First Live Painting Event

On June 18th I did my first live painting event for a beautiful park wedding. The experience was amazing, a lot different than what I will do for others since I was also a bridesmaid.

I started by taking a video of the first look since that was the chosen moment to be painted, capturing all the small sweet things. From that video, I took screenshots of the moments that I could paint for them and had them choose which one they wanted. Once that was chosen I set up my easel in the dedicated spot, this was a bit different than how I would do it for a wedding or event I am not a part of. I was called away to do pictures and get prepared for the ceremony, it was beautiful. When all the bridesmaid's duties were completed I was able to start the painting. Everyone who walked by had a lovely reaction and was so excited to see the painting live. I did what I could by the end of the reception at 8pm, the bride and groom were very happy with the progress and excited to see it completed.

This was a bit different then what I would do for a client. The biggest difference is that I would set up and start the base painting when I first get to the event spot, then I would capture the moment that the customer decided on and begin the live painting. Now every event will be slightly different but that is the baseline. For every painting, I would do the final touches and seal it in my studio the night of or the next day to ensure that the client gets the painting as soon as possible.

Photo by: GianMarie Presti

I am so excited to begin this journey of live painting and bring so many people happiness from it.