Festive Season Ideas: Live Art & Christmas Gift Portraits
The festive season is officially here. Offices are throwing parties, families are planning reunions and everyone’s calendars are getting wonderfully chaotic. It’s the perfect time to explore fun and creative ways to elevate your celebrations and festive live art is one of the most unique additions you can bring to any event. Christmas Parties Are […]
Inside Our Artist Collective: The Power of Painting Together
At Live Artist Collective, creativity doesn’t exist in isolation, it thrives in community. Our artist collective brings together talented live painters who share a passion for transforming meaningful moments into art. We believe that when artists collaborate, they not only elevate each other’s work but also create a richer experience for clients and audiences alike. […]
Is Live Wedding Painting Worth It?
When planning a wedding, couples often search for meaningful ways to capture the magic of their big day. While photography and videography are standard, live wedding painting has become an unforgettable trend. Yet, some people online argue it is “too expensive” or “not entertaining enough.” Let’s look closer at what you actually get and why […]
Live Wedding Painting Ideas That Guests Will Love
When planning your wedding, you want every detail to feel magical, personal, and unforgettable. One way to bring all of that together is through live wedding painting. It’s a unique mix of art and entertainment that not only creates a keepsake for you, but also delights your guests. And the best part is that there […]
Cheap Rates, Costly Mistakes: The Truth About Undercharging
As artists, we’re often told to follow our passion. But what happens when that passion is consistently underpriced? In the growing world of live wedding painting, a concerning trend has begun to ripple across the industry: new artists undercharging for their work, offering unsustainably low prices in hopes of building a portfolio or securing early […]
Live Wedding Art: What’s Hot in Australia Now
In recent years, live wedding painting has become one of the most enchanting and sought-after features at weddings around the world. But as with all trends, the wedding art scene continues to evolve, and different countries are seeing different shifts. While live painting remains popular in many places, in others, new twists like live guest […]
Paint, Pose, Party: Why Live Art Is the VIP Guest Your Event Needs
Move over photo booths, there’s a new kind of entertainment stealing the spotlight. Imagine this: your guests are mingling, champagne is flowing, and in the middle of it all, a talented artist is bringing the celebration to life with brush strokes and colour. As the event unfolds, guests pause to admire a stunning painting of […]
Meet Poppy: The Soul Behind Live Artist Collective
If you’ve ever wondered who’s behind the brush at Live Artist Collective, meet Poppy Ridsdill — our CEO, lead artist, and creative force of nature. With a paintbrush in one hand and a glass of champagne in the other, Poppy brings energy, warmth, and over two decades of experience to every canvas. We sat down […]
Elevating Corporate Events with Live Art Experiences
Corporate events are no longer just about networking and speeches—they’re about creating memorable experiences that leave a lasting impact. One of the most unique and engaging ways to enhance your corporate gathering is by incorporating live art experiences. At Live Artist Collective, we specialize in bringing creativity to corporate events through live painting, guest illustrations, […]
Live guest portraits – a look at this amazing entertainment
Have you heard about this new trend, Live guest portraits? Live guest portraits explained… Live guest portrait painting is a fun and personal way to entertain your guests while giving them a special keepsake to remember your event. A skilled artist sets up at your celebration and paints quick, custom portraits of your guests in […]