Looking for a live wedding painter in New Orleans? Christina Pappion of Pappion Artistry specializes in live wedding painting across Louisiana and the United States. As New Orleans' premier live event painter, I capture your wedding ceremony and reception in real-time, creating a one-of-a-kind heirloom painting you'll treasure forever.
I've painted hundreds of weddings at Louisiana's most beautiful venues including venues across New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, the Northshore, and destination weddings nationwide. Whether you're getting married at a French Quarter venue, plantation estate, or luxury hotel, live wedding painting adds unforgettable entertainment and artistry to your celebration.
Live Wedding Painter | Pappion Artistry
Pappion Artistry offers luxury live wedding painting in New Orleans,
transforming once-in-a-lifetime moments into timeless works of art. As a nationally recognized live wedding painter, Christina Pappion creates stunning paintings in real time during your wedding celebration, providing unforgettable wedding entertainment for you and your guests.
Based in New Orleans and available for destination weddings,
Pappion Artistry blends storytelling, elegance, and live artistry to capture the emotion, energy, and beauty of your wedding day.
A “Live Wedding Painting” is a unique way to capture the special moment of your event. I will come to your event and create a colorful and lively Fine Art painting on- site in front of your guests and loved ones.
Live Wedding Painting by Christina Pappion
Experience the captivating art of live wedding painting with Christina Pappion. Watch as she skillfully creates a remarkable painting from start to finish during your wedding or event. Each artwork is mesmerizing testament to the moment, cherished for a lifetime.
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WHY CHRISTINA?
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What Is Live Wedding Painting?Baton Rouge Live Wedding Painter
Live wedding painting is an interactive art experience where an artist paints your wedding day during the event itself. Unlike traditional wedding favors, live wedding painting becomes both entertainment and a lasting piece of art—one that captures emotion, atmosphere, and meaningful moments in a single canvas.
Live Wedding Painting as Wedding Entertainment
Couples looking for unique wedding entertainment choose live wedding painting because it offers something truly memorable. Guests enjoy watching the artwork evolve throughout the evening, creating conversation and excitement. At the end of the night, the couple leaves with a completed painting that becomes a cherished heirloom.
How Live Wedding Painting Works
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I arrive early to photograph and plan the composition
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Painting begins during the ceremony or reception
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Guests watch the artwork come to life throughout the event
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Final details are completed after the celebration
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The finished painting is delivered to the couple
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What Is Live Wedding Painting?
Why Choose Live Wedding Painting for Your Wedding?
Why Couples Choose Pappion Artistry
Live Wedding Painting as Wedding Entertainment
Where We Offer Live Wedding Painting
What Moments Are Captured in a Live Wedding Painting?
Frequently Asked Questions About Live Wedding Painting
ARTISTIC APPROACH
Christina embraces impressionism, capturing the moment in colorful brushstrokes, highlighting the beautiful moment and the emotions in the loving atmosphere. As she observes the setting, she notes every detail you've meticulously planned for months, ensuring each one is artistically captured.
With this artistic focus, Christina collaborates closely with her brides, carefully choosing the recognizable individuals to feature in the painting before the big day.
BACKGROUND
Christina is a wedding painter with a robust portfolio with over a decade of wedding experience.
She is an artist that is both approachable and entertaining, who eagerly welcomes all questions, comments, and compliments with a smile and a candid response.
PORTFOLIO
Every wedding is a distinctive journey, crafted to reflect the couple's style and preferences. Christina's Wedding Paintings are one of a kind masterpieces, customized to match your vision, highlight your design elements, and compliment your home decor.
These are truly timeless pieces of art.
CHECK HER AVAILABILITY
Christina works independently and does not have backup artists or alternates available if she is already booked for a particular date. To ensure she's available for your occasion, it's important to confirm her availability as soon as possible.
However if she is unavailable for your date, she can create a painting of your wedding or reception using your professional photographs as references.
WHAT ARE PEOPLE SAYING
"I have been waiting for this day for a long time and have been following Christina's work since high school! When I got engaged I told my soon to be husband, Christina at our wedding was a must!
She did not disappoint. The amount of people who came up to me afterward to comment on her beautiful artwork is so numerous I can not even say a number! Book her! Don't think twice. If you do...she will be booked. So proud to hang her artwork in our home! Will forever cherish this gift. "
Why Couples Love Live Wedding Painting
If a picture says a thousand words... Christina is an amazing artist! We commissioned her to paint at our daughter's wedding and she knocked it out of the park. Christina is professional and so personable. She took the time to get to know our family, the bride and groom, and was so accommodating when we asked to include 2 heavenly angels in our painting. Her work is truly amazing, and we could not be happier with the final piece. This beautiful art will be a daily reminder for the newlyweds of their special day as it hangs in their home. If you are looking for wedding painer, look no further. Christina is your artist!
