Reportage Illustration • Joyful Design

Fast & fluid artwork

Reportage Illustration & Live Event Sketching

From talks, events and workshops into my sketchbook. Capture your live experiences with vivid, bold and colourful artwork.

Live Artwork

Custom illustration created in minutes during your event

If a picture tells a thousand words, imagine how many a drawing tells? Creating artwork on location is my favourite thing and it can help your events feel even more special.

Events suitable for live sketching

How it works

Portraits, vibes & ideas captured in live sketches

Over the course of your event, I’ll work to capture the likeness of your speakers in illustration, along with visually presenting the ideas they are explaining. It’s also an incredible tool to capture people who don’t wish to be photographed.

I can work from a chair, standing, the floor or wherever you put me, with my pens, felt tips and pencils to hand.

Selected mural clients

Working with a range of businesses in Bristol, the South West and beyond

Pages from my sketchbook

Selected examples of travel, reportage & live event sketches

From capturing Taylor Swift from the cheap seats to professional networking events to foraging workshops, I’ve created a wide body of live sketching & reportage illustration

Meet Cai Burton

Sketching at events in Bristol, the South West and beyond

I love drawing and I always take my sketchbook with me (even if I forget to use it sometimes) so love creating artwork for brands and businesses.

My style is expressive but accurate, and I am skilled at capturing the essence of what I see in front of me. I’m not worried about precision, or mistakes.

Client testimonials

So what did they think of their live illustration?

Davies & Partners Solicitors

Bristol, UK

Meningitis Research UK

Bristol, UK

Enid & Jack

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Enid Sulliberg

Brooklyn, NYC

Archer

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Lou Manchonie

Twickenham

The Southern Jewel

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Sally & Gemini

Devon

So how much is it?

Prices for reportage illustration and live artwork

I love interesting projects more than I love sticking to my day rate religiously, however there are costs involved in hiring an artist to draw at your event.

Businesses & Brands Rate ~£400/day

If you're looking to add value to your business's event through live illustration, this the day rate that I use to quote your price.
Creatives & Charities ~£300/day

I love working with arts organisations and non-profits, so am happy to offer a reduced rate to make something special happen.
Lower limit £250/day

I try to offer flexibility in pricing, however the minimum you should expect to pay is £250/day for my work.

Make an enquiry

I love live illustrating at events, experiences and activities, so I’m genuinely chuffed that you’re considering working with me.

Let’s chat about creating something special for you. Fill out the contact form and we can find out what will be the best fit for you.