LIVE PENCIL PORTRAITS AT PATCH: BOOK NOW

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LIVE PENCIL PORTRAITS AT PATCH: BOOK NOW ★

Live Pencil Portraits at PATCH

I’ll be at PATCH with my pencils, paper, and a love of imperfect lines - ready to capture faces in the moment.

Each portrait takes just 5 minutes, drawn in my perfectly imperfect style — a mix of flow, spontaneity, and a little messy magic ✨

  • A5 portrait: £10 (5 mins)

  • A4 portrait: £20 (5-10 mins)

Spaces are limited. Pre-book your time slot to relax, enjoy the market, and know your portrait is waiting for you!

Saturday 11 October
@ PATCH Print Market, Bobbys in Bournemouth

You also need a ticket for the day, it’s just £2.50 to enter, and there’ll be so much to see. Just click below to grab a ticket…

UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS, CAPTURED ONE PORTRAIT AT A TIME

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UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS, CAPTURED ONE PORTRAIT AT A TIME ★

CREATIVITY | CONNECTION | JOY

Make your event unforgettable with live pencil portraits

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Live Pencil Portraits

by Jenny Tarr

Bring unforgettable magic to your event with hand-drawn portraits created in real time. Guests leave with a quirky, personal keepsake they’ll treasure.

ART THAT SPARKS JOY, CONNECTION & A LITTLE BIT OF MAGIC

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ART THAT SPARKS JOY, CONNECTION & A LITTLE BIT OF MAGIC ★

What to expect:

First, lets chat about your event
We’ll start with a quick call or email to make sure I understand your personal vision, timings, and guest numbers.

On the day, I’ll arrive before your ceremony/event to set up, so that I’m ready to draw your guests live. Each portrait takes just 5–8 minutes, and the magic is in the moment - guests get to watch themselves appear on the page, and it always sparks laughter, curiosity, and conversation.

✨ Up to 10 portraits per hour (5–8 minutes each).
✨ Guests sit for their portrait - a fun, interactive experience.
✨ Every drawing is carefully packaged to keep it safe.
✨ They leave with a meaningful keepsake - a wedding favour they’ll treasure forever.
✨ The reactions? Pure joy!

Your Portrait Experience, Your Way

💫 It’s about quality, not quantity
Each portrait takes 5–8 minutes, which means not every guest will be drawn - and that’s exactly what makes it special. Guests who sit for their portrait enjoy a truly personal, one-to-one moment.

✨ The performance is part of the magic
Even if not everyone is sketched, everyone enjoys the experience of watching portraits come to life. It sparks conversation, laughter, and curiosity - it becomes entertainment in its own right.

🎁 A keepsake with meaning
Those who are drawn leave with a beautifully packaged keepsake that feels rare and precious. Unlike favours that get left behind, these portraits are treasured long after the day.

🌟 Choose how it works for you
You can choose to have me sketch a handful of VIPs - parents, the bridal party, or a few close friends - creating really personal keepsakes. Or you might love the idea of me setting up as live entertainment, where guests can sit for a quick portrait and enjoy the fun of watching it unfold.

Another beautiful option is for me to create portraits of all your guests ahead of time, so everyone receives a hand-drawn illustration as a wedding favour on the day.

Whichever way you choose, the result is always the same: joyful reactions, unforgettable memories, and a truly unique touch to your celebration.

Packages

The Mini Session – £300

Perfect for smaller gatherings or short-and-sweet appearances.

  • 1 hour of live portraiture

  • Aprox 6 - 10 portraits

  • Travel not included

The Half Day – £550

Ideal for weddings, parties or pop-up events.

  • 2.5 hours of live sketching

  • Around 15 - 18 portraits

  • Bespoke name/date/event branding on paper (optional)

The Full Day – £1,000

For all-day events or larger guest lists.

  • 5 hours of live portraiture

  • Around 30 - 50 portraits

  • Custom signage and pre-event planning chat