About this vendor
Based in Brooklyn, New York, award-winning painter Katherine Gressel travels worldwide to events, and captures the action in a live painting. Past events have ranged from intimate backyard affairs to elaborate celebrity weddings. Each painting serves as both entertainment for guests and a lasting memento of your special day.
Katherine strives to capture the energy and emotion of the happiest day of your life in a dynamic, impressionistic composition. She spotlights a special moment--a dance, vow exchange, speech, etc--between two or more key people while preserving the looseness and freshness of live action painting in the background and supporting characters. Katherine also views each painting as a collaboration, as she takes care to incorporate the colors, decor details, setting, and special guests that make your wedding unique. With nearly 15 years of experience, Katherine has been featured in the New York Times, Martha Stewart Weddings, Brides, and the Knot, and on MTV's Jersey Shore.
Services Offered
Event Painting by Katherine offers a variety of services to ensure a couple's painting is the work of art they deserve. This includes a detailed consultation to allow couples to determine what key components they want in their painting, arriving onsite up to 5 hours early to paint the background and staying for the full party, and the option to either take the painting home at the end of the night or have additional faces and details added in the studio. Katherine also takes requests for revisions, making sure you are 100% satisfied with the final product.
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Katherine was amazing to work with and we were beyond happy with our painting!
Katherine was amazing! We decided last minute to inquire about a live painter and she was SO accommodating- especially being 2 weeks before the wedding!! The painting itself is beautiful- she even put our two pups in it and my husbands mother who has passed away. Overall, couldn’t be more happy with our choice with Katherine! If you’re debating it.. do it!!!
Long before I met my now husband, I knew I wanted a live wedding painter so picking the right artist was a big deal for me and I was so lucky to have found Katherine! I picked Katherine because her style of painting was exactly what I wanted, and she had great reviews, of course! We primarily communicated via e-mail, and she was always quick to respond. A couple weeks before the day of, she reached out with a whole list of things to consider when picking the scene for the wedding portrait and it made the decision super easy – I think we might have e-mailed back and forth only twice, maybe three times, before the final decision was made – such an easy process. Watching the painting come to life the day of was so magical, and all my guests were so intrigued by it as well. It really was such a hit! And as an added bonus she painted our three dogs into the background! Our dogs weren’t able to attend the ceremony so now we’ll have them in the painting at our ceremony forever and it’s so special to us. Overall, Katherine was so amazing to work with, I’d hire her again in a heartbeat. She was professional, always quick to respond, and the painting speaks for itself in terms of quality and value.
Katherine was an all around amazing vendor! She was so easy to work with - quick with clear communication and happy to answer all of my questions! Katherine is insanely talented, she captured our special day in such a beautiful painting. I would absolutely recommend Katherine for live painting, she was 100% worth every penny and more!
Katherine is an incredible artist and we cannot recommend her enough! When planning our big day, we both knew a live painting was something we absolutely wanted to help remember the incredible day. Luckily we found Katherine and working with her wad a joy from the first email, through to when we met to pick up the masterpiece day after our wedding.
Our guests couldn't stop raving about how cool it was to watch the painting come to life throughout the reception. She captured my husband and I beautifully, along with our families and even found a way to incorporate our dog and cat. We gave her an extra challenge as well, asking her to incorporate the river/mountain/bridge view from the ceremony into the moment we had her paint which was in the ballroom (the view was not visible from the ballroom). She surpassed all expectations.
From the beginning of finding someone for our wedding to do a live painting Katherine was an absolute gem. She answered any questions we had and went through all the details to make sure she knew what we wanted and captured everything. Katherine created the most beautiful painting of our first dance. She also was much loved at our wedding. Our family and friends loved seeing the painting progress throughout the night. The painting came out absolutely stunning!!!
Event Painting by Katherine is a unique wedding gift we gave our daughter and son-in-law. From the very start, Katherine was honest. She was uncertain if she could be there due to a family function on the holiday weekend. She provided us with recommendations so we didn’t miss out on hiring an event painter. We looked at many others before contacting her. Since we loved her style the most, we told her we would wait. As soon as she knew her plans, she contacted us, and needless to say, the rest was history. We were beyond thrilled to include her on this special occasion. They are still talking about how lifelike the painting looked. Our daughter and son-in-law decided on the scene they wanted her to paint and how many people they wanted in the painting. Her artistic ability did not go unnoticed as our guests were blown away to see her in action throughout the celebration. We invited Katherine to breakfast the next morning, where she presented the painting to the bride and groom and everyone to admire. She asked if there was anything else they wanted to add or change, and she went the extra mile and added their dog. My husband and I give Katherine the highest recommendation. Her professionalism and talent are second to none. If you are on the fence, go for it! The painting is something our children appreciate each day and will cherish forever.
