ABOUT
About Danni B Live Event Illustrator
"I bring the essence of brands and events to life with live artwork for guests: a personalised experience, a visual touchpoint, and a tangible keepsake of the occasion."
Live Sketch by Danni B
Danni Belegris is a Melbourne-based live event, wedding and fashion illustrator, and the founder of Live Sketch by Danni B. With more than 20 years in the design and illustration industry, she creates original artwork in real time at events across Australia and internationally.
Guests are sketched on the spot in a few quick, characterful strokes and gifted their own piece to keep, turning a fleeting moment into a lasting memento. Her work has been engaged by some of Australia's most recognisable brands, from luxury hospitality and global fashion houses to national sporting bodies and cultural institutions.
The story
“It started with hand-made cards for the people she loves.”
Ever since she was a child, Danni has hand-made cards and drawings for friends and family. She still does, only now for a much wider audience, through Live Sketch by Danni B. She knows first-hand how much it means to receive something made personally for you, and that belief sits at the heart of her work.
Through live artwork, she helps brands and event planners engage their guests with that same warmth, intention and creativity, creating moments that land instantly and stay with people long after the day. In a busy events landscape, that kind of genuine, personal connection is what guests remember.
Experience
Two decades of design
Founder of Live Sketch by Danni B
Children's toy designer for local and international toy companies, including Moose, Playgro and Smiggle
Storybook and editorial illustrator
Primary school art assistant
Expertise
Where Danni works
Live illustration
Fashion illustration
Portraiture
Traditional & digital illustration
Commercial illustration
Concept design
Product design
Qualifications
Education and beyond
Qualified in Illustration & Design
Melbourne PolytechnicMember
Illustrators Australia
Trusted by
Brands & events Danni has drawn for
Chandon, Crown Melbourne, The Westin, W Melbourne, Delaware North, L'Oréal Paris, FootLocker, Scotch & Soda, American Express, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Camilla, Wilson, Australian Open, Australian Grand Prix, AFL, WNBL, Melbourne Boomers, Western Bulldogs, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Fashion Week, Visit Victoria, So Frenchy So Chic, Live Nation, Marvel Stadium and AIME.
Selected work
Standout projects
2023
WNBL Awards Night x FootLocker
Sneaker artworks of leading FootLocker styles (Nike, Adidas, New Balance and Under Armour), printed and customised with hand-drawn portraits of all 91 league players, presented as gifts on the night.
2023
Western Bulldogs Hall of Fame
Live portraits of inductees Bob Murphy, Luke Darcy, Brad Johnson, Dale Morris, Gary Dempsey and Jim Gallagher, drawn live at the event, signed by the inductees and auctioned.
2024
Coldplay, Marvel Stadium
Custom artwork celebrating the Music of the Spheres Tour, displayed at the VIP event with limited-edition prints personalised live and gifted to guests.
2024
Visit Victoria x Australian Tourism Exchange
A large feature artwork on the theme "Melbourne: Every Bit Different," shown at the Opening Night Gala with limited-edition prints personalised live for guests.
2025
Chandon Homestead Re-Launch
Custom artwork celebrating the new-look Homestead, displayed at the launch party with limited-edition prints personalised live and gifted to guests.
2026
Crown Melbourne x Australian Grand Prix
A poster illustration for Crown Melbourne and the Australian Grand Prix, with 450 limited-edition prints produced and gifted to VIP guests.
Speaking
Talks & workshops
Design & Illustration Workshop for VCE students, 2024
VCE Visual Art Exhibition, Opening Night guest speaker, 2024
Career Conversation Expo, Design & Illustration presentation, 2025 and 2026
Exhibitions & press
Showcases
AIME, Asia Pacific Meetings & Events Expo, Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, 2023–2026
Featured wedding supplier, Easy Weddings
Member portfolio, Illustrators Australia
Bring live artwork to your event
Let’s create something your guests will never forget.