Live Illustration, Graphic Recording and Visual Scribing

Also called live scribing, graphic recording or visual note-taking - live illustration is a way of visually capturing talks, discussions and presentations. I use my toolkit of drawing techniques to create speedy drawings that encapsulate topics, summarise key points and breakdown complex ideas.

Having a visual accompaniment to your event instantly opens out your message to more people. Research has found that 65 percent of the general population are visual learners, meaning they need to see information in order to retain it. By turning information into images, you are adding value to your message and increasing its potential to lodge in the minds of your audience, clients and participants.

I come along to your event, conference, meeting and link up my digital sketchpad to a projector and capture your event as it unfolds. The visuals can be played back as a time-lapse video and you can use them following the event to spruce up your post-event follow-up notes, minutes and pledges. I can also turn the live illustrations into stand-alone graphics for campaigns and more. Get in touch to discuss.

Each job is unique and I put together a quote based on the details you provide such as the nature of your event, duration and location.

Live illustration services can range anywhere between £550 and £9,000 or more, depending on the event. The cost can also vary based on whether it's in-person, online or if I join remotely.

To get a tailored quote, please fill out a contact form.

As an artist, I automatically own the copyright to the artwork and illustrations I create when we work together. A license agreement will allow you the option to reproduce the images in specific ways, for a specific amount of time. Licensing means you only pay for what you need. This is based on a number of factors, including where the image will be used, by who and for how long.

With online meeting platforms such as Zoom and Teams, now a common fixture in our lives, live illustration is a great way of enlivening your online event and banishing Zoom-fatigue. And of course, hosting your event online instantly makes it accessible to a wider audience. I share my digital sketchpad screen so participants can see the visuals taking shape live or playback a timelapse to round-up the session/s. Following the event you receive the digital files of the drawings and a timelapse video.

A hybrid event is where you have in-person activities such as a conference with a panel discussion and an online element that enables a virtual audience to tune in and participate e.g. via a live stream. I can live stream my illustration and graphic recording to your event too so I can bring value to your event whilst working from my studio. This is an environmentally friendly, cost-effective and accessible option for me and your organisation!

With a speedy internet connection, my visuals can be beamed live to your event, anywhere in the world, in real time! As long as I can hear you, I can draw you, your presentation or conversation....

By skipping travel and accommodation expenses, your budget stretches further. It’s a practical choice, especially for clients hosting events in multiple locations or on a tight timeline.

No flights, trains or cars mean a reduced carbon footprint - a win for both your event and the planet.

Remote work allows for a quick setup and delivery. You’ll have digital copies of the illustrations straight away, ready to share with your team or audience.

The first and foremost thing is an agenda. This allows me to understand the keywords and any industry specific terms. I’ll also do some research beforehand to make sure I’m primed and ready.

As the illustrations are created in real time, you will receive them immediately after the event to share with participants and your audience.

No problem at all! If you share a copy of the meeting recording with me, I can spice up those minutes with post-event illustrated notes.

Sometimes, good old-fashioned pen on paper does the trick! Absolutely, I can bring a large roll of paper and pens to your venue, as long as there’s wall space or boards available. I’ve even created 7-meter graphic walls for conferences overseas, providing all materials and set-up. Get in touch to chat through your event.

I work with a range of clients including, but not limited to: businesses and corporate companies, academic institutions, charities, community interest companies, third sector organisations, local government, museums and galleries, arts, culture and heritage organisations.

I am based in the South of England and work both nationally and internationally. Have a specific event in mind? I'm all ears. Feel free to get in touch to discuss details.

Send me the details of your event by completing the contact form. I’ll then get in touch to arrange a call to run through your event and your requirements. I’ll prepare a quote for you to sign off and we’ll agree a time to run through your agenda in a pre-event briefing call. Just before your event we will do a tech run-through together to make sure everything is running smoothly and we’re good to go.