Live Event Artist London
Portraits, Paintings & Customisation

Hatty Pedder is a London based live event artist, known for delivering dynamic live portraits, expressive live paintings, and bespoke product customisation at luxury brand activations, corporate functions, private parties, and fashion events.

Trusted by World-Class Brands
Her esteemed clientele includes Cartier, Bulgari, Tiffany & Co., Raffles Dubai, The Newport Film Awards, The Fairmont, MINI Cooper, 111Skin, Estee Lauder, Jo Malone, Tasaki, Maserati, Harper’s Bazaar Arabia, Chloé, Ralph Lauren, Bulgari Hotel London, and Claridge’s London — to name just a few.

LIVE EVENT PORTRAITS

LIVE EVENT PAINTINGS

LIVE EVENT CUSTOMISATION

FASHION SHOWS

EVENT COLLATERALS

FAQs for Hatty Pedder Live Event Artist

Live Event Artist in London – Hatty Pedder is a leading live event artist based in London, known for her expressive portraits and atmospheric event live paintings. From luxury brand launches and fashion shows to private parties and corporate events, Hatty brings creativity and energy to every occasion — sketching guests live, capturing unique moments in real time, and creating bespoke pieces of art guests can take home as lasting mementos.

Live Event Portraits

Live Event Portraits Hatty’s expressive and spontaneous event portraits capture guests with a flattering and artistic flair, making for a cherished keepsake. Each portrait takes just 5–8 minutes, created in ink, watercolour—or even coffee or wine for a touch of the unexpected.

A woman with colorful, patterned clothing and avant-garde hairstyle is smiling excitedly while looking at a drawing or painting held by another person. In the background, several women are socializing at a party or gathering.

Scott DunnTravel x The Wedding Edition
Rosewood London, Live portraits 

Newport Beach Film Festival UK
& IE Honours
Portraits & live painting

The Wedding Edition x Christian Louboutin
The Arts Club, Live Event portraits 

The Wedding Edition X Christian Louboutin,
Dorchester Hotel London lipstick type on the mirror

A woman with long hair is holding artwork of herself as a cartoon sketch, sitting on a beige chair. She is partially smiling and wearing rings, a sheer long-sleeve top, and has a leather jacket and a green snakeskin-patterned purse.

Lalage Beaumont, Burlington Arcade, Live portraits

Lema
London Design Festival,
live portraits

Taski, New Bond street, Live portraits

A person is painting a colorful illustration of a woman on a book cover, with the name "TASAKI" printed at the top. The illustration features the woman with brown hair, red lips, and earrings, surrounded by splashes of red, green, and blue watercolor.
A woman with curly, reddish-blonde hair wearing a pearl headband and a patterned dress is holding an illustrated book with a colorful drawing of a woman on the cover. She is smiling and looking at the camera.
A young woman with brown hair, wearing pearl earrings, a black sleeveless top, and pearl bracelets, is sitting at a table in a restaurant or hotel. She is holding a drawing or magazine cover titled "TASAKI" that features a stylized illustration of a woman with purple hair, red lipstick, and jewelry, with a red and watercolor background. The background shows a staircase with dark wood railing and a person in green in the distance.
Person painting a fashion illustration at a table with flowers, wine, and paint supplies.
A smiling woman holding a drawing of herself in front of a jewelry display case with jewelry sketches and jewelry pieces at TASAKI store

Laura Mercier, Influencer Live portraits on gift boxes

A white box with skincare and makeup illustrations, the words "Set the tone," and a drawing of a woman's face with long hair. The box is on a red surface surrounded by pens, markers, and makeup products.
A makeup palette box featuring a drawing of a woman with a hijab, lipsticks, and makeup brushes, with red and pink paint splatters around it.

Chaumet New Bond Street
Live event portraits 

A postcard with a colorful abstract background featuring a continuous black line drawing of a woman's face and hair.

Cosentino
Live portraits on marble

Artistic print of a stylized person with curly hair wearing sunglasses and a bow tie, with red cursive text that reads "Cosentino City London". The print is placed on a black card inside a white, distressed round container with a marble floor beneath.
A man wearing glasses and a tuxedo with a bow tie poses at a formal event; in the foreground, a hand holds a drawing of the man with red and black writing that says "Cosenind City London."
A woman with red hair taking notes while sitting across from a woman with a colorful headband at a table during a social event.

Dolce & Gabbana portraits

The Wedding Edition x 111Skin The Bvlgari Hotel London

The Rosewood London private party, live portraits

CHILDRENSALON/THE MINI EDITION
The Landsborough

Kering commissioned live portraits of their guests wearing glasses they selected.

Grounded, The Renaissance Downtown live portraits were created in coffee for their guests to celebrate the launch of Grounded café.

