Yorkshire Live Wedding Painters

Live wedding painters based in Yorkshire

These four artists live in Yorkshire, so for many venues their travel costs will be lower.

Tom, Skipton, North Yorkshire

Style: bright, colourful paintings in acrylic on canvas, sometimes mixed with oil

Starts at: £900

Travels to: weddings across the UK

Reviews: rated 5 out of 5 from 3 reviews. One couple had Tom paint Barden Tower on the morning of their wedding, then add them and their family into the scene.

See Tom's work and packages

Maddy, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Style: warm, inclusive live painting for weddings of every kind, from traditional to cultural to wonderfully different

Starts at: £1,088 for a 50 x 40cm canvas and up to 5 hours of painting. Her largest package is £1,399 for a 70 x 50cm canvas, up to 7 hours and up to four extra guests or pets.

Travels to: anywhere, and travel is built into your quote

Reviews: 6 reviews

See Maddy's work and packages

Rebecca, Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Style: emotive paintings that capture how the day felt, painted live and finished in her studio. Her work has been commissioned by Doncaster Council.

Starts at: £1,200

Travels to: travel is included within 50 miles of Doncaster, and charged beyond that

Reviews: rated 5 out of 5 from 1 review

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Natasha, Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Style: timeless black and white paintings. Four hours of live painting, finished in her studio, then framed (49 x 69cm) and delivered to your door.

Starts at: £1,395, including two video calls with you before the wedding

Travels to: England, including Yorkshire

Reviews: new to TheWeddingPainters

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More artists who paint Yorkshire weddings

These artists live outside Yorkshire but list it as an area they travel to. Their quote will include travel, and sometimes a night's stay.

Nearby:

Roxana, Manchester: elegant, carefully composed paintings shaped by her background in fashion design. She can add people or pets who couldn't be there. From £850.

Samia, Newcastle upon Tyne: live oil paintings, finished and varnished in her studio. From £1,250.

From further afield:

Hannah, London: live digital painting, with a second screen so your guests can watch. From £800.

Patrick, Bromley: light, bright watercolour. From £899.

Abigail, London: 4 to 6 hours of live painting, refined in her studio. From £900.

Elizabeth, Stourbridge: hand-drawn pencil portraits of your first kiss. One couple booked her for their wedding in Haworth. From £1,000.

Maisy, Cardiff: paintings on paper or canvas, planned with you before the day. From £1,050.

Roberta, London: soft, impressionistic acrylic, with most paintings finished on site so you take yours home that night. From £1,100.

Krystyna, London: romantic storytelling with an architect's eye for composition. From £1,299.

Jacob, Shropshire: live oil portraits and wedding scenes. From £2,200.

Which parts of Yorkshire do our artists cover?

All 14 artists on this page list Yorkshire as an area they travel to. Where they live affects how much travel adds to your quote.

North Yorkshire and the Dales: Tom in Skipton and Maddy in Harrogate are the closest artists for the Yorkshire Dales, Harrogate, Knaresborough, Ripon, York, Leeds and Bradford.

South Yorkshire: Rebecca and Natasha in Doncaster are the closest for Doncaster, Sheffield, Rotherham and Barnsley. Rebecca includes travel within 50 miles of Doncaster.

East Yorkshire and the coast: we don't have an artist based in Hull, the East Riding, Whitby or Scarborough yet. Our artists still travel there, but expect travel, and perhaps a night's stay, to be part of your quote.

Couples have already booked our artists for Yorkshire weddings in places like Haworth and Barden Tower in Wharfedale. Not sure who can reach your venue? Message an artist with your venue name and they'll tell you before you commit to anything.

How much does a live wedding painter cost in Yorkshire?

The 14 artists who travel to Yorkshire start from £800 to £2,200 for their smallest package, before travel. Five start under £1,000, eight start between £1,000 and £1,399, and one starts at £2,200. The four artists based in Yorkshire start from £900 to £1,395.

These are starting prices from each artist's page, not an average of what couples pay. Your quote can be higher if you want a bigger canvas, more detail, extra guests or pets in the scene, or if the artist needs to travel a long way. Choosing an artist based in Yorkshire often keeps travel costs down. For a full breakdown, read our UK live wedding painter price guide.

You pay a 30% deposit to secure your date, and the balance around 90 days before your wedding. Everything stays in one place on TheWeddingPainters.

Why couples in Yorkshire choose a live wedding painter

A live wedding painter works during your wedding, painting a scene from your day while it happens, often your ceremony or first dance. Our Yorkshire artists work in different ways: acrylic, oil, watercolour, pencil, black and white, and even digital. Some hand you the finished painting that night. Most add the final details in their studio and send it to you in the weeks after.