Katherine was an absolute dream to work with for our wedding! From the very beginning, she was incredibly accommodating and quick to respond to all of our questions and ideas. I had a very specific vision for our painting—a warm and romantic piece set in our beautiful white ballroom—and she executed it flawlessly.
She didn’t just capture the venue; she brought it to life! Katherine included all of our family members and perfectly painted the charm of the ballroom, all while highlighting the love between my husband and me. It truly felt like she took the vision in my heart and made it into art.
Even after the wedding, Katherine went above and beyond. With the package we purchased, she graciously accommodated some touch-ups we requested, and the final result was nothing short of stunning.
If you’re considering booking Katherine, do yourself a favor and DO IT! She is so talented, professional, and kind. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Katherine, thank you for giving us a keepsake we’ll cherish forever!
Katherine was amazing through every step of the way! Very professional and efficient and beyond talented. We are so happy with how our wedding painting came out and it is something we will cherish forever !! Very thankful
Katherine is a true talent. She painted the most gorgeous representation of the best day of our lives. Could not recommend her more. Beyond easy to work with and talented beyond measure.
Katherine produced the painting of our dreams! Absolutely amazing work!
October 2023 wedding so this is long overdue. We found Katherine through one of our Bridal Expo tours, and we are so glad we did! She is incredibly nice and communicative, and most importantly TALENTED! We wanted to surprise our guests with something unique and we knew a live painter would be it! The way she captured the details of the my husband and I, as well as the venue and our families blew us away. We are so happy to have such an amazing piece of our wedding hung up in our home for everyone to see. If you are looking for a special add to your wedding day, book Katherine!
Katherine is so sweet and INCREDIBLY talented! We had her as a live painter at our September 2024 wedding at Perona Farms and her painting exceeded all expectations. Words can't express how grateful we are to have such a beautiful, sentimental moment captured for us to hang in our house for many years to come. And not to mention how entertaining it was for us and our guests to watch her progress throughout the night! If you're lucky enough to have Katherine available, BOOK HER!
Words cannot even begin to describe how amazing and talented Katherine is. My friend used her at her wedding back in 2018 and I knew when it was my turn to get married, she was the only one I wanted to use. My painting exceeded far more then I even imagined. Katherine was easy to communicate with and everything ran smoothly the day of the wedding. The days after the wedding she sent me a picture of what it was the night of and let me know when she was going to start editing the painting. We did go back and forth a few times to change the coloring of a few things and edit a few minor details just to make sure it was absolutely perfect. But once it was all done, the painting was so beautiful, I cried. It will now forever hang in my house and be an everlasting beautiful memory- something money cannot put price on. Katherine was worth every penny and the easiest vendor to work with!!!
Katherine was professional and responsive from the start to finish of our event. She was quick to respond to questions and open to our requests about the painting. She worked with our venue to make sure that everything was to our specifications.
Since this was a surprise wedding gift for our son and daughter in law, she had to work outside the box to keep the secret.
Watching her work her magic at the wedding was incredible. Our guests were amazed. Katherine was open and friendly and answered any questions asked while she continue to make the painting come to life before our eyes.
Her work was realistic, and her depiction of the bride and groom was so accurate. The picture conveyed the atmosphere of the event and portrayed the romantic scene.
We would absolutely recommend Katherine to anyone looking for a live painter. You will not be disappointed.
Katherine was such an amazing addition to our wedding reception. She painted a beautiful portrait of us, made it super easy to plan , and was so kind. She was very responsive and super detail oriented!
We were fortunate to have Katherine as the wedding painter for our special day, and her talent left us in awe. She beautifully captured the essence of our father-daughter dance, transforming it into an everlasting memory on canvas.
Katherine skillfully incorporated intricate details, painting not just the dance itself but also weaving in the delicate beauty of flowers, the ambiance, and, most notably, key family members. The inclusion of a departed loved one in her artwork was heartwarming and will forever hold a special place in our hearts.
Working with Katherine was an absolute pleasure. She was not only a skilled artist but also incredibly easy to collaborate with. From the initial discussions about our vision to the final, she was attentive and understanding, ensuring that every detail was captured with precision.
The live painting experience added an extraordinary touch to our celebration. Our guests were captivated, watching the masterpiece unfold throughout the night. The excitement in the air as they eagerly anticipated the final results created a unique and enchanting atmosphere.
When we finally got the painting, we were utterly amazed at the stunning portrayal of our cherished moments. Katherine went above and beyond our expectations, creating a piece of art that now hangs prominently in my parents' home, a constant reminder of the beauty and joy of our wedding day.
