Live Wedding Paintings

Hello Brides and Grooms!

Commemorate your special day forever with a beautiful original painting. This is a creative activity for your guests to enjoy and for you to have a fine art keepsake for years to come!

I paint a romantic and impressionistic style that captures the energy of the party and the details of the day!

What To Expect

I arrive a few hours before your selected painting moment to begin the background and capture the atmosphere of your venue as the celebration comes to life. I continue painting during the wedding allowing guests to watch the artwork gradually come to life in real time.

For the featured moment itself, there are a few different options depending on your vision and timeline. I can paint the moment exactly as it unfolds naturally, such as the first dance or ceremony exit, or we can take a staged reference photo earlier in the day to work from later on. This option is especially helpful for moments that happen late in the evening while still preserving the emotion and authenticity of the scene. Another option is to paint a photo you’ve sent me earlier.

Before the night ends, you’ll have the chance to see the progress of your painting at an agreed upon time before I bring it back to my studio for final refinements, additional details, and finishing touches to fully complete the piece!

Capture your wedding night on Canvas!

Price Guideline

Live Paintings are based on the size of an unframed canvas. The painting is done on archival quality canvas with high quality acrylic paint. All these prices include being ready to hang, travel costs between Payson and Ogden, and a varnish finish. Prices vary based upon size as seen below:

18” × 24” canvas = $1,550

24” × 30” canvas = $1,750

24” × 36” canvas = $1,900

30” × 40” canvas = $2,250

Extras:

*Custom Framing

*Travel outside of Payson and Ogden (Message me & I will calculate your travel fee.)

*The painting can be made into high quality prints for family and friends as a “thank you” card or other stationary.

Get In Touch

If you're interested in booking your big day, complete the form with a few details about your project. We'll review your message and get back to you within 24-48 hours!

Thank you for the honor of trusting me with such a special moment on your big day!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The first steps involve you contacting about the availability of your date! From there, ask any questions and we’ll discuss any other details about the big day. Once you’re ready to move forward with booking, you’ll get a $300 nonrefundable retainer. I will ask for information about the venue, planner contact info, etc.

  • I usually have a two week turnaround for touchups, then I will send you a picture before I seal the painting with varnish. Then it will be delivered locally in person, and shipped if further away.

  • Setting up, I have a portable easel, stool depending on the venue, phone stand, and painting supplies (acrylic paint, brushes, and jar.) My materials are kept to a minimum as to not clash with the decorations.

  • Yes, oil is an option for an additional cost. Please contact us for an exact quote and estimate.

  • Yes! I love when guests come up and talk with me! They love stopping by throughout the night to see the progress.

  • Yes and no! You tell/show me what pose you’d like to be in and I’ll either snap a quick shot of you both or use a stock reference photo to block the general composition in so no long poses on your part! I’ll reference the quick photo of you both to add all the details of your outfits, jewelry, florals, etc.

  • The painting will be substantially completed at the event so your guests can enjoy it coming to life. However, I refine the painting and seal it with varnish in my studio afterwards. Then I’ll locally deliver it or ship it to you typically within 2 weeks of the event.

  • Of course! I love to capture a special moment whether it was a week or 50 years ago! Pricing may vary, but it is typically around $950, contact me and we can discuss options for that!

  • My pricing is very straight forward! The only additional fees would be the extra add-ons you can choose to include like framing, smaller prints made into cards, oil paint, and any other custom request.

    Additional costs for traveling may include a small travel stipend, airfare, car rental, and 1-2 night hotel accommodations.

    All costs will be laid out in a contract before your big day!

  • Yes! As a big traveller I am comfortable and super willing to travel outside of Utah or the US and keep the travel fees as low as possible.

    Additional costs will apply which you can contact me about and we will discuss the options from there!

  • Yes! I’ve done this many times before and it’s a wonderful way to promote an event or have a unique experience at the event.

    I’ve done interactive paintings that people can add a detail or sign a section on a part of the canvas, it’s fun to get creative with these projects!