Woman in a brown dress with pink shoulder bows painting a landscape on a canvas outdoors, using a small tablet and various painting tools.

LIVE WEDDING PAINTING

LIVE WEDDING PAINTING

INTERESTED IN HAVING A LIVE WEDDING PAINTER AT YOUR WEDDING? READ ON!

A little about me:

I’m Abby Stachnik, and I’m an artist living in the Coastal Virginia area. My interest in live wedding painting began when I painted a portrait of myself and my husband for our wedding. Every time we look at our painting now, we’re taken right back to the love and romance of that very special once-in-a-lifetime day. I enjoyed creating that piece so much, that it became my goal to offer my services to other couples who wish to have a very special and personal keepsake of their own, to remember their very favorite day.

THE PROCESS

If you’ve taken a look at my website and work (and my most recent work on instagram!) you’ll send me an email through the contact form below.

Next, we’ll have a quick chat about what you’re looking for in a wedding painting and you’ll answer some pre-wedding planning questions. Once you’ve decided we’re a good fit, you’ll place an initial deposit to hold your date. Yay!

Before your wedding, we’ll schedule a phone call to discuss more details and double check that we have your perfect painting planned!

DAY OF

On the day of, I’ll arrive early to set up my equipment and easel. I may begin working on the background of the painting, but typically I will begin to paint once I have a reference photo to work from of you and your significant other. If you choose to have your painting done from an intimate first look photo, I’ll meet you at the first look location, snap some photos of you and your partner, and then head to the ceremony space to begin painting.

As the day continues, I’ll move my set-up to the reception space, where I will continue working on the painting and entertaining your guests!

When I reach a “finished for the night” point, I will grab you and your partner for the big reveal moment!

Afterward, I pack up, and head home. The painting will leave with me so that I can put those finishing touches on the piece at the studio.

When your painting is finished, I will send you photos and add a layer of varnish to seal and preserve the paint. Then, your painting will be shipped to you or delivered based on your location.

PRICING

THE IVORY PACKAGE

STARTING AT $1500

  • 16X20” PAINTING ON A GALLERY WRAPPED CANVAS

  • LIVE PAINTING AT EVENT

  • IN-STUDIO TOUCH-UPS

THE SILVER PACKAGE

STARTING AT $2000

  • 18X24” PAINTING ON A GALLERY WRAPPED CANVAS

  • LIVE PAINTING AT EVENT

  • IN-STUDIO TOUCH-UPS

THE GOLD PACKAGE

STARTING AT $2500

  • 22X28” PAINTING ON A GALLERY WRAPPED CANVAS

  • LIVE PAINTING AT EVENT

  • IN-STUDIO TOUCH-UPS

THE PLATINUM PACKAGE

STARTING AT $3000

  • 24X30” PAINTING ON A GALLERY WRAPPED CANVAS

  • LIVE PAINTING AT EVENT

  • IN-STUDIO TOUCH-UPS

  • INCLUDES FRAME OF YOUR CHOICE

ADD-ONS

ADD ON A BEAUTIFUL FRAME FOR $200

INCLUDE A PET OR MULTIPLE PETS FOR $150 EACH

INCLUDE PEOPLE OTHER THAN THE COUPLE FOR AN ADDITIONAL PRICE THAT WE CAN DISCUSS AT TIME OF BOOKING

WE CAN ALSO DISCUSS THE COST OF FINE ART CANVAS PRINTS OF YOUR PAINTING THAT CAN BE GIVEN AS GIFTS ETC.

WATERCOLOR PAINTING OF YOUR VENUE AND/OR SAVE-THE-DATE & WEDDING INVITATION DESIGN IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR AN ADDITIONAL FEE

Travel Note: 60 miles of travel outside my home is included with any package, beyond 60 miles is $1/mile. An additional fee of $50 will be charged for 3+ hours of travel, and $100 beyond 4+ hours.

FAQ

  • Absolutey! For an event outside of the Hampton Roads area I would be more than happy to discuss logistics of making it work!

  • Of course! Let’s talk!

  • Most likely just a small area to set up my equipment, I will bring everything with me. If there is inclement weather I will require a covered area to work. Oil and water do not mix well!

  • I would love to! I can paint from your wedding photo in-studio starting at $600.

Let’s Talk!

abbystachnik@gmail.com

Virginia Beach, Virginia