We wholeheartedly recommend Katherine to anyone seeking a talented artist who not only captures the visual elements but also the emotions and atmosphere of a special occasion. Her work is truly a masterpiece, and we are forever grateful for the lasting memories she created for us.
Katherine painted at my sister's wedding 5 years ago and every time I would see the beautiful work of art in my sister's living room I couldn't wait for my turn to have her also paint a beautiful scene from my wedding! Katherine painted our first dance and not only did she beautifully recreate that moment, but she also perfectly captured us, our family, the decor, centerpieces, and overall details in the room - just as we wanted! Katherine was a pleasure for us to work with before our wedding in ironing out all of the details and I would highly recommend her for your event! All of our guests loved watching Katherine's progress throughout the wedding and so many guests mentioned what a nice, unique, and special touch it was! The progress we were able to see that night was astonishing and the final product, which we recently picked up, is absolutely amazing and truly breathtaking! We loved having Katherine as a part of our special day and it is something we will always look at and cherish!
We are so thrilled with Katherine's work! She is just as professional and creative and she is talented. Our jaws absolutely dropped upon seeing our painting. We cannot wait to admire this in our home for the rest of our lives.
Katherine was super easy to work with and incredibly talented. We loved that she had painted at our venue before and so she was familiar with the space.
She captured all the magic from our special day and everybody looks amazing. I cannot wait to hang our painting up in our house. It is a show stopper for sure!
Everyone at our wedding kept going up to watch her work and were mesmerized by her skills. I will definitely be reaching out to Katherine in the future for other big milestone events!
Katherine Gressel is hands down amazing! I love working with her. She brought my first dance at my wedding at The Rainbow Room back to life in her painting. Couldn’t recommend her enough!
Having Katherine paint such a special moment at our wedding was so incredible! She was even able to incorporate both of our dogs who were only at the wedding for the ceremony. Her work is amazing and us and our guests thoroughly enjoyed watching her progress throughout the night. We can’t thank Katherine enough for creating such a beautiful piece of art that we’ll have forever!
Katherine did such an amazing job capturing our wedding ceremony! She was so responsive in communication leading up to the wedding and really listened to what we wanted portrayed! Our friends and family loved watching her work and it was such a special touch to our wedding! Thank you again Katherine!!!
Katherine did an amazing job! Our painting came out so beautifully. She captured my husbands and my personality in the painting. We love that she even was able to include our beloved dog who wasn't at the party.
For ten years I have dreamed about having Katherine do a portrait during my wedding and it finally happened last week! Working with her was so easy and simple. She was professional and friendly throughout the whole process and all the guests at my wedding were excited to watch her work. She never seemed stressed or bothered by the crowds of people who would come watch her paint during mg wedding reception and make silly commentary about painting them into the picture. She is so unbelievably talented and I am absolutely beaming with joy to finally have her beautiful work hanging in our living room and capturing one of the most important and exciting days of our lives!
Katherine has an incredible gift and you absolutely must have her apart of your special day. She created a masterpiece for our wedding and it is something we will have for the rest of our lives. Our guests were blown away with her talent and it is magically being able to follow along with her craft during the day of your wedding. Thank you Katherine!
Katherine was early, professional, reachable, reliable, and thorough. She took my painting after the wedding to finish the last touches of a beautiful masterpiece. She is truly talented and one of a kind. I have seen her do several live paintings, saw her talent firsthand and knew she had to be the one to do my wedding painting. She incorporated my late father which was the true inspiration of why I wanted this done. For any of you who can’t have their loved ones there, this is a beautiful forever piece that can include them from your day.
Katherine is absolutely amazing. My guests were fascinated with her work while at the wedding and were floored when I sent them the end result. It is so intriguing to watch her paint it live. I’m so happy I have this painting to remember the memories from our wedding day.
If you are planning to do a live painting at your wedding you must use Katherine!! She was so great to work with and the final painting is truly amazing. Our guests are still talking about how fun it was to watch the painting come together during our reception. The painting is now hanging in our home and is a reminder of our special day :)
Katherine is an amazing painter and a pleasure to work with. She painted our first dance and it came out gorgeous! She really captured the moment all in one painting with every detail. We love it so much and recommend that everyone should have their wedding painted by her!
