Live Illustration for Events and Conferences

Turn keynotes, workshops, breakouts, and strategy sessions into visual stories your audience can follow, remember, and share. TruScribe provides live illustration for in-person and virtual events, capturing ideas as they unfold and transforming complex conversations into permanent visual summaries that keep momentum going long after the conference ends.

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Our Live Illustration Services

Live visual services that turn meetings, conferences, and presentations into engaging illustrated experiences.

In-Person Recording

A TruScribe artist attends your meeting, workshop, or conference session and illustrates the conversation as it unfolds, creating a live visual anchor for audiences from small breakouts to large auditoriums.

Virtual Recording

A live artist joins your webinar, workshop, or remote meeting through Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, or similar platforms, drawing the discussion on-screen to keep participants engaged and aligned.

Presentation Support

TruScribe can enhance key slides or full decks with hand-drawn illustration that supports the speaker, clarifies complex points, and replaces generic stock visuals with memorable custom imagery.

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Our Live Illustration Process

Align on Event Goals

TruScribe starts by learning your agenda, session goals, audience, speakers, and key themes. This ensures the live illustrator understands the context before the event while leaving room to capture authentic discussion as it happens.

Prepare the Illustration Setup

Capture Ideas Live

Share the Visual Summary

Trusted By Leaders

Success Stories

Organizations rely on TruScribe visuals to clarify complex messages and improve audience retention.

"The head of Information Security at Lilly wanted to create security training using "whiteboard animation." We turned to Truscribe's pioneering work in the area. Truscribe was a great partner to both our company and to Lilly. The video created a lot of attention in the Information Security space, including a..."

Tom Pendergast, Ph.D.
The TruScribe Difference

Why Choose TruScribe?

TruScribe combines live artistry, business communication strategy, and proven visual storytelling methods.

Scribology

Scribology uses neuroscience and cognitive science to guide attention, timing, and visual understanding.

Trusted Scale

TruScribe has served over 1,000 B2B clients, including Fortune 500 companies and global brands.

Flexible Delivery

Artists support U.S. in-person events and virtual sessions for worldwide teams and audiences.

Lasting Clarity

Every visual summary is built to clarify discussion, strengthen retention, and support post-event action.

Meet the TruScribe Team

Experienced visual storytellers for high-stakes business events.

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Andrew 'AJ' Herkert

Co-Founder | CEO

Andrew 'AJ' Herkert is the Co-Founder and CEO of TruScribe, the pioneering whiteboard animation studio he helped establish in 2010. With over 15 years of leadership in the B2B visual communications space, AJ has been instrumental in growing TruScribe into a trusted partner for Fortune 500 companies and organizations worldwide. Under his guidance, TruScribe has delivered more than 5,000 projects and accumulated over 100 million video views. AJ is passionate about leveraging neuroscience-backed storytelling to help businesses simplify complex ideas and drive measurable results. His commitment to innovation and client success has made TruScribe the leading provider of whiteboard video solutions for industries ranging from healthcare and financial services to technology and manufacturing.

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James Herkert

Chief Operating Officer

James Herkert serves as Chief Operating Officer at TruScribe, the family-owned and operated whiteboard video studio founded in 2010. In his role, James oversees the day-to-day operations that enable TruScribe to deliver more than 500 high-quality whiteboard animation videos annually to B2B clients across the globe. His operational expertise ensures that each project — from Fortune 500 training programs to complex sales enablement campaigns — is executed with precision, consistency, and measurable impact. James is dedicated to maintaining TruScribe's reputation for excellence, upholding the company's client-first values, and supporting the proprietary Scribology process that sets TruScribe apart in the whiteboard animation industry. His work helps clients in healthcare, technology, finance, and beyond achieve clarity in their most critical communications.

Portrait of Jim Herkert, CEO, President, and Co-Founder of TruScribe

Jim Herkert

CEO & President, Co-Founder

Jim Herkert is the CEO, President, and Co-Founder of TruScribe, the family-run whiteboard video studio he co-founded in 2010. With a decade and a half of experience in B2B visual communications, Jim has led the company to become pioneers of the original whiteboard video format for corporate communications. He has overseen the delivery of over 5,000 projects for more than 1,000 clients worldwide, including globally recognized organizations such as Microsoft, NASA, Google, and Walmart. Jim's vision — to make communication more effective by expanding how the world understands and retains ideas — drives TruScribe's proprietary Scribology method, rooted in neuroscience and cognitive science. His leadership reflects a deep commitment to client outcomes and transformative storytelling.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a live illustrator?

A live illustrator is a professional artist who listens to a meeting, workshop, conference session, or webinar and draws the conversation in real time. The illustrator captures themes, decisions, questions, and connections visually, helping participants stay engaged during the session. Afterward, the artwork becomes a shareable summary for follow-up, executive briefings, or team alignment.

How does live illustration improve an event or conference?

Can live illustration be done virtually?

What types of events are best for live illustration?

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How much does live illustration cost?

How far in advance should we book a live illustrator?

Can the illustrations match our brand or event theme?

Still Have Event Questions?

Talk with our team about your event goals and format.

Live Event Coverage

TruScribe supports in-person U.S. events and virtual conferences for teams and audiences worldwide.

US & Worldwide

Service Area

10 to 1,500+

Event Scale

Zoom, Teams, Webex

Virtual Access

Do We Support Your Event?

Share your event city or platform and preferred dates.

Trusted Recognition

Awards and Recognition

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Summit Award

Recognition for impactful information security training work.

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Wisconsin Corporate ID

Registered Wisconsin business with corporate identification.

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B2B Client Trust

Trusted by over 1,000 B2B organizations.

Bring Live Illustration to Your Event

Tell us about your event format, audience size, session goals, and timeline. TruScribe will recommend the right live illustration approach and provide a clear event quote.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (888) 648-4944. You can also send us a quick email at getscribing@truscribe.com.