A person using a brush to paint in an open sketchbook with illustrations and handwritten notes, surrounded by art supplies on a wooden table.

I’m a UK-based live event illustrator and visual content creator, specializing in luxury events within fashion, beauty, corporate and weddings. I bring traditional hand-drawn illustrations to life in a live setting, offering a highly personalised client experience. 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. See below for examples.

For more information please contact Marie-Claire Lipstick of London at mc@lipstickillustration.com Prices start at ÂŁ350 per hour with a 3 hour minimum booking + travel.

Clients include brands such as Chanel, Miu Miu, Alexander McQueen, Toteme, Saks Fifth Avenue, Tiffany & Co, Matches Fashion, Louboutin, L’Oréal, and ShowStudio.

Available for events in NYC, London, and across Europe.

Reportage

Miu Miu / In store Live drawing products and clients at Harrods, London

Watercolor fashion illustration of a stylish woman wearing a checked blazer and skirt, with long dark hair, holding a bag, and standing against a white background with the brand name 'Miu Miu' at the top.
A person painting a fashion illustration with watercolor paints, depicting two female models in colorful outfits, on a sheet of paper with a Miu Miu logo.
Fashion illustration of a woman sitting on a chair, holding a yellow clutch bag, wearing a gray vest, blue top, beige pants, and black heels, with the Miu Miu logo above.
A woman with shoulder-length dark hair, wearing a black dress with ruffled sleeves, is smiling and holding an open fashion catalog that displays an illustration of a woman in a black outfit. The background shows a modern clothing store with racks and
A watercolor illustration of a woman sitting on a couch, wearing a black dress, patterned tights, and black ankle boots, with the brand name Miu Miu above her. An artist's watercolor set with brushes is visible beside the illustration.
Illustration of two women sitting together, one with long black hair and the other wearing glasses, both dressed in animal print clothing. The background is white with the brand name "Miu Miu" at the top.
Fashion illustration of a woman with long hair, wearing a pink top, gray skirt, tall brown boots, and holding a small yellow handbag. The illustration is placed on a white sheet of paper, with a watercolor paint palette to the left.
Fashion illustration of a woman with light brown hair wearing a beige blazer, white top, beige trousers, white sneakers, and carrying a red bag, with the brand name 'Miu Miu' at the top.
A woman with braided hair smiling while looking at a book with fashion sketches inside a clothing store.
Woman drawing on a sketchbook at a designer store, surrounded by pencils, art supplies, and designer shoes, with a Chanel store in the background.
Pair of black crocodile-embossed loafers with gold accents on a white table next to a pink sketch of the same shoe design.
A hand holding a sketch of a beige high-heeled shoe with a pointed toe and black stiletto heel. In the background, there are more embellished high-heeled shoes with studs displayed on a white stand.

Leica / In store Live drawing clients / Mayfair, London

A person holding a sketch of a man with glasses, in front of a man sitting in a cafe or gallery. The sketch is simple line art with the Leica logo in the top left corner.
A sketch of a woman with wavy hair, detailed facial features, and a blazer, signed at the bottom. The sketch is on a white sheet with two red circular stickers labeled 'Leica' on the top left and left side of the sheet, placed on a black surface with
A sketch of a man in a suit holding a cocktail glass, with two Leica logos, one in the top left corner and one in the top middle.

Matches / In store Live drawing products and clients

The storefront of a shop called "MATCHES" painted in bright teal, with large glass windows displaying merchandise inside, located on a city street.
Sketch of a shoe with a colorful, abstract pattern on the toe area and the word 'MATCHES' at the top of the page.
Handmade illustration of a matchbox with matches inside, drawn on a piece of paper, with the word "MATCHES" at the top.
A man with dark hair and beard holding a drawing of a man's side profile with closed eyes, in an indoor setting with plants and merchandise in the background.
Woman with blonde hair and glasses holding a card with a line drawing of a woman's face, in an indoor shopping or department store.
A woman with blonde hair in a ponytail holding a sketchbook with a drawn portrait of herself and a glass of white wine in her other hand, at an indoor gathering.
A woman with dark hair smiling, holding a card with a line drawing of her face, inside a store with shoes and handbags on shelves behind her, and other people in the background.
A woman with short dark hair, wearing a red sweater, holding a sketchbook with a portrait drawing of herself, in a busy store or market with multiple people in the background.

