Fine art and illustration
I'M McKenzie
When you hire a live wedding painter, you can count on your wedding being memorable both for you and for your guests. You can walk down the aisle knowing that you will have a completely unique and stunning piece of art to remember this moment forever. Your guests get to watch from start to finish, and they will be talking about this for years to come! Live wedding painting adds a touch of elegance and charm to your special day, and provides you with a tangible and timeless memento that you can cherish for a lifetime.
Maybe you've been mesmerized by a live painter at an event, or you've seen videos of live wedding painters and you just want to know how it all works. Maybe you love the idea of having an artist at your wedding, but you're just not sure where to start.
I've worked as a professional artist for over 7 years, and now I am so excited to offer both Live Wedding Paintings and Live Guest Portraits in Arizona! I'm happy to answer all your questions to help you decide what works best for you and your day!
I know you might be overwhelmed with decisions when planning a wedding, and I want to make this one as easy as possible! As your live wedding painter, my goal is to create beautiful, aesthetic art that you are excited to display and keep forever!
your Arizona live wedding painter!
After putting so much thought into your wedding day, the last thing you want is to spend the day worried about how you're going to capture all the magic of your once-in-a-lifetime moment. My own wedding day felt like it went so quickly, I hardly had time to even look at everything I'd so carefully planned!
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A Treasured Keepsake
Complete customization
a live wedding painting provides:
unparalleled Entertainment
Besides your new spouse, there aren't many things you have to hold onto after your special day has come and gone. Your wedding painting can hang in your home and be passed down for generations!
Your guests will be enthralled as they watch your painting come to life from start to finish! They are more than welcome to come talk with me as I work, and maybe even paint a stroke or two!
Before your wedding, we will talk all about your vision for your painting! I want to know about your love story, your wedding style, and all of the details and moments that are most important to you.
"Mckenzie was AMAZING!! I was so excited to have her at our reception. She asked thorough questions before the day so she knew what vibe I wanted to go for, and she completely nailed it. It was so fun to go and see what she was doing during the reception, and my husband and I were completely floored seeing the final painting. It’s STUNNING and I can’t wait to hang it in our home. What a perfect gift to have for the rest of our life, a moment in time from the best day ever!"
-Alli
Your Painting Package always includes:
- An original oil painting on linen canvas, with UV protectant varnish
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- A consultation to get to know each other and discuss your vision
- Up to 6 hours of on-site live painting
- Additional touch-ups
in studio
- Hand delivery (if local) or shipping within 2 weeks.
Optional add-ons:
- Larger canvas size
- Wooden frame
- Bouquet painting
After the event, I add a layer of UV protectant varnish to keep your painting looking beautiful as time goes on!
I paint with oils - I love the texture, shine, and "painterly" feel they have!
I use linen canvas because of its smoothness and durability over time.
This is the fun part - we can be creative! Many couples choose to have their ceremony or first dance painted.
If you have a pose or photo you love, I can use that with your venue as the background.
Your painting can be simple, or we can include whatever special details you'd like!
All I need is a space of about 4 x 6 square feet to set up. I will bring my own portable easel and materials!
Depending on the venue and timing, I will come to set up an hour or two before the event so that I can set up and begin my sketch.
We can work together to find a space where I am not in the way, but available for guests to watch.
As a special touch, I also love to bring flowers to place on my easel that match your event!
Yes! This is one thing that makes a live wedding painting extra special. I will paint up to four additional people or pets for no charge. If you'd like more than that, we can add it to your package!
Ceremonies make beautiful paintings! If you'd like your ceremony painted, I will need to arrive early so that I can paint the background. I will start the painting at the ceremony, take reference photos, then continue the painting throughout the reception.
After the wedding, I take the painting to my home studio to add finishing touches, then varnish it with UV protectant coating. I will hand deliver it to you if you are local, or ship it to you within two weeks.
Yes! I offer bouquet paintings, as well as custom paintings for your save-the-dates, thank-you cards, keepsakes, or gifts, starting at $300.
Send me a message and I'd love to talk about all of your ideas! Each wedding is so unique and I want your painting to reflect YOU and your love story!