maria paola tintis live wedding painter italy

How a Live Wedding Painting on Canvas Becomes a Timeless Treasure

Imagine your wedding day unfolding against the breathtaking backdrops of Italy, Greece, or Ireland—while a live painter transforms the essence of your celebration into an original canvas artwork.

With every brushstroke, I capture the atmosphere, emotions, and beauty of the moment as it happens, turning fleeting experiences into a lasting memory.

A live canvas painting is more than a decoration—it’s a tangible story of your day.

Unlike quick sketches or photographs, it captures the energy, the laughter, and the quiet, intimate moments that make your wedding truly yours.

Each piece is created with care, using high-quality acrylics, directly during your event, ensuring that every detail—from the first kiss to the joyful toasts—is preserved in vibrant color and life.

This is an experience you and your guests will remember long after the last dance, and a piece you can display in your home as a timeless heirloom.

It’s a work of art that not only shows how your wedding looked, but also how it felt—an original keepsake you’ll treasure forever.

From €1250+travel

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Limited Availability & Investment

Due to my rheumatic condition, I can only take on 6–8 live canvas paintings per year. Each live event requires significant physical effort, but I pour all my love and passion into every painting—ensuring it reflects not only how your day looked, but how it felt.

Every artwork is started live during your wedding and then carefully finished in my studio, where I add the final details and depth that make the canvas truly timeless.

The investment for a live acrylic painting ranges from €1250, depending on canvas size, with larger formats available upon request. Because of the limited number of commissions I accept each year, early booking is highly recommended.

Live at your venue in Italy

From €1250+travel

*Please note that I live in Cagliari, in the island of Sardinia, so I will need a flight and an extra seat for easel and canvas, plus a checked luggage for paints.

What’s the travel fee?

You need to pay my travel from Cagliari where I live.

Signature Package

Canvas size: 40×60 cm 15.75 x 23.62 inches

live wedding painting in Santorini

 

  • Live painting on canvas with acrylics
  • 6-7 hours of live painting ^
  • All materials included (brushes, paints, etc.)
  • Photo/video for reference during the live
  • Professional and seamless service: No breaks required
  • Touch-ups in studio
  • Professional grade acrylic paints
  • Two people (newlyweds)**
  • Exclusive videos and photos
  • Options of landscape or portrait orientation*
  • Design consultation prior to wedding
  • Varnish to seal and protect
  • International shipping

**Pets & additional people may be added at an additional cost 

*Subject to overall design

^Subject to wedding timeline: usually from 1 hour before ceremony to cake cut

Essential Package

Canvas size: 60×60 cm 23.62×23.62″ or 50×70 cm 19.68×27.56″

santorini wedding painting

 

  • Live painting on canvas with acrylics
  • 6-7 hours of live painting ^
  • All materials included (brushes, paints, etc.)
  • Photo/video for reference during the live
  • Professional and seamless service: No breaks required
  • Touch-ups in studio
  • Professional grade acrylic paints
  • Two people (newlyweds)**
  • Exclusive videos and photos
  • Options of landscape or portrait orientation*
  • Design consultation prior to wedding
  • Varnish to seal and protect
  • International shipping

**Pets & additional people may be added at an additional cost 

*Subject to overall design

^Subject to wedding timeline: usually from 1 hour before ceremony to cake cut

Muse Package

Canvas size: 60×70 cm 23.62 × 27.56 inches

Live wedding painting in Italy : Anna & Russ Villa Bettoni in Lake Garda

 

  • Live painting on canvas with acrylics
  • 6-7 hours of live painting ^
  • All materials included (brushes, paints, etc.)
  • Photo/video for reference during the live
  • Professional and seamless service: No breaks required
  • Touch-ups in studio
  • Professional grade acrylic paints
  • Two people (newlyweds)**
  • Exclusive videos and photos
  • Options of landscape or portrait orientation*
  • Design consultation prior to wedding
  • Varnish to seal and protect
  • International shipping

**Pets & additional people may be added at an additional cost 

*Subject to overall design

^Subject to wedding timeline: usually from 1 hour before ceremony to cake cut

Gallery Package

Canvas size: 70x70cm 27.56 × 27.56 inches

live wedding painter italy

 