Katherine did a painting of our first dance in Flowerfield. She did beautiful work and was a great addition to our wedding (all the guests loved the experienced). We had some tough requests including having our grandparents in the painting who are no longer here with us and she came through with amazing results. Our painting of our first dance is something we will have forever and it included those who were there with us in spirit. She's the BEST! We would highly recommend her
Katherine is the BEST. Without a doubt would recommend hiring her for your wedding or event! She made the most beautiful painting of my first dance at my wedding and incorporated my family members who have passed away so wonderfully. Everyone at the wedding was amazed by her talent. She is so kind and responsive and very helpful!
Katherine is the absolute best!! She painted for both my brother and my sister at their weddings so I just knew that I needed her for mine! The painting came out GORGEOUS and she was so accommodating throughout the whole process. I would recommend her over and over again!
Katherine painted my wedding at Park Chateau and she is truly so talented. I love art so I was very picky about who I selected to paint our first dance. I looked for months for the perfect vendors for my wedding and I thought she was one of the best artists in the NY area. I was so happy she was able to fit me into her schedule and the booking process was very easy. My husband and I have several family members that passed away, so we sent her photos so she could paint them into the painting, which I thought was so special. I’ll always cherish the painting and it will forever remind me of one of the best days of my life! Don’t hesitate to book Katherine, you will be so happy with the finished product.
My husband and I are beyond happy with the painting Katherine did at our wedding! She not only is a pleasure to work with but is also incredibly talented. My husband and I had a lot of people we wanted to incorporate into the painting and Katherine managed to get everyone in so beautifully! With so much going on leading up to our wedding with other vendors, we were so thankful for how easy, seamless and professional Katherine was. We have already recommended her to other friends of ours who are getting married!
Katherine is a great painter who is professional and caters to your needs.
I found Katherine by chance on IG and was immediately blown away by her work. To say she is talented is an understatement. She was accommodating in allowing us to pay for her services via installment payments (which is extremely helpful when it comes to wedding planning) and easy to communicate with. My husband and I got married back in July and the weather was overcast that day. It did in fact rain and I was devastated because we really wanted an outdoor ceremony. Katherine had the brilliant idea of incorporating the outdoor ceremony space through windows in the actual indoor ceremony space. She did such a fantastic job and we were beyond thrilled with the outcome. Our guests also enjoyed watching her work and could not stop talking about how talented she is. Our painting now hangs in our living room and it was worth every penny. If you are looking to book her just do it! You will be beyond pleased with the outcome.
First things first, Katherine took a reference photo and it is truly the best picture of us taken all night so I was beyond thrilled at that lovely surprise! All of our guests were honestly enthralled watching her work all night. It was incredible to see her progress just during our event. She talked through everything with us in advance and helped us make the best decisions to have a painting that was most special to us. She was so easy to accommodate and so lovely to work with. We can't wait to receive our painting! We would highly recommend working with her!
My husband and I knew we wanted a live event painter at our wedding and are so glad we booked with Katherine. She is amazing to work with, super professional and organized, and her paintings are absolutely stunning! All of our guests loved watching her work throughout the evening and raved how good the painting looked during the reception. They couldn’t believe how much she was able to get done in one night! Booking with Katherine was one of the best (and easiest) decisions as we now have a forever keepsake from our special day. She even included our puppy in the painting even though she wasn’t present at our wedding. We can’t thank Katherine enough and would highly recommend booking Event Painting by Katherine to anyone and everyone!! Thanks again, you’re the best!!
Katherine was a joy to work with! From the beginning inquiry to our clear and concise communication to the day of, Katherine was professional and detail oriented. She kept her distance, and was very respectful, due to the current state of large events, but our guests still loved watching her work all the same. Pickup was easy and no extra accommodations were needed in order for it to be convenient for both parties. I'm so happy we decided to hire Katherine for our wedding (extra funds due to a postponed wedding can sometimes be a good thing!) and highly recommend her and her beautiful work as a unique wedding vendor and lifelong keepsake.
Katherine is a dream to work with. Not only is her work the best I have ever seen from live event painters but she is kind, professional, detail-oriented, and organized. My guests were in awe of her talent and checked in throughout the night to see her progress. Couples know that wedding planning could be very stressful and time-consuming, and Katherine took all of the stress out of this one detail of my wedding day. With just a few emails, all of my questions got asked/answered and we had a plan in place for the painting details (colors, people to include, moment to capture, etc.) as well as all the details about arrival time, location in the reception space, etc. I can't recommend Katherine enough to all future brides who want to have a special moment captured in a piece of beautiful artwork!
Katherine was fantastic! She had worked at our venue before but still asked us for any specific scenes that we wanted to capture or parts of the room/decor. With pictures of the people we wanted in the painting, she was able to create the rest. If you want a piece that you will always remember and look at fondly, Katherine is a great event painter to work with!
