Combining Art & Classic Entertainment

My mom told me not to talk to strangers. I didn’t listen — and I don’t regret it.

Some of the most memorable and pivotal moments of my life began with a simple hello: meeting mentors in coffee shops, sharing laughter on trains, and making fleeting connections that have fundamentally changed the way I think. These chance encounters have only fueled my passion for genuine connection, which I bring to every aspect of my work.

Art has always been instinctual for me, or something that I have done almost unconsciously whether sketching at a cafe or painting on my living room floor. Over time, I realized others were quietly watching, drawn in by the transformation unfolding in front of them. It was described to me as “seeing an image come into focus.” This is when I realized painting is more than capturing a moment. It creates an experience and facilitates connection.

Live event painting is where my passions collide. It’s a joy and an honor to turn moments into heirlooms all while letting others witness my process in real time.

Moments in Paint: Live Event Painting

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Photos are often lost on memory cards or tucked away in albums, whereas paintings are treasured, cared for, and lovingly preserved over time. When an artist captures a moment in paint, it elevates the event to something timeless - an enduring keepsake that will be cherished for generations.

    • wedding

    • retirement

    • grand opening

    • corporate event

    • birthday

    • milestone anniversary

    • gala or fundraiser

    • human alternative to photography and videography

    • magnetizing and meditative viewing experience

    • window into the creative process

    • conversation piece

    • inclusive entertainment

    • discovery call

    • 4-6 hours of on-site painting, where guests are welcome and encouraged to chat with and learn from the artist

    • 10+ hours of in-studio painting for detail rendering and the application of a protective varnish

    • Heirloom quality acrylic and/or oil painting on a gallery-wrapped canvas

  • Prices vary depending on:

    • canvas size — see recommended sizes and price estimates:

      • 16” x 20” ≈ $1,750

      • 20” x 20” ≈ $2,250

      • 18” x 24” ≈ $2,500

      • 20'“ x 24” = $2,750

      • 24” x 36” ≈ $3,750

    • shipping

    • travel

    To receive a quote, please complete the co-discovery questionnaire.

Moments in Ink: Live Illustration

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Blending interactive entertainment with bespoke artistry, live guest sketching is an special activation that honors attendees with a deeply personal, timeless keepsake.

    • wedding

    • gala

    • brand activation

    • cocktail party

    • birthday or milestone

    *open to domestic and international travel, fees apply

    • opportunity to share - framed or online

    • custom memento

    • conversation piece

    • accessible and inclusive entertainment

    • token of appreciation

    • human alternative to digital photography

    • discovery call

    • 3-6 hours of live painting, where guests are encouraged to chat with and learn from the artist

    • 10+ stylized mixed media portraits, celebrating guests’ attire and style (recommended: at least one sketch per couple)

    • protective take-home sleeve for each sketch

  • Hourly (recommended for intimate ceremonies): Live sketching experience + same-day delivery = $250/hour + travel

    *For same-day delivery, the number of sketches delivered depends on the number of sketches the artist finishes within the prescribed time frame. Booking minimum: 3 hours

    Premium package (recommended for large weddings & events): Expecting more than 50 illustrations, or more than 100 guests? Allow me to refine the pieces in my studio. Finished sketches can be mailed as or with thank-you’s. Prices start at $2000 and vary based on:

    • number of guests

    • number of sketches

    • extras: digital files, prints, etc.

    • shipping

    • travel

    Kindly reach out for a custom quote.

Artist in Residence: Live Painting & Guest Sketches

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Two distinct experiences offered at the same event - quick, gestural sketches of guests complemented by a methodical and measured approach to fine art portraiture.

    • wedding

    • gala

    • brand activation

    • cocktail party

    • birthday

    *open to domestic and international travel, fees apply

    • magnetizing and meditative viewing experience

    • personalized memento

    • token of appreciation

    • conversation piece

    • open invitation to learn from the artist

    • inclusive form of entertainment

    • human alternative to digital photography

    • discovery call

    • 1-4 hours of guest interaction and sketching

    • 3-4 hours of live painting, where guests are welcome to chat with and learn from the artist

    • 10+ studio hours for detail rendering

    • 10+ stylized mixed media portraits, celebrating guests’ attire and style on personalized card stock (recommended: at least one sketch per couple)

    • protective take-home sleeve for every sketch

    • heirloom quality acrylic and/or oil painting on a gallery-wrapped canvas

  • The combined “Artist in Residence” experience starts at $3500. Kindly reach out for a custom quote.

Now booking events for 2026/2027.

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