About
About Drawing Booth
Inspiring New Experiences Through Live Art
Drawing Booth is the original interactive digital portrait sketch company for live events. We pioneered a new category of event entertainment, blending the timeless craft of illustration with modern technology.
What started with our founder’s passion for sketching and connecting with people has grown into a global team of event sketch artists—creating fast, flattering portraits live at weddings, brand activations, galas, and more.
What We Do
We help guests see themselves through the eyes of a professional artist—quickly and elegantly. Our sketch artists draw on digital tablets, producing real-time portraits that double as personal keepsakes and branded content.
Each drawing can be:
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Customized with event branding or sponsor logos
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Printed instantly with seamless mobile printers
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Shared digitally or transformed into short animated videos
This isn’t caricature—it’s modern, stylish digital portraiture. Our minimalist, confident lines reflect both personality and polish.
Instant Gratification
Your guests don’t wait days to see their sketches—they walk away with a personalized portrait within minutes. Printed or shared instantly, it’s art they can hold, post, and remember in real time.
Our Approach
Drawing Booth works with a hand-selected team of talented artists trained to sketch stylish, minimalist portraits in just a few minutes—live and on the event floor. Each artist brings not only creative skill, but also warmth and sophistication to the guest experience.
These are not caricatures. These are flattering, digital portraits—executed with speed, precision, and brushwork inspired by traditional ink illustration. Confident lines, expressive likenesses, and thoughtful details make each sketch a meaningful keepsake.
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No booth required: Artists roam freely with lightweight, mobile setups
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Instant delivery: Portraits are printed or shared on the spot
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Complete flexibility: Rooftops, cruise ships, boardrooms—we adapt to your space
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Effortless integration: We elevate your event flow without disrupting it
Whether it’s a brand activation, gala, team offsite, or private dinner, we create a live art experience that’s personal, engaging, and completely unforgettable.
Our Story
Drawing Booth was founded in 2014 by illustrator Elke Reva Sudin. Frustrated with a creative career that left little time for actual art-making, she sought a way to draw as much as possible—and connect with others through it.
As mobile technologies evolved, Elke blended her passion for flash-portraiture with live-event tech. Soon, she assembled a team of artists who could match her style, speed, and sensibility—and Drawing Booth was born.
As mobile technologies evolved, she combined new creative tech with her passion for drawing flash-portraits. It didn’t take long before Elke assembled a team of illustrators who could match her sophisticated speed and style and Drawing Booth was born.
Our Artists
Our artists come from diverse creative backgrounds, including:
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Illustration
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Animation
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Graphic design
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Fine art
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Fashion sketching
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Creative production
More than just technically skilled, our artists are chosen for their warmth, professionalism, and ability to elevate any event. Each represents the best of their local creative community—bringing talent and joy to the guests they draw.
Our Event Team
Behind every sketch artist is a well-coordinated team. Our on-site crew includes team leads and technical specialists who ensure smooth setup, artist support, and real-time communication with our HQ—so your event runs flawlessly from start to finish.
We operate globally, with Drawing Booth teams based in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and London. Our artists regularly support events in San Francisco, Boston, Washington D.C., Miami, Austin, Houston, Dallas, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Seattle, Las Vegas, Orlando, and more.
Wherever your event is—we’re ready to draw.
Drawing Booth HQ
At our headquarters, a small but mighty team supports every project behind the scenes. We’re passionate about art, technology, and the power of live events to create emotional connections. From logistics to design to client service, we work to deliver a seamless experience every time.