MMI – Le Clos Live Event portraits created in wine

EVENTS

Live Event Paintings

What Hatty offers at events, whether it’s a glamorous gala at Claridge’s Hotel, a product launch in Mayfair, or a wedding celebration at The Dorchester, Hatty’s large, dramatic live painting adds a memorable, interactive layer to any experience. Created in real time with expressive brushstrokes and dynamic detail, her bold, mixed-media artworks capture the energy, style, and unique atmosphere of every event. From luxury brand launches and fashion shows to exclusive private parties, her paintings bring moments and key guests to life—offering immersive, unforgettable keepsakes that guests cherish.

Hatty Pedder - Live Event Painting for Film Festival

Hatty Pedder Live Event Painting for the NewPort Beach Film Festival

A woman in a black dress laughing and looking at a large, colorful drawing on a table at a festive event with a Christmas tree and bar in the background.
People pouring champagne into a pyramid of glasses for a celebration at an elegant event.
An older man in a black suit and colorful tie stands at a clear podium with microphones, giving a speech at the Newport Beach Film Festival awards event. Behind him is a colorful screen showing aerial views of houses and palm trees.

Newport Beach Film Festival/ Raffles London at the OWO
8th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival UK & IE Honors

Private Party, Claridge’s Hotel

EVERYBODY DANCE
Fundraising Gala Evening, Sadlers Wells East

A woman with red hair and red lipstick is painting colorful sketches on paper with a black pen at a table.

Fulham Pier, Private Party 

Hatty Pedder Live Painting at Fulham Pier

Colorful watercolor illustration of a glamorous Hollywood party with guests socializing, dancing, and enjoying drinks. There are vintage movie posters and a large screen displaying a couple in tuxedo and gown.

The Emeralds and Ivy Ball
The Londoner Hotel, Live painting gift from Cancer Research for the host Ronan Keating

A woman in a black dress and pearl necklace is taking a photo with her phone at an elegant event. She is wearing black gloves, has dark wavy hair, and red lipstick. The background shows other formally dressed guests seated at tables with glassware and floral arrangements, illuminated in purple lighting.
Group of well-dressed people at a formal event looking at a large, colorful poster or display. The setting is an elegant banquet hall with many tables and guests, under purple and orange lighting.

Air Show Dubai for Dubai airport capturing the VIP guests and event over the five day event, and now hangs in Duty Free.

N.Bar Live painting created at media event reflecting the environment, guests and branding. The final artwork was used was as murials throughout their Middle Eastern franchise, as well as for collaterals.

IWC Watches Live Event sketch used for global Christmas emailer.

Dubai World Cup VIP Box this mixed media painting was created from photographs after the event, capturing key people and was part of the Social Seen Collection.

Live Event Customisation

Hatty specialises in bespoke customisation, transforming perfume bottles, bags, and Panama hats with personalised initials to create unique, luxury gifts that leave a lasting impression. With a client list that includes Cartier, Dior, Jimmy Choo, and Christian Louboutin, she has collaborated with some of the world’s most prestigious brands and venues across London, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, and Paris. Known for her live art performances—a dynamic fusion of fashion illustration, storytelling, and entertainment—Hatty is one of the UK’s most sought-after live event artists.

Hatty Pedder Live Event Customisation Instore activation Mall of the Emirates/ Dubai

A woman with glasses and red hair in a pink and black animal print dress smiling and holding a makeup stick while a second woman in a black and white checkered outfit with pearls talks to her in a room decorated with art supplies and bottles.

Hatty Pedder Live Event Customisation for Aspects Beauty/Atkinsons

A perfume bottle decorated with a London cityscape, including Big Ben, the London Eye, and a red double-decker bus, in front of a bouquet of pink, peach, and brown roses.

Aspects Beauty/Atkinsons
Live Event Customisation

Aspects Beauty customisation of Moschino perfume bottle

Laura Mercier customisation of gift boxes for influencers

Woojoh/Chalhoub Group customisation of perfume bottles for instore activations

Aspects Beauty etched glass/metal engraving and hand-painted customisation of Versace Dylan Blue Bottle perfume bottle

Tag Heuer – F1 Abu Dhabi customisation of panama hats for private VIP boat party.

Bvlgari customisation of hangers for VIP event in Bvlgari Hotel with portraits.

EVENTS

With a background in fashion illustration, Hatty captures the drama and movement of the runway, sketching fluid, elegant live drawings of models, backstage moments, and VIP guests with effortless style.

Fashion Shows

Esra Santos at Fashion/Forward runway sketch

Christian Lacroix after show party.

Dior part of a series of backstage sketches.

