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Live Wedding Artist in Chicago
Capturing the Essence of your Event in Real Time
Looking for something unique to remember your wedding day? I’m Katya, a live wedding illustrator in Chicago, specializing in creating interactive boards that turn your wedding into a visual story. During the event, I sketch heartfelt moments, draw the couple and guests, and gather their wishes in real time. The result? A stunning fine-art board filled with love, laughter, and memories, plus a digital version to print, share, and cherish forever.
✦Why It’s Unique
- ✔ Live & interactive: Guests add their wishes, and I bring them to life through event illustration;
✔ Memorable keepsake: A beautiful board created during your wedding;
✔ Digital copy included: For reprints, albums, or sharing with loved ones;
✔ Analog or digital options: Choose hand-drawn on fine board with markers, or digital on iPad and screen;
✔ All materials provided—just focus on your big day!
✦Who I Am
I'm Katya Balakina, a seasoned visual note taker and live wedding illustrator in Chicago. For over 10 years, I’ve brought ideas to life for clients like Google, Coca-Cola, Chase, Salesforce, Deloitte, and many more. I’m known for my ability to capture the heart of an event, whether it’s a corporate summit or your most personal celebration.
Choose your Package
✦ In & Out
✦ The Essence
✦ The Essence
- 1 board
- 2 hours on-site
- Great for intimate gatherings or cocktail hour
✦ The Essence
✦ The Essence
✦ The Essence
- 4 hours of live drawing
- Input from 20+ guests
- Deeper storytelling through the celebration
✦ A Magic Day
✦ The Essence
✦ A Magic Day
- Full-day coverage across locations
- Multiple boards
- A full visual story of your wedding day
Have Questions? Message Me!
Let me answer your questions!
I understand every wedding is unique and might have special considerations. Whether you're curious about pricing, want to explore how graphic recording can fit into your big event, or just wish to understand more about the process, I'm here to answer your questions.
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Hire Me for your Corporate Event
Planning a wedding but know someone organizing a company event? I also create real-time visual notes for corporate clients like Google, Coca-Cola, Deloitte, Samsung, and many more. Live visual notes help teams connect, remember key ideas, and spark meaningful conversations. If you're planning a retreat, offsite, or conference—I'd love to help.