Their laughter still hangs in the air—sunlight catching her curls, warmth glowing across his face. You can almost hear the music, feel the joy. This is what love looks like when it’s painted by hand.
A live or commissioned wedding painting turns the fleeting into the forever. Each brushstroke captures not just a likeness, but a feeling—the glow of that perfect afternoon, the spark between two souls, the story only they share.
When you commission a painting like this, you’re not ordering décor. You’re preserving emotion. You’re creating a family heirloom that tells your story every time someone walks by.
Let’s turn your favorite photograph—or your wedding day itself—into art that outlives the moment.
Reserve your custom painting today.
1. Connect
We begin with a conversation about your vision, the story you want the painting to tell, and how the finished piece will be used or displayed.
2. Gather References
You’ll share photos, notes, and any meaningful details. Multiple images can be combined to create a single, cohesive composition.
3. Design the Composition
A custom layout is created to fit your chosen canvas size, balancing emotion, movement, and visual flow. You’ll have the opportunity to review and approve the composition before painting begins.
4. Painting & Refinement
The painting is completed in oil using professional materials, with attention to expression, atmosphere, and subtle detail.
5. Finishing & Delivery
Once fully dry and varnished, the painting is carefully prepared and delivered, ready to display.
One of the nice things about commissioning a painting is you get to choose from any size. Live Wedding Paintings tend to be larger to be visible at your wedding. Commissions can be smaller or larger to fit your needs. I am happy to offer recommendations.
Some size examples
12×16″ – A small and elegant option, perfect for gifting.
16×20″ – A versatile medium size for most spaces.
18×24″ – A larger statement piece for a bold impact.
22×28″ – Standard size for live wedding painting.
24×36″ – A decent size for visual impact.
30×48″ and up – A grand centerpiece for your home.
Some moments deserve more than a photograph.
A commissioned painting is a one-of-a-kind work of art, created specifically for you. Whether you’re celebrating love, honoring a life, or bringing together memories that can’t exist in a single photo, each painting is thoughtfully composed and hand-painted to tell a deeper story.
These pieces are meant to be lived with, displayed, passed down, and cherished for years to come.
Custom commissions are not limited to weddings. Paintings may include:
People & Couples – portraits, anniversaries, engagements, or meaningful relationships
Wedding Scenes – ceremony moments, first dances, or quiet in-between moments
Memoriam Paintings – honoring loved ones who have passed, created with care and intention
Pets & Animals – individual portraits or animals included alongside people
Composite & Imagined Scenes – combining multiple photos, locations, or moments into a single cohesive painting
Sentimental Places – homes, landscapes, or locations tied to memory and meaning
If you can imagine it, we can design it together — even if the moment never existed exactly as shown.
Commissioned paintings are made to order for you. If you have an idea in mind and want a painting created around it, ordering a commission is perfect. I can work from photos, life, or imagination.
If you want the perfect painting that doesn’t exist yet – this is for you.
Commissioned paintings are scheduled around Live Event Painting. I work on studio paintings all winter during the wedding off-season. If you want to give a painting as the perfect gift, order it early!
The costs will be based on the canvas size. Local delivery is included, shipping is additional. Framing is not included.
Booking a session is simple! Just fill out the contact form below to set up a meeting. We’ll discuss your details and see how we can make your painting dream come true.
The painting can be framed upon request. I use a limited variety of frames. I recommend considering framing options that best complement your home decor or theme, ensuring your artwork stands out. For this, you will want to take your unframed painting to a professional framer.
If there’s anything else you’d like to know, feel free to reach out!
