Live portrait artist for weddings and events sydney-wide
Celebrate love, laughter, and connection with live illustrated portraits—each one a unique, heartfelt memory on paper.
20+ years of watercolour experience
I capture the magic of your most meaningful moments through live illustration.
Based in Sydney, I create hand-drawn watercolour and digital portraits that turn your wedding or special event moments into a timeless keepsake for you and your guests to treasure forever.
25+ weddings and events illustrated in 2025
Kind Words
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Our guests couldn't stop raving about them! Your talent, professionalism and warm presence made the experience even more memorable
K & J
Live Wedding Illustration
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We booked Hayley for my sister's bridal shower in December after seeing her work on an instagram reel that my friend posted. Prior to that I had never even heard of the live illustrator concept! And boy am I glad we did! Hayley was an absolute delight to work with. So pleasant, professional, and incredibly helpful from start to finish. Her illustrations are beautiful, and our guests and family are still talking about them weeks later. It added such a unique and memorable touch to the day, and everyone loved taking home their personalised artwork. Truly a fantastic idea for any special gathering. We’ll definitely be booking her again for future events. Thanks so much, Hayley, for taking a lovely event and transforming it into something so unique!
W & S
Live Bridal Party Illustration
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Hayley was fantastic!! All of our guests raved about their painting and loved that they got to take it with them on the day, the paintings completed after the event were delivered so promptly - with photos of the guests to take out our guess work! Hayley's professionalism, fantastic communication and presence on the day was exactly what we were looking for. Our portrait that Hayley added of us after the day, is sitting proudly in the living room already - we would highly recommend illustory studio for your next event!
H & D
Live Wedding Illustration
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Hayley is so lovely and talented! The portraits she painted are phenomenal! Our guests are still raving about them. Having Hayley at our wedding is the best decision we made! She is professional, so sweet and her work is outstanding. The quality and detail of these portraits is incredible. Thank you for the most beautiful, precious keepsakes, Hayley. Our guests will treasure these portraits forever 🤍
A & M
Live Wedding Illustration
About Hayley
Meet the live illustrator, Hayley!
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Hand-drawn guest portraits, created live.
A refined, personal touch your guests will never forget.
Now booking 2026
Reserve your date today — limited availability.
(Staring price from $1290)
Please note I am Sydney based.