People & Pet Portraits

I create personalized artwork of people and pets at celebrations and private events.

With a focus on capturing facial expressions, I notice the little details that make each person or pet unique and convey them in charming simplicity. More than just party favors, guests get to take home a personalized keepsake and an original art piece.

Each 5”x7” grayscale pen and ink drawing is custom made, hand drawn, and takes about 10-15 minutes to complete.

Learn about my upcoming live portrait events by subscribing to my monthly newsletter. Portraits by mail are also available, and completed artwork can be shipped anywhere in the U.S.

For private events or bulk commission inquiries, please fill out the form at the bottom of this page, or send an email to itscathywu@gmail.com. 

Booking for Private Events

Live portraits make unique, personal and memorable gifts for your guests – whether for a wedding, corporate party, or other or private event. Two styles available: Classic or Doodle Booth.

Classic Portraits

How it Works

  1. Guests who would like a portrait quickly pose for or submit a photo.

  2. I draw while they enjoy the party!

  3. Drawings can be picked up throughout the event, and any additional portrait requests will be finished in the week following and shipped or delivered to you.

 

Wedding Packages

Package 1 - $1200
3 hours of live drawing + up to 10 post-event portraits + portrait of bride & groom. 30-40 guests drawn.

Package 2 - $1800
5 hours of live drawing + up to 15 post-event portraits + portrait of bride & groom. 50-60 guests drawn.

Package 3 - $2500
7 hours of live drawing + up to 20 post-event portraits + portrait of bride & groom. 80-100 guests drawn.

Request a Custom Quote
If none of these packages fit your needs, let’s chat about a custom quote!

 

Hourly Bookings

$200/hour (minimum 3 hours)
Live portraits for your event by the hour. Additional portraits can be finished after the event at my studio rate.

Add ons

Studio Rate - $150/hour
Additional guest portraits if the package doesn’t cover everyone. About 6-8 people drawn per hour. This rate is only available as an add-on to an event booking.

Doodle Booth Portraits

The Doodle Booth is a quick, fun and interactive alternative to Classic Portraits. Guests interact with a booth interface to pose for a photo and receive a custom drawing in 1-3 minutes. All Doodle Booth packages come with the option of a custom accent color and tokens. (By default, it is pink with floral tokens as pictured below.)

How it Works

  1. Guests who would like a portrait come up to the booth and insert a provided token.

  2. After posing for a photo, they will wait 1-3 minutes for their drawing to come out into the collection tray. Each drawing comes with a protective plastic sleeve.

Doodle Booth Packages

  1. Package 1 - $500
    2 hours of live drawing + optional custom accent color and tokens.
    40-60 guests drawn.

    Package 2 - $850
    3 hours of live drawing + optional custom accent color and tokens.
    60-80 guests drawn.

    Package 3 - $1200
    4 hours of live drawing + optional custom accent color and tokens.
    80-100 guests drawn.

    Request a Custom Quote
    If none of these packages fit your needs, let’s chat about a custom quote!

Add ons

Classic Mini Portrait | $100
Add a classic 2”x3” portrait to be used as artwork on your tokens. You will also receive the 2”x3” original drawing in a magnet frame.

Magnet Frames | $25/hour
Upgrade from protective sleeves to magnet frames that make portraits easy to display on fridges and other magnetic surfaces.

Ocean themed doodle booth

Request a Quote

Tell me more about your event in the form below, and I will get back to you within several days with my availability and a quote.