We are just completely blown away by the painting. So beyond our wildest expectations & having my sister by my side where she should have been just makes it so much more special.
Devin, realistic oil live wedding painter based in Norwich
Rated 5 out of 5 from 3 reviews.
Devin
Hand-painted by Devin — original human artwork
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Meet the Artist
Devin
Norwich, Norwich, United Kingdom
Member since October 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Read reviews.About the Artist
Specialising in the creation of realistic oil paintings, I capture the essence of special moments in Live Wedding Painting. These timeless works of art can be formed from the event unfolding in front of me, cherished photographs or even combined! Whether it is capturing the moment of your special day or reconnecting loved ones, I consider myself fortunate to play a role in illuminating these precious memories.
Artist details
Medium
- Medium
- Oil
Style
- Style
- Realistic
Features
- Features
- Studio finishing
- Features
- Pre-wedding consultation
- Features
- Guests in painting
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- Pets
- Features
- Travels overseas
Our Promise to You
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This painting will hang on your wall for decades. So we think you should adore it, not just accept it. You'll be shown the finished piece before it's sent, your artist will happily revise it, and if it still isn't right, you pay nothing. No awkward conversations, no polite disappointment.
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Full terms apply.
Your Artist's Promise
A Free Consultation Call: Every artist offers a short call to talk through your vision properly before anything's finalised, so you're guided by someone who knows what actually works on the day.
Quote Revisions Until It's Right: Not sure on size or package yet? Your artist can revise the quote as many times as you need until it reflects exactly what you want, with no pressure to decide early.
Flexibility If Things Change: From enquiry through to your wedding day, the artist follows up on the details that matter: deadlines, check-ins and next steps, so nothing gets missed on your side.
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Devin's Showcase
From £1500.00
Starting price
25% deposit · £375 · Balance collected 30 days before the event
Package Examples
Classic
From£1,500
- Best for: a beautifully composed scene with the couple as the clear focal point, a considered size that works in almost any room without demanding the wall - 24×30in oil on canvas (other sizes available on request) - Pre-wedding consultation to plan your scene, moment and composition - Full live painting on the day - Reference photography at your chosen moment - Figurative additional guests included - Minimum 10 hours of studio finishing after the wedding, including varnishing - Return by hand, collection or insured post
Heritage
From£1,700
- Best for: couples who want a wider canvas, with more room for setting, atmosphere and the people around them, while keeping the couple central - 24×36in oil on canvas (other sizes available on request) - Pre-wedding consultation to plan your scene, moment and composition - Full live painting on the day, with more background included - Reference photography at your chosen moment - Figurative additional guests included - Minimum 10 hours of studio finishing after the wedding, including varnishing - Return by hand, collection or insured post
Legacy
From£2,000
- Best for: a statement piece, with full figures, architectural detail and the full emotional weight of the moment, made to be the centrepiece of a room for generations - 32×40in oil on canvas (other sizes available on request) - Pre-wedding consultation to plan your scene, moment and composition - Full live painting on the day, including detailed background setting - Reference photography at your chosen moment - Detailed additional guests included - Minimum 10 hours of studio finishing after the wedding, including varnishing - Return by hand, collection or insured post
The Experience
Description
An oil painting requires time, skill, and a trained eye. Mine has been developing for twenty years.
I hold an MA in Fine Art and have worked as a professional artist since 2013. At your wedding, I bring that same commitment by arriving early, building the scene carefully from life, and dedicating a minimum of ten hours of studio time to the finished piece after the day. What you receive isn't just a record of your wedding. It's a considered, detailed oil painting by an artist who takes the work seriously. That's an investment in something that will still be on your wall, and still meaning something long after everything else from the day has faded.
How it works
Step 1: Planning your painting
Before the wedding, we'll talk through the moment you want captured, the scene you have in mind, and who you'd like included. Any scene is possible; the ceremony, that quiet glow between the vows and the reception, the wedding breakfast, or the first dance. I'll confirm timings and any practical details so everything runs smoothly on the day.
Step 2: Arrival and background
I arrive from the start of the day (or as soon as the venue permits) to begin painting the background and setting from life. This typically takes around two hours and means the scene is already established and waiting when your chosen moment arrives. Worth letting your venue coordinator know I'll need a plug socket nearby for a lamp.
Step 3: The moment, captured live
Throughout your day I paint live while guests watch the artwork develop. At the key moment you've chosen, I take reference photographs to preserve expressions and details accurately, so nothing important is lost in the movement of the day.
Step 4: Studio finishing and delivery
After the wedding I take the painting back to the studio for a minimum of ten hours of further development and refinement, more for larger or more complex compositions. The finished piece is varnished for protection and longevity, then returned to you by hand, collection, or insured post.
