Watercolor illustration of a couple, the woman is wearing a purple floral dress standing beside a man in a beige suit, on white watercolor paper.

Book Claire & Josh as your live artists!

Create an unforgettable experience for you and your guests

Elevate your next event by booking Claire and Josh as your live artists. Guests will get to enjoy the unique experience of watching a portrait of themselves come to life as well as receive a one-of-a-kind party favor from the celebration.

Claire and Josh will arrive at least 1 hour prior to all bookings to get completely set up and ready to illustrate once guests arrive. We will photograph any interested attendees who want their portrait drawn so that they don’t have to stay at our table and miss out on any festivities. Together, we will work on portraits throughout the night, and any that do not get completed within the booked session will be finished at our home studio and delivered to you within two weeks of the event :)

The live art experience

A woman with dark brown hair, wearing a light blue sleeveless top, is sitting at a table with fashion illustrations and live guest portraits in front of her. She appears to be drawing or coloring. Behind her is a vibrant wall of multicolored flowers.

How does it work?

What supplies do you use?

We use a combination of micron ink pens, high-quality alcohol markers and/or watercolor paint on heavy weight drawing paper. Guest illustrations will be drawn on 5”x7” paper and placed in a clear sleeve with cardboard backing for safe traveling.

A person is watercolor painting a wedding scene on paper, with a watercolor set open beside them. They are doing live guest portraits.

How long does each drawing take?

Each drawing takes between 6-12 minutes, depending on whether it is a single portrait vs a pair, as well as the level of detail in their attire.

Please note that the amount of time can vary depending on how many guests are stopping to chat/ask questions, etc.

Will you draw the bride and groom/couple of honor?

Absolutely! Our wedding packages include a larger, more detailed portrait of the happy couple. We will do this after your special day to ensure that the drawing is not at all rushed. This will be completed, framed and mailed to you within three weeks of your celebration :)

A framed watercolor wedding portrait of a bride and groom kissing in a garden with green foliage and distant mountains in the background, surrounded by pink flowers.

How many people can you guarantee will be drawn during my event?

The number of people we can sketch at an event may vary. That said, we work at a steady pace throughout the entire night to ensure we deliver an appropriate number of drawings in the time allotted. We work as a team to ensure the quality is meeting our very high standards and that we are creating an amazing experience for you and your guests. Any unfinished portraits will be completed and mailed to you within three weeks of your event at our home studio. From there, you can either personally distribute them or include them with thank you cards at a later date!

Where are you located? Do you travel?

We are located in Asheville, North Carolina! We love to travel and would be thrilled to do so for your event. Depending on the distance, whether an overnight stay will be required, etc., travel fees will vary accordingly and will be discussed and agreed upon at the time of booking and detailed in our contract.

There are no travel fees for locations within 100 miles of the Asheville airport.

A watercolor illustration of a couple standing together outdoors. The woman has dark skin, her hair in a bun, and wears a colorful, patterned strapless dress. The man has light skin, a beard, and wears a light green suit with a white shirt. They are standing close to each other, both facing forward.

What is your pricing?

Great question! Pricing varies depending on the number of guests, whether or not travel (beyond 100 miles driving) is required, and if you add on a flower wall backdrop, photo booth, etc.

Explore our packages below to get a better idea of what your specific event pricing would be. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out via our contact form.

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Meet the artists

A smiling woman wearing a beige bucket hat with a smiley face patch, holding a colorful children's book titled 'Leona's Summer in Ireland', in an outdoor market setting. She is the artist who illustrated the book.

A man with long dark hair and a big smile, sitting at a table with art supplies, drawings, and live guest illustrations of people in formal and stylish outfits, at a cocktail hour at the Nichols Heir venue in Sevierville, Tennessee.

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Claire & Josh

Claire Slattery and Josh Medina are a creative duo and couple that make their best work when they are collaborating. Claire has been working as an artist professionally for her entire adult life. She is a published children’s book illustrator and accomplished painter. Josh studied art at university with a concentration in graphic design and has been working as an artist professionally for the last decade. Together, they have taught over 300 painting classes.

They have spent years honing their craft and are confident that they will deliver a truly above-and-beyond experience for you and your guests. All the artwork featured on this website is their own. Please feel free to explore their portfolios!