Live wedding painting is a unique and creative way to capture the atmosphere and emotions of a wedding day in a visual medium. It involves having an artist present at the wedding who creates a painting of the event in real-time.

The Process

  1. Preparation and Booking: Send me a message to discuss the details, including the date, venue, and any specific elements they'd like to be highlighted in the painting.

  2. Understanding the Couple's Vision: We will have a conversation to understand the vision for your painting. We will discuss the color palette, the focal points that you want to emphasize, and any special moments you hope to have captured.

  3. Logistics: We will work out the logistics, including where the I will set up my easel and supplies during the wedding. I will need a good vantage point to capture the scene.

  4. Setting Up at the Wedding: On the wedding day, I will arrive early to set up my easel, canvas, and art supplies. I will choose a spot that provides a clear view of the ceremony or reception area.

  5. Creating the Painting: As the wedding unfolds, I will start working on the painting in real-time. I will quickly capture the key elements, such as the bride, groom, wedding party, decor, and venue details. I will use a combination of quick sketches and initial paint strokes to block in the main elements.

  6. Interaction with Guests: Guests might be intrigued by the live painting process, and I will engage in casual conversations about my work. This can add an interactive and entertaining element to the wedding.

  7. Finishing Touches: Towards the end of the wedding, I will focus on refining the details, adding more depth, and finalizing the painting. Depending on the complexity of the piece and the duration of the wedding, the painting might be mostly complete or nearly finished by the time the event ends.

  8. Delivery: After the wedding, I will take the painting back to my studio for any final touches and adjustments. Once the painting is perfected, we will make arrangements to have to painting delivered.

Travel Fees

Package pricing does not include travel costs.

For travel over 45 minutes of Grand Rapids , a stipend will be added for the appropriate amount of gas and mileage from Grand Rapids Michigan to the venue, including the return trip.

2 hours of drive time will require a $150 hotel fee.

4 hours of drive time will require 2 nights -$300 hotel fee

For travel requiring airfare, the commissioner must provide a round trip ticket with insurance with two checked bags and one carry on, 2 nights of overnight accommodations and a provided rental. More details can be provided upon inquiry

I will book any flights or accommodations myself

You can contact me for a quote on travel fees for your event. I am willing to travel anywhere in the world!

Platinum Package

16x20 gallery wrapped canvas

an intimate painting of the couple only

6+ hour of on-site painting

additional touch ups in the studio

$2000

Silver Package

18x24 gallery wrapped canvas

an intimate painting of the couple with more space for background details and guests

6+ hours of on-site painting

additional touch ups in the studio

$2500

Gold Package

24x30 gallery wrapped canvas

a large scale painting with space for additional portraits of guests or wedding party if desired

6+ hours of on site painting

additional touch ups in the studio

$3000