Live wedding painter

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A photograph depicts things as they are in real life, but a painting has the opportunity to capture the moment or heightened feelings of your special day. Furthermore a live painting by an exceptional artist is a great way to entertain guests and see the memory of the event unfold on your special day. 

Not only do you get a keepsake that you can hold onto forever, but it's an experience for you and your guests to enjoy seeing a moment captured in real-time on paper. 

If you have a pet or a family member or friend who has passed away, live wedding paintings provide a beautiful way to honour thier memory and include them in your special day. 

The actual scene of the painting comes in two sizes:  

28.5 x 40.5 cm (A3) - £599 (glass display wooden frame display size is 38 x             50 cm) 

42.0 x 59.4 cm (A2) - £1100 (glass display with wooden frame display size is 62.5 x 87cm)

The wedding package price includes:

 - telephone or video consultations;

 - professional watercolour painting using the highest quality materials;

 - mount & glass display frame in black, white, oak or walnut

 - up to 7 hours live painting and guest interaction (excluding set up time);

-  artist travel to and from the wedding venue (no additonal add on costs)

 - additional studio time to perfect the painting; and 

 - signed and secure delivery of your paint to a home address. 

Please send me your email address for a full information pack about my service below

Contact me

Contact me via "Contacts" section at the bottom of the page to discuss your requirements

Questionnaire & Agreement

Complete my questionnaire about your event to assess logistics and expectations

Place Order

Make the purchase or place a 10% deposit (14 day cooling off period) to secure your booking

Live Painting Event

Artist entertains your guest for up to 7 hours painting a professional watercolour

The process is very simple – here is how it works:  

Contact me via "Contacts" below to see if your date is available and we can discuss your plans for your event. I also send you a questionnaire with a view to arrange a telephone consultation before you secure your booking. Please book early as I get booked up quickly.   

 If content with the arrangements you can make a purchase or place a 10% deposit with a 14 day cooling off period to secure the date. Full payment is required 4 weeks before the event.

On the day I'll arrive about 1-2 hours before the start of the event, ceremony or the reception (whichever moment you would like to be painted) to set up and get started on sketching the background and composition. I'll continue to sketch and paint while the event is occurring so your guests can view and interact with me while they enjoy the event. 

My time is around 7 hours but I’m flexible in order to capture the right moment. 

The painting will be displayed throughout the wedding but may need some additional studio time. The painting and frame will be posted securely to your home address.     

Please contact me below if you would like any further information.

FAQs

1. How much does it costs to hire a live painter?

The actual scene of the painting comes in two sizes: 

28.5 x 40.5 cm (A3) for £599 (glass frame display size is 38 x 50cm) 
42.0 x 59.4 cm (A2) - £1100 (glass frame display size is 62.5 x 87cm) 

The price includes a full consultation, professional watercolour painting, frame with mount, up to to 7 hours of my time, live painting, artists travel expenses to and from the wedding venue*, interacting with guests and some addtional studio time if necessary. Only a 10% deposit is required to secure the booking.

* this cover most areas in the UK but this will be confirmed at the enquiry or booking stage

2. Can I chose my scene? 

Yes, you chose a scene of your choice for the day. Do you want a painting to focus just on the bride and the groom and venue? The first kiss? Or even a member of the family or pet who may have passed away. 

3. Do you travel? 

Yes anywhere in the UK. I'm based in South London and my fee covers travel in most areas of the UK. However this will be confirmed at the enquiry and booking stage. I will always try to keep costs down and avoid an overnight stay if possible.  I don't believe weddings should be unnecessarily expensive. 

4. How far ahead can I book? 

I would suggest to save your date sooner than later. I can hold your date for a period of time at your enquiry until you decide.  You only need to provide a 10%  deposit to secure your booking 

5. What deposit do I need to pay?

You only need to provide a 10%  deposit to secure your booking. The balance is due 4 weeks prior to your wedding. Contact me below if you would like to save your date 

6. Are you insured?

Yes I have full public liability insurance of upto £5 million pounds.  

7. Some live wedding painters use canvas and acrylic painting, why do you paint in  watercolour? 

This is basically down to preference, but watercolours is my preferred medium and expertise because it is renowned for its light, bright, and translucent qualities. It is also the most difficult medium to master which takes many years of training. The vibrant but soft nature of watercolours captivates the viewer’s eye in ways that are much different from, let’s say, the thick nature of oil or acrylic paints. In my view it provides a much more natural and warm depiction of the scene with an artistic feel. I also love the blend between colours and texture when used properly on the finished painting. Finally my paintings are all presented in a glass (not Perspex) frame with mount which will compliment any home environment.  

8. When will I receive my painting?

I will aim to present your painting on the day (depending on the start time of the wedding or event) or if necessary additional studio time may be necessary free of charge. The painting will be delivered to you securely using tracked delivery. 

9. Can my guest watch you paint? 

Absolutely that's the point. I make an effort to actively engage your guests and talk them through the process. On some occasions guest even contribute their artistic touch to your painting. You can do so as well to place your mark on the painting. However don't fret, though - if you or they happen to place a colour in an unintended spot, I can lift off the paint or paint over it. 

10. Does my painting come with a frame?

Yes my price includes a black, white, oak or rustic frame with a white mount and glass display (not cheap perspex)

11. Do you have any reviews or testimonals? 

Absolutely, however for transparency and authencity these are held on my Hitch account where the client's themselves have written the review or testimonal. These are also supported by my video reels. Please click on the following link to visit my Hitch account for a record of my reivews :  Live Wedding Painter in South East London - Wedding Entertainment | hitched.co.uk

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