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Live Event Artist & Illustrator London: Guest Portraits & Paintings by Hatty Pedder

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.

Hatty has 30 years’ experience as an illustrator and 18 years working as a live event artist, creating artwork for events in London and internationally.

Selected clients and collaborations include Cartier, Bulgari London, Tiffany & Co., Harrods, Miu Miu, Jimmy Choo, Louis Roederer, Ralph Lauren, Jo Malone London, Estée Lauder, 111SKIN, Chloé, Tasaki, Maserati, MINI Cooper, Emirates, Raffles Dubai, Fairmont Hotels, Four Seasons, Marriott International, Scott Dunn, Claridge's, Vogue Arabia and Harper's Bazaar Arabia, to name a few.

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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

My bespoke live event portraits offer a unique and interactive experience for guests, creating beautiful, personalised keepsakes and lasting memories of the occasion.

Each portrait takes approximately 4–8 minutes to create, with guests sitting for their portrait, whilst I roam around the event capturing guests, or working from photographs taken on a phone while guests dine.

Portraits can be tailored to complement your event or brand, with the option of branded paper, bespoke illustrated borders created in advance, and a colour palette to reflect your brand identity.

Perfect for luxury events, brand activations, corporate celebrations and private parties, my live event illustration offers guests a memorable experience whilst creating engaging, shareable content for social media.

Previous clients include Christian Louboutin, Jo Malone London, Cartier, Harrods and Miu Miu.

Live Event Paintings

Whether it’s a glamorous gala at Claridge’s Hotel, a luxury brand launch in Mayfair, a corporate event or a wedding celebration at The Dorchester, Hatty’s large, expressive live event paintings bring a memorable, interactive element to any occasion. Guests can watch the artwork unfold throughout the event, culminating in a finished painting for everyone to enjoy by the end of the occasion.

Her bold, mixed-media A1 live paintings weave together key guests, venue details and special moments, capturing the energy and atmosphere in her distinctive reportage style. The colour palette and subject matter are tailored to each occasion, with the level of detail reflecting the duration of the event. Subtly placed branding can be included if required.

The finished painting becomes a unique, personalised keepsake and can also be reproduced for social media, thank-you emails and cards, extending the memories beyond the event itself.

Reed's Birthday Celebration | Louie London | Live Event Painting

Roja London | The National Gallery | Live Painting

Small Corporate Global luncheon | Horizon 22 | Live event painting

Goffs London Sale | Perks Field | Live Event Painting

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

Jovy's 60th Birthday Celebration | Claridge's | Live Painting

Private Party, Claridge’s Hotel

EVERYBODY DANCE
Fundraising Gala Evening, Sadlers Wells East

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.
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.
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.

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

Royal Ballet and Opera | Abbey Hall Eye | Live event

Nikita London, Mayfair
Christmas Party

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

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

Nina, Birthday celebration, Suffolk | Live event painting

Family Luncheon | Landsborough Christmas Luncheon | Live Event Painting

Private Chelsea party | Live event painting

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 luxury customisation, transforming perfume bottles, totes bags, AirPods, Panama hats and a variety of beautiful objects into unique, personalised keepsakes. Working across a range of surfaces, including glass, leather wood, metal and fabric, she creates hand-painted designs and personalised initials that make for memorable gifts and live brand experiences.

With a client list that includes Cartier, Dior, Jimmy Choo and Christian Louboutin, she has collaborated with luxury brands and venues across London, Dubai, Saudi Arabia and Paris. Blending fashion illustration, personalisation and entertainment, Hatty brings a unique creative touch to luxury events and brand experiences.

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.

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

Hatty Pedder
Live Event Artist

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

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