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Read MoreAdd a unique live art experience for your guests — or a live painting of your Santorini wedding day.
You’ve chosen one of the world’s most breathtaking wedding locations — the cliffs of Santorini, the blue domes of Oia, and the golden sunsets of Imerovigli. Your photographer is booked. The food is unforgettable.
But what if you could offer your guests something truly unexpected?
Live watercolor sketching is a luxurious, quiet, and artistic way to elevate your Santorini wedding.
As your guests sip champagne and enjoy the view, I sketch them in real time — elegant, personalized portraits they can take home as keepsakes.
Live guest sketching is not caricatures and not performance art.
It’s refined, elegant, and immersive.
✔️ I sketch your guests in watercolor throughout the cocktail hour or reception
✔️ Each sketch takes just a few minutes
✔️ Guests take home a beautiful, personal artwork
✔️ All materials are included — no mess, no noise
Whether you’re getting married in Oia, Imerovigli, or Pyrgos, you can elevate your wedding day with a live painting or guest sketching experience your guests will never forget.
I’m a professional live wedding artist based in Italy and available across Greece.
My services bring elegance, beauty, and emotion to your destination wedding in Santorini.
I create fast, elegant watercolor portraits of your guests during the cocktail hour or reception — a luxury alternative to favors or photobooths.
Discreet setup, no interruptions
Individual or couple portraits in minutes
Beautiful keepsakes they can take home the same day
Your ceremony or first dance is captured on canvas as it unfolds. This is not just a painting — it’s your story, told through art.
Painted live on your wedding day
Canvas finished on-site or in-studio
Live guest sketching packages start at €2000. I cover my own travel from Italy to Greece — no extra travel fees unless last-minute flights are prohibitively expensive. Additional hours and custom packages are available on request.
I’m located in Cagliari, Sardinia, and travel easily to Santorini and other Greek islands.
I’ve worked with international couples from the U.S., UK, and beyond — and I speak fluent English.
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Add a timeless artistic experience to your destination wedding in Greece.
Whether you want your ceremony painted live on canvas or your guests surprised with hand-painted watercolor portraits, I offer refined, unforgettable art experiences for your special day.
Live guest sketching is a unique way to celebrate your loved ones. As your guests enjoy the cocktail hour or reception, I create live watercolor portraits in just a few minutes — delicate, personal keepsakes they’ll treasure forever.
Not caricatures. Not digital prints. Just beautiful, hand-painted art created on-site.
Imagine your first kiss, first dance, or ceremony view captured as it happens — in real time, on canvas. A live painting is a one-of-a-kind heirloom created in front of your guests, with finishing touches added in-studio if needed.
I’m a professional live wedding painter based in Cagliari, Sardinia. I travel frequently to Santorini and other Greek islands, bringing my materials and experience with me.
I cover my own travel to Greece. A small fee may apply only for last-minute or remote locations.
From €2000 – Small canvas, painted live during your wedding in Santorini.
An unforgettable way to capture the magic of your ceremony or first dance. Ideal for couples planning a luxury Santorini wedding or an intimate celebration with a view.
✔️ No travel fee from Italy*
✔️ All materials included
✔️ Tailored to your timeline and venue
Please note: A small travel fee may apply if flights to Santorini exceed typical seasonal costs.
From €2000 – Includes live guest portraits during your cocktail or dinner reception.
Perfect for couples looking to surprise their guests with elegant, personal favors at their destination wedding in Santorini.
✔️ No extra fee for travel from Italy*
✔️ Hand-painted art, created on-site
✔️ Ideal for luxury venues in Oia, Imerovigli, Pyrgos
Please note: A small travel fee may apply if flights to Santorini exceed typical seasonal costs.
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Ashley Carrillo2025-06-05Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Maria was wonderful at our wedding in Palermo, Sicily. The guests were so surprised to have a wonderful keepsake. She really did a beautiful job of depicting each of our guests in the short amount of time. Her services are a unique offering that really bring a wow factor to your wedding day! Anisha Yadav2025-03-10Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Maria is so talented! She has been painting from photos of our wedding and has really captured the intricate details of the Indian outfits! It is so fun to see the paintings because I immediately know which photo she painted from! She is working on several more paintings from our wedding and I can’t wait to see the end product! Incredibly talented and only wish we had found her sooner so we could have had her paint us live at our wedding!! I hope more people get as much joy from Maria’s paintings as we do!! Ciana Charbonneau2024-11-01Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Maria was absolutely amazing! She was extremely professional and all my guests loved their keepsake from the wedding! Such a fun way to capture the magic of your wedding day. Izzie2024-09-04Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The live portrait artist at our wedding was incredible! The watercolour portraits were a huge hit with our guests and added a unique touch to the day. Everyone loved taking home a beautiful, personal keepsake. Highly recommend! Alexis Herskowitz2024-08-12Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Maria was a joy to work with! She created a fully custom crest, invitation suite, menu, and welcome sign for my wedding. Having custom art really elevated my wedding and added an elegant touch! 10/10 recommend working with Maria, she's amazing!!Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
Sydney, Villa del Balbianello, June 22 2025
Alanna, Villa Regina Teodolinda, June 7 2025
Lily, Villa La Selva, October 2024
The live portrait artist at our wedding was incredible! The watercolour portraits were a huge hit with our guests and added a unique touch to the day. Everyone loved taking home a beautiful, personal keepsake. Highly recommend!
