Process
Live wedding painting is more than a keepsake—it's an unforgettable experience. Not only does it beautifully capture the joy and emotion of your special day, but it also offers a unique and engaging form of entertainment for your guests. Live art is equally magical for anniversaries, retirement parties, and other milestone celebrations.
Getting started is easy:
Step 1: Connect
Reach out to schedule your event. I’ll walk you through everything to ensure the painting fits seamlessly into your day.
Step 2: The Event
On the day of your event, I will arrive early to set up my materials. I will quickly create a digital sketch of the painting’s composition. Once approved—by you or your planner—I’ll get started. It takes just a few minutes to capture reference photos, and then while you’re enjoying family photos and preparing for the reception, I use that window to refine the drawing for the painting. I usually wait until the reception begins to start painting to avoid drawing attention away from the ceremony.
Step 3 Painting in Action
During the reception, I will capture your wedding in the form of a watercolor painting as guests watch the scene unfold. People often have questions and comments for me, which are more than welcome, as I can work and talk at the same time. I love interacting with your guests, and they are fascinated by the process. In about two hours, the piece is typically 95% complete.
Step 4: Final Touches
To perfect the piece, I often take it home for finishing details. If I’ve traveled to your event, I’ll complete the painting before departing; otherwise, I’ll ship it to you. The final artwork measures 22”x30”.
Step 5: Framing Recommendations
While framing isn’t included, I strongly encourage having the piece professionally framed. Though watercolor paintings can be displayed without glass, museum-quality glass adds protection and can subtly enhance the colors. Below is an example of a finished framed painting.
