LIVE Paintings
“An Heirloom created before your eyes”
Tailored To Your Dreams
When designing the painting, YOUR VISION for the final artwork is a huge part of what inspires me creatively.
My packages include a planning session, in person or through video chat, for us to brainstorm the vision for your piece.
In this planning session we will discuss: color palette, vibe, composition, and how it will go in your home.
Designing Your Artwork:
WHAT’S INCLUDED
22x28 inch Oil Painting on Canvas
Tailored to your Vision & Preferences
5+ Hours On Site Painting
Pre-Wedding Planning Session (in person or over video chat)
Studio Wrap Up Session
Delivery 6 Weeks after Wedding Day
High Resolution Digital Image of Painting
THE PROCESS
-
![Woman painting on a balcony overlooking lush green vineyard in dahlonega ga and a small body of water.]()
Book
YOUR DATE
Sign the contract and place your deposit to reserve your Wedding Date on my calendar. -
![A leather tool roll with painting tools resting on it, with some notebooks and pens beside, overlooking a lush green landscape with a pond and rolling hills in the distance.]()
Questionnaire
BEGIN THE PLANNING
Once you are booked I will send you a questionnaire where you can send me any photos or inspo for your artwork and that will give us a good start on the direction you would like for your painting style. -
![A sketch of a landscape with trees, a building, and a pathway, with handwritten notes describing the scene, including labels such as 'foreground vineyard,' 'tree shadow,' 'fill shade,' and 'more sky.']()
Brainstorm Meeting
A MONTH OR TWO BEFORE YOUR WEDDING
This meeting can be in person if you are local or over FaceTime. We will chat about color, composition, vibe, and the overall design of your painting. -
![Open notebook with detailed forest sketches and handwritten notes, next to a green pen, mechanical pencil, and a set of colored clips, on outdoor wooden surface with a coffee cup.]()
Rough Sketch
A FEW DAYS BEFORE YOUR WEDDING
I will create a rough sketch to get a visual on the design. This is just a fun place to start building the composition for your painting. -
![Person sketching in a small notebook with a black pen, held in front of a large tree in a grassy park with picnic tables under the tree and a partly cloudy sky.]()
Explore + Sketch
WEDDING DAY
When I get to your venue, the first thing I do after setting up is I will walk around making some detail sketches and adding final thoughts to my composition
-
![A person is painting an impressionist landscape on a large canvas with a decorative gold frame at an art store or auction, with other people in the background.]()
Painting Begins
WEDDING DAY
The 5 hours included in your Package starts when your guests begin arriving.. but I will get there a few hours before then to go ahead and start laying in some paint, so that I’ve already made a good start on the painting by the time the guests arrive.
-
![Close-up of a paintbrush applying white paint to a canvas, with an ornate gold frame partially visible in the background.]()
Painting + Chats
WEDDING DAY
I love chatting with guests as the painting comes to life. Since what I do is also a form of entertainment for your guests I want them to feel comortable coming to ask questions. If possible I love to be in a location that isn’t too close to the music/speakers so that guests can interact with me.
-
![A woman with long brown hair painting on a canvas, surrounded by art supplies, in front of a window with natural light.]()
Studio Wrap Up Session
A FEW DAYS AFTER THE WEDDING
I bring your painting back to my studio where I can add any touch ups or details I need. This is where I can let my inner perfectionist shine!
-
![Close-up of an oil painting depicting a building with large windows, trees, and a pathway, using brushstrokes with green, blue, yellow, and white colors.]()
Digital
IMAGE OF YOUR PAINTING
Around the 3 week mark after your wedding I will send you a High Resolution Digital Image of your Painting. You are free to make prints or thank you cards from this image.
-
![A framed painting of a wedding scene outdoors, with a bride and groom holding hands in the center, surrounded by guests, trees, and distant mountains.]()
Choose Framing
FINISHING TOUCHES
You are welcome to frame the painting yourself, but I do offer custom framing as well.
-
![Smiling woman in apron holding a paintbrush and palette, standing near a wooden structure in black and white.]()
Delivery
6 WEEKS AFTER THE WEDDING
If you are local to the Greenville SC area I can meet you and deliver the painting into your hands. Or I’m happy to ship the artwork to your door.
