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Live Portraits

Memorable Art Meets Engaging Entertainment

Live Guest Portraits are original pieces of art created at your event. Guests are encouraged to stay and watch as Hailey creates delightful illustrations for the evening. Portraits are representative and stylized without facial details and hands, and based on photographs taken that evening. This allows Hailey to work quickly to capture the vibe and outfits of your guests that evening. These signed original pieces of art will be treasured keepsakes to remember your special event.

How it Works

Hailey sets up with all of her materials. Guests have their picture taken, either at the beginning of the evening or throughout the night. Hailey then gets to work on illustrating the portraits! 

Hailey draws the guests’ portraits using archival inks and fine art markers. Portraits are representative and stylized without facial details and hands. Guests will be able to recognize themselves in their portrait, but it will not be a realistic, true-to-life rendering. This allows Hailey to complete each individual in 6-9 minutes.

Guests are welcome to watch Hailey work and ask questions. Portraits are signed and packaged in individual protective sleeves. Completed portraits can be picked up by guests as they are completed.

FAQs

What do you need for setup?

I will need a table and chair with access to electricity for lighting. I will need to be set up in an area that is protected from wind and rain. If this is an outdoor event, let’s talk about possible accommodations.

 

How are the portraits made?

I take a photograph of your guests. I draw the individuals in ink and color them using fine art markers on 5x7" watercolor paper. I sign each portrait and package them with protective archival acetate sleeves. 

How many portraits can you do?

I will complete a minimum of the amount outlined in your package. In the extenuating circumstances where I am unable to complete the number of portraits in your package on site, these will be completed within 7 days of the event in my studio and delivered to the host. If I am able to complete more in the time that I am scheduled to be at your event I absolutely will!

 

What if we would like additional portraits?

 

Additional portraits can be arranged at $25/individual to be completed off site within 7-14 days of the event. Photos for these portraits will be taken during the event. These will be delivered to the host.

What if the same person wants to be in multiple portraits? Or can I make 2 of the same drawings?

This will be discussed beforehand and decided by the host. I will gently and respectfully adhere to the hosts' discretion. 2 of the same drawings will still count towards the total number of portraits for the evening.

How many individuals can be in one drawing?

I would suggest groups of 3 or fewer, however, I can accommodate more.

What if a guest doesn't pick up their portrait at the event?

All portraits done during your event will be delivered to the host to arrange dispersal. 

Can the host get a print(copy) of all of the portraits?

Yes, but here is what you need to know. Digitization costs $30 per piece. 5x7" prints may be purchased at $15 each. Digitization is completed within 7-14 days of the event. Original art and physical prints will be delivered to host. The host is then responsible for distributing the original pieces(or prints) to the guests. A digital album will be available for download. It is possible to request that only certain portraits be digitized. 

How long will you be working?

I will arrive up to 30 minutes before an event to get set up. Event bookings will conclude by 10 pm. My breaks are minimal, but included in my time. (essentially 5 minutes/ hour + 15 minutes for a meal if over 4 hours). For example, if I am hired for a 4-hour event that starts at 6 pm, I will arrive around 5:30, take short breaks as needed or outlined in the contract, and begin breaking down my setup at 10 pm.

Will you travel?

I can travel North and South of Anchorage, essentially Wasilla-Girdwood. Please reach out if it is further than that to discuss arrangements.

FAQs

Event Packages

Event Packages

Galas/ Awards Ceremonies/ VIP ticket holders/ Corporate Events/ Fundraisers/ More

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Porcupine Package​

3 hours 24 individuals' portraits

$1250

 

Wolf Package

4 hours 32 individuals' portraits

$1650

Moose Package

5 hours 40 individuals' portraits

$2,050

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Non Profit Fundraiser? Let's talk

Thinking of something small scale? Bridal Showers/Bachelorette Parties/ Baby Showers/ Birthdays/ Graduations/ etc- let's talk

Wedding Packages

All wedding packages include a special portrait of the couple in an 8x10” illustration. This will be completed with care off-site to be able to pay more attention to detail in a beautiful keepsake and delivered within 7-14 days of your celebration.

 

Ermine Package

3 hours 24 individuals' portraits

$1475

 

Arctic Fox Package

4 hours 32 individuals' portraits

+ Couple 8x10”

$1875

 

Polar Bear Package

5 hours 40 individuals' portraits

+ Couple 8x10”

$2,275

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Wedding Packages

Gallery

Gallery

Contact for Live Portraits

Contact

Further questions? Email Hailey at artbyhaileymorgan.com

Images may not be used without express permission of the artist. 

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