Portrait Samples

A watercolor portrait of a man with a mustache, wearing a collared shirt and a jacket, with a signature at the bottom right.
A woman with brown hair in a bun, wearing red lipstick, a black top, and gold jewelry, is looking down and to the side. In the foreground, there is a drawing of a woman with red lips, earrings, and styled brown hair, on an easel with a wooden finish.
A watercolor portrait of an Asian man wearing glasses, a white shirt, and a black blazer, with dark hair styled to the side.
A sketch of a man with glasses, short dark hair, and light skin, looking to the left, with a serious expression. Live portrait drawing at a corporate event. Live events artist Connie Lim.
Watercolor portrait of a smiling man with short hair, wearing a suit jacket, signed by Avi, with colorful borders. Live portrait drawing at a corporate event. Live events artist Connie Lim.
Hand holding a paper with a watercolor sketch of a woman with red hair, wearing a necklace with a red heart pendant. Live portrait drawing at Drunken Elephant event. Live events artist Connie Lim, live sketch of an influencer.
Watercolor portrait of a man with light skin, short dark hair, and wearing a collared shirt. Live portrait drawing at a corporate event. Live events artist Connie Lim.
A young man with dark hair holds a sketch of himself, with a confident expression and casual clothing, in a cozy, well-lit indoor setting. Live portrait drawing at Drunken Elephant event. Live events artist Connie Lim, live sketch of an influencer.
A watercolor portrait of a woman with wavy brown hair and red lipstick, held in front of a decorated event space. Live portrait drawing at Drunken Elephant event. Live events artist Connie Lim, live sketch of an influencer.
At an art event, a caricature of a woman with wavy hair and red lipstick is displayed on an easel; in the background. Live portrait drawing at Drunken Elephant event. Live events artist Connie Lim, live sketch of an influencer.
Watercolor portrait of a woman with long brown hair, light skin, and pink lipstick, wearing a dark top, displayed on a wooden easel. Live portrait drawing at Drunken Elephant event. Live events artist Connie Lim, live sketch of an influencer.
Watercolor portrait of a woman with short blonde hair, wearing a black top and a pearl necklace, signed with the name 'Judith'. Live portrait drawing at a corporate event. Live events artist Connie Lim.

