live illustrated portraits

A GIFT TO KEEP THEM SMILING

A woman with blonde hair, wearing a black shirt, is sitting at a white table drawing and coloring cartoon characters with watercolor paints and pens. There are illustrations on the table and a yellow cup filled with markers.

holding an event and looking for a fun alternative way to entertain your guests?

Why not delight them with illustrated, personalised portraits. Creating super fun (and cute!) 10 minute live illustrations, Hello Sunshine offers fun-filled, interactive entertainment for all kinds of celebrations including weddings and birthdays, festivals and corporate events. Hire me (Jo) to keep your guests smiling and provide them with a perfect gift to take away.

A desk with watercolor supplies, a framed floral illustration, a custom watercolor portrait of a family, a yellow sign that says 'hello SUNSHINE,' and a mug of coffee.

how does it work?

Choose any of the booking options below to fit around your day or chat to me so we can create your own personal portrait package.

Each package includes…

  • A5 Sunshine portrait (head and shoulders) for as many guests as possible within the set time frame.

  • Materials & packaging for each original artwork.

  • 30 mins additional time for set up/down at the venue.

  • A5 portrait of the Bride & Groom ahead of the day.

  • Optional pop up portrait stand for me to paint your guests from.

A watercolor illustration of a happy family of three: a woman with red hair, a man with glasses and red hair and a beard, and a young boy with blonde hair all smiling.
A watercolor drawing of a smiling family of three, including a man with glasses and a beard in a suit, a woman with glasses and a wedding dress, and a young girl with curly hair and a floral dress.

Choose your live portrait plan

most
popular

Option One

wedding
PORTRAIT PACKAGE

2 hours drawing time.
Perfect for between a ceremony and meal. Also popular for post-meal and pre-first dance.

Option Two

corporate
hire

Planning a party or special event?
Please get in touch to let me know what kind of event you’re planning so I can help pull together the perfect Portrait Package for you

Additional travel, hire times, and any bespoke extras can be found in our FAQ's section. All bookings must end by 6pm and include comfort breaks when necessary.

GET IN TOUCH

I'm more than happy to chat about how you can fit me and my paints in to your plans so drop me a message below to find out how to bring a bit of extra Sunshine to your day.

  • A woman with blonde hair in a light dress showing a caricature portrait to two men holding beers at an outdoor gathering.
  • A woman with long brown hair and glasses sitting at a small wooden table, smiling and looking down at her art supplies. On the table are watercolor paints, brushes, a notebook, a drink with a straw, and a geometric-patterned purse. The background features a brick wall.
  • Person holding a drawing of a family of four at a table with drinks and items.
  • A wooden booth with a sign reading 'hello SUNSHINE PORTLAND' at a cafe or shop. The booth has color swatches, a book or menu, and a glass with a drink. Two people sit nearby, one holding a drink with a straw, on a striped floor with a brick wall in the background.
  • A man and a woman smiling at an outdoor gathering, holding a drawing of themselves dressed in wedding attire. The man is wearing a plaid suit with a light blue tie, and the woman is in a light-colored dress. They are standing next to each other under a large umbrella, with other people in the background at a patio or terrace setting.

faq’s

  • Guests can take it in turn to sit and have a quick watercolour portrait, individually or in a group, as part of your special day. The experience not only provides the perfect alternative entertainment but also unique wedding favours. WIN-WIN!

  • On average an individual portrait takes 5-10 minutes (approx 10-12 portraits per hour) Please bear in mind that couple's and group portraits will take longer.

  • The Midlands but I am willing to travel anywhere in the world. Additional travel costs will apply so please get in touch for accurate quotes.

  • As long as I have space for a small table and chair as well as a few extra chairs or bench for guests to sit on, I can set up anywhere! I can fit in and around your venue as you need; I’ve painted in bar areas, drawing rooms, conservatories and even outside on sunny days.

  • Sure thing! Depending on your venue size and space allocated, I can bring along a chair, small table or pop up stand with 2 stools for guests.

  • Bookings don’t usually last longer than 2 hours. If you wish to discuss longer bookings please do get in touch with timings though and we can have a chat.

    • PORTRAIT PACKAGE ONE, from £350 - 2 hours

    • CORPORATE HIRE - Please get in touch for to build the perfect Portrait Package for your event

    • TRAVEL - quoted for separately, based on 45p per mile