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Live Painting Experience

Turning your real-time moments into timeless Artwerks.

Whether it’s the first kiss, your first dance, or just that magic energy in the room — I capture it live, on-site, in a digital painting that blends

traditional brushwork with modern tools. 

From Inquiry to Canvas

Explore or book your date with this guide. It covers inquiring, booking, and my offerings. It’s not just a painting; it’s an experience that starts with connection and ends with a unique artwork that lives beyond the big day.

How It Werk’s

1. You Book the Date

Once you fill out the inquiry form and we confirm availability, a signed contract and a 50% non-refundable deposit locks it in.  Simple and stress-free.

2. We Chat About the Vision

We’ll talk details: the vibe, the pose, the people, and any must-have elements. You don’t need to know all the answers — I’ll guide you.

3. I Paint Live at Your Event
I’ll arrive early to set up my 24” digital painting display using award-winning Rebelle software. Guests get to watch the artwork evolve in real time — it’s not just art, it’s part of the entertainment.
Every brushstroke is captured using Rebelle’s built-in time-lapse feature, which records the entire painting process from start to finish. You’ll receive a beautifully edited video showing your moment coming to life.

4. The Final Touches 

After your event, I take the live painting back to the studio to refine details, polish it up, and enhancing it with hand-applied acrylic brushstrokes for added texture and depth. Once complete, it’s sealed with a UV-protective gloss varnish to preserve its brilliance and ensure  it’s frame-worthy

5. You Receive Your Artwork

Once it’s complete, I’ll send a high-res image + deliver your canvas in floating frame. It’s your moment — turned into art you’ll keep forever.

 FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

1.How long do you paint at the event?
Typically 4–5 hours. I stay through the core parts of the event to capture the energy and key details. Then I finish the piece in my studio.
 
2. Is it really painted live?
Yes! I paint in real time at the event using a digital canvas display plus photo reference. It’s like a live performance — guests love stopping by to watch it unfold.

3. What’s included in the price?
Every package includes:​
✔ Live digital painting at your event
✔ Post-event refinements in studio
✔ High-res image file
✔Professional canvas print
✔  Edited Time-lapse video that captures each brushstroke 
 
4. What if the event is outdoors?
​If I’m painting outside, shelter from sun or rain is required — tent, canopy, or overhang is perfect. I also need access to electricity.
 

5.Do you offer payment plans?

Yes — I offer flexible payment plans upon request. A 50% non-refundable deposit is always required to reserve your date.
6. Can this be a surprise or gift?
Absolutely. Just let me know on the form — I’ll be discreet and help you plan it right.
7. What Does the Setup Look Like?
Modern gear, traditional feel. My live painting setup is designed to blend into your event clean, minimal, and guest-friendly.
Here’s what I bring:
  • A Huion 24” digital pen display (think a high-end screen that I paint directly on — like a digital canvas)
  • A lightweight standing desk with monitor arm 
  • A monitor for guest viewing (so they can see the painting come to life in real-time — optional but always a hit)
  • Cables + power strip (I’ll need access to one power outlet nearby)
  • A small artist table for accessories + signage
  • Optional signage or easel print explaining what I’m doing (adds a nice touch for curious guests)
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Quick Details

 

  • Setup time: I arrive ~1.5 to 2 hours early to get everything ready

  • Footprint: About a 10 x 10 ft space is ideal. 

  • Electricity: Required (standard outlet is perfect)

  • Outdoor events: Must have shelter from direct sun or rain (tent, overhang, etc.)

 

I keep the setup sleek so it fits in with your decor — not something clunky or distracting. 

Guests love to swing by throughout the night and see how it’s evolving — it becomes part of the memory.
 

Add-Ons & Custom Options
  • Floating Framed Canvas Print

  • Additional Portraits (people or pets)

  • Custom Background or Scene Add-ins

  • Gift Certificates

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Why Live Painting? Why Craig?

You get more than a painting. You get an experience — a conversation piece at the wedding, a memory in the making, a gift that hits different because it’s made while it’s all happening.

I’m not just capturing faces — I’m chasing feeling.

The glance before the kiss. The hands clutched during vows. The moment that becomes the memory.

That’s what I paint.

How do I book?
Fill out the Inquiry Form and I’ll get back to you within 24–48 hours with availability and package info.

 

 

 

Spots book up fast — especially for peak wedding season. If you’re even thinking about it, let’s talk. No pressure — just possibilities.

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