using mixed media of coloured pencils, markers, and watercolours, inks, or gouache. 

  • Yes, I can create five-minute minimal line portrait sketches for fast-paced events or large groups. Please see my ‘Quick Portraits’ examples to get a sense of this expressive, efficient style.

Book Connie for your live event

Connie is represented by Lipstick Agency for live events. For bookings, please contact Marie-Claire. She is available for engagements across the UK and internationally. mc@lipstickillustration.com

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