How long does it take?
Oil Paint is a very slow drying medium and takes time to cure. I generally give an estimate of around 6 weeks after the wedding. This also gives me time to really create and give my absolute best to your artwork.
Old World Inspired
There are few things I love more than wandering through Museums or diving into Art History. I pursue work that has the flavor of the impressionist with the tones of the Old Masters.
- Kristin
What the Wedding Day Looks Like:
What Clients Are Saying
-
![A painting of a romantic couple in wedding attire sharing a kiss in a foggy, mountainous landscape with trees, framed in an ornate dark wood frame.]()
Carrie
THE PARKER MILL
If you even think for a second you want a live painter, I promise you it’s worth it. Not only do you get a one of a kind work of art for your home, you also get the experience. Every single guest loved watching Kristin work and talking with her throughout the process. She is not only the sweetest soul, but she is also professional and extremely talented. This was by far the best purchase I made for our wedding, I knew I would regret it if I didn’t book with Kristin and I am SO glad I did.
-
![A bride in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet smiles and talks to a woman with a palette and a brush, while guests gather around at an outdoor wedding reception under string lights.]()
Maggie
VIEW AT BUCKHORN CREEK
Working with Kristin was a joy! She invited us into the creative process with her which made the experience all the more personal and unique. Having a live wedding painter means we have piece of the energy of our wedding day forever! What could be more special! We choose Kristin because of her artistic style; we loved the impressionism and old world feeling of her work. Lastly, it was such a fun experience to share with guest. It is a component of our wedding guest have continued to ask about with excitement. We are thrilled to have an art piece of our favorite day to pass on for generations to come.
-
![]()
Destiny
TIMBERLAKE EARTH SANCTUARY
“Not a day goes by where i am not grateful to have met Kristin, and to have gotten to allow her to create on my wedding day. every encounter was a joy to have with her, communication was always smooth and open, she brought such a whimsical joy to my wedding, and every guest raved about her. money can not be better spent than on a solo artist, especially Kristin. not only did my Husband and I receive a spectacular painting straight out of a baroque museum, but I have also gained an amazing friend. cannot thank her enough 🖤”
-
![Woman painting on a large yellow canvas outdoors near a stone building with greenery and string lights in the background.]()
Mary
HOMEWOOD ASHEVILLE
I never thought about having a live wedding painter until I saw Kristin's work in person at the Greenville wedding show. Her style is so old-world and romantic that I felt she could capture the intimate feeling of a wedding more than snapshot with a blinding flash could ever. It was a joy to watch her work and integrate with guests throughout the reception, and made the whole process a lovely memory of the day even beyond the painting itself!
-
![A woman in a wedding dress leaning over a seated woman at a nighttime outdoor event.]()
Olivia
EDINBURGH WEST
“How do I accurately describe our experience working with Kristin?? She is kind, talented, dedicated and she DELIVERS! Having her paint our wedding ceremony was one of the best decisions we made planning our wedding. She communicated with me so much, asked great questions about colors and helped us decide on the specific scene she would focus on, and then all our wedding guests loved watching her paint and share her artistic view of the special occasion! It’s one of the few things from that day that we got to keep! We ended up decorating our living room around her painting, and it means so much to have a piece of artwork made from her heart in our home!” -
![Artist painting a landscape scene of a couple holding hands on a wooded bridge.]()
Emma
VIEW AT BUCKHORN CREEK
If you are thinking about contacting Kristin for her live painting for your wedding, DO IT! The way she is able to capture the moment in her art is truly breathtaking. The mood and energy that comes from the paintings will make you cherish it forever.
