Painting the atmosphere of a celebration.
not just the moment.
Live wedding and event paintings throughout the United States and Europe, created in a painterly Impressionist style and finished in the studio as heirloom works of art.
Art that becomes part of the celebration.
A live painting offers something photographs cannot.
It becomes part of the evening itself. Guests gather as the painting evolves, watching layers of color and light slowly reveal the atmosphere of the day. Long after the celebration has ended, the finished painting remains as a lasting reminder of not only how the event looked, but how it felt.
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I. Before guests arrive
Composition begins quietly before the celebration unfolds.
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II. Throughout the evening...
Layers of light, architecture, and movement develop in real time.
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III. Back in the studio...
The painting is thoughtfully refined and completed.
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IV. A lifetime later...
Created to become part of your home for generations.
Why Clients Choose Katie…
Katie paints the feeling of the celebration rather than a literal snapshot.
Each commission is approached as an original work of art, not an illustration of the event.
Every composition is thoughtfully planned around the setting, architecture, florals, and overall atmosphere.
Working seamlessly alongside planners and vendor teams, Katie quietly becomes part of the rhythm of the day.
"I don't paint a single moment. I paint the atmosphere that surrounded it."
"The late afternoon light across the villa. The movement of a veil in the breeze. Guests gathering beneath centuries-old trees. The architecture, florals, music, and quiet anticipation before the evening begins. These are the details that become part of every painting, creating a work that reflects not only what was seen, but what was felt."
Katie regularly collaborates with planners, photographers, and creative teams to ensure the painting enhances the event without interrupting it.
Minimal setup.
Professional communication.
Fully insured.
Worldwide travel.
Where art meets extraordinary celebrations…
From historic villas in Italy to private estates, garden weddings, and black-tie celebrations across the United States, each commission is shaped by the setting as much as the celebration itself.
The Drake, Chicago, Illinois
Villa del Balbianello, Lake Como Italy
Villa Principe Leopoldo, Lugano, Switzerland
La Fortaleza, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Villa del Balbianello, Lake Como, Italy
Casa de Pilatos, Seville, Spain
Every destination brings its own architecture, light, and rhythm. Katie approaches each commission with the intention of reflecting not only the celebration, but the unique character of its setting.Selected commissions
Each painting begins with a conversation about the celebration and concludes as a one-of-a-kind work of art created to be lived with for generations.
Black Tie Celebration
The Drake, Chicago, IL
24×30” Acrylic
Late autumn light filled the ballroom while guests gathered beneath towering floral installations. The finished painting focuses on the warmth and movement of the evening rather than a single moment.
Under the Stars
Villa Regina Teodolinda
24×30” Acrylic
As evening settled over Lake Como, twinkling lights danced beneath the trees, casting a warm glow across the celebration. The painting brings together the romance of the villa, the surrounding gardens, and the quiet magic of the night as it unfolded.
Coastal Celebration
La Fortaleza, Mallorca, Spain
24 × 30 Acrylic
Perched above the Mediterranean, La Fortaleza offered sweeping sea views, golden evening light, and a sense of quiet grandeur. The painting brings together the architecture, coastline, and celebration into a composition that reflects the effortless elegance of the day.
Midwest Summer
Villa Terrace, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
18×24” Acrylic
As the summer evening settled over Lake Michigan, guests gathered in the villa's gardens surrounded by warm light and the quiet beauty of the terrace. The painting reflects the intimacy of the celebration, preserving the feeling of a perfect summer night shared with those closest to them.
Trusted by Creative Teams
Collaborating alongside planners, photographers, florists, and designers to create celebrations that are as memorable as they are beautiful.The Lake Como Wedding Planner
Kyle Michelle Weddings
Lola Event Productions
Greg Finck
Michelle Rago Destinations
My Lake Como Wedding Planner
Rishi the Designer
Villa Balbiano
Villa del Balbianello
Figli de Fiori
Armour House, Lake Forest
Events to a T
Lauren Fair
Villa Regina Teodolina
Grand Hotel Tremezzo
Inquire About Your Date
Most live painting commissions begin with a conversation about your celebration, your venue, and the atmosphere you'd like preserved.
Currently booking 2027.
Limited availability remains for select 2026 dates.