Live Event Painting

Live Event Painting is when an artist—at your venue—starts and finishes a painting throughout your special event. All while talking and interacting with your guests.

It is an absolute gem to watch, and you get to keep a cherished memento of that wonderful day in the form of a varnished painting.

The Live Painting

Experience

  • I arrive at your venue early (I recommend up to two hours) to get started on the background.

  • On an agreed upon time, I set aside my painting subjects for 5-10 minutes to take the reference photo.

  • From there, I paint until however long you like me to. I talk, laugh, answer questions, and have fun with your guests as they swing by and watch the painting slowly come to life.

  • I take the painting back to my studio for touch-ups and varnishing, and aim to have it delivered to the event hosts within 2 months.

 FAQ - Live Event Painting

  • This is up to the couple or event host!

    Some common wedding choices include the wedding dip, first kiss, first look, or simply strolling through the background holding hands. Pick a pose that reflects your personalities. You can decide on poses any time before the wedding. On your wedding day she will take a photo of you for reference in your desired pose.

    For other events: The guest(s) of honor, a landscape, an impressionistic rendering of guests partying at your event, the choices are endless depending on the event! I can also help you explore more options during our consult.

  • For weddings, Sally will set the couple aside for 5-10 minutes at an agreed upon time and arrange them in their desired poses for the painting. Adjusting the veil, bouquet, and any adornments on the couple will be made as-needed until approved by the couple. Beforehand, she will arrive early to begin painting the background.

    For other events: This depends on what we want to capture. If painting certain individuals, I will set them aside the same way in order to pose them for the painting.

  • This is also up to the couple/event hosts! But Sally can also make her best artistic suggestion if asked. The day of the event, she will arrive a few hours earlier to set up and begin painting the background. Ultimately, she suggests the outdoors for the most beautiful, romantic backdrop. This can include gardens, oceans, fountains, mountains and trees. If the background selected is especially floral, she can also incorporate flowers similar to the event color-scheme or bridal bouquet, for that extra special touch.

  • From the venue:

    • A 6’ x 6’ space as far away from speakers as possible.

    • (Recommended) Access to a power outlet or any source of light would be a big help.

    • Vendor meal (no restrictions)

    • (Recommended if outdoors) An umbrella or canopy to paint under

  • Currently, Sally charges a flat rate of $800 for up to 4 hours of live acrylic painting on an 18×24” hardboard canvas. Each additional hour of live painting is $150/each. The more time I have at the venue, the more completed it will be by the end of the event.

    Please note that the painting will not be fully completed at the venue, and will be touched-up/varnished at the studio and delivered to the event hosts at a later date.

    For weddings and all other events: The rate includes a rendered painting of up to two people and a background of their choice.

    Any additional people/pets will cost an additional $100 each, painted in a more gestural sort of style, in order to make the couple at the center of attention.

    If you have a different vision in mind for your live painting, please let me know in the inquiry form and we can customize the package to best fit your needs!

  • You sure can! This would be one of Sally’s custom commissions. All you have to do is email a clear, high-resolution photo of what you would like painted, and she will create a painting just as beautiful as if she were on-location!

    Please reach out to her here for the most accurate pricing information.

  • The paintings are initially created with high quality acrylic paints, and subsequently finished with oils back at the studio. They are then sealed with a UV resistant, protective semi-gloss varnish.

  • The painting itself is touched-up, completed, and varnished back at her studio.

  • Paintings typically take 2 months to complete (mainly due to the oil layers drying). Once ready, it will either be hand-delivered for free (if delivery address is within 50 miles of 92868) or shipped via FedEx at a flat rate of $150.

  • First of all, thank you so much for your interest!

    If you would like to schedule a consultation, please fill out the inquiry form below, and answer everything to the best of your ability. Sally will subsequently reach out to you within 2 days and schedule a free consultation about what you would like. From there, a contract will be created for your signature with the pricing/event details. Once completed and signed, a nonrefundable retainer fee of 50% will be requested in order to secure the date the live painting will be performed. Once paid, the date is officially yours!

    The remaining 50% will need to be fulfilled a week before the event itself.

Live Event Painting Inquiry Form

Thank you for your interest! Please fill out this form to the best of your ability and I will reach out to schedule a consultation call within the next 2 days after submission.