With +12 years experience as a live illustrator I am ready to create a beautiful piece of art for your event which is not only meaningful and thoughtful but that also reflects you and your audience
My clients include the European Commission, universities as well as organisations from the private and humanitarian sectors.
Live Illustration
For clients who want to make the world a better place.
“A huge thank you to the whole team of live illustrators - you were central to capturing the essence of the forum and ensuring diverse voices were heard and seen! Thank you for making it such a success.”
Event Organiser, Solar Radiation Modification Research Forum
“I am such a super fan of your work, I trust you completely as our participants are always impressed with how you bring the content to life at our conferences. Can’t wait to have you with us again”
Communications manager, International Astronautical Congress
"Thank you so much, Silvia! Your drawings are amazing. A beautiful way to capture the exchanges at our summit. We received many positive comments from MEPs, participants, and staff. It was a pleasure working with you, and we hope to collaborate again in the future!"
Policy Advisor, Renew Europe
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“I wanted to thank you for the illustrations and time-lapses. They look amazing and perfectly capture the sessions we had. We’re really happy to have this visual summary! ☺️”
Project & Event Officer, Team Democracy Europe (TED)
“Silvia has mad scribing skills! She’s the kinda gal that’s not only up for giving her time to worthy things - she does it with gusto and style. She has a bunch of awesome ideas which always make a difference”
Partner, Coeuraj
Frequently Asked Questions
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A graphic recorder (also called a live event illustrator, live sketchnote artist, scribe, ect) creates visual notes in real time during conferences, workshops and events. Key ideas, discussions and insights are translated into structured drawings, icons and layouts that make complex information easier to understand, remember and share.
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The roles are very similar and often overlap. “Graphic recorder” is the most commonly used term in conferences and corporate settings, while “live event illustrator” is a broader description that can also include more interpretive or editorial illustration during events. I work across both, adapting the approach depending on the format and audience.
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I work at conferences, corporate events, workshops, panel discussions, leadership meetings and public sector or institutional gatherings. This includes both in-person and online formats, where live illustration helps capture and communicate key ideas in real time.
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Absolutely, and in fact this what I get hired for the most!
Live illustration is particularly effective for policy-heavy and EU affairs events where discussions are complex and multi-layered. It helps structure information visually, making it easier for audiences and stakeholders to follow, align on key points and retain insights after the event.
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I work alongside the event, capturing key ideas as they are presented or discussed. Depending on the setup, this can be done on large-scale visuals for in-room display or digitally for hybrid and online sharing. The visual output develops live throughout the session and reflects the flow of the conversation.
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No. When done professionally, live illustration is designed to support focus rather than distract from it.
A graphic recorder or live event illustrator works alongside the speakers, quietly translating key ideas into structured visuals in real time. Most audiences quickly become accustomed to the process and often find it helps them stay more engaged, especially during longer or more complex sessions.
Rather than pulling attention away from the content, live illustration reinforces what is being said by making ideas visible, easier to follow, and easier to remember.
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Yes. The final visuals are often used long after the event as communication tools. Clients use them in reports, social media, internal communication, websites, and presentations. A live event illustration becomes a lasting visual summary of the key ideas shared.
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Pricing depends on the event duration, location, number of sessions, and whether you need a digital or physical graphic recording.
For larger conferences or multi-day events, I provide a tailored quote based on your specific brief. Once I know a little about your event, I’ll send a clear financial proposal.