📍 Location: Frankfurt, Germany
🎨 Event: Creative World Messe 2025
🖌️ Role: Guest Artist at Creative World Messe 2025 | Live Event Illustration & Painting Demonstrations (Acrylic & Watercolor)
A Dream Opportunity – Attending Creative World Messe as a Guest Artist
Attending Creative World Messe 2025 as a guest artist was a dream come true!
Having previously visited in 2020 and 2024, this year was extra special—I had the honor of collaborating with MayPap Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian paper production company.
My Role? - Showcasing live event illustration & creative live art using Acrylic paint and watercolour using MayPap Mixed Media Paper.
🙌 Special Thanks To:
✔ Mr. Khor & Mr. Yeoh for incredible support throughout the event.
✔ Ms. Kelly for making this opportunity possible.
The fair was an explosion of creativity, networking, and artistic discovery, making it a truly unforgettable experience!
What I Focused On at Creative World Messe 2025
✔ Live Event Illustration – Capturing MayPap booth visitors with quick sketches.
✔ Palette Knife Acrylic Painting – Creating Frankfurt cityscapes using Liquitex® BIO-BASED HEAVY BODY Acrylic Colour.
✔ Engaging with Brands & Attendees – Demonstrating the impact of interactive event illustration.
What is Creative World Messe & Why It Matters?
The World’s Leading Trade Fair for Art, Craft, and Creativity
Creative World Messe is the largest international trade fair for art supplies, craft materials, and creative innovations, bringing together artists, brands, and industry leaders from around the globe. Held annually in Frankfurt, Germany, this prestigious event serves as a hub for inspiration, networking, and business growth in the creative industry.
Each year, thousands of professionals—including artists, retailers, manufacturers, and designers—attend to discover new trends, test cutting-edge materials, and connect with leading brands shaping the future of the creative world.
What Makes Creative World Messe Unique?
✔ Exclusive Product Launches – Leading global brands unveil their newest collections of fine art supplies, drawing materials, paints, and sustainable art innovations.
✔ Live Demonstrations & Workshops – Renowned artists and industry experts host hands-on sessions showcasing innovative techniques, new materials, and artistic trends.
✔ B2B Networking & Business Opportunities – Retailers, manufacturers, and creative professionals engage in high-value networking to build collaborations, form partnerships, and explore emerging markets.
✔ Sustainability & Future Innovations – With a growing focus on eco-conscious materials and sustainable production, Creative World Messe highlights industry shifts toward environmentally friendly art supplies.
✔ A Platform for Artists & Creators – Beyond the trade aspect, the fair is a celebration of artistic expression, offering a stage for emerging and professional artists to showcase their craft.
Why Creative World Messe is Essential for Artists & Brands
For artists, this event is an unparalleled opportunity to explore, experiment, and connect with brands producing the tools that shape their work. For businesses, it’s a powerful platform to gain visibility, engage with customers, and drive innovation in the creative industry.
As a live event illustrator, I witnessed how art can transform trade fairs into interactive, engaging brand experiences—turning exhibition booths into dynamic, immersive spaces that attract and captivate audiences.
My Role as a Guest Artist – Bringing Live Illustration to Life
At MayPap’s booth, I had the exciting challenge of creating real-time illustrations for visitors. Each artwork became a unique customer appreciation gift, demonstrating how live event sketching can add an artistic, memorable touch to corporate branding.
🎨 Visitors were amazed at how live sketching captures a moment in just minutes! Some even walked away with personalized sketches, creating a memorable, interactive experience.
Live Event Illustration – Capturing Brand & Customer Connections in Real Time
“A picture is worth a thousand words—but a live event illustration creates an unforgettable story.”
At Creative World Messe, I showcased how live sketching can enhance brand activations. My collaboration with MayPap was a perfect example of this.
Why Guests Love Live Event Illustration
✔ Real-time engagement – Guests feel special seeing themselves illustrated.
✔ Shareable & interactive – Attendees eagerly share their portraits on social media.
✔ Memorable experiences – A hand-drawn portrait is a personal keepsake.
See my live event illustrations in action! Scroll through my faceless portrait sketches from Creative World Messe 2025 at MayPap’s booth. Each piece was created in real-time, capturing the guests’ presence in a unique, artistic way.
📩 Want live sketching at your next event? [Book me for corporate & trade fair illustrations by emailing fizah@manjachen.com]
Exploring New Art Supplies – Featuring Liquitex Bio Acrylic Paint
A special thank you to Colart for gifting me these incredible art supplies!
I was thrilled to experiment with Liquitex® BIO-BASED HEAVY BODY Acrylics, an eco-friendly acrylic paint that combines sustainability with high-pigment intensity.
What Makes Liquitex Bio Acrylic Unique?
✔ Sustainable formula – Developed with bio-based resins for a lower environmental impact.
✔ Rich, high-pigment colors – Ideal for bold, expressive work.
✔ Smooth, heavy body texture – Perfect for palette knife techniques.
💡 How I Used It?
For my Frankfurt skyline series, I experimented with:
🎨 Prussian Blue & Burnt Sienna & Orange – Capturing deep city shadows.
🎨 Titanium White & Naples Yellow – Adding warm, sunlit highlights.
This powerful new medium allowed me to push artistic limits, creating depth and movement in my cityscapes.
📌 Stay tuned for a dedicated blog post on my full Liquitex Bio Acrylic Paint experience!
Upcoming Blog Series: Exclusive Art Supply Reviews!
