Children’s Live Portrait Package
Live Portraits at Children’s Parties:
For some unique entertainment that provides great keepsakes, a live portrait illustrator is a great choice for your children’s parties.
I draw with brush pens and coloured pencils to create fun, colourful portraits in my own illustrative style.
Prices start at £100 per hour, with a minimum hiring time of 2 hours.
During that time, I'll create as many portraits as I can. I draw fast and from life - I do not take any photos of children.
Portraits take approx. 5 minutes per child. I’m happy to draw sibling and group portraits as well as individuals.
I provide extra supplies so that children can get creative at the table while I draw their portraits.
I can draw approximately 10 portraits per hour. Therefore, if it's a large party, I may not be able to draw every child.
Children's portraits are on A6 sized paper. I package each in a protective sleeve and keep them safe until the party's over, when they can then take their portraits home.
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Live Portrait Illustration:
I will set up my table and three chairs (or you can provide these) wherever you like me to. If the event is outdoors, I will need to be under cover because sunburn hurts, and no-one wants rain-spattered portraits. I can also bring my own gazebo as long as the event is somewhere I can drive to.
If the event is further than I can drive, I will need a table, chairs and cover to be provided. The table should be at least 100 x 40cm, and I’ll bring a table cloth to protect it from the inevitable crayon marks. My chair will need to be the right height for the table - so that I am able to draw without hunching over or reaching up. The other two chairs should be suitable for children to sit on so that I can see them, and they won’t topple over!
Children will sit opposite me at the table, and I will provide paper, colouring pages, and crayons so that, as well as chatting, they can also create artwork while I draw their portraits.
Portraits will be very quick: approximately 5 minutes per child. I will also happily draw siblings together on one page, if that’s preferred. The pictures will be on A6 art-grade paper and I will package them in a protective sleeve and keep them all safe throughout the party to be collected at the end and handed out before the children leave. If there’s a suitable and safe place, I bring little pegs and string so we can display the portraits during the party.
I can draw approximately 10 children per hour, so if there are more than 20 children attending and the party is shorter than 2 hours, I won’t be able to draw everyone.
Bear in mind that children won’t think “oh, I must make sure I get my portrait done before the party is over.” Therefore it is advisable to have someone responsible for making sure that all children who want a portrait do get one, or to make sure their parents are taking care of this.
The drawings may be shared on social media crediting me, but may not be used for commercial gain. I, Robyn Hepburn, retain all copyright to my illustrations. (This just means they can’t be used for anything else without my permission.)
Price-wise, my minimum charge is £200 (a 2 hour session, and no need to travel far), but no matter your budget, do get in touch and we can discuss all your options.
If there's anything else you'd like to know, do not hesitate to contact me: robyn [at] robynhepburn [dot] com
