Andrea, loose & expressive watercolour wedding illustrator based in Province of Milan, Lombardy
Andrea
Hand-painted by Andrea — original human artwork
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Meet the Artist
Arluno, Province of Milan, Lombardy, Italy
Member since September 2026
Willing to travel overseas
New Artist.I'm an Italian live painter and illustrator based near Milan, with over 10 years of professional experience creating art live at weddings and events. I create expressive A5 watercolour guest portraits and larger live wedding paintings, combining speed, elegance and genuine interaction with guests. I'm also the first Italian courtroom sketch artist officially recognised by the Court of Milan. Available across Italy, Switzerland and internationally.
Artist details
Medium
- Medium
- Watercolour
Style
- Style
- Loose & Expressive
- Style
- Fashion Illustration
Features
- Features
- Pre-wedding consultation
- Features
- Travels overseas
- Features
- Group portraits
- Features
- Post wedding illustrations
Our Promise to You
Love it Guarantee, provided by TheWeddingPainters.com
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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Replacement Promise: If your artist cancels before your wedding, you're protected. We'll issue a full refund and help you find a replacement artist where possible.
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Direct Access to Our Team: You can message us at any point, before or after booking, about anything at all. Real people, not a ticket system, and we stay involved from your first enquiry through to the day itself.
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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Andrea's Showcase
Recognition
- Live illustrator on Italian national television, including Splendida Cornice (Rai 3) and UnoMattina (Rai 1)
- Live drawing guest on Caterpillar (Rai Radio 2)
- First Italian courtroom sketch artist officially recognised by the Court of Milan
Starting price
25% deposit · €188 · Balance collected 30 days before the event
Package Examples
Essential
From€750
- Best for intimate weddings or a focused part of the celebration. - Includes 3 hours of live illustrations - Approximately 24–30 guests - A5 watercolour guest portraits - Protective sleeves and portraits handed directly to guests.
Classic
From€950
- Best for small to mid-size weddings looking for broader coverage during the reception - Includes 4 hours of live illustrations - Approximately 32–40 guests - A5 watercolour guest portraits - Protective sleeves and portraits handed directly to guests.
Signature
From€1,100
- Best for mid-size weddings where live guest portraits are a significant part of the reception experience. - Includes 5 hours of live illustrations - Approximately 40–50 guests - A5 watercolour guest portraits - Protective sleeves and portraits handed directly to guests.
Extended
From€1,250
- Best for larger weddings or couples wanting the longest live coverage before considering post-wedding completion. - Includes 6 hours of live illustrations - Approximately 48–60 guests - A5 watercolour guest portraits - Protective sleeves and portraits handed directly to guests.
The Experience
Description
I’m an Italian live painter and illustrator based near Milan, with over ten years of professional experience in live drawing and painting. At weddings, I create expressive A5 watercolour portraits, painting guests directly from life.
THE EXPERIENCE
The portrait station becomes part of the celebration itself: guests stop to watch, chat, sit for their portrait and then take home an original artwork created in front of them. The experience combines live entertainment, personal interaction and a unique keepsake from the wedding.
HOW IT WORKS
1. Planning the service
Before the wedding, we agree on the service duration that best suits your guest count and the experience you want to offer.
2. Live portraits during the wedding
Guests come to my station and are painted live in watercolour. I can portray individuals, couples or small groups.
3. Artwork to take home
Once finished, each portrait is handed directly to the guest together with a protective sleeve.
4. Post-wedding completion, if needed
For larger guest counts, additional portraits can be completed afterwards in my studio in the same style. Reference photographs can be provided after the wedding or, if agreed in advance, taken quickly during the event.
5. Delivery of post-wedding portraits
Completed portraits are delivered or shipped together to one nominated contact. The usual turnaround is approximately 4–6 weeks, depending on the quantity required.
ALL PACKAGES INCLUDE
• Live A5 watercolour guest portraits
• All necessary art materials
• Protective sleeves
• Portraits handed directly to guests
• Service planning based on guest count and booked hours
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS
• Post-wedding portrait completion
• Personalised wedding stamp with names, date, venue or bespoke design
• Bespoke presentation or packaging
TO ENQUIRE
Send me your wedding date, venue, approximate guest count and the service duration you are considering, and I’ll help you identify the most suitable option.
Cancellation & Refund Policy▼
90+ days before the event: 100% deposit refund. 61–89 days: 50% deposit refund. 0–60 days: deposit non-refundable. Balance payments are refundable until 30 days before the event. Any non-refundable travel or accommodation costs already incurred may be deducted. If the event is postponed, I will make reasonable efforts to transfer the booking to the new date, subject to availability. If I am unable to provide the agreed service, all payments for the artistic service will be refunded.
Artist's Service Terms▼
Important: These are the artist's service-specific terms. The platform's Terms & Conditions always take precedence.
- Guest numbers are approximate and may vary depending on whether guests are portrayed individually, as couples or in small groups, and on the natural flow of the event.
- Travel and accommodation are quoted separately where required.
- The client should provide a suitable working area with adequate lighting and reasonable protection from weather for outdoor events.
- Post-wedding completion, personalised stamps and bespoke presentation or packaging are separate add-ons unless specifically included in the booking.
- Any significant changes to the venue, timing or scope of the service should be agreed in advance and may affect the final quote.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Andrea travel overseas, and which areas are covered?
Andrea is willing to consider overseas events. Listed coverage: Milan, Lake Como and Lombardy and nationwide across Italy. This does not guarantee availability or include travel expenses. Confirm your destination and arrangements through an enquiry.
Which medium and style does Andrea offer?
Andrea: Medium: Watercolour. Style: Loose & Expressive and Fashion Illustration. Ask through an enquiry to confirm your preferences.
What artwork or service formats does Andrea offer?
Artwork and service formats are not specified on this listing for Andrea. Ask through an enquiry.
What is the starting price for Andrea's wedding illustration?
Andrea's wedding illustration starts from €750. 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.