Frequently Asked Questions

I paint with professional, archival-quality acrylics, such as Golden brand or Liquitex brand paints. While well-versed in oil painting, acrylic paints allow me to capture the day quickly, as acrylic only takes minutes to dry after it has been applied to the canvas. Acrylic is also water soluble prior to drying, which allows me to clean my brushes and space efficiently without any chemicals that have a strong odor (which is much appreciated by the guests and venues!).

I currently offer four canvas sizes, which can be found on the Investment page. Other canvas sizes are unavailable at this time.

Yes! I love to add extra elements to a painting, whether that be people who are not present on the wedding day, family, friends, pets, or even paint the bride and groom in a place other than the wedding venue! Your painting can be customized as far as our imaginations will take us!

If the requested additions are not present during the event, I simply need photographs of them - a few different photographs are always a great idea so that I can pick the best one to replicate for your scene!

If requested, additions would be painted in at my studio after the event. During the event, my priority is always the newlyweds, and if I have time to add the requested people or pets during the event, I will! (Please note: Additions are available for the Alizarin, Cadmium, and Colbalt Packages, and amount of additions vary by package.)

I have a self-sufficient set up that takes up about a 5 ft x 5 ft space, consisting of my French easel, a small table for my palette, paints, and supplies, and recording and photography equipment.

If you have an aesthetic you are looking for, I am happy to discuss this during your consultation!

It is preferred to have access at least two hours prior to the venue, in case there are any discrepancies with set up and coordination, and so that I may meet your vendor team! If your venue does not allow vendors in that early, my set up takes about 30 minutes.

While I do not need assistance on the day of from the venue, I will need access to an outlet and fresh water for brush cleaning. It is always best to inform the venue that you will have a live painter at the event, in case they have any preferences or stipulations on where I should set up (while I am a very tidy painter, some venues may want me away from anything high-value, as to not get paint on it).

On the day of the event, I arrive to the venue as early as I can (two hours is preferred), set up my station, and begin painting in the background of your painting, according to what we have discussed in our consultation.

When the chosen moment happens, I photograph it, and continue to work from photo for the rest of the event.

I work until the painting is completed or until the end of the reception. I take the painting home with me to finish any details, add in any requested additions, varnish the painting, and photograph it before shipping it back to the newlyweds.

I can’t wait to paint for you! Click on the ‘Check Availability’ button and fill out the inquiry form - please be sure to include your venue(s) with the city and state/province and the date of your event. If your date is available, I will reach out to you to schedule a video chat or phone consultation, where we can discuss the process in greater detail and allow me to answer your questions.

I then send a contract to you to be signed in 5 business days of sending. Once signed, 25% of the grand total is due within 72 hours of signing, as a non-refundable retainer fee. The remaining 75% is due no later than 14 business days prior to the event date.

I will reach out periodically between booking and the event day to make sure there are no changes and to answer any questions as they arise.

Your finished painting will be shipped/postmarked anywhere between 8-10 business weeks (this may be extended if there is a major US holiday during this time).

Absolutely! I take a handful of commissioned paintings every quarter. Simply email me at izzy@izzydoesart.com to inquire.

Live painting makes an amazing gift to the newlyweds! When my services are gifted, I take more creative freedom of the painting, such as the composition and the moment to be painted, unless otherwise specified.

If you’d like to book me as a surprise, we’ll have a detailed conversation about how the day of will play out, and I’ll request that you inform your key wedding vendors so that they can assist on making my painting a surprise!