I arrive 1 1/2 - 2 hours early to lay the foundation of the painting and sketch out the scene. That way, when guests arrive they get to watch the fun parts of adding color and detail! As they watch I chat and answer questions, I love talking while I work. I finish the painting during the reception and it is ready to take home that night.

For weddings, the painting will be set on the guest table unless other arrangements are made. For other events, we can arrange who to give the painting to at the end. By default I always leave the painting with you at the end of the night, but if the painting must be shipped it will be at the cost of the client.

My style is impressionistic watercolor! Rather than capturing a photorealistic rendering (that’s what we have photographers for, right?) I focus on capturing the feeling of the evening through bright colors and fun brushstrokes. Every painting is unique so there is no way to predict exactly what it will look like, but I will always incorporate specific colors or elements upon request.

Yes! In this case, I will arrive to the venue extra early so that the ceremony painting can be virtually finished by the end of the ceremony. Then I will be ready to start guest portraits for the reception! If the painting needs any last touches I will complete those after the guest portrait session is done.

Absolutely! It is more than possible to create a finished, professional level painting in one night. My impressionistic style naturally lends itself to producing a quicker process, and watercolors dry fairly quickly.

For weddings, I will start in either the ceremony or reception/cocktail hour. If you’d like the ceremony painted, I will begin there and move into the reception or cocktail hour (whichever comes first) to finish the painting. For a reception painting, the entire live painting will take place in the reception hall.

For other events the painting will take place wherever there’s a good spot to entertain and observe the scene to be painted.

Prices are based on size and start at $1,000. You may choose between sizes 16x20, 20x30, or 24x36. I also have bundle pricing options for booking both a live painting and guest sketches for one event. Please contact me and I’d love to talk more about pricing and options!

I bring all the materials I need to complete your painting. My setup includes a standing easel, stretched paper, watercolor, water jar, and brushes. All I need from you and your venue is a chair and a space of about 5 feet in diameter to work in!