Realism-Focused Live Wedding Painting by Mabel

Listing Description

There's nothing quite as special as your wedding day and nothing captures it quite like a custom painting created live, right in the middle of it. As your day unfolds, I transform it into a timeless piece of art, not just recording the setting but capturing the emotion and atmosphere of the moment itself. This isn't a snapshot of your wedding, it's an investment piece, an heirloom that only grows more meaningful the longer it lives in your home.

My style is rooted in realism and fine detail, with a focus on honoring the real emotion of the day rather than a generic or staged likeness. Working in acrylic, I bring both precision and vibrancy to every piece. Your guests will love watching the painting come to life throughout your celebration, adding a genuinely interactive experience to your event. I'd be honored to be part of your day and create something you'll cherish for a lifetime.

How It Works

Step 1: Planning your painting (before the day)

We'll have a consultation to talk through your vision and the moment you'd like captured — your first kiss, first dance, first look, or a moment of your choosing. If you're not sure, I'll help you decide.

Step 2: On the day (setup)

I arrive ahead of your chosen moment to set up and prepare, so everything is ready the instant it happens.

Step 3: Capturing your moment + painting live

I begin painting live, working from direct observation as your day unfolds, capturing your chosen moment in real time while your guests watch it come to life.

Step 4: Evening reveal

You'll see the painting revealed later in the evening — a proper moment of its own, with no posing or pausing your celebration to check in.

Step 5: Studio finish + delivery

I take the piece for final studio finishing to bring it to full completion, then it's delivered to your home.

Packages

Intimate Portrait

FROM $2,600

• Best for: an intimate, couple-focused piece — just the two of you, captured with realism and emotional detail
• 16x20in professional artist canvas

Timeless Scene

FROM $3,500

• Best for: couples who want the fuller scene — guests, venue, and atmosphere captured alongside them
• 30x40in professional artist canvas

All packages include:

• Acrylic on canvas
• Live painting throughout your event (6-8 hours)
• Studio finishing after the day
• Tracked delivery to your home
• Professional varnish and finishing
• Tracked delivery to your home
• Fully insured, COI available upon request

Optional Add-ons

• Additional people from $150/each
• Pets from $50/each
• Rush completion from $250 (varies depending on requested due date)
• Larger canvas sizes quoted individually