Alexander Mcqueen / Bond Street London / Live Drawing for VIP Clients

A sketch of a black quilted handbag with a snake-skin band on the front, and four yellow rings on top, with a beige background. Bag fashion illustration Alexander Mcqueen live drawing at activation in store in London.
A designer handbag on display, decorated with black beads, glittering rhinestones, and silver metallic accents, shaped like a crown. Bag fashion illustration Alexander Mcqueen live drawing at activation in store in London.
Fashion illustration of a black handbag with chain strap and decorative studs on the top edge, signed by Alexander McQueen. Bag fashion illustration Alexander Mcqueen live drawing at activation in store in London.
A hand-drawn sketch of a sparkling silver clutch bag with a skull and chain design, held in front of a physical silver clutch bag on display. Bag fashion illustration Alexander Mcqueen live drawing at activation in store in London.
Black beaded clutch bag with a chain strap, placed next to a drawing of the same bag on a piece of paper. Bag fashion illustration Alexander Mcqueen live drawing at activation in store in London.
Fashion illustration of a woman with black hair and bangs, wearing a black lace top with puffy sleeves and ribbon details, against a white background with a floral border. Fashion illustration Alexander Mcqueen live drawing at activation in store
A person holding a holiday greeting card with a watercolor sketch of a woman in a black coat and skirt on the left side, and the message "Merry Christmas for Season's Greetings from Alexandra Moya" written on the right side.
Holiday greeting cards on a wooden table, featuring illustrations and handwritten messages including "Happy Holidays" and "Season's Greetings". Fashion illustration Alexander Mcqueen live drawing at activation in store in London.
Woman using a paintbrush to write calligraphy in a sketchbook with fashion illustrations on the pages, surrounded by watercolor paints, brushes, and art supplies on a wooden table.
A fashion illustration of a woman in a red dress with large, ornate ruffles, held up next to a red dress sculpture on a mannequin, displaying similar design features. Fashion illustration Alexander Mcqueen live drawing at activation in store.
A fashion sketch of a woman in a pink dress with ruffled sleeves, held in front of a real dress of similar design hanging on a mannequin. Fashion illustration Alexander Mcqueen live drawing at activation in store.
Watercolor illustration of a black handbag on a wooden surface with the text 'Season's Greetings' on the page. Fashion illustration Alexander Mcqueen live drawing at activation in store.
Two women sitting at a table engaged in a conversation. The woman on the left has black wavy hair, is wearing a shiny beige jacket, and is writing in a notebook. The woman on the right has straight brown hair, is wearing a black top or blazer, and is
Open holiday card featuring a watercolor portrait of a woman with short hair and pearl earrings, dressed in a sleeveless outfit, holding a black handbag. The right side has handwritten style text reading, 'Merry Christmas, Season's Greetings, Love, M

Swarovski / Live drawing for VIP clients

A woman in a black top is sketching with watercolors at a jewelry store counter. There is a large bouquet of white and blue flowers in a glass vase on the counter, along with a pink promotional sign and watercolor paints.
A woman taking a selfie in a jewelry store with a mirror, with a large vase of blue and white flowers and watercolor art supplies on a table in the foreground.
A jewelry display counter at Swarovski with a large bouquet of blue and white flowers, a pink sign, colorful watercolor palettes, and several pens. Behind, blue shelves hold jewelry and accessories, and a mirror reflects some of the displayed items.

Tanqueray 10 Gin / Live drawing for private event, Dublin

Decorative display with two bottles, a flower vase with greenery and flowers, a portrait sketch of a man in glasses and a suit, surrounded by framed artwork on a brick wall with green lighting.
A line drawing of a woman with long hair, red lips, and earrings, with her name Tang TPNY written at the bottom and a red wax seal below it.
Two hand-drawn portrait sketches of women on paper, with one featuring wavy hair and the other short hair, placed on a table with pens, a clipboard, and a sign with a QR code.
A smiling woman with glasses holding a sketch of herself, standing in a room with wooden shelves, green foliage, and decorative bottles.
Sketch of a man with glasses and facial hair, wearing a shirt and bow tie. Stanley Tucci illustration animation.
A hand holding a marker and a drawing of a woman's portrait on paper. The woman has short hair, red lipstick, and a necklace. The drawing is a loose, colorful sketch. The background shows a counter with other papers and a QR code.

