PRICES UPDATED March 2023
Follow the Steps Below to Generate a Live Event Painting Price Quote
Live event painting is my most expensive service because of the additional time and work that goes into each creation. When possible, I will create the background for the live painting in the studio before the event. During the event I will paint in as many figures as possible and take photographs for reference. After the event I will make add more realistic details and final touches before delivering your memory to you. Below you will find package prices and detailed information on available sizes. September through December are my busiest months and fill up fast. Paintings are completed in chronological order. Turn around is usually 6-8 weeks per painting, though this will be a bit longer during peak times.
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Prices are calculated from material costs, size, and work hours based on detail complexity. Personalized cost estimates available on request.
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Custom plans available to work within your budget.
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All costs estimated before sales tax or shipping. If you need shipping, the cost will be determined by size, weight and destination.
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Travel costs not included in these prices. No travel costs apply for travel less than 60 miles from New Orleans.
STEP 1: Artistic Style
Pick the artistic style that you prefer from the examples below. Then scroll down to see what this style costs for your desired canvas size and portrait package.
This style is the quickest to complete. Little to no facial features. Thick, textured paint that stands out from the canvas is applied with a palette knife.
This style combines impressionistic paint textures with semi-realistic portrait techniques. Figure details are simple but recognizable.
In the realist style, many thin layers of paint lay flat on the canvas. Highly detailed, larger portraits take the longest to complete.
STEP 2: Portrait Packages
TIP: The more guests included on a canvas causes the figures in the background to be smaller and less detailed to fit everyone in. Priority in size and placement goes to the bride and groom, and any then important people indicated before the event.
Pick the portrait package below that best matches the number of recognizable portraits you desire. These portraits are usually the bridal party, family and friends, and are done with greater detail. Your scene can be filled with "background" guests as needed. These figures are less detailed but will still be based on actual attendees of your event.
DELUXE MASTERPIECE
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UP TO 50 RECOGNIZABLE PORTRAITS
ESSENTIAL PARTY
UP TO 20 RECOGNIZABLE PORTRAITS
ESSENTIAL MASTERPIECE
UP TO 40 RECOGNIZABLE PORTRAITS
DELUXE PORTRAIT
UP TO 10 RECOGNIZABLE PORTRAITS
DELUXE PARTY
UP TOP 30 RECOGNIZABLE PORTRAITS
NEWLYWED PACKAGE
BRIDE AND GROOM ONLY
36" x 48" Canvas
Package | Abstract Style | Semi-Impressionistic Style | Realist Style |
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Newlywed Bride and Groom only | $1400 | $1700 | $2000 |
Deluxe Portrait 10 portraits | $1700 | $2000 | $2300 |
Essential Party 20 portraits | $2000 | $2300 | $2600 |
Deluxe Party 30 portraits | $2300 | $2600 | $2900 |
Essential Masterpiece 40 portraits | $2600 | $2900 | $3200 |
Deluxe Masterpiece 50 portraits | $2900 | $3200 | $3500 |
24" x 36" Canvas
Package | Abstract Style | Semi-Impressionistic Style | Realist Style |
|---|---|---|---|
Newlywed Bride and Groom only | $1000 | $1150 | $1300 |
Deluxe Portrait 10 portraits | $1150 | $1300 | $1450 |
Essential Party 20 portraits | $1300 | $1450 | $1600 |
Deluxe Party 30 portraits | $1450 | $1600 | $1750 |
Essential Masterpiece 40 portraits | $1600 | $1750 | $1900 |
Deluxe Masterpiece 50 portraits | $1750 | $1900 | $2050 |
24" x 30" Canvas
Package | Abstract Style | Semi-Impressionistic Style | Realist Style |
|---|---|---|---|
Newlywed Bride and Groom only | $750 | $875 | $1,000 |
Deluxe Portrait 10 portraits | $875 | $1,000 | $1,125 |
Essential Party 20 portraits | $1,000 | $1,125 | $1,250 |
Deluxe Party 30 portraits | $1,125 | $1,250 | $1,375 |
Essential Masterpiece 40 portraits | $1,250 | $1,375 | $1,500 |
Deluxe Masterpiece 50 portraits | $1,375 | $1,500 | $1,625 |
18" x 24" Canvas
Package | Abstract Style | Semi-Impressionistic Style | Realist Style |
|---|---|---|---|
Newlywed Bride and Groom only | $700 | $800 | $900 |
Deluxe Portrait 10 portraits | $800 | $900 | $1,000 |
Essential Party 20 portraits | $900 | $1,000 | $1,100 |
Deluxe Party 30 portraits | $1,000 | $1,100 | $1,200 |
Essential Masterpiece 40 portraits | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Deluxe Masterpiece 50 portraits | N/A | N/A | N/A |
16" x 20" Canvas
Package | Abstract Style | Semi-Impressionistic Style | Realist Style |
|---|---|---|---|
Newlywed Bride and Groom only | $625 | $700 | $775 |
Deluxe Portrait 10 portraits | $700 | $775 | $850 |
Essential Party 20 portraits | $775 | $850 | $925 |
Deluxe Party 30 portraits | $850 | $925 | $1000 |
Essential Masterpiece 40 portraits | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Deluxe Masterpiece 50 portraits | N/A | N/A | N/A |