Jenny Gunter Art: Live Illustration Entertainment

Q: WHAT LIVE ILLUSTRATION SERVICES DO YOU OFFER? A: My main services include Live Portrait Sketching for private and corporate events for humans and pets (all species welcome!). I also provide live concept illustration (i.e. combining and illustrating ideas provided by guests into one image), and guided group illustration activities for kids parties. Please feel free to get in touch with any ideas you may have for an event -- I'm always open to trying something new! Q: WHAT IS YOUR PRICING FOR LIVE ILLUSTRATION or CUSTOM ARTWORK? A: Live Event Illustration rates will vary by duration and location, but in general I provide a flat rate/amount that includes time/travel/materials, and any other additional services required. Non-Local events (beyond 1 hour one-way commute) may have an adjusted rate to include additional travel time and costs. Custom artwork pricing will range depending on factors such as size, complexity, interest, and desired turnaround. Please contact me for current rates. Holiday or evening rates may apply. Q: WHICH PAYMENT METHODS DO YOU ACCEPT? Booking deposits are non-refundable and may be submitted by Venmo, Zelle, or PayPal invoice at the time of booking, along with any additional event fees such as upfront travel costs, custom materials fees, or other uncommon fees. Remaining balances may be refundable depending on event specifics, are due the day of the event, and may be paid by cash, Venmo, Zelle, PayPal invoice. Q: DO YOU OFFER DISCOUNTS? A: Typically I do not offer discounts. That being said, I do have a special offer starting 2025 for Early Week Events: $50 OFF your quote + free logo printing for new live illustration bookings scheduled Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday mornings (10AM or earlier start time). Mention code EARLYBIRDS🐥 to apply offer. Updated 02/13/25 Q: WHAT MATERIALS DO YOU USE? A: For events, my standard materials include 9"x12" 100# sheets, brush pen markers like Tombow or Kuretake Zig, and ink brush pens for fine details. Guests will also receive plastic sleeves to protect their drawings from spills and stains throughout the event. Custom artwork projects may range from charcoal to watercolor to acrylics, but no oil paintings at this time. Q: DO YOU OFFER CUSTOMIZATION SERVICES FOR LIVE ILLUSTRATION? A: Yes, I currently offer custom logo printing for an additional fee in either black/white or color. Or, with 3-4 weeks notice I can also order a custom physical stamp to manually brand the papers, which the client can then keep afterward for their own personal use. Clients will be asked to provide a high resolution image of their intended design or logo. For alternate paper sizing or materials, please contact me for more information on availability and suitability for your project. Updated 11/22/2024

My customers include both private clients and public companies, as well as guests of all ages from 1 to 100! I am happy to support all event types including birthdays, graduations, and weddings for private clients, as well as coordinating with corporate teams for team building and promotional events.

Q: WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO BOOK? A: If there is a specific artist you'd like for your event, the best thing to do is book early! If your desired date has already been claimed, occasionally I am able to schedule two events per day, however this is not always possible depending on event duration and location. Please consider booking at least 3-4 months in advance for best chances of securing your preferred time slot. If the event date is flexible, customers may also wish to schedule for an early weekday as there is much less competition then. Top busy days tend to be Thursday through Sunday. Q: WHAT QUALITIES SHOULD I LOOK FOR IN AN ARTIST? A: Once you've found an artist whose style you enjoy, you might ask: what kind of atmosphere do you want for your event? Based on their previous client reviews, will this person match or add to the energy of your guests? A quick call or message with the artist can be a great way to determine if they're a good fit.

Q: HOW MANY ARTISTS SHOULD I HIRE FOR MY EVENT? A: This number will depend on a few factors. In addition to the artist's drawing rate (portraits/hour), you might also consider how many guests you expect and how many activities will also be running simultaneously. For an event where live illustration is intended as the main entertainment and you expect 100% guest interest, the artist's drawing rate will be the main factor in how many artists are required. For example, my drawing rate for quick portrait sketching is around 5-7 minutes per person, which translates to around 9-12 people per hour if the line is back-to-back. For an event with 36 people, I would probably require 3-4 hours. However for an event like a wedding, you may have a very large guest list, but live illustration is one of many entertainment options. In this case we may only be able to cover 30 - 50% of guests, but if there isn't an opportunity to be drawn that's OK because there are alternatives. To ensure 100% coverage for large groups, I would recommend either multiple artists or the option to extend a booking if desired. Overall I would also note that while the drawing station does tend to be quite popular once people see what is being offered, there will almost always be some who just don't want a drawing either out of disinterest or discomfort (it can be very weird to be stared at by a stranger!), so 100% guest buy-in is not typical. For large events especially, I will also bring a sign-up sheet that explicitly notes the start and end times, and estimated limit for number of guests possible; this helps to give guests a realistic expectation for the event timeline, and also allows them to go enjoy other activities if they won't be able to receive a drawing.