Creative Artistry
Carl Fitton is an experienced artist and illustrator offering live wedding and event illustration across Cumbria, the Lake District, the Scottish Borders (including Gretna), Northumbria and North Yorkshire.
Working quietly and observantly, Carl creates hand‑drawn illustrations on the day, capturing people, atmosphere and small moments as they unfold. Each drawing is made in real time and becomes a lasting record of the event — personal, thoughtful and unique.
Live illustration is a gentle addition to weddings and events. Guests can watch drawings develop throughout the day, often seeing themselves appear on the page. The work can include individual portraits, small groups or wider scenes, depending on the pace and nature of the event.
Carl’s approach is relaxed and unobtrusive, shaped by years of experience as an artist and illustrator. The emphasis is always on observation, craftsmanship and creating something meaningful rather than performative.
Carl is available for weddings, celebrations and live events throughout northern England and the Scottish Borders.
Live Wedding Illustrations Packages
It takes me approximately 8 minutes to complete an individual portrait, so I will complete between 35 - 40 portrait drawings (18 - 20 couples) in 5 hours, 50 - 54 (25-27 couples) in 7 hours and 60 - 64 (30 - 32 couples) in 8 hours. Additional portraits will be completed in my studio and forwarded to the happy couple to distribute. All packages allow for one portrait for each guest. Additional portraits can be arranged on the day for a fee payable on the day (charged to the individuals ) and will be completed in the studio and forwarded with the Portrait of the happy couple.
Should a guest want the portrait to come directly to them this is fine but P&P will be added to the fee.
Silver
Silver – £625.00 - 50 - 60 guests. This allows for one picture of each guest. 5 hours live drawing at the venue. + studio time to complete an A4 studio portrait of the happy couple posted out within 7 working days. Includes; •travel of up to 60 miles from Carlisle. (Extra mileage charged at 48p per mile) •Set up time •30 minutes photographing guests
Gold
Gold - £825.00 - 60 - 80 guests. 7 hours of drawing at the venue. A4 studio portrait of the happy couple with the wedding bouquet. All drawings will come mounted and in a protective sleeve. Includes; •travel of up to 80 miles from Carlisle. (Extra mileage charged at 48p per mile) •Set up time •45 minutes photographing guests.
Platinum
Platinum - £1250 -100 + guests. 8 hours of drawing at the venue. A4 studio portrait of happy couple featuring the wedding bouquet Includes; •travel of up to 100 miles from Carlisle. (Extra mileage charged at 48p per mile) •Set up time •60 minutes photographing guests •A bespoke set of 8 coasters featuring the happy couples portrait
About Carl
A little more about me. I have been an artist now for over 20 years and I use a wide range of media and cover various different subjects, as well as weddings and other events I have illustrated books, my artwork is available for purchase in several galleries throughout the Lake District and in northern Cumbria and I am also a Derwent ambassador. I used to do a lot of pet portraits but I don’t tend to do many any more as I simply don’t have the time.
I have written a children’s book with my youngest son, and we have both illustrated it and as I write this, I am approaching agents to hopefully take us on!
And now the why.
I have had a variety of jobs over the years, and with each job there is a distinct feel whether it is office based or surveying for estate agents. I have not worked any where that has the same atmosphere as a wedding.
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My Portfolio
Welcome to my portfolio. Here you’ll find a selection of my work. Explore my projects to learn more about what I do.
