Let me turn your precious memories into captivating artworks that will make your wedding day unforgettable.
Let me turn your precious memories into captivating artworks that will make your wedding day unforgettable.
How does it work?
Before your event begins, a painting station is set up where guests stop to be photographed as they arrive. Portraits are painted while your guests celebrate with you. Completed portraits are displayed in a "pop-up gallery" for guests to enjoy. Guest portraits are individual works of art. Painting each person takes 3-5 minutes (6-10 minutes per couple).
Any guests (who would like a portrait, not all do!) are welcome to be photographed. You can expect 10-12 finished portraits per hour while I am on site. For events with larger guest counts, remaining portraits will be finished off-site and mailed to you within two weeks.
Photo-Based Guest Portraits – No Travel Needed
If you'd prefer not to have me attend your event in person, you can still enjoy custom guest portraits! Designate someone to take photos of your guests and email them to me after the event. I’ll create individual watercolor portraits from those images and mail them directly to you.
Pricing:
$10 per person featured in the photos you send.
Example: 40 people = $400
This flexible option lets you decide exactly how many portraits you'd like and avoids any travel-related fees.
Live Guest Portrait Painting
I’ll attend your event in person and paint live for 3-4 hours, creating quick watercolor portraits of your guests as a unique and memorable experience.
Pricing:
• $300 per hour of live painting (3-4 hours recommended)
• $10 per guest attending the event
• Minimum total: $1,000
Any portraits not completed during the event will be finished in my studio and mailed to you after the celebration.
Example: 3 hours of live painting + 75 guests = $1,650
NOT JUST WEDDINGS
Caitlyn paints live guest portraits at all kinds of events—corporate gatherings, holiday parties, family reunions, and more. If you have an event coming up and are interested in adding this special experience, please reach out! Caitlyn is often able to accommodate different types of events and a range of budgets.
FAQs
Everything starts with an email or phone call. If your date is available, let's work together to determine what works best for you. Once you sign the letter of agreement and make the non-refundable 50% deposit, your date is reserved!
I need one 6-ft table, 2 chairs, and ample lighting. All the necessary art supplies and signage is supplied by me.
Helpful tip: place a cocktail table near the live art station for guests to place their drinks.
A maximum of 4 people can fit in a portrait. Important note! There will only be one copy of each portrait.
Each guest can only appear in one portrait. (no duplicates)
Sorry! No special requests during the live art event.
Only for a photograph.
Once guests are photographed they are free to celebrate with you, but guest are always welcome to watch to creative process.
Travel up to 1 hour from North Stonington, Connecticut is included.
Travel over one hour, incurs a $200 fee. Over 1.5 hours, the fee is $400. Over 2 hours, please contact me to discuss.
Yes. I can provide proof of insurance an add additional insured upon request.
Please reach out!
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