live artist for weddings
capture your day with an unforgettable hand-drawn portrait booth
what are blind contour portraits?
Blind contour portraits are drawn with one continuous line, without looking at the paper, focusing entirely on the subject.
The process results in whimsical, abstract, and expressive line work that celebrates imperfection and spontaneity, capturing the essence of the moment (and the person) in a truly one-of-a-kind way.
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Interactive
A blind contour portrait booth adds energy and excitement to weddings, entertaining guests with a fun and creative live-drawing experience. The process is playful and interactive between artist and subject, but it also sparks laughter and conversation amongst guests, making it a memorable highlight of your special day.
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Unique
Blind contour portraits offer a truly unique alternative to standard live art at weddings, blending creativity and spontaneity to create playful, expressive sketches that capture the spirit of your guests. With very few artists offering this distinctive style, it’s a standout way to impress guests with something they’ve likely never seen before.
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Memorable
The experience of having your single-line portrait drawn is a truly special experience. Additionally, guests take home frame-ready pieces of art that are more than just drawings—they’re one-of-a-kind keepsakes full of imperfect charm and lively energy, making them a truly memorable reminder of your unforgettable wedding.
click play below to watch ‘seeing without looking’
This 3 minute video is a great way to get familiar with the process of blind contour drawing.
In it, I explain the creative and connective benefits of this style, and why it is so special.
What is it like to have your blind contour portrait drawn?
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“I felt witnessed and appreciated. It’s intimate in the sense that there's vulnerability between the artist and the subject. There’s fun in it too, because neither person knows how it's going to turn out. It’s a few minutes journey that we go on together, and the destination is a surprise.”
- David L.
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“Allison Kunath SEES you. While steadily holding your gaze she traces your angles, contours, shapes, and, light. It’s a joy to be seen in this way and a delight to discover what she has created when she finally lifts her pen. I treasure my Allison Kunath blind contour portraits more than any photograph or painting that has been made of me.”
- Alua A.
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"My time sitting with Allison was serene, it was at once satisfying to see the image come together from her hands, and offered me a chance to breathe and connect with myself, surrendering and allowing myself to be perceived."
- Maceo K.
Service Details
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Packages starting at $5000
Travel not included
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4-8 hours
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San Francisco, Santa Rosa, San Jose, Oakland, Sacramento, Santa Cruz
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Santa Barbara, Goleta, Montecito, Solvang, Lompoc, Carpenteria, Santa Ynez, Los Olivos, Summerland, Los Alamos, Mission Canyon
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Malibu, Topanga, Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Venice, Santa Monica, Culver City, Long Beach, Pasadena, Calabasas
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Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, San Clemente
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San Diego, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Coronado, Escondido, Encinitas, Del Mar, Vista