- Randi Beesing
Y'all... I cannot put into words the MAGIC that Christina works with that brush. So back story, I got the Live Painter as a surprise wedding gift for the bride (my now wife). While I expected the live painter would be a ‘nice little add’, I DID NOT EXPECT HOW AMAZING THIS WOULD BE! I was blown away at the detail, the perspective, the professionalism, the ABSOLUTE PERFECTION of the painting. Not only that, but Christina herself is super cool and so compassionate. She was patient when I asked a ton of questions about canvas size (because I have no idea about anything art-related), she was helpful when I was stressing with other vendors and forgot to send the contract back to her (held our spot because she understood the planning stress), she was kind when we got on a phone call and she talked me through the process, and she is so full of love… And that love, that patience, that kindness flows from her heart to her hands, through that brush and onto that canvas to memorialize your perfect day in a way that not even photographers can capture. When our friends posted Instagram stories from our wedding, almost ALL of them included the live painting in their posts. Some of my groomsmen (big, tough, ‘manly men’) asked if they could get copies of the painting because it was so cool and captured the day perfect. And sidebar: Christina herself is like awesome; we’re friends now. She’s THAT great. Bottom line – BOOK. HER. NOW. She is the best and you will not believe how amazing the final product will be. Thank you, Christina!!!!!!!
-Carlos Wilson
We received our painting yesterday and immediately hung it up and we are IN LOVE with it! You did a phenomenal job and we have been just staring at it in awe. We cannot believe how much everyone in the painting looks just like our loved ones! It’s amazing. Truly. We cannot thank you enough! We will be recommending her to anyone we know who needs a live painter for their wedding!
-Anna
Live Wedding Painting FAQs
1️⃣ What is live wedding painting?
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Live wedding painting is a unique form of wedding entertainment where an artist creates a custom painting of your wedding in real time during the celebration. Guests can watch the artwork come to life, and the finished painting becomes a lasting keepsake of your wedding day.
2️⃣ Is live wedding painting considered wedding entertainment?
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Yes. Live wedding painting is both entertainment and art. It provides a live experience for guests while also creating a one-of-a-kind wedding keepsake that couples cherish long after the event.
3️⃣ When does the live wedding painter start painting?
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The painting typically begins during the ceremony, cocktail hour, or early reception. This allows the artist to capture key moments while guests enjoy watching the artwork evolve throughout the event.
4️⃣ How long does a live wedding painting take to complete?
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Most live wedding paintings are created over 5–7 hours during the event, with final detailing completed in the studio afterward to ensure the highest quality finish.
5️⃣How much does live wedding painting cost?
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Live wedding painting pricing varies based on canvas size, event duration, guest count, and travel. Packages typically start at a premium rate reflecting the customization and live experience involved. Custom quotes are provided for each wedding.
6️⃣ Do you travel outside New Orleans for live wedding painting?
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Yes. Pappion Artistry travels nationwide for weddings and events. Travel accommodations may apply depending on location, and destination weddings are welcomed.
7️⃣ How far in advance should I book a live wedding painter?
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Most couples book their live wedding painter 6–12 months in advance, especially for peak wedding seasons. Dates are limited and secured once a contract and deposit are received.
8️⃣ What moments are included in the wedding painting?
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The painting typically focuses on a key moment such as the ceremony, first dance, or reception atmosphere. Details like florals, attire, venue architecture, and guest energy are thoughtfully incorporated.
9️⃣ What size are live wedding paintings?
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Canvas sizes vary and are chosen based on the scale of the event and level of detail desired. Popular sizes range from medium to large statement pieces suitable for display in the couple’s home.
🔟 Why choose Pappion Artistry as your live wedding painter?
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Pappion Artistry is known for vibrant storytelling, refined technique, and extensive experience painting weddings nationwide. Each painting is created with intention, elegance, and emotional depth — capturing more than just an image, but the feeling of the day.
What is live wedding painting?
Live wedding painting is when an artist paints your wedding in real-time during your ceremony or reception. As a live wedding painter, I set up my easel and canvas at your venue and create a beautiful painting while your celebration unfolds. Guests love watching the artwork come to life throughout the event.
How much does a live wedding painter cost in New Orleans?
Live wedding painting packages typically range from $1,850 to $4,000+ depending on canvas size, painting hours, and travel. Contact me for a custom quote based on your wedding details and vision.
Do you travel outside New Orleans for weddings?
Yes! I'm a destination wedding painter serving couples across Louisiana (New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Houma, Mandeville) and I travel nationwide for weddings. Travel fees apply for locations outside the New Orleans area.
How long does live wedding painting take?
I typically paint for 3-4 hours during your reception, capturing the key moments and atmosphere. After your wedding, I take the painting back to my New Orleans studio to add final details and touches before delivering your finished heirloom artwork.
What venues in New Orleans have you painted at?
I've painted live wedding paintings at venues throughout New Orleans and Louisiana including French Quarter locations, plantation venues, hotels, and luxury event spaces across the greater New Orleans area.
