Live Watercolor Guest Portraits for Chicago Area Weddings & Events
Elevate your wedding or event with live watercolor guest portraits painted on-site. Guests are briefly photographed and their likeness is turned into a hand-painted keepsake they can take home and treasure for years to come!
Live Painting Packages
The Bronze
Recommended for up to 50 guests
3 hours of live guest painting
Artist setup & materials
Approximately 5-8 portraits completed live per hour
$1,200
Royal Add-On:
The remaining guest portraits finished after the event*
Shipped within 30 days of event
*Up to 25 portraits (including those completed at the event)
+$100
The Silver
Recommended for up to 100 guests
4 hours of live guest painting
Artist setup & materials
Approximately 5-8 portraits completed live per hour
$1,500
Royal Add-On:
The remaining guest portraits finished after the event*
Shipped within 45 days of event
*Up to 50 portraits (including those completed at the event)
+$250
The Gold
Recommended for up to 150 guests
5 hours of live guest painting
Artist setup & materials
Approximately 5-8 portraits completed live per hour
$1,800
Royal Add-On
The remaining guest portraits finished after the event*
Shipped within 60 days of event
*Up to 75 portraits (including those completed at the event)
+$400
The Platinum
Recommended for 200+ guests
6 hours of live guest painting
Artist setup & materials
Approximately 5-8 portraits completed live per hour
$2,100
Royal Add-On
The remaining guest portraits finished after the event*
Shipped within 60 days of event
*Up to 100 portraits (including those completed at the event)
+$500
How It Works:
Guests visit my painting station and have a quick reference photo taken.
Portraits are hand-painted in the order photos are received (first come, first served), allowing guests to return and enjoy the celebration while I paint. Each watercolor portrait takes approximately 7–10 minutes to complete.
Finished portraits are packaged in protective sleeves and displayed for guests to pick up throughout the event as a personalized wedding favor or event keepsake.
For weddings, I typically begin painting before or during cocktail hour and continue throughout dinner and into the reception. My table includes a simple sign explaining how the process works, making it easy for guests to participate without interrupting the flow of your celebration.
Most couples book 4–5 hours of live painting to accommodate the greatest number of guests and provide the best overall experience. You also have the option to include the Royal Add-On and have any remaining portraits completed after the event, so every guest receives a custom keepsake!
If you're looking for a unique form of Chicago wedding entertainment, custom watercolor wedding favors, or a memorable experience your guests will talk about for years, I'd love to be part of your special day!
Inquire below to receive a custom quote and check availability for your event date.