Live drawing for International Womens Day for Marriott Hotel Group

A woman with shoulder-length brown hair holding up a watercolor portrait of herself, which features her with similar brown hair, a somewhat serious expression, and wearing a dark top with a white pattern. The setting appears to be indoors at an event
A watercolor sketch of a woman's face with blonde hair, green eyes, and red lips, holding a signature marker. Live portrait drawing at a corporate event. Live events artist Connie Lim.
A woman with red hair, glasses, and jewelry is holding a drawing of herself in a similar pose, featuring her glasses and red hair, in an indoor setting. Live portrait drawing at a corporate event. Live events artist Connie Lim.
A woman with brown hair, wearing a white t-shirt with #EMPOWER written on it, holding a portrait of herself with watercolor accents in a busy indoor setting. Live portrait drawing at a corporate event. Live events artist Connie Lim.
Watercolor portrait of a woman with dark hair pulled back, wearing a black jacket and a gold earring, signed at the bottom. Live portrait drawing at a corporate event. Live events artist Connie Lim.
A woman with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a white T-shirt with #HEMPOWER written on it, holding a sketch portrait of herself. She is wearing a pink ribbed long sleeve shirt underneath the T-shirt, colorful earrings, and sunglasses on her head.
A young woman with shoulder-length brown hair and a light blue ribbed sweater is smiling at the camera while holding a watercolor portrait of herself. The background shows other women engaged in conversation in an indoor setting.
A woman with dark curly hair and dark lipstick smiling while holding a caricature drawing of herself in a restaurant or event space. Live portrait drawing at a corporate event. Live events artist Connie Lim.
A watercolor portrait of a woman with dark hair, light skin, and lipstick, viewed from the side. Live portrait drawing at a corporate event. Live events artist Connie Lim.

Live drawing for Tiffany & Co / Private event

A woman sitting on a chair during a photo shoot, posing with a slight smile. A photographer is taking her picture, and an artist is creating a watercolor portrait of her at a table in front of her.
A fashion sketch of a woman sitting, wearing a black vest, black pants, and high-heeled shoes, on a white background with the Tiffany & Co. logo.
Illustration of a woman with long hair, wearing a polka-dot shirt and sitting with crossed legs, inside a Tiffany & Co. store.
Watercolor painting of a woman with dark hair, wearing a long black dress and jacket, standing with one hand near her face. Signed by the artist at the bottom right.
Hand-drawn illustration of a woman with blonde wavy hair, wearing a sleeveless, high-neck white dress and black and nude high heels, standing with hands clasped in front of her.
Fashion illustration of a woman sitting on a chair, wearing a teal blouse, beige pants, and high heels, holding a handbag.
A watercolor fashion illustration of a woman sitting with her legs crossed, wearing a pink dress and high heels. The illustration is placed on a surface with a bouquet of mixed flowers in the background.
A woman in a pink dress sits on a chair while an artist at a table sketches her portrait. In the background, other women are standing and talking in a well-decorated room with artwork on the walls.
Colorful hand-drawn portrait of a woman with long wavy hair wearing a blue jacket and a man with short hair and a beard in a collared shirt, on a white paper sheet.

Live drawing at weddings

Art supplies including paintbrushes, watercolor palette, colored pencils, and a blank sheet of paper on a wooden table, with a sign inviting to 'Live Painter' at a paint event.
An elderly woman holding a piece of paper with a drawing of herself and an elderly man standing beside her. They are in a formal setting.
A watercolor painting of an elderly woman and man, both dressed in formal clothing, with the woman smiling and the man wearing glasses. The painting includes the text "Anna & Brandon Seal 27th July 2023."
Watercolor portrait of a woman and a man with the text Anna & Brandon Neoli, 27th July 2023
Hand-drawn portrait of a smiling woman with long brown hair and a man with short dark hair, both in casual clothing, on white paper.
A young woman and a young man smiling and posing for a photo, holding a drawing of themselves, at an indoor event with warm lighting.

Live events for L’oreal Pro London / Drawing hair stylist’s work

A woman with blonde hair holding a sketch of herself. Fashion Week live drawing, live events artist, model drawing.
Collection of five hand-drawn facial sketches of women, showcasing different hairstyles and profiles. Fashion Week live drawing, live events artist, model drawing.
Woman with pink hair holding a sketch of herself. Fashion Week live drawing, live events artist, model drawing.