-
![A woman painting a landscape on a large canvas inside a room with large window. The painting depicts a porch view with trees and a sky. The woman wears a floral shirt and an apron and is using a brush. Art supplies are on a wooden easel and nearby table.]()
Jaclyn
EDINBURGH WEST
“Words can’t describe the magic that Kristin was able to put into our painting. I have always dreamed of having a live painting at my wedding and when I stumbled across Kristin at a wedding festival I was captivated by her style and knew I needed her to paint our wedding. Her paintings were whimsical, moody, and nothing short of beautiful. When we met with Kristin she was so excited and already had envisioned what the painting could look like at our venue. Being able to see the painting at different times during the night was the most fun part of having a live wedding painter. Guests were mesmerized and we were told so many times how beautiful it was turning out to be. I remember the moment I saw it at the end of the night and it was more than I could have hoped for. I am forever grateful to have this piece of artwork representing the happiest day of our life!” -
![A wedding couple stands outdoors in front of a gray church with a steeple, holding hands. An airplane is parked on a runway in the background to the right. The sky is overcast, and there are leafless trees and hills in the distance.]()
Patty
CUSTOM PAINTING FROM PHOTOS
“Kristin took a simple idea of a couple of wedding photos and turned them into a treasured painting for my daughter and son-in-law. This beautiful painting will hang proudly in their home and will forever memorialize their beautiful day. I and they could not be happier.”
-
As an avid traveler I am always happy to travel to new locations with my easel and art supplies!
I have many years of experience traveling with my art things and know my way around transporting paintings.
I am located near Greenville, SC, so if you are interested in having me travel to you I will create a custom package that includes all of the travel.
-
With my Live Painting you have 5 hours of painting time included in your package.
But I actually arrive 2-3 hours before your painting time begins to go ahead and create my first sketches and begin laying in the brush work of the painting.
This way your guests have something to view on the canvas when they begin arriving.
The extra time I spend getting ready will not take away from your 5 hours of painting time included in your package.
I will continue to paint through the day, chatting with guests, and slowly forming your painting into a completed piece of Artwork. Adding in you and your guests or scenery as the night progresses.
Once we reach the end of my painting time I will carefully package up your painting and my setup and return to my studio to finish adding final touches the following week.
-
Just shoot me a quick message in my contact form below and I will send my pricing your way!
-
My Package includes up to a 22×28 canvas.
If you prefer a smaller canvas this will not alter the cost of the package.
I also offer size upgrades if you wish for a larger piece of art.
-
If your event is held in multiple locations, or you would like me to move from a ceremony space to a reception space I am more than happy to move my setup.
-
Absolutely! I love to chat with guests as they come to view what I’m working on. And I think it adds to the entertainment aspect of my painting if the guests get involved with questions. :)
-
There are so many options!
I could paint the festivity of the reception.
Or maybe just the venue/landscape surrounding us.
You may want only you in the painting at the venue without all the guests.
It’s entirely up to you!
We can plan out the subject and focus of your painting at our pre- event meeting.
I always lean toward paintings with movement and original compositions in my work.
-
My Package includes time in my studio to add finishing touches to your piece of art.
As this is an oil painting it does require some time to dry before I return it to you and your home.
In most instances your painting will be in your hands within 6 weeks of your wedding date.
-
First things first, send me a quick hello via my contact form below and I will send you all of my pricing and package details.
Feel free to ask as many questions as you like!
Once you book with me we will begin planning a time for our braistorming/planning chat in person or online.
In this meeting I will get a sense of what you would like your painting to feel like and what colors feel right for you.
-
If I am given free rein, I LOVE to paint scenes that feel very candid. Like a snapshot of a moment that isn’t really staged. I also love creating compositions that are very layered to create depth in my painting. So some of my favorite types of scenes to paint at weddings are: The couple on the dance floor with their guests around also dancing, the couple seated at their table at the reception all snuggled up with the party going on around them, the couple walking around the venue together really showing all the landscape in the painting, the couple being congratulated by their family and friends after the ceremony.
FAQ
Payment Options
A deposit of $500 reserves your wedding date and current pricing. The remaining balance can be paid at any time prior to 30 days before the wedding date; or it can be separated into monthly payments (same price, no added fees, or interest).
Where do we begin?
See more,
Behind the Scenes.
View entire weddings and my painting process from start to finish
Already Celebrated?
No worries! If you’ve already lived your Fairytale Wedding or Event, I can still create a beautiful custom Oil Painting for you from photos. We can work together designing an original piece of art that will capture the ambiance of the day. Send me a quick note in my contact form and I will send you my package created specifically for this type of work.
Contact Me
Artist’s Story
