It is essential that we meet before the event and have a detailed consultation about specifics like mood, feel, number of recognizable figures, even the lighting is discussed etc. For example: what moment do you want captured and/or which moments do you want woven together in a unique composition? Some couples want the first dance while others would like the ceremony or even the cake cutting. Is your preference a painting with just the couple? Perhaps a crowded dance floor - this is a commissioned piece after all.

After you secure your date with a 20% deposit, we set a time to meet and have a consultation about 4 weeks prior to the event. As many details as possible should be laid out at this time. On the day of the event, I like to arrive 3-5 hours prior to guests entering the main ballroom or space to paint in the background and decor. I come with my easel, canvas, and paint. I capture the details of the room or if outdoors, the landscape. I can add in your cake and/or flower arrangements, tablescapes, chandeliers, etc.

I set up my easel and table near a light outlet in the main room of the event. I do not want to be in the way of any wedding activities.

Once guests arrive, I take my own photographs of the figures you want in the painting. I also try to get photos of the “key moment” you want central to the painting.

Most receptions are about 4-5 hours long and I stay for the entire party so I can keep painting while the guests watch as I capture the atmosphere. That means I am typically at the venue for 7-10 hours in total including setup and clean up.

Paintings tend to be about 75% complete at the end of the evening. After the wedding, I take the painting back to my studio for 4-6 hours touch ups as well as adding additional last details.

I will then deliver the painting within a two hour drive of my location or ship the painting for $150.

If I am not available for the event or if the event has already passed, you can still have a painting. Reflective paintings are event paintings created based on photos. These make amazing anniversary gifts. Paintings from photos are a great alternative! There is a 30% discount for paintings done from photos.

My paintings are a combination of realistic and impressionist. My goal is to first capture the couple while infusing my paintings with a subtle dream-like quality. While painting a wedding or bar/bat mitzvah, the faces of guests will be painted more loosely to bring the viewer's eye and focus back to the central people and generate a feeling of movement in the painting.

I use museum quality acrylic paint for live painting. If you would like the final painting done in oil, there is an additional $500 charge plus additional wait time as oil paints take up to a month to cure.

A majority of each painting will be done during the event and will take an additional 4 to 6 hours to finish the final touch at the studio. Additionally, clients have the choice to have a “Polished” painting done. For an additional fee,these are event paintings that I take back to my studio and carefully paint the details of the features to achieve a portrait-like resemblance of the figures. Up to 40 hours might be spent adding these details and or finishing the final paintings in oil.

You are welcome to pick up the painting at my studio in Woodstock, NY or I can deliver it within a 2 hour radius of either Woodstock or NYC. I can also ship the painting to you at an additional cost of $150. Shipping is professionally handled and fully insured by UPS.

Yes!

Travel rates vary. Please get in touch to discuss your event.

Prices depend on size of the canvas and number of figures. You can expect to pay minimum $2000

I can accommodate special requests such as larger canvases, pets, and extended in studio edits.

Yes. I have standard liability insurance.

Begin by filling on my contact form. If I am available on your specified date, I will reach out with a quote for booking.

Once you are confirmed and ready to move forward, you will sign the contract and invoice. I require a 20% non-refundable deposit as a retainer. The balance will be due one month prior to the event.