Why You Absolutely Need a Live Illustrator in Oxford

(Possibly Very Biased Opinion)

Traditional Live Illustration for Youth Energy Summit

Why You Absolutely Need a Live Illustrator in Oxford (Possibly Very Biased Opinion)

Picture this: You’re hosting your lovely event—maybe it’s a research conference, a lively panel discussion, or even a thought-provoking TED-style talk. The speakers are brilliant, the audience is engaged, and the atmosphere good. But wait—how do you make sure the key ideas, insights, and ‘aha!’ moments don’t just disappear into thin air? Enter a Live Illustrator.

A what now? Oh, just the secret ingredient to turning your event from “Oh, that was nice” to “Wow, that was unforgettable!” A Live Scribe (that’s me) captures discussions in real time, translating words into dynamic, eye-catching visuals that tell a story. Forget about boring note-taking or endless PowerPoint slides—this is creativity in action!

Digital Live Illustration University of Cambridge
Printed Live Illustrations done for the 3 Minute Thesis Competition at the University of Nottingham
Linkedin Talent Connect Event Live Scribing

Why You Could Really Need an Events Illustrator

  1. People Love Visuals – Science says our brains process visuals 60,000 times (this might be a bit made up) faster than text. That means an Events Illustrator doesn’t just make your event look good; they make sure the information sticks.

  2. Instant Engagement – Watching a live illustration unfold is like seeing a visual symphony in motion. It keeps audiences hooked, sparks conversations, and encourages social media shares.

  3. A Keepsake – Unlike a dry conference report that gathers dust, a Conference Illustrator creates an artistic recap that attendees actually want to look at (and share!).

  4. Local Community– Not the most relevant, but I like being based in my locality. I personally use my live illustration work to subsidise the less profitable but equally important oxford based community projects I work on. So might be a stretch, but hiring me for your event helps out the Oxford Community.


Whether you’re planning a corporate summit, a creative workshop, or a groundbreaking conference, a Live Scribe is the secret ingredient you didn’t know you needed.

Big Draw School Community Project
Cardboard Pop Up Science Outreach Event