I’ll be posting detailed reviews of the new art supplies I received at Creative World Messe 2025—including my hands-on experience with Liquitex Bio Acrylic Paint, Winsor & Newton Watercolor Markers, and more!
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Networking & Creative Opportunities: Connecting with Art Brands & Creators
One of the most rewarding aspects of Creative World Messe 2025 was the chance to connect with fellow artists, leading art brands, and event organizers in person. While the event is known for showcasing the latest art materials, it’s also a vibrant hub for collaboration, industry insights, and creative inspiration.
Meeting Fellow Artists & Urban Sketchers
Beyond the incredible art supplies, Creative World Messe is where artists come together. Meeting fellow illustrators, urban sketchers, and fine artists face-to-face—rather than just online—was a highlight of my experience.
✔ A Space to Connect – The Messe provides a space where artists can chat about their techniques, share experiences, and build real connections beyond social media.
✔ Exploring New Tools Together – Testing out different brushes, paints, and sketchbooks with like-minded creatives made the event even more exciting.
✔ A Huge Thank You! – I’m incredibly grateful for everyone who stopped by to say hi—it was amazing meeting new artists and reconnecting with familiar faces!
Guest Artists & Live Event Art at Trade Fair Booths
Live event art is becoming a major attraction at trade fairs, and it was exciting to see so many booths featuring guest artists creating on-site. From live painting and urban sketching to calligraphy and quick portraits, brands are recognizing how art can transform their exhibition space.
✔ Live Art as an Experience – Many booths had guest artists demonstrating their techniques, giving visitors a chance to interact and see the creative process in action.
✔ Engaging Trade Show Audiences – Custom sketches and illustrations attract more visitors to a booth and create a personal connection between the brand and its audience.
✔ Why It Works for Brands – Companies that incorporate live event illustration and interactive art stand out and leave a lasting impression.
Seeing the impact of live event art reinforced my passion for bringing illustration to corporate events, trade fairs, and brand activations. It’s not just about creating art—it’s about creating an experience.
Conversations with Art Supply Brands & Future Reviews Coming Soon!
Another highlight of the Messe was the opportunity to talk with top art supply brands about their latest innovations and test new products before they hit the market. From eco-friendly paints to high-performance markers, the materials showcased at the fair were inspiring!
Key Takeaways from My Brand Interactions
✔ Exclusive Product Insights – I had exciting discussions with art material manufacturers about sustainability, new pigment formulations, and emerging trends.
✔ Testing New Supplies – Some brands generously provided samples of their newest products, which I’ll be reviewing on my blog soon!
✔ Future Collaboration Potential – I explored opportunities with brands that align with my artistic vision—stay tuned for possible creative projects ahead!
📌 Upcoming Blog Series: I’ll be posting detailed reviews of these new art supplies, including hands-on testing and real artwork results.
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Exploring the latest innovations with art supply brands—exciting conversations about new products and creative collaborations!
New Ideas & Artistic Growth at Creative World Messe
Beyond live demonstrations, Creative World Messe was rich with inspiration and innovation. I
engaged in conversations that broadened my artistic perspective and opened new creative possibilities.
Learning from Fellow Artists & Workshops
I attended several workshops that introduced me to innovative techniques, including:
✔ A unique watercolor lifting technique – Instead of traditional layering from light to dark washes, this method removes pigment to create subtle highlights.
✔ Discussions on emerging art trends – From sustainable materials to new digital-analog hybrid techniques.
These exchanges ignited new ideas for my own creative process, and I left the event feeling energized and ready to experiment!
Live Event Illustration – The Art of Performance
One of the standout moments of my experience was performing live event sketching in front of an audience. Setting up my easel in a dedicated space at the MayPap booth, I was fully immersed in my craft, using a brand-new, robust yet compact Jullian Paris easel.
💡 Why I Love Live Sketching:
✔ Spontaneous creativity – Every brushstroke felt like part of a live artistic performance.
✔ Engaging conversations – People stopped mid-route to watch, ask questions, and discuss my process.
✔ Interactive learning – I explained techniques, including the new Liquitex Bio Acrylic paint, to curious visitors.
Capturing the Audience – The Magic of Live Performance
The Energy of Painting in Front of a Live Audience
Creating art in front of an audience is a performance in itself—requiring focus, spontaneity, and adaptability. There were moments when I completely lost myself in the rhythm of creation, feeling the energy of the crowd around me.
The laughter, applause, and appreciation from the audience reminded me of the power of live art to connect people.
Key Takeaways – How This Experience Will Shape My Future Work
Reflecting on my time at Creative World Messe, here’s what I learned:
✔ Live art captivates audiences – Real-time sketching is a powerful engagement tool.
✔ The right materials make a difference – Experimenting with Liquitex Bio Acrylics opened new artistic possibilities.
✔ Networking is key – Connecting with brands & artists inspired future collaborations.
Want to Bring Live Illustration to Your Event?
If you’re an event organizer, brand, or creative agency, live sketching can:
✔ Engage audiences with interactive art experiences.
✔ Create unique, real-time illustrations that capture special moments.
✔ Offer guests a memorable keepsake from your event.
📩 Let’s collaborate! Contact me for live event sketching services.
Leaving Frankfurt Inspired
As I packed my bags, I felt grateful & creatively recharged. This experience at Creative World Messe wasn’t just a milestone—it was a celebration of art, innovation, and connection.
💡 I walked away with:
✔ New artistic techniques
✔ A strong creative network
✔ Fresh inspiration for future projects
📢 Want to bring live art to your next corporate event? Let’s create something unforgettable!
📩 Contact Me for Live Event Illustration
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