A scene from a lively birthday party, drawn outdoors in summer. The guests are wearing brightly coloured clothes and chatting and smiling, sipping drinks. There are flowers blooming and a Chinese-style gazebo-pagoda in the background. Hand drawn.

Live Events

Wedding Illustration

Graphic Recording

A photograph of a participant at my dress up and draw workshop. She is dressed up in a sparkly blouse and is holding a fashion illustration that she has created of a model in the background there are two artists sitting at a desk and in the foregroun

Fashion Workshops

Fashion Illustration

Zoe Parker Illustration drawing live at the Classic Car Boot Sale. She is smiling and wearing a hat with a net veil and polka dots. she is holding a piece of A1 foam board upon which she is creating a live illustration of the events as they unfold

Hi, I’m Zoe- Live Event Illustrator, London!

I’m Zoe Parker, a South London live event, wedding and fashion illustrator creating expressive portraits for events, brand activations, fashion shows and private commissions. I also offer graphic recording, watercolour portrait commissions and monthly illustration workshops in my studio.

Serving London, Croydon, Surrey & UK-wide events Available for weddings, corporate events, brand launches, fashion shows and private commissions.

To discover more about my live event, wedding, fashion illustration and graphic recording work, please use the menus above.

You’ll find all my prints, cards, and info on how to commission me for bespoke portraits in my website shop.

My blog will keep you up to date with what I’ve been up to - and if you sign up to my newsletter using the form below, you’ll be the first to hear.

I’m versatile in all areas of my work so please get in touch if you want to talk about ideas and projects.

You can also book a workshop with me. I host workshops in my own studio each month as well as travelling to other arty venues.

You might be wondering why my website and email address are called The Gleeful Dabbler?

Well, once upon a time, before I became a freelance full-time illustrator, I worked full-time as an Art and Textiles teacher. In the teensy little bit of spare-time that I had, I dabbled gleefully in my own arty pursuits… my alter ego was The Gleeful Dabbler!

In October 2025, I stopped dabbling and went splashing right in at the deep end, very gleefully indeed.

And now I’m not incognito anymore, I’m Zoe Parker Illustration!

Any questions or booking queries? Please get in touch.

Work With me

Some lovely testimonials, thank you:

“Your work is so chic! It’s like it’s straight from the pages of Vogue magazine.”

Visitor to the Pippa Todorson SS27 Fashion Show, at which I illustrated the catwalk show (live) during London Fashion Week.

“I got to sit right next to Zoe Parker Illustration at Pippa Todorson’s show for London Fashion Week this year. Nothing beats watching an illustrator draw each design live as it comes out of the runway.”

Judy KY.

“I’m so glad I picked you, everyone’s saying how wonderful you are.”

Recent Wedding Illustration Client.

“SHE IS SUCH A TALENT!!!! Well done Zoe Parker- you are such an asset to the borough!”

Laura D- Croydon Council, after a recent illustration I created for Costa del Croydon.

A scene illustrated live at the opening night for Costa del Croydon, on the roof of a shopping centre in Croydon. A hot day with blue sky and a sandy beach with people dancing on it. Colourful scene of young people enjoying a hot summer evening. Draw

“If you have a wedding or special event coming up this year- I can fully recommend the talented Zoe Parker, she fits in seamlessly to events and captures the vibe effortlessly. I love seeing the reactions of guests when they see what Zoe has captured.”

Sonya R- Legacy Youth Zone, photographed at one of my Dress Up and Draw Workshops.

Photo of two participants having fun at Dress Up and Draw fashion illustration workshop with Zoe Parker Illustration. Dressed up in pink tutu, flowing blouse, red high heels, blonde hair sunglasses, leopard-print shawl and skirt, sticking tongue out,

Fashion illustration of Robert Wun design drawn by Zoe Parker Illustration

An illustration of a lipstick and a single lipstick refiller with a heart in the background.

Colorful illustration of a circus scene with performers, animals, and a carnival setting, including a woman in a sparkling costume, a man in a red costume with a hat, and others in playful attire. There are tents, banners, and signs that say "Welcome

An abstract illustration of five people, some looking at each other, in a colorful setting with background signs indicating a fashion textile museum and a refashioning bill Gibb event.

