Aya Illustration
Devon-based Aya Illustration offers live guest illustration at live events across South West UK.
Live guest illustration (full length)
Live guest illustration (close up portrait)
Commissions
Bespoke Place Cards
Business details last verified on 3rd of November 2026 by Aya Illustration.
Prices
Typical Price: £725
Price Range: £675 - £1,325
About Aya Illustration
Live Guest Illustration in South West UK. AYA Illustration provides professional live illustration service at live events like weddings, corporate events and private occasion. All illustrations are made in a freehand signature style of the artist, that has been mastered for many years. Live illustration is an interactive, visually emotive and unforgettable experience for any guest. Feel free to get in touch to discuss your event.
I’m Zhanna, a professional live event illustrator based in Devon, specialising in
live wedding illustration, guest portraits and corporate event illustration across
South West UK.
Through Aya Illustration, I create elegant, bespoke hand-drawn
portraits of guests at weddings, celebrations and corporate events, turning
special moments into unique keepsakes.
My illustrations are created freehand, live at your event, in my distinctive
fashion-inspired style — giving your guests an engaging experience and a
beautiful personalised artwork to take home. Whether you’re looking for a live
wedding illustrator or a live illustrator to bring something memorable and
creative to your next corporate event, I’m here to make your occasion truly
personal.
The Details
Type
Live Illustrators
Contact & Location
Aya Illustration
55 Park Avenue, PL1 4TB, Devon, United Kingdom
FAQs
The drinks reception / wedding breakfast is the best and most effective time for a live guest illustrator to begin. This makes the natural light ideal for sketching and painting, while also
I typically draw 8-10 illustrations per hour depending on complexity like prints or patterns on the clothes, accessories, poses etc.
It is a smooth process on the day. In a very few words: we take quick photographs of the guests which are used as reference photos to work from, your guests are free to pop in during the event and observe the process, ready illustrations are displayed for guests to collect later.
Please visit our website for more information.
Yes. We take a photo of the couple, and I illustrate a bride and a groom in the same style as all other guests on A5 paper, unless the wedding couple opts for an extra add-on as featured in
I arrive at the event together with my assistant (aka husband). I do the illustration myself, and my husband assists with me taking videos and photos.
If possible, booking 10 to 12 months is kindly recommended.
I am absolutely fine to work outdoors, as long as the working station is located in shade or under the cover in case of rain, we'll be good to go.
I don’t do digital live event illustration.
Yes. Please note, for venues located further than 50 miles away from Plymouth, travel and accommodation fees apply.
Please, visit our website for more information
Aya Illustration covers the following areas: Cornwall Devon Somerset Dorset Wiltshire Bristol Gloucestershire South Wales
Signature Suite Light starts from £675. Feel free to get in touch for a custom quote tailored to your event. Full booking details are accessible on my website.
It depends on the package chosen by the couple.
The sooner the better to avoid disappointment, as some times of the year are very busy for bookings.
Absolutely, I have a website as well as social media, please feel free to check my work.
4 hours
Why Couples Recommend Aya Illustration
Couples and fellow wedding professionals consistently describe this live illustration service as an amazing and special addition to a wedding day. The artist is highly praised for being exceptionally talented, professional, and a joy to work with, bringing a wonderful energy to the event while creating beautiful, detailed, and artistic portraits with impressive speed. Guests are frequently reported to be blown away and delighted by their illustrations, which serve as a unique and memorable wedding favour. The service is commended for its outstanding quality from start to finish, with fantastic communication throughout the planning process. The final drawings, often presented on beautiful, personalised embossed card, are seen as a cherished keepsake that helps make the day even more perfect. This illustrator comes highly recommended for anyone looking to add a truly special and unforgettable element to their celebration.
Customer Reviews
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From The Owner
Hi there! I am Zhanna, owner of Aya Ilustration. I provide live guest illustration servive at live events. Please, feel free to visit my website and social media to see more of my illustration work and events that I have been so delighted to be part of. Looking forward to speaking with you to discuss your event.
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