Live Event Illustrator & Guest Portrait Artist for Luxury Events & weddings in London by Hatty Pedder
Capturing unforgettable moments.
Live Event Illustrator & Artist in London, Across the UK & Worldwide
I’m Hatty Pedder, a London-based live event illustrator and artist, creating live artwork and guest portraits for weddings, corporate events, luxury brand activations and private celebrations.
My expressive, fashion-inspired work has taken me from intimate events to collaborations with Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Bulgari London, Harrods, Miu Miu, Jimmy Choo, Louis Roederer, Ralph Lauren, Jo Malone, Marriott International, Scott Dunn, MINI Cooper, Emirates, Fairmont Hotels, Four Seasons and Raffles Dubai, to name a few.
Whether I’m illustrating guests live or creating a larger live painting, I love capturing the people, atmosphere and energy of each event in a way that feels personal and memorable.
Hatty Pedder in her studio
Live Event Illustration for Luxury Brands & Private Parties
Whether it’s a corporate launch, awards ceremony, fashion show or private celebration, I create live event illustrations and paintings that bring a memorable, personal element to the occasion. Guests can take home bespoke portraits created in real time, while larger live paintings capture the atmosphere and energy of the event as it unfolds. For brands, the artwork can be tailored to their visual identity, creating beautiful, shareable content that lives on beyond the event.
Newport Beach Film Festival UK & IE Honours
Portraits & live painting
Laiage Beaumont,
Burlington Arcade, Live portraits
I capture the atmosphere, people and details of your wedding as it unfolds through reportage-style live painting and live guest portraits. Guests can enjoy the finished painting at the end of the celebration, while bespoke portraits become personal keepsake gifts to take home.
I’ve painted weddings at Claridge’s, Syon Park, Mandarin Oriental, Cowdray House and in Dubai.
Live Wedding Painter & Guest Portraits
Lucy & Evan Cowdrey House, live painting (A1)
Fashion Illustration & Illustrated Branding
I create bespoke fashion illustration and illustrated branding for luxury brands, hotels and events — from campaign artwork, maps and murals to packaging, invitations and illustrated collateral. I also offer live event customisation, creating personalised products and keepsakes for guests in real time.
Tiffanys & Co - Celebrating 175th Anniversary
Auberge De Temple – Branding
I create deeply personal commissions, from symbolic, story-led portraits and surreal interior centrepieces to live family paintings. Each piece is created around your story, space or occasion.
Private Commissions & Surreal Portraits
Julia Maier surreal portrait
Art & Painting Exhibitions
My work has been exhibited internationally, with mixed-media paintings inspired by travel, cities and the people and places I encounter. Pieces have been shown and collected across destinations including Paris, Dubai, Mumbai and Beirut.
Dubai World Cup VIP Box
What people say
Kind words from our Google reviews.
“Hatty is an exceptional live event artist whose presence and talent elevate any occasion she’s part of… Her charming and warm personality makes guests feel instantly at ease, and her live illustrations add a magical, interactive element that brings the event to life.”
“Hatty Pedder is an absolute powerhouse! We’ve worked with her for over 10 years, and she brings magic, charm, style, and serious talent to everything she touches. Her live event painting and live guest portraits always blow us (and our guests) away — her unique, surrealist, and unexpected approach, combined with how fast she works, makes every piece unforgettable. The illustrated branding she created for our boutique hotel has turned heads and set us apart. She’s one of a kind – truly the best of the best. We could not recommend her more!”
“Hatty is an exceptional illustrator and live event artist. We’ve had the pleasure of working with her on branding and bespoke illustration projects including The Shoe Snob, Saphir Médaille d’Or and Thorne&Co. Her work always brings a sense of personality, elegance and originality, whether for brand storytelling, hospitality projects or live guest experiences.”
