Frequently Asked Questions

How long have you been preforming live paintings?

I started preforming live paintings in 2022 and began offering guest portraits in 2023. I am a lifelong artist with 20+ years of avid experience.

What canvas sizes do you have available for live event paintings?

16 x 20, 18 x 24, 24 x 30, 24 x 36, and 30 x 40. If you have a different size in mind, I’d love to accommodate your vision!

What types of live paintings do you preform?

Kellie Elizabeth Art offers live event paintings for the bride and groom (single canvas) in addition to live guest portraits for your guests in attendance. Canvas paintings and guest portraits may not be booked at the same time.

What kind of medium do you use for painting?

Live canvas paintings are performed in professional grade acrylic paint with finishing touches made in oil. Guest portraits are primarily watercolor with mixed media additives (pencil, micron pen, etc.)

How do I book Kellie Elizabeth Art to paint at my wedding?

All booking requests and inquiries can be made by filling out and submitting the form that can be found under the Live Event Paintings drop down menu. Bookings are made via a first come first serve basis. Your date is not guaranteed until the retainer is paid.

How much do your live paintings cost?

The overall range is $900-$2500 in addition to any applicable travel expenses. Cost is roughly $2.08 per square inch of the painting. The retainer charge is 25% and counts towards your overall cost.

How much are guest portraits?

Guest portraits are $300/hour or typically $1500/event (5 hours) in addition to any applicable travel costs. This rate includes around 20 guests/hour (200 guest count max) in a 5x7 size, custom signage on the portraits, plastic sleeve for the journey home, a framed 8x10 detailed portrait for the couple or hosts post-event, and a mailing service for any portraits unable to be completed at the event (mailed directly to your guests upon their request), and a digital album of all the reference pictures I take on the day of your event.

Where can Kellie Elizabeth Art travel?

Kellie Elizabeth Art can travel anywhere in the continental United States not including Alaska and Hawaii. International travel is not available.

How much are travel costs?

Kellie Elizabeth Art charges .40/mile to/from your location outside of a 50-mile radius of Nashville Tennessee. $150 lodging compensation is required for locations over 2 hours away. $300 lodging compensation is required for locations over 4 hours away.

If the event is over 5 hours from Nashville, travel will require a flight and will be a bundled travel cost of $1000. When travel requires a flight, a ton of other costs and considerations come into play (checked bag, car rental or uber, meals, lodging, airfare, opportunity cost, stress/anxiety, etc.)

After our wedding, when will we receive our painting?

Paintings are near completion on-site, however, its necessary for finishing touches and a protective varnish to be added in studio. Turn-around is up to 2 months for live paintings.

For guest portraits that were unable to be completed on site and the detailed portrait of bride and groom or host that is included in guest portraits, turn-around is 7 days max.

Our furry friends are not allowed at our chosen venue. Can you paint them in for us?

Kellie Elizabeth Art can paint up to 5 furry friends in your painting for no additional charge.

What if you get sick or die?

I sure hope that doesn’t happen. However, if something were to happen on my end that results in me being unable to fulfill my obligations on your special day, I will provide a full refund. If I’m dead, have your people call my people. A number will be provided in the contract. If something were to happen on your end such as postponement or cancellation, the retainer charge is nonrefundable.