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On Hitched.co.uk since 2026
Last update: February 2026
Tom Searles Fine Art offers live portrait drawing for weddings, creating elegant charcoal sketches for guests to take home as personal keepsakes from the day.
Tom works quietly and unobtrusively throughout the celebration, drawing relaxed, free-flowing portraits either from short sittings or from reference photographs taken during the event. Each portrait is created using traditional charcoal techniques on fine luxury paper, resulting in timeless artwork that feels thoughtful and personal.
Alongside weddings, Tom has extensive experience working live at markets and events, drawing portraits in busy environments. This experience brings a calm, confident approach to wedding days, allowing guests to enjoy the process while portraits are created smoothly and efficiently.
Known for a professional, relaxed presence and a strong eye for character, Tom’s live portrait service adds a subtle artistic touch to weddings without disrupting the flow of the day. Additional portraits can also be completed after the event from photographs, ensuring no guest misses out.
Based in Stowmarket, Suffolk, Tom provides live wedding portrait drawing across the UK.
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Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk
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I am a UK-based fine artist specialising in portrait commissions, expressive charcoal drawings and acrylic prints. My work is created using traditional techniques and is available as original artwork.