Katherine was great right from the start - easy to book with and her communication was fast and thorough. She was super professional on the day of and ultimately delivered a BEAUTIFUL painting for us shortly after the wedding. I cannot reccomend Katherine enough!!
Couldn't have asked for a more perfect event painter!
I was on the fence about hiring a live painter after several people suggested it for my wedding. I looked around at several artists in the area, and absolutely fell in love with Katherine's style. To my horror, she was booked for my date, so I forfeit the idea of a painter altogether.
When covid hit, we had to reschedule our wedding, and the first thing I did was reach back out to Katherine to see if maaaybe she happened to be available - and she was! It had to have been meant to be.
Katherine was so easy to communicate with and understood exactly what my fiance and I were looking for in our painting. Once the wedding came around, she set up and got to work! Our guests (and us!) Absolutely loved watching her work. She nailed it! We got so many people raving about how good the painting looked throughout the reception, and the end result was beyond what we could have asked for.
I have zero regrets and I have recommended her to several others with upcoming weddings. We adore looking at our painting all the time!
When we postponed our wedding due to COVID about a year ago, my mom and I came across Katherine’s Instagram page and decided to see if she was available for our new date. I am SO glad we did, as it is one of my favorite parts of our wedding last week! Katherine was so organized and sent us a survey to detail some pieces we would want in our painting, such as which family members, anything special, etc. We asked for our dog to be painted in, as she would not be at the wedding but we wanted her in the background. Katherine arrived in the afternoon and got set up painting while we were busy with our ceremony and other wedding details. When we entered the reception, I finally got a glimpse of the painting from the upper balcony and I teared up, she NAILED it! I think I had requested that she paint some fall foliage in the background window even though our first dance would be when it was dark out, and it was PERFECT! Katherine included each family member that we requested and it is remarkable how perfect they are. She captured my husband’s face PERFECTLY, as well as included our wedding cake with topper, and our pup with some perfect floral decoration. Katherine had our painting ready by the next morning, and when she delivered it to brunch all of our guests were totally wowed. I couldn’t even get it out the door because everyone was stopping to take pictures! I think we are going to use it as our thank you cards so that everyone can get a copy! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU, Katherine! If you are looking for a live event painter, look no further!
Katherine is incredible! She was wonderful to work with and her live painting is really something special. I can't recommend her highly enough! Our guests loved watching her - and we did too!
Katherine is BEYOND talented!!!! We first met her at my friend’s wedding in 2017 and the second I saw her artwork I knew I needed to have her for my future wedding. Katherine is very professional and beyond creative. She asked who we wanted to have in our painting and special details we wanted. Our guests loved and were amazed watching her bring our first dance to life at our wedding reception. We got the package that she brings the painting home for touch ups and more details. I honestly can’t believe it is a painting! It looks like a photograph. Highly recommend Katherine!! Thank you so much Katherine! We will forever treasure this special keepsake from our wedding!
I cannot say enough kind words to explain about Katherine, her talent, or her work ethic!! I contacted her VERY early on in the process, as I started booking my vendors in advance. She provides detailed information to help inform choosing the perfect painting for you. Once I contacted her, she let me know everything I needed to know about hiring her as one of our vendors and how it would be working together. Her digital booklets were very informative and I was able to choose a painting size and additions that worked for me; the process was very seamless. That was very early on in the process, and little did we know that a pandemic was going to change my plan for my wedding! We kept a very open line of communication, and while I was trying to figure out what I was going to be allowed to do for our wedding, or whether we would have to postpone or cancel our wedding altogether, Katherine was very supportive, and I didn't feel any pressure to decide quickly or any hesitance on her part. She was so so understanding and sympathized with how difficult our wedding planning became. We worked very closely trying to find a perfect plan after we had to rearrange our wedding from indoors to outdoors! Katherine had everything she needed to work once she arrived at the venue (she arrived super early to paint the background and get an excellent head start), and our guests LOVEDDDD watching her paint! Everyone was so impressed with her painting by the end of the night, but it still wasn't done which was the most impressive part of all!!! I sent Katherine photos of important family members and she incorporated them into the painting. She sent me pictures of the finished piece through email for my approval, and when I suggested some other additions to the painting, Katherine graciously accepted the changes, listened to everything I said and delivered! I was soooo happy with my finished piece!! I can tell who everyone in the painting is and I am absolutely in love with it!! Thank you for this beautiful painting of me, my new husband, and our family members. It looks just like us and you gave us a timeless gift!!! THANK YOU KATHERINE!!
