General
What is live wedding painting?
Live wedding painting is a unique service where an artist attends your wedding and creates a painting during the event, capturing a special moment like the first dance or ceremony. It provides entertainment for your guests, as they can watch the artwork unfold, and leaves you with a beautiful, personalised keepsake to cherish forever.
Is a live wedding painter worth it?
Live wedding painting not only offers entertainment for your wedding guests but also creates a timeless piece of art, ensuring that memories from your special day endure for a lifetime. This artwork becomes a lifelong keepsake, allowing you to relive the joyous moments of your wedding day with every glance.
What size should a live wedding painting be?
The size of a live wedding painting typically depends on a few factors, including the your preferences and the complexity of the scene. Common sizes range from 20x24 inches to 24x30 inches or larger. It's essential to consider where you might display the painting in your home and any specific details you want to be included, ensuring the final piece is a perfect fit for your memories and space.
How long does a live painting take?
All live wedding painting packages include 7-10 hours of on-site painting, with additional time to be spent in the studio after the wedding to perfect the piece. This additional time varies per package, ranging from 15 additional hours (The Petite) to up to 50 additional hours (The Collector) in the studio. This ensures that every detail is refined, and the final artwork is a beautiful representation of your special day.
Process
Where are you based?
I'm a live wedding painter based in Sydney, Australia.
Will you travel for my wedding?
Yes, I offer complimentary travel within 50km of Sydney. For venues beyond this range, we'll agree on a travel fee before booking to ensure everything is set for your big day.
How about interstate weddings?
Absolutely! I'm available for interstate weddings, booking 6-9 months in advance. Travel fees are quoted based on the destination and time of year, starting from $1,750.
How do we plan the live wedding painting details?
We'll meet about a month before your wedding to discuss the scene you want to capture, the setup location, and any special requests to ensure your painting is everything you've envisioned.
Do we take the painting home at the end of the wedding?
No, the painting is not finished on the day. During your wedding, the composition and main elements are painted live so guests can watch the artwork come to life throughout the celebration. After the event, the painting returns to the studio where it is carefully refined and completed. This allows time to perfect details, balance the composition, and ensure the final artwork is ready to live beautifully in your home.Your finished painting is typically ready for review within 15-20 weeks of your wedding.
Investment
How much does live wedding painting cost?
In Australia, Iive wedding painting costs can range between $2,000 to $10,000, reflecting the diverse talent pool, the creativity and skill level of the artists, and the unique entertainment they provide to wedding guests. The painting becomes a lasting keepsake of the wedding.
My collections currently range from $3,200 to $6,000, with each painting created live during your celebration and thoughtfully completed in the studio afterwards. The result is both a memorable artistic experience for your guests and a timeless piece of art that will live with you long after the wedding day.
The available collections allow couples to choose the scale and composition that best suits their vision for the painting.
What's the difference between the live wedding painting collections?
Our Live Wedding Painting Collection differ mainly in:
Canvas Size: Each collection offers a different canvas size, affecting the artwork's scale and impact.
Live Painting Duration: All packages start from 7 hours of live painting, with options extending up to 9 hours for more comprehensive coverage.
Detail Level: Larger canvases allow for finer details, making your painting even more vivid and intricate.
Studio Hours: After the event, studio hours (ranging from 15 to 50) are dedicated to enhancing and finalizing your painting.
Would you charge extra if I ask for any changes to my wedding painting?
I want to make sure that you love your painting so I'm happy to accommodate reasonable changes to ensure your painting perfectly captures your special day. Minor adjustments can often be made without any additional cost. However, if the requested changes are significant and require substantial extra work, there may be an additional charge. This ensures that the quality and integrity of the artwork are maintained while fairly compensating for the extra time and resources needed to implement these changes. I'll always discuss any potential extra charges with you in advance, so you're fully informed and comfortable with the process.