She did a PHENOMENAL job on our wedding crest! She did the exact design and colors I wanted, and she allowed me to make as many changes as I liked!! She was very patient, and always VERY quick to respond. Absolutely amazing customer service and so so talented!!! I would suggest her to anyone!!! Thank you soooo much!!
We purchased a custom bar sign and it turned out so good! Both the drawing of our dog and our two chosen cocktails turned out beautifully and looked just like the pictures we sent! Super fast turn around and the seller was fantastic to work with, allowing us as many changes as we asked for.
Words cant describe how amazing she did my Golden Retriever. I am using this for my wedding and also having a Canvas made to go in my house. She has made my dreams come true.
Within 24 hours I had a first proof and it only took 3 days to finalize the dog portrait. I was so picky on how I wanted my dog to look. I even sent photos of different pictures of my dog to capture the exact expression I wanted my dog to have.
I never imagined the portrait would come out this amazing. Trust me, you must choose her. She is so patient, fast to respond and makes any edits you request.
Thank you so so much!
I LOVE what she made me! At first she didn’t have the drink I needed, but within a couple of hours, she made exactly what I wanted!!!
Thank you for being here — I’m truly honored to be part of your wedding journey!
As a live wedding painter specializing in guest sketching, my passion lies in capturing the joy, emotion, and unforgettable magic of your day through personalized watercolor portraits.
Art has been with me since childhood. What began as a simple love for painting has grown into a lifelong dedication to preserving meaningful moments through art. Whether your wedding takes place in Italy or elsewhere in Europe, my goal is to create lasting keepsakes that celebrate your unique love story.
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working on both studio illustrations and live event sketches. Today’s couples often seek something beyond tradition — something interactive and heartfelt that makes their wedding truly unforgettable. Live guest sketching offers exactly that: an experience that engages your guests and leaves them with a beautiful memento of your celebration.
Having painted at weddings across Italy and Europe, I understand the importance of creating something truly special for your big day. That’s why I work closely with each couple to ensure my presence not only reflects your vision but enhances the atmosphere of your celebration.
The trust you place in me means everything. I take pride in creating sketches that bring people together, spark joy, and add a deeply personal touch to your event. Sharing these intimate, joyful moments with you and your guests is a privilege — and my mission is to enrich your wedding day with art that tells your story and lasts a lifetime.
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The first step is to fill out the inquiry form and confirm that your event date is available. If you’re just looking for pricing information, please be sure to read the Investment and Packages sections before reaching out.
Once you’ve accepted the quote, I will send you the contract for signing. A non-refundable deposit will also be required to secure your booking.
If you’d like, you can book a call or chat with me. Please note that this option is available only on days when I’m not traveling or live painting. Due to different time zones, I personally prefer to communicate via email for more efficient responses.
Upon signing the contract, a non-refundable deposit will be required to secure your event and cover travel costs. The remaining balance is due 1 month before your wedding.
On the wedding day, I will arrive at the venue approximately one hour before the event begins to set up my table. I will stay for the duration of the hours booked as per the contract.
I will take a photo of every guest who comes to my table and paint them in the order of arrival.
Please note that I specialize in quick wedding guest paintings, limited to 1-2 people per card. My style is faceless, and the colors and details will not be identical to reality. This is not a realistic style. The portraits are quick, usually taking 5-10 minutes each, so intricate details are not possible within such a short time frame. The poses will be similar to ensure I can paint as many guests as possible during the session.
This style is different from my studio paintings, which require days to complete, and it is important to note that my live wedding guest portraits are not intended to be highly detailed.
Additionally, I do not offer other types of live painting, such as live group paintings, live venue or scenery paintings, or live bride and groom paintings.
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Based in Italy, I regularly travel to the Greek islands to create timeless artwork that celebrates your love story.
To check availability or receive a custom quote, simply fill out the form below.
A signed contract and non-refundable deposit are required to secure your date.
📌 For full pricing, see the “Investment” section above.
Let’s create something beautiful together.
Fill out the form, and if your date is available, I will send you a quote. For further details, you can find plenty of information in the “How It Works” section.
At my table, there will be a signage where guests can understand what I do. Sometimes I have an assistant that will take photos and engage with guests, answering any questions they may have. Additionally, we can make announcements about the service over the microphone. For small event, I do all by myself.