It also gives your guests something to gather around. In a county where people know how to celebrate, having something being created right in front of them adds an energy that no photo booth or playlist can match.

Yorkshire weddings tend to have character: a converted barn in the Wolds, a candlelit priory outside York, a country estate above Harrogate. Settings like these reward an artist's eye.

Yorkshire venues that make beautiful paintings

Some of Yorkshire's best-loved venues are made for a painting. A few to inspire you:

Grantley Hall, North Yorkshire

A five-star country house with grand rooms and sweeping parkland. Golden-hour light through those high windows is hard to beat on canvas.

Thicket Priory, York

Intimate, full of character and beautiful light. A lovely setting for a candlelit scene.

Middleton Lodge, Richmond

Landscaped grounds and warm stone buildings that work in every season, from a summer ceremony to a candlelit winter reception.

Goldsborough Hall, Knaresborough

Royal connections, Jacobean architecture and formal gardens, rich with colour and texture.

The Priest's House, Barden Tower, Wharfedale

Set beside the ruins of Barden Tower, with valley views that give a true landscape backdrop. Tom has painted Barden Tower for one of our couples.

Rudding Park, Harrogate

Polished, modern and beautifully lit. Ideal if you'd like a clean, contemporary painting.

Your venue isn't on this list? That's fine. Send your venue name when you message an artist and they'll tell you how they'd paint it, and what travel would cost.

How it works

1. Compare artists. Look at each artist's paintings, style, starting price and where they're based.

2. Send a message. Share your date, venue and the moment you'd love painted. Each artist's page shows how quickly they usually reply.

3. Have a video call. Their paintings might be wonderful, but you also need to connect with them as a person. A short call is the best way to know they're right for your day.

4. Book your date. Pay a 30% deposit to secure your artist. The balance is due around 90 days before your wedding.

5. Enjoy your painting. Some artists hand it over on the night. Most finish it in their studio and send it to you in the weeks after.

Yorkshire wedding painter FAQ

Are there live wedding painters based in Yorkshire?

Yes. Four live wedding painters on TheWeddingPainters live in Yorkshire: Tom in Skipton and Maddy in Harrogate in North Yorkshire, and Rebecca and Natasha in Doncaster in South Yorkshire. Ten more artists from across the UK also travel to Yorkshire weddings.

How much does a live wedding painter cost in Yorkshire?

The 14 artists who travel to Yorkshire start from £800 to £2,200 for their smallest package, before travel. The four artists based in Yorkshire start from £900 to £1,395. These are starting prices, not averages, and we checked them on 8 October 2026.

Which parts of Yorkshire do your artists cover?

All 14 artists list Yorkshire as an area they travel to. Tom and Maddy are closest for the Dales, Harrogate, York and Leeds. Rebecca and Natasha are closest for Doncaster and Sheffield. We don't have an artist based in East Yorkshire or on the coast yet, so travel may cost more there.

Do artists charge travel for Yorkshire weddings?

It depends on the artist. Some include travel up to a set distance, like Rebecca, who includes travel within 50 miles of Doncaster. Others add travel to your quote. Choosing an artist based near your venue usually keeps travel costs down.

Do I need to provide anything for the artist on the day?

Most artists need a spot with a good view of the scene they're painting, and a small table for their materials. Some also need a plug socket for lighting. A quick word with your venue coordinator is usually enough.

Can a live wedding painter work at barn or outdoor venues?

Yes. Many of Yorkshire's most popular venues are barns or have outdoor ceremony spaces. Our artists bring their own setup and are used to changing light. If your venue has any rules, mention them when you message the artist.

How far in advance should I book?

For Yorkshire's busiest season, May to September, we'd suggest booking at least 6 to 9 months ahead. It's still worth asking about closer dates, as last-minute bookings sometimes work out.

Can I commission a painting after the wedding instead?

Yes. If a live painter isn't right for your day, many of our artists also paint from your wedding photos. Tom, for example, has painted a couple's wedding from their photo gallery. Browse our studio commission artists to see what's possible.

Keep exploring

See every artist in our UK live wedding painters directory, or browse nearby areas: Manchester, Liverpool and all of England.

Prefer portraits for your guests? Browse our guest illustrators in England. Want a painting from your photos instead? See our studio commission artists.

Still planning? Read is a live wedding painter worth it?, how far in advance to book a live wedding painter and questions to ask before hiring a live wedding painter.