How does it work?
How do the artist illustrate guests?
Theres 2 ways to illustrate guests:
1.- Live in person sketching
Guests stand in front of the artist and stay for about 6–7 minutes while their illustration is created live. They can watch the sketch come to life in real time.
We recommend this approach because it’s more entertaining, interactive, and efficient. With live sketching, we’re usually able to illustrate more guests and keep the line moving smoothly throughout the event without problems.
2.- Photo-based sketching
We take photos of guests, label them with their names, and illustrate them afterward. Guests return later to pick up their finished sketch.
We recommend this option mainly during dinner time. Typically, we take photos of guests before they sit down to eat, then work on the illustrations while dinner is happening. This method takes a bit longer and is less interactive than live sketching.
Both are valid methods, but they create very different experiences.
How many people can you sketch in a hour of services?
At Burgos Illustrations we prioritize quality over quantity. It all depends on how complex are the outfits and what color are they wearing, usually darker colors take longer to render than light colors. But, approximately in an hour of service we can illustrate from 8 to 10 people (full color) and 10 to 12 (half color).
What materials do you use to sketch?
Our main form of illustration is marker base coloring. We use professional brands like Copic and Prismacolor and suited marker paper to prevent the bleeding of colors.
After the illustration is completed, it is carefully enclosed in a plastic sleeve and a strong backing to ensure the illustration will get home safely.
Do you bring your own table?
Yes! This 2026 is the first year where we bring our own illustration booth. Measurements: 21W x 48L.
°if space is limited we can also work with host´s set up.
What is the process to book?
Fill out our form, include your events type/name ex. Jane & John´s Wedding/Brand Corporate Party and let us know that you are ready to book.
A contract will be put together and sent via email for review, attached to the contract will be a invoice with a third party link (Square) where you can fill out your credit or debit card information. We ask for a 30% deposit to secure dates.
ADDS ON
Custom paper with logo or wording $20. paper featuring your logo, names, date, or a short custom phrase. A simple, elegant touch that adds a branded or personal finish to each illustration.
Custom paper with illustrated background $80. Fully customized illustration paper with a hand-illustrated background printed onto the paper, designed specifically for your event. This option creates a more elevated, keepsake-style piece and ties the artwork seamlessly into your event’s theme or aesthetic.
VIP Illustration Package
Our VIP Package includes 12 additional guest illustrations completed in-studio after your wedding (great for your wedding party). These finished pieces will be mailed directly to you within 2 weeks, ensuring even more of your loved ones are captured in style.
Cost: $250
After event illustrations
The sketch for the bride & groom will be done post-event in studio. That is because we want to make sure this illustration has more detail, therefore needs more time spent on it. It will be mailed to the address you provided us. Any other illustration requested for completion in studio after an event will incur additional charges.
Do you travel?
Yes! we travel anywhere. Our packages prices apply to the inside and surroundings of Austin, TX. For more details on out-of-city prices please send us a message.
For weddings
We can do split shifts at weddings, e.g. 1 hour at cocktail, then having an hour break for dinner, and then resume activities after (the hour break is free of charge).