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 oil paint when the wedding is in driving distance. If a flight is required, the paintings are performed in professional grade acrylic paint with finishing touches made in oil. Guest portraits are primarily watercolor with mixed media additives.

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 $665-$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 $200/hour. I can perform roughly 20 guests/hour. Guest portraits are available in sizes 5x7 and 6x9, custom signage is available, and each portrait is placed in a plastic sleeve for the journey home.

Where can Kellie Elizabeth Art travel?

Kellie Elizabeth Art can travel anywhere in the continental United States including Alaska and Hawaii. International travel is not currently 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. $100 lodging compensation is required for locations over 2 hours away. $200 lodging compensation is required for locations over 4 hours away. $300 lodging compensation is required for locations over 5 hours away in addition to airfare and car rental.

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.

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 really hope that doesn’t happen. I especially don’t want to die anytime soon. 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.