To start off Katherine was responsive with emails, and kept an open line of communication the whole time. She is also very prompt with time. She began setting up in her own little area and brought everything she needed for the work to be done. She was very friendly, professional, and followed safety protocols due to Covid-19. Although my wedding was outside in August when masks were not mandatory outside, she wore one anyway and made sure she did her part on keeping everyone as safe as possible at our wedding. Our painting came out the exact way we wanted it. ITS PERFECT! She couldn’t have done a better job. She even incorporated our parrot into the painting. We went with an overall large painting and can’t wait to hang it up!
I hired Katherine for our wedding back in February 2020. Not only is she incredibly talented and I got to take home a keepsake I will cherish forever, but it really added an extra layer to our wedding our guests weren’t expecting. They got to see the work in progress all night and the thank you cards I sent out were of the painting so that they could see the final picture! I would hire her 10x over and I’m so happy she was able to capture our wedding.
Katherine is an amazing artist!! We had her paint our first dance and are completely floored by how beautiful it came out. It was an incredible representation of our special moment and are so happy we have this painting forever. Our guests were amazed when they saw Katherine painting throughout the evening and we received so many compliments! If you are thinking about having an event painter, Katherine is THE best option!
Hiring a live painter for our wedding was a good idea, but bringing Katherine on board to do it was one of the best ideas we made at our wedding. Professional, kind, and tremendously talented, Katherine composed a painting of our first dance, with everyone around whom we most love. I think more photos were taken of Katherine & the painting than myself, the bride! And that's a good thing - because she is so lovely, engaging, and transformed the evening from great to spectacular by lending her talents to create a stunning piece of art. Although many aspects of the actual event will fade, we always have our wonderful painting, framed as the first thing guests see when they enter our home. We're so lucky Katherine gifted us with her talents - you'll want to as well.
When I say I was absolutely floored by Katherines painting, I mean the finished result brought tears to my eyes. When I was originally looking for a live painter, Katherine was the only one I would consider. Her style, color choices, and attention to detail is what drove my decision to ask for her availability for my wedding. She spent a lot of time planning everything down to the very last detail, whether it be color pallet/ preferences, the people being painted, to the exact moment in time I wanted to be captured. She even went as far to incorporate the loved ones no longer with us into the painting, which added another special touch to our painting. I cannot wait to hang the painting up in our home. Out of every compliment I received for my wedding, Katherines painting was the most complimented- it’s not everyday you see a live painter that does such a tremendous job! 10/10!
Katherine was amazing through the whole process and very flexible with our last minute changes! A true highlight of the wedding that guests still talk about and the work speaks for itself, just stunning!! Would recommend 100x!!
When my husband and I started wedding planning, hiring a Live Painter was something we knew we wanted, as it’s such a unique and special experience to include in a wedding. After doing our research, we found Katherine. We absolutely loved her esthetic and attention to detail and knew she was the painter we wanted to capture our day.
On top of Katherine’s paintings being incredible, she is so caring and sweet. Part of Katherine’s planning process in the weeks leading up to the wedding, includes an extensive questionnaire about what you want in your painting. I loved that she did this, as it gave her an opportunity to know what we wanted. Not only did she include everything that we asked for, she went above and beyond to really portray our day. She was so detailed, she even painted our soup and salad appetizer at each place setting on the table. We were beyond impressed.
Additionally, our guests loved seeing her work throughout the night. Having her added an extra level of entertainment for our guests that they were truly impressed with. She made great progress by the end of the night. We are so in love with our painting and can’t wait to hang it in our home.
It was a pleasure working with Katherine. She was responsive and helpful during the booking process as well as when finalizing the details ahead of our wedding. Katherine is incredibly talented, and the detail on the paining is amazing. Our wedding guests loved watching her progress throughout the night. We love our painting and it brings a smile to our faces every day. Booking a live painting with Katherine was the best wedding decision we made!
Honestly, Katherine’s work speaks for itself. Her art is so beautiful. It was so unique having a live painter at the wedding, and my guests loved it. It was so easy working with her. She’s extremely responsive and double checks the details you want in your painting. While I haven’t received my final painting yet, what she had finished after the wedding was more amazing than I could have imagined. Can’t wait to see the final work!
I came across Katherine's page on Instagram a few years ago. Even though I wasn't even engaged yet, I knew I wanted to have her at my wedding. When I got engaged, and started planning, I contacted her right away. From our first email, she was super easy to work with. She knew exactly what I was looking for and she was familiar with my venue. When we returned from the church, on our wedding day, she already had the background painted. It was so cool to check on the progress throughout the night. My guests were all amazed at watching her work! Katherine captured the perfect moment from our first dance and we can't wait to see the finished product. This painting is going to be such a special keepsake to always remind us of our wedding day. If you are considering having an event painter, hire Katherine!! You will have the most amazing painting to remember your wedding and your guests will love to watch it come to life!! Thank you Katherine!