Drawing live on set with ShowStudio / Nick Knight for the Daphne Guiness music video

Museum exhibit titled 'Drawing Daphne' featuring a mannequin dressed in a dark, textured outfit, with sculptures of stylized figures in the background.
A portrait of a woman with white curly hair, wearing purple lipstick, a choker, and a striped shirt, against a dark background.
Two side-by-side images: the left shows an artistic portrait of a woman with elaborate feathered headdress, and the right shows a silhouette of a woman with big hair standing on a staircase with a person sitting nearby, in a dark setting.
A person dressed in a black, shiny, form-fitting gown, with a large, elaborate silver headpiece and jewelry, standing behind a partially open black curtain in an art studio or fashion workspace with mirrors and artists working in the background.
A woman painting a portrait of a woman with glasses on a large canvas in a studio with film equipment and crew in the background.
Watercolor painting of a woman with an elaborate, peach-colored hairstyle and dark clothing, framed on a white wall.

Live drawing at London Fashion Week / Backstage + Runway

Young girl with makeup and a pink coat holding a drawing of herself sitting in a pink coat and sneakers, sitting on a chair with a blue chair and decorative wall behind her. Fashion Week live drawing, live events artist, model drawing.
Watercolor illustration of a young woman sitting on a chair, wearing a pink dress and black boots, looking at her phone.
A person drawing a portrait of a woman using colored pencils on a sketchbook.
Models on a runway at a fashion show with an audience and ornate interior in the background.
A black and white drawing of a pair of boots with green highlights, placed on a surface with pink and yellow shading.
Fashion illustration of two women wearing colorful outfits and ice skates.
Watercolor painting of a woman with short hair, wearing a jacket, standing with her back to the viewer, with a yellow outline of a chair behind her.
Illustration of a woman with blonde hair in a patterned orange blouse and skirt, standing with her back to the viewer, casting a yellow shadow.
Watercolor portrait of a woman with dark hair, golden eyeshadow, dark lipstick, and curly hair styled in doughnut shapes on each side of her head.

Live drawing at Barcelona Fashion Week / Backstage + Runway for Fashion Brand Bielo

A side profile of a woman with curly hair, lightly colored skin, and closed eyes, drawn with a mix of pencil and watercolor techniques.
A drawing of a hooded jacket with floral pattern, with handwritten notes and
A minimalist sketch of a woman’s face in side profile with light colors and delicate lines.
A woman with dark curly hair drawing a portrait at an art event, surrounded by other participants and tables with art supplies in an industrial-style building.
A detailed illustration of a young woman with her eyes closed, her hair styled in large, textured curls with hints of blue, and softer tones used for her skin and features.
Young woman with dark curly hair held back with hair clips, sitting and holding a portrait sketch of herself in front of her at an indoor setting with art and people in the background.
Comparison of a fashion illustration and a real person, both wearing a beige top, dark pants, red sleep mask on forehead, and green sandals. The person has a wooden cane and a red hanging object around the neck.
A person wearing a beige shirt and red sleep mask around the head holds a drawing of themselves, depicting similar clothing and pose, in an art studio or workshop setting.
Photo of a young person wearing a white sweatshirt, white pants, green sandals, large black sunglasses, a gray hat with yellow-green accents, and layered necklaces, standing against a brick and concrete wall. The right side shows a sketch of the same
A portrait of a person with dark skin and short curly hair, wearing a patterned jacket with a zipper, in a watercolor and sketch style.
Side-by-side comparison of a fashion sketch and a photograph of a young man wearing a black jacket, black skirt, sandals, and sunglasses, carrying a bag over his shoulder.
Close-up of a person wearing a patterned, ornate white and gold or yellow garment, with a fabric tie or sash, and brown leather boots visible at the bottom
Sketch of a woman's portrait with light hair, a chain necklace, and a blue top, drawn with colored pencils and markers.
Fashion illustration of a person with sunglasses, wearing a dark blue blazer with a deep neckline, carrying a bag on their shoulder.
Illustration and photograph of a woman wearing a white dress with pink floral necklace design and layered necklaces, styled with sandals and yellow gloves.
A woman with fair skin and brown hair tied back, wearing a purple sheer blouse, holding a sketch of herself. The sketch depicts her with her hair up, wearing a chain necklace, and with closed eyes. The background appears to be an indoor studio or eve