  • Live painting on canvas with acrylics
  • 6-7 hours of live painting ^
  • All materials included (brushes, paints, etc.)
  • Photo/video for reference during the live
  • Professional and seamless service: No breaks required
  • Touch-ups in studio
  • Professional grade acrylic paints
  • Two people (newlyweds)**
  • Exclusive videos and photos
  • Options of landscape or portrait orientation*
  • Design consultation prior to wedding
  • Varnish to seal and protect
  • International shipping

**Pets & additional people may be added at an additional cost 

*Subject to overall design

^Subject to wedding timeline: usually from 1 hour before ceremony to cake cut

How it works

1. Inquiry & Availability

I am based in Cagliari, Sardinia. Because of my health (Type 1 diabetes and mixed connective tissue disease), each painting requires significant energy and dedication. Every event brings me joy, but it also takes a physical toll — this is why I carefully select my clients and can only take 1 wedding per month and a maximum of 6–8 weddings per year. I reply to every inquiry, even if the date is no longer available. If your date is open and my style matches your vision, you will receive my brochure and pricing.

2. Consultation

We’ll connect via a call or chat to discuss your preferences, special requests, and I’ll prepare some sketches before the live painting.

3. Booking

To secure your date, a signed contract and non-refundable deposit are required. The final balance is due one month before the wedding.

4. The Wedding Day

I arrive about 2 hours before the event to set up and start the live painting and continue during the all event (ceremony, dinner, cake cut). It’s not possible to paint a canvas in 2 hours. This is not a sketch.

5. Studio Finishing & Shipping

Faces and fine details are always completed in my studio, where I dedicate many hours to refining your artwork. Once finished, the painting will be professionally shipped to you at no extra cost.

FAQs

Wedding Questions

How long does a live wedding painting take?
Typically, I start during the ceremony or reception and work for about 4-6 hours. If I don’t finish on-site, I complete the painting in my studio and ship the final piece to you.
No problem! I can work from your photos and create a beautiful painting in-studio, capturing the essence of your special day.

I live in Cagliari, in Sardinia. So you need to pay my flight, accommodation, trains, etc…

I travel the day before the wedding to ensure flight delays don’t affect your wedding. If I don’t finish on-site or get sick or something else happen to me, I complete the painting in my studio and ship the final piece to you.

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What brides are saying about me

Sydney, Villa del Balbianello, June 22 2025

So amazing!! Thank you so so much!

Alanna, Villa Regina Teodolinda, June 7 2025

We loved having you there with us, thank you so much!!!

Lily, Villa La Selva, October 2024

What an absolute dream to have you. Our guests were in awe of your talent and have the most special favors to keep forever. Thank you so much for spending the day with us. Lily 12 October 2024 Tuscany

Maz, Puglia, October 4 2025

Thank you so much 🥹💗 You were amazing and we really appreciate all your hard work getting so many done! Xx

Courtney, Villa Cipressi, Varenna 15 2025

It was such a pleasure to have you!! Thank you so much again!

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    About Me

    Thank you for being part of this incredible journey! As a live wedding artist specializing in guest sketching, my greatest joy lies in capturing the magic of your wedding day through the smiles, emotions, and connections of your guests.

    I’ve been passionate about art since childhood, and what began as a simple love for creativity has evolved into a lifelong dedication to preserving life’s most meaningful moments. Whether your celebration takes place in Italy or anywhere across Europe, my mission is to create personalized artwork that serves as a timeless memory of your special day.

    My Journey

    Over the years, I’ve worked on a variety of projects, from intricate studio illustrations to lively event sketches. I’ve discovered that live sketching offers a unique and interactive way to enhance weddings, creating moments of connection and joy that couples and guests treasure long after the celebration ends. Each sketch I create becomes more than just a keepsake—it’s a celebration of your love story.

    My Approach

    Having had the honor of sketching at weddings across Italy and Europe, I understand the importance of tailoring my art to reflect your vision and enrich the atmosphere of your event. I collaborate closely with each couple to ensure that my sketches resonate with the emotions and beauty of their day.

    The trust my clients place in me is something I deeply value. I take pride in creating heartfelt, meaningful art that sparks conversations, connects people, and adds a personal touch to your celebration. It’s a privilege to share in these special moments, and my goal is to make your wedding even more unforgettable with live sketching that captures its essence.

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    Inquire

    I’d love to hear from you! Please complete the inquiry form below, and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible to discuss your wedding or special event.

    To secure your event, a signed contract and a non-refundable deposit are required.

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