As soon as I started looking for wedding venues, on Instagram I saw EventPaitingbyKatherine and immediately knew I wanted her at my wedding even before I had found and booked a venue. Her talent is unmatched. Beautiful. Stunning. Amazing. Incredible! It is actually baffling to see what Katherine has created by the end of your event in only a matter of a couple hours! My guests were amazed and thought the concept was so cool. I not only loved the concept of having Katherine present to paint live, but now I will have a stunning piece of art to forever remember our wedding. It's a special addition to add to the moments caught by your photographer. Katherine is so nice and insanely talented! I can't wait to pick up our finished piece and display it in our home forever!
Katherine was one of the first people I booked for my wedding. I knew I wanted an event painter, and stalked all of the NY artists, and chose Katherine because her work is beyond amazing. Our painting came out ridiculous and we had a long list of family members and details we wanted included in our painting and she managed to fit everything we asked for. Everyone was talking about it and it truly is something special that we will have forever!! I am OBSESSED with it!!
Katherine was attentive to details and very open to any of our suggestions. She arrived on time, took photos of our loved ones for the painting and our guests truly enjoyed watching her all night! She captured such a beautiful memory and it will forever be displayed in our home.
Katherine was a pleasure to work with and made coordinating with our other vendors a breeze. She wowed our guests all night with her incredible work and the finished product is stunning and a beautiful keepsake for years to come!
Katherine is the best!! We were gifted our painting by my parents and sister. My sister said speaking with her and getting all the info was so easy and katherine was extremely helpful. Once I started to speak with katherine she was honestly the best. I had so many questions she didnt mind explaining it all to me. The day of she was amazing. My guest loved speaking with her her work is fantastic. We cannot thank her enough our painting is more than we can ever imagine it to be
Working with Katherine was by far one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. Not only was Katherine a joy to work with, but the live painting was also an incredible addition to our reception and of course we have a beautiful piece of art to remember one of our favorite moments of the day.
All of our guests loved watching the progress throughout the night and for our thank you notes, we sent a 4x6 print of the final product. Katherine hands down has some of the most beautiful work. I would absolutely recommend working with her.
Katherine was the most amazing addition to our wedding! She really captured the magical feeling of the wedding and every time we look at our painting it puts us right back into that magical moment. She also gave our guests something to admire as they walked around. We had a very detailed wedding and Katherine painted all the different details so beautifully. She is amazing to work with and we really enjoyed having her talent!
Katherine was absolutely amazing. She was extremely responsive professional and TALENTED. Having her part of our day was such a special and personal touch. We loved seeing her paint during the reception and the final product is perfect! We love our first dance painting..she captured it perfectly and it is a memory we will have forever!
Thank you Katherine!
Our painting was a gift to us from my brother & sister in law, they also used Katherine in 2014. It is by far our favorite gift of all. The painting came out spectacular and Katherine was so easy to work with. Highly recommend!
Wow, just wow. This was hands down the best money I spent on my wedding. As soon as I heard about Event Painting, I knew I needed it on my big day. But then I came across Katherine, and I was just floored by her style, talent and attention to detail. Katherine reached out in advance of our big day to ensure she captured our perfect money - she even included our fur babies in the painting!! Having her paint throughout the reception was the HIT of the night - people kept approaching me saying how surprised they were about how the painting looked just like us!! If you book nothing else, BOOK HER NOW!
Katherine was such a pleasure to work with. We met her first at a friend's wedding the year prior, but coincidentally, I came to find out that know her through a mutual friend. Katherine was such a delight to work with. It was super easy to communicate about sizes and styles and options for the painting. We were indecisive about whether we wanted two smaller or one bigger one, but opted for the larger and are so happy for that. It's really special and captures the energy and colors and emotions so perfectly. We got married at Coney Island and originally wanted a picture made on the boardwalk, but after considering the sun and the crowds during June, decided to go with the gazebo at the ceremony venue. It is truly unique and still captures the essence of Coney with the hint of the rides in the background. She even included a sign with one of our favorite things and something that brought us together- "Pizza!" It's truly a keepsake we will treasure for years to come. We recommend working with Katherine 100%.
