Based out of Providence, RI, Live Wedding Painting by Mark provides beautiful oil-painted scenes from your wedding event. Owner and lead artist Mark DeSilva can help you make your special moments last forever in a work of fine art. As you enjoy your event, he will provide you with a beautiful work of art that captures all of the beautiful memories of the day. Your guests will be able to observe the artistic process as the artist turns several blank canvases into a collection of beautiful paintings. A graduate of RIC with a BA in Art and Oil Painting, Mark DeSilva has a versatile approach to his method of portraiture. His work can range from impressionism toward the grand style of portraiture with particular attention to the technical use of color theory. Mark’s influences include Mattise, Sargent, and Monet. Mark painted his first live wedding scene in 2009 and discovered that he loved interacting with the audience. He strives to provide an entertaining experience as well as a collection of beautiful hand-painted images. Live Wedding Painting by Mark strives to create an unforgettable memory for your special moment. Mark is happy to travel to Boston, Connecticut, New England, New York, and New Jersey for weddings and events. Mark will arrive close to two hours before the wedding begins to ensure that he is fully set up before the event begins. The majority of the painting will be completed during the wedding but will be taken back with the artist for any touch-ups etc.