Live Wedding Painting and Drawing
Turn your wedding day into a masterpiece…
Celebrate your love story with the timeless elegance of live wedding painting. This luxury service captures the magic of your special day on canvas, creating a one-of-a-kind artwork that you and your partner can cherish forever. Whether it’s the first kiss, first dance, or a moment filled with joy and love, I’ll transform it into a breathtaking keepsake that lasts a lifetime.
The Process
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1) Submit an inquiry form at the bottom of this page. Some questions are required in order to ensure availability.
2) Reserve your date with a signed contract and a 50% non-refundable down payment.
3) Consultation: A month or two before your wedding, we will discuss the direction of your artwork. I want to know what is most important to you to capture on canvas.
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1) I will arrive about 1-2 hours before the ceremony in order to set up my easel and begin to lay out the background. As guests arrive, they are able to see the beginning stages.
2) During your chosen moment, I will take pictures and videos to use as references. I will sketch you and your partner over the background.
3) Throughout the night, guests will be able to watch the piece progress. I make as much progress as I can by the end of the night, and then I take the piece home to finish.
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1) In my studio, I will add final details. This process is highly dependent on the individual project. A project may take multiple months to complete. Drawings have a shorter turnaround time than paintings.
2) I will send progress emails and get your approval before varnishing paintings or applying a spray fixative to seal drawings.
3) The final payment of the remaining 50% + shipping and handling is due before the drawing or painting is shipped to you (I am willing to hand-deliver locally in Dallas, Texas).
Pricing
Payments are made in two installments: 50% non-refundable down payment and 50% due upon completion of the artwork.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes! In addition to live wedding painting, I also offer custom portraits using high quality photos as reference. You can learn more about this process by looking through the Custom Portraits page.
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I need about a 6x6 square foot area for my easel and supplies.
Access to a sink for water and cleaning brushes.
Access to a power outlet is preferable, but I can do without.
A chair
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Yes, I am willing to travel. I am local to Dallas, Texas. If a wedding location is over 50 miles from Dallas or requires a hotel and/or plane ticket, travel fees will apply.
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Once we agree on the project and price, I will send you an invoice for a 50% non-refundable down payment along with a contract. In order to reserve your wedding date, the deposit must be paid and the contract must be signed. The remaining 50% + shipping and handling is due when the artwork is complete and before shipping the completed piece to you. (I am willing to hand-deliver in Dallas, Texas.)
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Drawings are done in charcoal and/or graphite (black and white) on paper. Drawings have a shorter turn around time than paintings. Drawings need to be framed.
Paintings are done mostly with acrylic paint, and sometimes details are added with oil paints and/or colored pencils. Paintings take longer to create than drawings due to having to mix paint colors and wait for layers of paint to dry. Framing for paintings is optional.
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No, the price is for the artwork only. I generally don’t like framing artwork myself since I feel the space where the art will be displayed is an important factor when picking the perfect frame. If you would like help choosing a frame, I am more than happy to help with this process.