I’m Olivia — the owner and founder of Olivia Colletti Illustration!

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I am a live wedding and event illustrator based in Eastern Michigan. I create unforgettable art experiences that blend fashion, movement, and emotion into keepsakes people treasure forever. Whenever someone asks how I got into live illustration, I always laugh a little… because this was never the plan. I’ve been an artist my whole life, mostly creating pet portraits and custom pieces all through high school and college. But I never studied art formally, and I wasn’t even planning to become a full-time artist after graduating!

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I went to Albion College to study business with a concentration in Marketing, and after a few unexpected twists, I ended up graduating a year early in spring 2025. With a mix of excitement and “why not?”, I decided to give a full-time art career a shot. I had seen live illustration online and felt an instant spark — I just knew I had to try it. I did a couple of tiny pop-up events, started sharing my work on social media, and suddenly… everything took off. In the best way.

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Today, I illustrate weddings and events across the United States, capturing stylish, fleeting moments and turning them into timeless art for couples and guests to cherish.

 

Alongside live illustration, I’m also a paint party host and commission artist. I lead fun, approachable public paint parties, intimate sip-and-paint nights, corporate events, girls’ nights out, fundraisers — you name it. I also create custom commissions ranging from house and pet portraits to completely personalized pieces that honor the people, places, and stories you love most.

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Art has always been a part of my life, but now it’s officially my world — and I’m so grateful you’re here.