Live illustration by RTiiiKA

I am a live illustrator for academia and the charity sector. I also work with corporate clients who don’t do terrible things on this earth. I offer live illustration remote and in-person.
Clients: NHS, University of Bristol, VU Amsterdam

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1. What is live illustration?

Live illustration, or "scribing," is an engaging method to capture conversations and make information digestible. By merging sketches and text, I create visual summaries that highlight key points, ideas, and insights from your meeting or conference. My live illustration enhances understanding, boosts retention, and creates greater engagement among your participants.

2. Why work me as a live illustrator?

ACCESSIBLE

I simplify complex ideas in real time. Visual note-taking helps people understand and retain information.

I use legible hand-written text, and am conscious of accessible colour requirements.

INCLUSIVE

My gender-less drawing style is unique, inclusive, and memorable. I emphasise movement by avoiding faces or identifiable traits. This allows everyone to see themselves in the artwork.

ENGAGEMENT

Live illustration makes your event memorable to participants. It also gives you shareable social media content to shout about.

IMPRESSIONS

Whether hybrid or IRL, live ‘scribing’ can be shared with your participants as a digital image after the event, made into a postcard or displayed as artwork.

RELIABLE

As a professional illustrator, I value my clients' time and needs. I work to deadlines and maintain clear communication throughout the process. I'm also adaptable to changes and available to travel on short notice.

3. What do you get?

CREATIVE STORYTELLING

I combine text and images to tell a story, using a sprinkle of humour (where appropriate) and a dash of artistic

pizazz

ON BRAND, BABY

My illustration will incorporate your visual identity. I will incorporate your colour palette, logo and desired title.

TIMELAPSE VIDEO

If digitally made, I will provide the process re-cap video for you to use across social media.

YOU DECIDE

The final output could be a PDF or several social assets. Or both! Or something else completely – you tell me!

“It has been great to work with Rosa. It was an innovative project with lots of moving cogs and Rosa was able to grasp what was needed from her and was able to produce thoughtful, coherent, and accessible drawings that have really supported the dissemination of the research findings. An absolute pro!”

– Nakita Singh, University of Bristol

Example from an NHS workshop

4. FAQ

What’s the process of working with you?

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BEFORE THE EVENT

1. Schedule a 30-minute call to discuss the timeline, project scope, goals, outputs (e.g. PDF, social media graphics, canvas), key themes, brand colors, and any other details.

2. After the call, I’ll send a proposal including the brief, timeline, outputs, revisions, usage rights, and costs, along with a contract for your signature.

3. Once you approve, I’ll request any additional information needed (e.g., agenda, relevant research papers).

DAY OF EVENT

I will turn up 30minutes before the start to set up and say hello.
I will need a chair, desk and access to a plug socket to charge my ipad.
If appropriate, please introduce me to the group so that people are aware what my role is. This can also spark curiousity and a buzz to see the finished piece!

AFTER THE EVENT

Depending on the scope of the work, I can send the final image on the day of your event.
We will then go through one round of small revisions (e.g. changing ‘caring partners’ to ‘we are caring neighbours’)
I will send the invoice, and ask for a testimonial
That’s it!

How much does it cost?

Every job is bespoke (depending on the size, materials, location, time).
To give you an idea, I recently illustrated a 3-hour in-person workshop with 1x round of edits which was £550.

My event is online, how will that work?

I will join the video call and share my live illustration from my device.
You can decide whether to highlight the drawing process (and have the participants see the sketching in real-time) - or I can be part of the call with the camera off and share the image afterwards. If you would like a different set-up, I’m happy to discuss it.

Do you travel for illustration jobs?

Yes, I can work in person if travel and accommodation are arranged.

Do you supply your own materials?

Yes, I do, unless it’s a wall or bespoke surface that you want me to draw on.

Do you do weddings?

No. I’m only interested in work environments with water coolers.

What about divorce ceremonies?

I might consider that.