Live Guest Painting
The best favor you could offer your guests.
How it works.
Done in watercolor and ink these minimalist portraits are done in a faceless style with focus on the guest’s attire, hair style/color, & skin tones. Painted on 5”x 7” hot pressed watercolor paper, all paintings are inserted into a plastic slip for protection.
On the day of I’ll arrive early to set up and bring all my supplies.
Each portrait is done from photos and takes about 3-4 minutes per person. Guests are encouraged to pose with groups of 4 or less.
The newlyweds will get a special 9” x 12” painting to commemorate the night.
Investment.
3 hours (50 guests): $1500 *Not available on weekends
up to 5 hours (70 - 80 guests): $2,700
6 hours (90-100 guests): $3,000
7 hours (110-120 guests): $3,300
Deposit:
I ask for a 25% deposit due when booking, with the final balance due 2 weeks before the event date.
All guest sketches are 5” x 7” watercolor and ink on hot-pressed watercolor paper, and placed in a clear sleeve when finished.
FAQs
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I mostly stay in the PNW, but would love to travel internationally!
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At the venue all I need is a table and chair.
I recommend choosing a place in the reception space that can accommodate a line for guests waiting for their portraits. Also a cocktail table nearby is wonderful for guests to put down their drinks!
I provide all at supplies, lights, and signage.
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Yes I’d be happy to! Please feel free to reach out so we can talk specifics.
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Yes, I’m licensed through the state of WA and have insurance coverage up to 1,000,000.
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Yes! I’ve learned that guests don’t love to wait 3-7 minutes for the paintings to get finished, much less waiting in a line. So now I mainly work from photos.