On your wedding day, I will arrive to the venue about two hours before the event. I will prep my canvas, take reference photos/videos, and begin working on the background. If I am painting the ceremony, I will set up in the ceremony space, paint as guests arrive, and take reference videos/photos during the ceremony. Once the ceremony is over, I will move into the reception space and provide entertainment for the guests as I work on the painting throughout the event. If I am painting the first dance or a reception scene, I will set up in the reception space and remain there for the duration of the event. Depending on what scene/pose you choose, I may snap reference photos during a designated time that we decide on together during our planning meeting.
After the wedding, I will take the painting home with me, even if it seems to be complete. I always want to look at it in my studio with fresh eyes to ensure that I’ve captured the highest level of detail and accuracy. Once it is complete and varnished, it will be ready for pick-up or shipping (usually within 6-8 weeks).
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Live Wedding Painting is a unique and entertaining service where an artist creates a painting from start to finish as the event unfolds.
( I am usually 80-90% finished by the end of the reception.)
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I am based in New Orleans, LA, but I am willing to travel throughout the country and internationally. Travel costs are on a case by case basis and will compensate for airfare or mileage, hotel accommodations (3+ hours from New Orleans), and Uber/rental car if necessary.
Events within two hours of New Orleans do not require travel compensation.
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I paint with high quality water-based acrylic paint on pre-stretched, gallery-wrapped canvas.
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I bring everything I need! All I need from the venue is a small area (out of the way but still visible to guests) and an outlet.
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If you want me to paint the ceremony, but it is at a different location than the reception, thats okay! I will attend the ceremony to take reference photos/videos. Then, I will go to the reception space to work on your painting.
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Not only am I able to do it, I would love to! I have a ton of experience adding in family members who were not able to be there in person. It brings me so much joy to create moments that can’t be captured through a photograph.
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Turnaround time depends on the size and detail of your painting. I take every painting back to my studio for final details and varnishing. Depending on the time of year, and number of hours spent on touch-ups, your live painting will be ready for pickup within 6-8 weeks of the event. During busier times of year, it could take a little longer. You will be informed when your painting is finished, and it can be picked up or shipped. If I fly to attend your wedding, I typically stay in your area an extra day or two to complete the painting, and then arrange a pick up before I head home.
The cost to hire Fontenot Fine Art to paint at your wedding will start at $2,400
If you’ve reviewed all of my info, and you are interested in booking, please fill out the inquiry form to check my availability. If I am available, we will choose your package, and I will send you a contract. Once I receive the completed contract, along with a 25% deposit, your date will be secured! It is really that easy! When we are a couple weeks out from the event, we will setup a time to chat via phone or email to go over your vision and ensure that we are on the same page.