Capturing live pet portraits for an instore activation at The Cotswold Company store opening in Chichester, West Sussex

A winter wedding photo shoot at Merriscourt in the Cotswolds in Oxfordshire.

Flowers & Styling: @theluxedesigncompany

Photography: @nicolabelson_photography
HMUA: @oxfordshirebridalhairandmakeup
Model: @cloverskerry
Calligrapher: @kindlettering
Illustrator: @helenridleyillustration
Jewellery: @fableandfabledjewellery
Dress: @queen_bee_bridal
Venue: @merriscourt

An insight into my year and how I made money as illustrator. From live illustration, to dog portraits and creative workshops. Plus a look at my plans for 2026.

Live illustration is the perfect fit for valentines, mothers day or other spring events. From in-store activations, to product launches, private corporate parties and more. Live illustrations of florals or live portraits created in just a few minutes.

Looking back over the last 5 years of running my illustration business.

This year I was invited to take part in Chelsea Dog Day, painting live dog portraits at ALO on Kings Road. There were lots of other live dog portraits there too.

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Creating live portraits of guests at a wedding at Wasing Park, Berkshire.