Live Painting & Live Lettering
Art made in the moment.
Your event becomes the inspiration. Your guests become part of the story. Available for weddings, corporate events, private parties, and beyond.
What is Live Event Painting?
A live event painting is exactly what is sounds like - an artist painting your event as it unfolds. For original large-scale paintings, Amanda will create a piece on canvas that captures the atmosphere of your venue: the light, the florals, the architecture, the emotion of the moment. For weddings, this typically means the ceremony or reception space. For corporate events, it might be the energy of the room, a keynote moment, or a branded scene. Large canvas pieces are painted in acrylic on site and taken back to the studio for final touches before delivery. Watercolor guest portraits are available for immediate take-home at the event.
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Amanda paints for up to 5 hours during your event, with a minimum booking of 3 hours for portrait painting. She brings a two-person team — Amanda paints while her assistant handles setup, logistics, and photography throughout. We ask that you check with your venue prior to booking to confirm on-site painting is permitted. We are happy to discuss logistics, placement, and setup in our planning call.
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For live acrylic canvas painting: we provide our own easel and director's chair, and ask that a small side table be available at the venue for supplies, along with access to water and a wash station. For watercolor guest portraits: we need a garden table for two and two chairs. We're happy to paint outdoors (weather permitting) and recommend having an indoor alternative as a backup. For evening events after sundown, we'll need access to a power outlet for lighting.
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Large canvas pieces are painted with acrylic paint. These pieces will be taken back to our studio to be completed off site and delivered post-wedding. Portraits are painted with watercolor on heavy weight paper, and will be available for guests to take home at the end of the event.
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All on-site live painting events require a minimum investment of $2,500. A 50% deposit is required at booking to secure your date. Live acrylic canvas paintings average $5,000, depending on size and complexity. Watercolor guest portrait pricing varies based on the number of guests to be painted and the duration of the event (3-hour minimum). Reach out using the inquiry form below for a custom quote tailored to your event.
