Hey, I’m Belinda Xia (‘sha’).

Live illustrator of global & Australian luxury brands, and painter of 5min portraits beloved by your grandmother, Gen Z sister and 6yo cousin.

Let’s not do things the cookie cutter way. 

I'm Bel, a live event illustrator with a deep love for people and creating unforgettable experiences at weddings and brand/corporate events.

Since making my live illustration debut in 2018, I've worked with global and Australian luxury brands like Tiffany & Co., MaxMara, La Prairie, Bvlgari, BMW and Paspaley. In 2022 I expanded my services to private clients.

My goal to make everyone I meet (and paint) feel welcome, seen and celebrated. For your guests to ask "How do you know Bel?" even though we've never met before. On the day, I am part of your team, and have the experience to be completely autonomous at the event, so you don't have to worry about a thing (because you shouldn't have to).

You expect the best, because you want your guests to feel the effort and time you've put into the day (but not in a trying-too-hard way). 

Being a luxury vendor at hundreds of events means I've seen it all (good and bad), and the one thing that impresses over and over again is how you treat your people. Calling them by name. Offering a unique experience they can't get anywhere else. 

Not how much you spent on the florals (though pretty), or what's in the gift bag (please no more flyers). I've seen tens of thousands of $$ spent on a night, only to be forgotten by next Tuesday (what a waste of money and effort). 
It matters who you put on your team, that they understand the brief: BOUGIE BUT NOT PRETENTIOUS, PRIORITISE GENUINE CARE AND EFFORT.
I understand you're throwing an event like no other. 
Live illustration captures the outfit, the day (courtesy of the custom template), but most importantly -  the experience. I'll give genuine compliments, makes them feel celebrated, and give you due credit for putting on an epic event. 

If you want me on your team, let's get started.

QUICK FIRE FACTS

  • Mum of 2, desperate for a dog.

  • Bilingual (Mandarin + Shanghai Dialect).

  • 8 years of retail (killer customer service + raging extrovert).

  • ex-Graphic Designer (can Adobe, and speak Printer-ese).

  • Teaches live illustration + workshops.

  • Speaking gigs (honestly can’t shut me up).