Live Painter - Raleigh, NC.

Let’s face it. Getting married will go down as one of the most important days of your life. You want to capture and treasure the memories of the event, the people and how you felt. Brides have used photographers, videographers, and their guests to try and accomplish this feat. Well, we have another suggestion.

Why not use a live painter? This is how people did it for centuries before our modern inventions. It is a unique, organic way to preserve your memories. It also provides entertainment for the guests at the reception and gives you a keepsake.

If you decide to hire a live painter, there are some things that you need to consider.

1. The painter needs access to the reception area prior to the guests. Ideally, some artists would like up to 4 hours. This gives the painter a chance to paint to the scene prior to everyone entering the room. This way they only need to add the people and the festivities. Many artists like to finish before the reception is over so that the guests can see the finished product. Being able to start the painting earlier definitely increases the likelihood that this can be done.

2. When you are designing your reception layout, keep in mind that your painter needs an unobstructed view. The best location allows the artist to be able to get a good view of the primary activities such as the dance floor. The angle is also important because the painter is attempting to capture the essence of your affair.

3. It is important to consider the artist when you choose your reception venue if you want a live painter. The elements provide additional challenges for the artist. Extreme heat, as well as rain, provide additional problems that the artist must endure to produce your finished masterpiece.

4. If you want to give a couple something unique and special, this is one to consider. Hiring a live painter is a wonderful and special gift that they will give them something that they will treasure in years to come. The painting will probably become a permanent part of their home’s décor. What an amazing gift?

Having a live painter is very cool. You can get a glimpse of your reception while it is going on. More than anything, a painting is a priceless memento of one of the biggest days of your life.

Come check out the Fine Art Wedding Show on January 4th and 5th to see live-painters in action as we celebrate fine artists in our local community. Raleigh, North Carolina artists.

Credits from top to bottom: Arshia Khan | Nina & Wes Photography | Lori Paladino Photography | Brumley And Wells | Kathryn McCrary