About the artist

A quieter kind of event art.

Chris Bermudo creates live illustrations that let guests slow down, smile, and leave with something made especially for them.

Pittsburgh, PA · Available for select travel

Artist working at a drawing desk

The practice

A sketchbook sensibility, brought into the room.

The best celebrations move quickly: a greeting at the bar, a hand held across the table, the moment a guest notices their portrait taking shape. Live sketching makes space for those small, unforgettable pauses.

Chris brings an observant, fashion-informed approach to each event, translating a gesture, a silhouette, and the energy of the room into expressive artwork guests can keep.

How Chris works

Personal from the first note to the final line.

01

Notice the details

Every illustration begins with a quick conversation and an eye for what makes each guest feel like themselves.

02

Draw in the moment

A compact, polished setup keeps the experience easy to enjoy, whether it is a reception, launch, or intimate gathering.

03

Send guests home with art

Finished pieces become an immediate keepsake: personal, lighthearted, and made only once.

For couples, planners, and brand teams.

A considered detail for a day worth remembering.

The goal is always the same: add an artful, human detail that feels considered without ever interrupting the celebration.

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