Live Guest Portrait Sketch Station
A professional illustrator turns quick pencil sketches into frame-worthy favors—guests sit for five minutes and leave with a keepsake.
Difficulty
Easy
Time needed
30-min load-in
Est. cost
$750–1,200 (artist + supplies)
Guest Count
Any Size
Materials Needed
Freestanding easel and high stool
Artist-grade sketch pads (5×7-inch, 140 sheets)
2B graphite pencils + fine-line pens
Matte black display clips for finished pieces
Small LED task lamp (warm tone)
“Strike a Pose” acrylic sign + QR for digital scans
Protective sleeves so sketches travel home safely
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Helpful Tips
Cap sessions at 60 portraits—announce first-come sign-up on a small chalkboard to manage expectations.
Ask the artist to keep a soft charcoal palette; no ink wash means sketches stay smudge-free in sleeves.
Provide a slim gold or black marker so each guest can autograph their sketch—fun for coffee-table display later.
Cost Breakdown
$750–1,200 (artist + supplies)
Estimated total cost
Breakdown
Materials$40-70
Tools/Supplies$10-30
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