Based in Central New Jersey, I create live wedding paintings and expressive guest portraits throughout New Jersey and select surrounding areas.
LIVE WEDDING ART
Original artwork created during your celebration.
Whether you're looking for a live wedding painting or expressive guest portraits, I create one-of-a-kind artwork that becomes a lasting reminder of your wedding day. Guests are invited to watch the artwork come to life throughout the celebration, creating an interactive experience that's as memorable as the finished pieces themselves.
Every artwork is thoughtfully created around your wedding, your guests, and the moments that matter most.
No templates. No reproductions. Every piece is one of a kind.
LIVE WEDDING PAINTINGS
An original painting created live during your wedding.
Together, we'll choose the moment that best captures the story of your wedding, whether it's your first dance, first kiss, ceremony, private last dance, or another meaningful moment.
HOW IT WORKS
- WE CONNECT. We'll talk about your wedding, your vision, and the artwork you'd like to create. Once your date is reserved, I'll work with you to gather the details needed to begin planning your painting.
- WE PLAN THE PAINTING. Together, we'll review your venue, timeline, and the moment you'd like captured. We'll also discuss composition, important details, and any personal touches you'd like included so the finished artwork feels uniquely yours.
- I PAINT LIVE. On your wedding day, I arrive approximately one hour before my scheduled start time to set up my easel and materials. Throughout your celebration, guests are welcome to stop by, watch the painting evolve, and ask questions while I work.
- FINAL DETAILS. Many paintings are completed before the celebration ends and can go home with you that evening. If additional time will enhance the finished painting, I'll complete the final details in my studio before delivery. My priority is always creating the strongest possible painting rather than rushing to finish by a specific time.
- DELIVERY. Once the painting is complete, I'll carefully prepare it for delivery so you can enjoy an original work of art that celebrates your wedding for years to come.
I attend every live wedding with an assistant so I can remain fully focused on creating your artwork while they help with setup and event logistics.
LIVE GUEST PORTRAITS
Expressive oil pastel portraits created live during your celebration.
Each portrait is hand drawn in my signature style, giving your guests a one-of-a-kind keepsake they'll enjoy long after your wedding day.
HOW IT WORKS
- WE PLAN. Before your wedding, we'll discuss your timeline, portrait session, and any guests you'd like prioritized, such as parents, grandparents, or members of the wedding party.
- I DRAW LIVE. During cocktail hour or your reception, my assistant welcomes guests, manages the portrait queue, and photographs each guest or group while I focus on drawing. Guests are also welcome to sit for their portrait and watch the artwork come to life.
- PORTRAIT PICKUP. Completed portraits are packaged in a protective clear sleeve with a backing board so guests can safely enjoy the rest of the celebration before taking them home. The number of portraits completed depends on your event timeline and whether portraits feature individuals, couples, or small groups.
- ADDITIONAL PORTRAITS. If you'd like more portraits than can be completed during your celebration, additional portraits can be created in my studio after the wedding from the reference photographs taken during your event. Studio portraits are available for an additional fee. Give your guests a one-of-a-kind keepsake they'll treasure.
STUDIO COMMISSIONS
Prefer artwork created after your wedding?
Studio commissions offer the flexibility to create your artwork after the celebration using your favorite wedding photographs. This is a wonderful option for couples who prefer a fully studio-created piece or who didn't book live wedding art.
Available in acrylic on canvas or expressive oil pastel on archival paper, each commission is thoughtfully created in my studio with the time and attention every piece deserves.
Every commission is quoted individually based on artwork size, composition, number of subjects, and overall complexity.
MEDIUMS
ACRYLIC ON CANVAS
Acrylic creates a classic, painterly look with rich color and depth. It's well suited for romantic scenes and larger statement pieces designed to become heirloom artwork.
Painted on gallery-wrapped canvas and ready to display.
OIL PASTEL ON ARCHIVAL PAPER
Oil pastel offers expressive texture, visible mark-making, and a contemporary fine art feel. Its loose, energetic quality celebrates the emotion of a moment.
Presented with a protective glassine cover and archival backing board, ready for framing.
AVAILABLE SIZES
ACRYLIC ON CANVAS
11 × 14 inches
16 × 20 inches
20 × 24 inches
OIL PASTEL ON ARCHIVAL PAPER
11 × 14 inches
14 × 18 inches
18 × 24 inches
Larger sizes are available upon request and are quoted individually.
*Live guest portraits are created on 5.5 × 8.5 inch professional studio art paper and presented in a protective sleeve with an archival backing board, ready for framing.
INQUIRE ABOUT YOUR WEDDING
Contact Drawn to Her | Art, Events & Collaborations
I'd love to learn more about your celebration and the moment you'd like transformed into an original work of art.
Please share your wedding date, venue, preferred service, and any details you'd like to include.