Essa catwalk

EVENT COLLATERALS

Hatty offers a full spectrum of illustrated event collaterals — from bespoke invitations, menus and illustrated maps to venue designs and packaging. Hatty’s illustrated collateral weaves a compelling narrative that kicks off the event journey, setting the tone and atmosphere from the very first moment. Through her artistry, she creates immersive brand experiences that elevate event storytelling and build unforgettable visual identities—helping each element connect meaningfully with guests and create a memorable experience.

Collection of sketches of various buildings and cityscapes drawn in black and purple ink, including castles, hotels, and architectural details.
Three elegant printed menus with illustrations of buildings, flowers, and grapes, featuring a white background and burgundy borders.

Marriot International | Sparrow Italia
Invitation and Menu

Invitation to a travel-themed wedding luncheon featuring colorful illustrations of animals, nature, and travel items, including a lion, a globe, a peacock feather, a hot air balloon, and tropical plants.

Scott Dunn x The Wedding Edition, Invitation 

Invitation to a wedding fragrance styling event featuring Jo Malone London, with illustrations of flowers and a perfume bottle.

The Wedding Edition X Jo Malone London Invitation

Tiffanys & Co a series of photomontage illustrations were commissioned to for The Tiffany Diamond event Celebrating Tiffany’s 175th Anniversay. 

A floral-themed invitation for a children's showroom event featuring colorful illustrations of flowers, butterflies, bees, birds, a rabbit, and a ladybug surrounding the event details in the center.

CHILDRENSALON X The Wedding Edition invitation

Cartier event map created for a London gala dinner for VIP guests

A colorful illustrated map of a children's event with various activities like face painting, fairy sketching, and kids' entertainment, along with trees, butterflies, and decorative elements.

CHILDRENSALON X The Wedding Edition map

The Wedding Edition X The Chrisitian Louboutin invitation

Hand-drawn illustration of three skincare products with silver caps labeled 111SKIN, including a repair serum, a day cream, and an eye lift gel, with black, pink, and white color accents.

111Skin Beauty

Expo 2020 Dubai UAE , 1 Year to go - Festival Map

Expo 2020 Dubai UAE , 1 Year to go - Festival Map

Hatty Pedder
Live Event Artist

For an overview of Hatty Pedder visit Hatty’s Homepage.

FAQs

  • A live event artist is a professional illustrator who creates custom artwork in real time at events. Hatty Pedder is a London-based live event illustrator and live fashion illustrator, known for her elegant, high-speed guest portraits, vibrant event sketches, and on-the-spot customisation. She transforms moments into meaningful keepsakes while providing stylish entertainment for guests.

  • Hatty specialises in live illustration for:

    • Luxury brand activations

    • Corporate events

    • Product launches

    • Weddings

    • Fashion shows

    • Private parties

    As a versatile live event artist and live fashion illustrator, she works in London, across the UK, and internationally. Her work is perfect for occasions where creativity, elegance, and memorable guest engagement are key.

  • As a professional live event illustrator, Hatty arrives around an hour early to set up. She creates guest portraits or a live painting that captures the essence of the event as it unfolds. All illustration materials are provided, and her setup is minimal, making it easy to integrate her seamlessly into your venue.

  • Each live guest portrait typically takes between 5–10 minutes, creating a unique interactive experience. This efficient pace means a large number of guests can be illustrated throughout the event, making Hatty ideal for high-footfall occasions such as corporate events or luxury receptions.

  • Yes! Hatty can create branded live portraits on customised paper, incorporating illustrated borders, brand colours, logos, and themes. For her larger live paintings, product visuals, taglines, and branding can be subtly integrated into the composition. This makes her ideal for brand activations or event marketing events.

  • Absolutely. While Hatty is a sought-after live event artist in London, she is also available for events across the UK and internationally. Travel and accommodation costs are discussed during the booking process.

  • As a flexible event illustrator, Hatty only needs a well-lit space, one table, and two chair, with access to power and Wi-Fi may be required. Her compact setup is perfect for both indoor and outdoor venues.

  • Live illustration brings dynamic, real-time engagement to your event. It attracts attention on social media, creates buzz among guests, and provides shareable content and personalised keepsakes. Hatty’s live art at events leaves a lasting impression and enhances brand visibility through beautiful, interactive experiences.

    9) Who are Hatty’s clients?
    Hatty’s clients include a diverse group from the fashion and events industry such as:

    • Fashion designers

    • Luxury brands

    • Event planners

    • Corporate clients

    • Private clients

    • Weddings

    • Parties

    • Marketing agencies

    • Branding Agencies

    Notable high-profile clients she has worked with include Cartier, Claridge’s Hotel, Mini Cooper, Christian Dior, F1 Abu Dhabi, Maserati, Bulgari London, and Rimowa, to name a few

  • To book Hatty Pedder, email directly with your event details, including date, location, type of event, and estimated guest numbers. She’ll get back to you promptly with availability and a tailored quote for her live event art services in London or abroad.