Live Event PaintinG
Watch a moment of your special day be painted in real time, while you and your loved ones celebrate you.
My specialty in figurative painting with oil paints allows me to capture an atmospheric moment of your celebration, that can be looked back on in remembrance of that special day.
You and your guests are welcome to watch, chat, and engage with me as I paint your artwork.
PRIcing
To have me paint on site, all packages have a base starting cost of $1,500 + travel.
Your choices in painting size and level of detail will determine the right package for you.
Please see more info below:
Keepsake
A snapshot of the day, featuring the couple alone. With options to do a close up (torso and above) to illustrate an intimate moment, or a full body image to show you both off.
This package includes:
6-8 total hours of work
4 hours of active painting at your event
1 hour ahead of time to set up my station and prep the canvas
Up to 3 hrs post event to finish up details
Sealing and protection of the painting
Recommended canvas size of 11x14”
(other sizes available upon request)
Starting at $1,500
MeMENTO
Capture your moment. The painting will illustrate a scene of your choosing. The focal couple will be featured prominently and rendered in the most detail, while including the essence of the loved ones you chose to surround you.
This package includes:
10-12 total hours of work
4-6 hours of active painting at your event
1 hour ahead of time to set up my station and prep the canvas
Up to 5 hrs post event to finish up details
Sealing and protection of the painting
Recommended canvas size of 18x24”
(other sizes available upon request)
Starting at $2,700
heirloom
Rendered in the highest detail, the outcome of this painting will be the most lifelike. Almost as though your memory of this moment was exactly captured on the canvas. The focus of will still be on the couple, but each guest included in the reference will be highly rendered as well.
This package includes:
16-17 total hours of work
5-6 hours of active painting at your event (or however long you would like me at your event/reception)
1 hour ahead of time to set up my station and prep the canvas
Up to 10 hrs post event to finish up details
Sealing and protection of the painting
Canvas size of your choosing
Starting at $5,000
All packages include a consultation, (either a phone call, zoom meeting, or email conversation) where we can discuss a game plan and expectations. And also include travel and delivery within the Cincinnati area.
Once we finalize price and availability, contract must be signed and a 25% deposit is required for reserving your date.
Since I work off of a photograph, it is also strongly recommended to contact your photographer prior to the event to ensure there is a way to hand-off the photo.
Some other package options:
If you don’t need the live event aspect, check out my commission page to set up a painting to be painted after the fact.
Want to gift a package or commission for the newlyweds? We can arrange a covert op as a surprise! (as long as we have access to the photographer beforehand).
A live wedding painting can also be put on your registry to crowd-fund the cost.
Testimonials
“Sofia was truly the best choice for a wedding painter. She was the easiest vendor we had at our wedding and the communication was flawless and articulate. She communicated every step of the painting process.
Now, as for the art itself? Holy moly! My husband and I are beyond thrilled with the outcome! Sofia is so meticulous and hones in on every single detail with precision. The end result went above and beyond what our expectations were. An added bonus, she was a HIT at our reception! Our guests would come up to her and she wasn't fazed by their questions or conversation, people still tell us how wonderful Sofia's presence and skills were at our reception.
If it were possible to recommend 1000/10, I certainly would, all of the stars to Sofia and her brilliant art skills! You will not be disappointed!”
-Emily
“We could not recommend Sofia more! We found her online and commissioned her to create individual portraits of each of our wedding guests to place at their seats as a special, personal touch. This was something new for Sofia, and she was so willing and excited to take on the challenge and figure it out alongside us. From start to finish, she was incredibly organized, communicative, and thoughtful throughout the entire process.
The portraits were such a hit with our guests! Everyone absolutely loved receiving something so personal, and it was a really meaningful way for us to show each person how much we appreciated them being there to celebrate with us. The portraits added such a unique and memorable element to our wedding, and we are so grateful to Sofia for helping bring the idea to life with her creativity and talent.”
-Lauren
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