Cannot speak more highly of Katherine and the final masterpiece she produced of our wedding night. It truly captures the love and energy we felt in the room, and Katherine was extremely patient with our (very detail-oriented) requests before and after the event. For example, the venue could only set Katherine's table up in a specific area of the room, which limited the angle with which she could capture the space, so we requested that she leave out big structural elements of the room to fudge it a little and make our painting more symmetrical. She was completely obliging and it turned out great. Also, we unfortunately lost my grandfather days after the wedding, so requested details to make sure he was represented accurately in the painting, and Katherine was extremely generous in our countless emails and revisions. It turned out PERFECT and we happily have it hung in our NYC apartment. Our guests were blown away by this spectacle at the wedding (way more unique than a photobooth!) and we actually turned them into our Thank-You cards as well! Love it!!!
When my sister was planning her wedding, I was looking for a special, unique wedding gift for her and her soon-to-be husband. We came across Katherine's beautiful, special paintings, and I am so happy we did. Katherine is easy to work with and assures you will be happy with the finished work. She is so attentive to detail. Many of their guests are still talking about how amazing it was to watch her in action at the wedding and of course the finished product. We love the painting, and I am so happy my sister and brother-in-law will always have this meaningful keepsake. Thank you, Katherine!
Katherine was one of the first vendors I hired after seeing one of my friends beautiful painting. I absolutely needed this keepsake item to remember my magical day! Katherine was so amazing, her work is outstanding and takes your breath away. She communicated every step of the way and listened to all of my requests. She captured the beauty of my venue and the guests that i chose to highlight in the picture. She is a MUST hire for any wedding at any venue! Thank you Katherine!
Hands down, the best event painter in the business! Katherine is professional, talented and so accommodating. Her ability to capture a special moment in a picture is phenomenal and watching her do it is amazing. Katherine's work is detailed and personalized and the best wedding gift you can get!
Katherine was hired as a gift for our wedding, and we are beyond grateful. She managed to capture the moment perfectly. It is incredible how she managed to capture every detail so well. So many guests have asked us for more information because they were awestruck by her talent. I highly recommend Katherine to preserve a memory that will not last a lifetime and more. Thank you!!
We loved having Katherine paint our first dance at our wedding! She is very professional and responsive, and she was very thorough about the details for the painting so that everything would run smoothly on our wedding day. Our reception venue had a number of logistical difficulties and restrictions, and she was very flexible in working with them, even painting in a balcony above the main rotunda instead of on the dance floor. Throughout the night, since she was farther from the main action, she would show the painting to guests from above, and they loved seeing it at its different stages! At the end of the night she showed us the completed work, and it is beautiful. She did an amazing job of capturing the setting and the people we asked to be painted in it. She keeps the painting for a couple months after to do touchups and final edits, and we are so excited to get the final product soon!
My mom saw Katherine painting at a family friend's wedding and asked for her card. Years later, my mom reached out to Katherine to paint at my husband and my wedding as a gift! The painting is beautiful and is such a unique and wonderful memento from out wedding night. Highly recommend!
Katherine truly added an aspect to our wedding which was the talk of the night. She did an incredible job capturing every detail of our evening. From the colors, to the faces of our special guests, Katherine surely exceeded expectations. The wedding painting proudly hangs in our home, and not only is a fantastic conversation piece, but brings back such wonderful memories of the special day. I highly recommend Katherine to capture a special occasion!
We found Katherine through my mom, who saw her painting at another wedding. When my mom came to us with the idea to have Katherine paint our first dance, we jumped at the chance. Katherine is incredibly talented and we were so impressed with the speed in which she was able to complete so much of our painting! Our reception started at 7:00 and because there was another wedding before ours, Katherine could not set up to start painting until 5:00. When we got to the venue at around 5:30, Katherine was just starting to tape off her canvas. By the time we checked back in on the painting, she had the entire background painted and was starting to add people. We were amazed at how quickly she got so much done without compromising the quality of the painting. Our guests LOVED watching Katherine paint all night and multiple guests came up to us to say how unique and different it was to have a painter at our wedding; several even took Katherine’s information for use at future events. Katherine must have stayed past the ending time of our reception because she was able to complete majority of the painting that night - it’s clear she loves what she does. Because we got engaged in Disney World and are avid Disney lovers, we asked Katherine to include some “hidden Mickeys” and we loved that we were able to add this personal touch. Katherine added a unique and special element to our wedding and we are so happy to have found her. We cannot recommend her highly enough!
We hired Katherine to capture the moment at my boss's Surprise 65th Birthday and she created an incredible painting! I wish I could describe the sheer joy in my boss's face when she saw the finished painting (which Katherine kindly included family members who couldn't be present that day, as well my boss's kitty cats!) This is an incredibly special gift for someone. Katherine was so professional and listened to all our needs and what we hoped for, and she created an incredible masterpiece that my boss will cherish forever! It is already hanging up in her office! Thank you Katherine for sharing your incredible talent with us!