Live Wedding Painters in Los Angeles

Live wedding painters based in and around Los Angeles

Ryan, Los Angeles

Style: rich, impressionistic oil paintings that keep the focus on the two of you, rather than filling the canvas with background

Starts at: $1,800 for a 16x20 inch canvas. $2,400 for an 18x24 and $3,100 for a 24x30.

Reviews: rated 5 out of 5 from 6 reviews

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Lauren, Dana Point, Orange County

Style: classically trained oil painter, taught at Laguna College of Art and Design, who paints with the technique of the old masters

Starts at: $3,000

Finishing: delivers your finished painting within two weeks

Reviews: rated 5 out of 5 from 5 reviews

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Aeron and Tracy, Yucaipa, Inland Empire

Style: a husband and wife team, with Aeron bringing nearly two decades of experience as a professional artist. They finish the whole painting at your wedding, so you take it home that night.

Starts at: $3,200 for the two of you on a 30x40 inch canvas. $4,000 for up to six people and $4,400 for up to eight.

Extras: they can also paint a ceremony backdrop or seating chart, from $1,000

Reviews: new to TheWeddingPainters

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Which parts of Southern California do they cover?

All three paint weddings across Southern California and travel further afield too. Where they live affects how much travel adds to your quote.

Los Angeles, Malibu and the coast north of LA: Ryan is closest.

Orange County and the coast south of LA: Lauren is closest.

The Inland Empire, Riverside and the Palm Springs area: Aeron and Tracy are closest.

San Diego, Santa Barbara and beyond: all three travel there, so expect travel, and perhaps a night's stay, to be part of your quote.

Our other US artists also travel to California weddings. You will find them below the LA artists, nearest first, or on our West Coast live wedding painters page.

How much does a live wedding painter cost in Los Angeles?

Our three LA-area artists start from $1,800 to $3,200 for their smallest package, before travel. These are the starting prices on each artist's page, not an average of what couples pay.

Your quote grows with the size of the canvas and the number of people you want painted. Ryan, for example, charges $1,800 for a 16x20 inch canvas and $3,100 for a 24x30. Aeron and Tracy charge $3,200 for the two of you and $4,400 for up to eight people. A bigger canvas costs more, but it gives the artist room for finer detail, your venue and your guests.

Choosing an artist who lives near your venue usually keeps travel costs down. For a full breakdown of what US artists charge, read our US live wedding painter price guide.

Painting a Los Angeles wedding

LA weddings come in every style, and each one gives a painter something different to work with. A beach club at sunset fills the canvas with warm, glowing color. A vineyard estate in the hills brings rolling rows and long golden light. A downtown ballroom gives grand architecture and sparkle, and a desert venue near Palm Springs offers wide skies and bold shapes.

Most couples ask their painter to capture the first dance, because it gives the artist the whole reception to work. Others choose the ceremony, the first kiss, or a composed scene that brings in a loved one who could not be there. Talk it through with your artist before the day, and send them photos of your venue so they can plan the composition.

Outdoor ceremonies are common in Southern California. Our artists bring their own setup, but let them know if they will be painting outside, so they can plan for sun, shade and wind.

How to book

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

2. Send a message. Share your date, your venue and the moment you would love painted.

3. Have a video call. The paintings might be wonderful, but you also need to connect with the person. Your artist will spend hours at your wedding, so a short call is the best way to know they are right for you.

4. Secure your date. Pay your deposit through TheWeddingPainters. Each artist's page shows their deposit and cancellation terms, and your messages and payments all stay in one place.

Southern California weddings run all year, and popular spring and fall Saturdays are often the first to go. Reach out as soon as you know your date and venue. Our guide on how far in advance to book a live wedding painter has more tips, and our list of questions to ask before hiring a live wedding painter will help on your first call.

Los Angeles live wedding painter FAQ

How much does a live wedding painter cost in Los Angeles?

Our three live wedding painters based in and around Los Angeles start from $1,800 to $3,200 for their smallest package, before travel. Bigger canvases and more people in the painting cost more. We checked these prices on October 12, 2026.

Are there live wedding painters based in Los Angeles?

Yes. Three of our artists live in and around LA: Ryan in Los Angeles, Lauren in Dana Point in Orange County, and Aeron and Tracy in Yucaipa in the Inland Empire. Our other US artists also travel to California weddings.

Which parts of Southern California do your artists cover?

All three paint weddings across Southern California. Ryan is closest for Los Angeles and Malibu, Lauren for Orange County, and Aeron and Tracy for the Inland Empire and the Palm Springs area. For San Diego or Santa Barbara, travel is usually added to your quote.

Is travel included in the price?

Usually not. Travel, plus a hotel if your artist needs one, is added to your quote. Choosing an artist who lives near your venue usually keeps travel costs down. You will see the full price before you book.

Can we take the painting home on the night?

It depends on the artist. Aeron and Tracy finish the whole painting at your wedding, so you can take it home that night. Other artists reveal the painting in the evening, then add the final details in their studio and send it to you afterwards. Lauren, for example, delivers within two weeks.

Can a live wedding painter work at an outdoor or beach wedding?

Yes. Outdoor ceremonies are common in Southern California, and our artists bring their own setup. Let your artist know if they will be painting outside, so they can plan for sun, shade and wind.

Keep exploring

See every US artist on our live wedding painters in the USA page, or browse the West Coast. Prefer portraits for your guests? Browse our US wedding illustrators. Still deciding? Read is a live wedding painter worth it?