Choosing your package
Every package is a considered oil painting, begun from life on your wedding day and developed for at least ten hours in my studio afterwards. As the canvas grows, so does the room for your setting and the people around you.
Classic is a beautifully composed scene with the two of you as the clear focal point, a considered size that works in almost any room without demanding the wall.
Heritage widens the canvas, giving more room for your setting, its atmosphere and the people around you, while keeping the two of you at the centre.
Legacy is a statement piece. The larger canvas allows a richer, more complex composition, with full figures, architectural detail and the full emotional weight of the moment. It’s made to be the centrepiece of a room for generations.
All sizes are guidelines, and other dimensions can be accommodated, so mention it when you enquire.
All packages include
- A pre-wedding consultation to plan your scene, moment and composition
- Live painting on the day, beginning with your background built from life
- Reference photography at your chosen moment
- A minimum of 10 hours of studio finishing after the wedding
- Varnishing for colour protection and longevity
- Return by hand, collection or insured post
- Additional guests painted figuratively, at no extra cost
Optional add-ons
- Detailed portrait additions, £50 per person. Guests painted realistically from reference photos. Anyone who doesn’t make it into the painting on the day can be added from photographs during studio time.
Destination weddings
For select couples getting married abroad, I offer a bespoke painting of your wedding location for the cost of travel and expenses — in return for a few extra days to explore the destination. If you're planning a wedding abroad, it's worth asking.
Completion time
Typically one to two months, depending on the complexity of the scene and number of subjects, accounting for studio time, drying, and finishing.
To enquire, send your:
Wedding date · Venue or location · The moment you'd most love captured
Devin is based in Norfolk and available across the UK. Travel is factored into your quote.
Cancellation & Refund Policy▼
Cancellation / Refund / Exchange Policy
Refunds/cancellations are available up until 3 months before the wedding. If the wedding gets postponed, we can rearrange for the new date (if there is not another booking).
Artist's Service Terms▼
Important: These are the artist's service-specific terms. The platform's Terms & Conditions always take precedence.
Shipping Policy
I can either hand-deliver your painting (depending on location) or you have the option of collecting the painting. Alternatively insured postage can be arranged.
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Reviews
5.0 (3)Thankyou so much for helping us celebrate! We couldn't be more thrilled with this. What an amazing memory of our special day.
Wow… youve really captured her likeness, the way she laughs when she looks at him its spot on
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Devin travel overseas, and which areas are covered?
Overseas travel is not listed for Devin. Listed coverage: England, Scotland and Wales. This is not an absolute refusal; ask through an enquiry about your destination.
Which medium and style does Devin offer?
Devin: Medium: Oil. Style: Realistic. Ask through an enquiry to confirm your preferences.
What artwork or service formats does Devin offer?
Artwork and service formats are not specified on this listing for Devin. Ask through an enquiry.
What is the starting price for Devin's live wedding painting?
Devin's live wedding painting starts from £1,500. Ask through an enquiry for the price for your requirements.
Who am I actually booking?
You're booking your artist directly. TheWeddingPainters connects you with independent artists, and once you confirm your booking, your contract sits directly with the artist you've chosen. We handle the booking process and payment on their behalf, so everything stays effortless and in one place from enquiry to wedding day.
Why should I pay through TheWeddingPainters instead of paying my artist directly?
Paying through TheWeddingPainters keeps your deposit and payments secure, your agreement recorded in one place, and our team on hand to step in if anything about the booking needs sorting out.
If you pay your artist privately, by bank transfer or PayPal, outside our system, we lose visibility of that payment and our ability to help. That matters most in the moment you'd need us: if there's a dispute, or your artist doesn't turn up on the day.
Keeping everything on-platform is what lets us actually protect your wedding day, not just process it.
What should I do if my artist asks me to pay them directly (bank transfer, PayPal, etc.)?
TheWeddingPainters is a booking platform – we help you and your artist keep the booking and payments clearly recorded. If payments happen privately, they won't appear in our system and it may limit how much we can assist if anything needs to be checked later.
If you ever feel unsure or pressured, please contact us and we'll take a look.
Will I lose any protection if I pay outside TheWeddingPainters?
If you pay your artist directly (for example by separate bank transfer, PayPal or cash), those payments won't show in your TheWeddingPainters booking record.
That means:
- We can't see what was paid, when, or on what terms
- It can be harder for us to help if there's a disagreement about what was included, what's still owed, or whether a refund is due
For that reason, we strongly recommend keeping all payments for your booking within TheWeddingPainters, where we process payments on your artist's behalf and keep a clear record for both of you.