LIVE FINE ART PORTRAIT SKETCHING
“Personal, intimate and memorable; this experience was and will always be a highlight of the trip. The women were able to take home the most incredible black and white portraits of themselves, with many having already framed them and hung them proudly on their walls at home. It was unlike anything we have experienced before, and we will absolutely be offering this at any chance we get in the future.”
-Lizzie Wagner, Founder & Creative Direction of Ed&EdStudio
We draw live, realistic classical portraits in just 15 minutes. A bespoke experience and keepsake for events, weddings, private parties and more.
“A once in a lifetime experience! I felt like, for 15 minutes, I was living in an Italian dream. Both Nova and Jakob made me feel at ease when I would usually not feel natural in such a setting. I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw the result - the most beautiful charcoal drawing of me. Jakob captured something in my face that I had not seen before. Forever grateful.”
Step 1 - Choose Your Experience
Click here to explore our live portrait packages, pricing and what’s included.
Step 2 - Book Your Date
Fill out a booking form here, and we will confirm availability and finalise the details together.
Step 3 - Enjoy the Artistry
We arrive on-site, set up quickly, and begin sketching. Each sitter is captured in 15 minutes and the artwork is packaged elegantly to take home.
The Story.
15 Minute Realism was born when Nova received a commission to create 14 portraits for a birthday celebration, each to be completed live in just 15 minutes. She knew immediately that Jakob was one of the few people truly made for such a task. The result was a series of masterful sketches that captured each sitter’s soul with breathtaking accuracy.
Moved by his gift and the impact of the portraits, Nova felt called to support and shape the experience by curating and managing the talent of her husband. The client, after months of searching, confirmed what Nova already knew: the live sketch world was missing something. Most offerings were caricatures lacking true likeness. 15 Minute Realism became the answer: classical training, live speed, and genuine human connection, all in one timeless experience.