Steffy and Matt – Tuscany wedding in Villa Lena Live...
Read MoreImagine 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.
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
*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.
You need to pay my travel from Cagliari where I live.
Canvas size: 40×60 cm 15.75 x 23.62 inches
**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
Canvas size: 60×60 cm 23.62×23.62″ or 50×70 cm 19.68×27.56″
**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
Canvas size: 60×70 cm 23.62 × 27.56 inches
**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
Canvas size: 70x70cm 27.56 × 27.56 inches
**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
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.
We’ll connect via a call or chat to discuss your preferences, special requests, and I’ll prepare some sketches before the live painting.
To secure your date, a signed contract and non-refundable deposit are required. The final balance is due one month before the wedding.
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.
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.
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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Courtney UrbasTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Having Maria at our wedding was such a special touch. Guests couldn’t stop talking about how unique it was to have a live watercolor artist capturing everyone in their gowns and tuxes and it became one of the highlights of the night! People were lining up and thrilled to take home their own painted keepsake. Beyond her incredible talent, Maria was an absolute joy to work with. She was kind, professional, and effortlessly blended into the celebration. We’re so grateful she was part of our day and can’t recommend her enough to anyone looking to add something truly special and unforgettable to their wedding! Ashley CarrilloTrustindex 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 YadavTrustindex 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 CharbonneauTrustindex 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. IzzieTrustindex 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 HerskowitzTrustindex 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
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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!!!
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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.
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.
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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