What is needed to book your services?

In order to secure me for your wedding, I will provide a contract with all details of the event for both of us to sign. I also require a 30% downpayment which will be subtracted from the final total owed 7 days before your ceremony.

What do your services typically cost?

I’ve seen so many wedding painters online charge copious amounts for subpar work. I take great pride in my art and my talents, but I also understand the importance of financing a wedding. My base price for a wedding is $2,000, this includes the size starting at of 16” x 20” gessoboard on which your painting will be captured. Depending on size, travel time, etc, we can discuss prices and work best with your budget to make sure you are left satisfied with my work.

Do you travel?

Yes! I am based out of Chicago, though I have traveled within the midwest as far as Milwaukee and Indianapolis. If your wedding is outside the city of Chicago, travel costs will be discussed and included in your proposal (including airfare or mileage, hotel accommodations 2+ hours outside Chicago, and a rental car if necessary). If the commute is greater than 4 hours by car, additional fees for an extra night may be requested.

How long do you paint for on my wedding day?

I will typically arrive approximately 1 hour before your ceremony to set up and get acclimated to the space. Unlike other artists you see, I do not begin to paint the background or prime the board ahead of time - I want to capture a single moment and focus on that individual snapshot. Typically, I will begin painting just after the ceremony and will typically wrap up my work 1-2 hours before the reception ends (or when the dancefloor starts popping) - usually around 6 hours of work time. At the end of the evening, I will have a ‘very-close-to-done’ rough draft that you and your guests can enjoy!

How long after the wedding will I receive my painting?

I will take the painting back to my studio to fine tune details and make sure the painting is to my liking. I will have the painting completed, dried, and varnished for you in approximately 12-16 weeks following your wedding, at which time we can arrange a pick up or shipment. On average, I tend to complete paintings within a month or so, but given the busier wedding seasons as well as my personal want for the best final product - I kindly request patience while I finish your painting! It’s well worth it.

How do I know what moment you will capture?

We will have a phone consultation 1 month prior to your wedding date, at which time we will discuss your vision, the idea for the painting, as well as iron out any questions or concerns you might have. I typically enjoy painting first looks or the kiss, but whatever you imagine - I can do! If time allows, I prefer to do a QUICK photo shoot just prior to the ceremony so we can best capture your vision without worrying about missing any moment during the ceremony.

As I work from a single reference photo or two, I usually advise against a first dance or reception moment for my personal style. There simply isn’t enough time from that moment to the end of the night to complete a draft - of course we can discuss capturing photos ahead of the ceremony and more fully discuss your vision and how to best capture it.

Is painting your full-time job?

I wish! I’m also a full-time nurse that works in downtown Chicago. Painting fills much of my free time, not due to commitments, but because I have always found painting to be an incredibly therapeutic exercise for me, and I always love to push myself towards higher standards.