Studio XIXI offers live art practices for weddings, corporate gatherings, and other private events. Elevate the guest experience of any special occasion with the timeless artistry of bespoke illustration or calligraphy.
Live illustration is an uniquely engaging event experience. We illustrate the guests live, focusing on their outfit, energy, and essence.
Guests leave with a tangible piece of art as a keepsake of the day. Our traditional pieces are created with oil pastel, crayons, and pencil crayon. Digital packages with digital art also available.
We offer two distinct illustration styles that offer unique artistic experiences for your guests.
Our Signature Portraits take 6-8 minutes per guest, and is a more detailed illustration that captures outfit details and facial expressions. We take a photo of the guests to reference for the illustration, and guests can pick up their piece at the end of the event. We typically illustrate 8-10 guests per hour in this style.
Our Flash Portraits take about 90 seconds per guest, and are expressive, gestural sketches that focuses on energy and color. We illustrate guests on the spot as they approach our table and pose for us. We can typically illustrate 30-35 guests per hour in this style.
Introduce a sentimental quality to stationery and merchandise with the je ne sais quoi of hand calligraphy. A range of styles available, from traditional Copperplate script to modern scripts.
We service a variety of events, including weddings, workshops, corporate events, brand or product launches, seasonal and promotional retail events, and other private events.
Elizabeth is the embodiment of formal correspondence. Elizabeth is popular in black, gold, white, and walnut ink, and is available in a wide range of tonal inks. Only available in nib.
Elegant and graceful, this script features a gentle bounce and a timeless slant. Plays well with a wide range of inks and especially delightful when paired with unexpected color. Available in nib, brush, and pen.
Emma is a delightfully bouncy hand with a bright personality. Available in nib and pen.
Ellie is easygoing and loads of fun. Charming and endearing, this script is often executed with bold color. Available in nib, brush, and pen.
Emilie is carefree and friendly. Popular for destination weddings and nature-centric events, this pleasant script is very flexible. Available in nib, brush, and pen.
Rates are dependent on calligraphy method. You can view which methods are compatible with our calligraphy hand styles in our dropdown menu above. Learn more about different calligraphy methods in our calligraphy PDF. Please complete our inquiry form for a custom event quote.