Person coloring a zebra-striped design with markers on a white paper inside a plastic container, with a drink cup nearby.

Colorful street art mural depicting multiple cartoon-style people engaging in activities such as reading, talking, and holding objects. The background includes abstract shapes, letters, and objects like bottles and books, with a neon yellow border ar

Live illustration of Connecting Croydon summer social. A colourful live event illustration using Pro Marker pens and Posca pens capturing the atmosphere of a summer party. Everyone in their summer clothes. Lively, vibrant and energetic live event ill

Live event illustration, live fashion illustration of three women from Croydon Make and Create and Turf Projects. ProMarker illustration in dynamic colours of women in lively poses celebrating the launch of Croydon Creative Enterprise Zone.

A stylized watercolor illustration of a woman in a flowing black dress with red accents, holding yellow lemons, with handwritten notes that say "Giambattista Valli Spring 26".

Watercolor illustration of a woman with dark, wavy hair, wearing gold jewelry and a black outfit, signature 'Zoë Parker' to the side.

Watercolor illustration of a cocktail glass filled with a festive drink, garnished with a citrus slice, with the word 'CHEERS!' written above.

A hand holding a piece of paper with a colorful sketch of a bride and groom dressed in wedding attire, standing together and smiling, with a bouquet of flowers in the bride's hands.

Eight young women standing in a line inside a historic room with high arched stained glass windows, holding books or papers.

Live fashion illustration of a glamorous participant at the London Colour Walk

Illustration from tribute to Frida Kahlo

Illustration of the window display at Alexander McQueen's shop in London's Old Bond Street, drawn by Zoe Parker Illustration

Fashion Illustration of Old Bond Street in London by Zoe Parker Illustration

Live illustration of Sloane Street in Chelsea during the Chelsea Flower Show, drawn by Zoe Parker Illustration

Live event illustration by Zoe Parker Illustration of an artist giving a demonstration. The drawing captures the movement.

Fashion illustration studies by Zoe Parker Illustration, of red boots by Alexander McQueen, a red Gucci handbag and a pink Dior lipgloss. Painted in watercolour

Live event illustration by Zoe Parker Illustration London Croydon of a a smart guest at a client drinks party.

Fashion Illustration by Zoe Parker Illustration of actress Isabella Rossellini at an awards ceremony wearing a cream silk gown with a lambswool tail. Drawn with pro markers.

Fashion Illustration by Zoe Parker Illustration of a gown by Schiaparelli in the Schiaparelli exhibition at the V&A Museum in London. Drawn live in ProMarker

Fashion Illustration by Zoe Parker Illustration of a model in a gown at the Schiaparelli Exhibition London

Fashion Illustration by Zoe Parker Illustration of a lobster surrealist gown by Schiaparelli vintage gown from 1937.

Live event illustration by Zoe Parker Illustration of a vibrant birthday garden party scene. Featuring the guests at the wedding and the flowers and buildings in the garden.

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I’d love to tell you all about the joy that my services can bring to your life!

So whether it’s for a wedding, live event, corporate gathering, workshop or fashion illustration, do book a chat!

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Organisations I have worked with:

Creative Enterprise Zone Mayor of London initiative

Croydon Creative Directory-Croydon Creative Enterprise Zone. Croydon has been selected by the Mayor of London to be one of the capital’s first Creative Enterprise Zones – a place where creative industries can flourish and grow

Croydon Makers and Creators, CMC, Croydon's community voice for creatives

The Paxton Centre in Crystal Palace, South London, a hub for local artists and makers to collaborate and showcase work. Pottery studio, events, hot-desking, exhibitions, launches, collaborations, visibility for artists, live events, live event illust

Pink text reading 'South Norwood Community Kitchen' on a white background.

Graphic text-based design with the phrases "FREEDOM" and "OUR ME N OW" sharing the letters "O" and arranged in a stylized manner on a red background.

Black text reading 'Future Arts Centres' with three black dots surrounding the text on a white background.