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Located in Massapequa, NY, Live Well Paint Often is an art studio that can provide you with a live wedding painting to capture the magic of your big day. If you're looking for a service that will entertain as well as offer a unique keepsake from your celebration, this may be the perfect fit for you.
Owner and talented artist Amanda Hawthorne is passionate about illustrating her individual style with every brushstroke. Amanda has been a professional artist and instructor for over fifteen years, showcasing her work in many galleries nationwide. She has the necessary experience to portray your love in a portrait you can cherish forever. This gifted professional would love to share her skill and offer her various services for your event.
Amanda will create an heirloom right before your eyes and allow you to take it home before the night is over. You can also add friends and family to the portrait at an additional fee. As well as painting live, she can provide acrylic paintings from a photograph, the perfect gift for an anniversary. Amanda encourages you to reach out to learn more about her different wedding packages. Live Well Paint Often also offers art classes and workshops if you're looking to get creative.
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Live Well Paint Often received glowing reviews for their live painting services at weddings, creating cherished memories and stunning artworks for couples. Amanda and her team were praised for their professionalism, talent, and kindness in capturing special moments in a unique and beautiful way. Reviewers highly recommended Live Well Paint Often for brides looking to add a memorable and artistic touch to their wedding day, with guests also appreciating the live painting experience that added an extra layer of magic to the celebrations.Review photos
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Jillian H
5.0
12/31/2024
Amanda is the best of the best! This was one of our favorite memories from our wedding day. Not only was having her be part of our special day such a hit with our guests, giving them something to interact with during our wedding reception, the outcome of the painting will be something that reminds us of our wedding for the rest of our lives! Amanda is also such a kind soul and all of our friends and family fell in love with her throughout the evening! This is the best money spent, highly highly recommend!
Alexandra B
5.0
12/29/2024
We had the absolute pleasure of working with Amanda as our live painter for our wedding, and we couldn't be happier with the experience! From start to finish, she was a dream to work with. Amanda was incredibly thorough, sending us detailed questionnaires to ensure she fully understood our vision and expectations. She didn’t just meet those expectations—she exceeded them in every way.
On our special day, Amanda captured the essence and beauty of the moment in a way we never imagined possible. The painting she created is nothing short of breathtaking, and it’s a true work of art that we will treasure forever. Her talent is unreal, and beyond that, she’s one of the kindest, most compassionate people we’ve had the pleasure of working with.
We can’t recommend Amanda enough. She made our wedding even more memorable, and we are so grateful for the incredible gift she gave us through her art. Thank you, Amanda, for turning our day into a beautiful masterpiece!
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Korey A
5.0
12/27/2024
Amanda was absolutely incredible and was wonderful to work with! She was collaborative in helping make my vision come to life while also offering insights and expertise to help me figure out how I can elevate the painting to make it everything I could imagine. She was professional, diligent and overall a true pleasure to work with. Most importantly, the painting was out of this world and left my wedding guests completely stunned with how beautiful it turned out before the wedding was even over! I would recommend her wholeheartedly if you want a beautiful piece of art that can be cherished for many years to come.
Katelyn B
5.0
12/21/2024
If you a planning a wedding this is a must have at yours! A painting is something memorable that will last a lifetime.
Amanda and her team were easy to communicate with and made the process so enjoyable. When our painting arrived just the other day it brought tears to mine and my husband’s eyes to how beautiful it was. Amanda, didn’t leave out any details from our unity candles on the table to the hair piece in my hair. The whole piece was amazing!
We are so happy to have this painting hung in our home for all to see. Thank you so much Amanda and her team.
Kayleigh M
5.0
12/06/2024
I would recommend Live Well Paint Often to anyone thinking about getting a live painter! Our guests loved watching the painting come to life and it was honestly the highlight of our day. It’s so nice to have such a beautiful keepsake of a special moment. Our first look was captured perfectly and the art looks stunning in our dining room
The process was very easy from start to finish. Definitely book it!
Vendor response 12/10/2024
Thank you so much! I'm so happy to hear the painting was the highlight of your day! It wa...
s such a pleasure capturing your first look, and I’m thrilled it looks beautiful in your dining room. You were both a dream to work with! Sending you both lots of love!
Caroline S
5.0
12/05/2024
100% would recommend this vendor to any bride that is interested in a live painter! First, she is incredibly talented and honestly I am trying to think up other reasons that I could hire her to paint something ever since!! Our painting for our wedding was the most beautiful thing. But the other great thing about hiring a live event painter is that we get to see the painting from start to finish, and our guests could also watch it coming to fruition! 2 months after the wedding I am still hearing from our guests how great the live event painter was! She talked with a lot of our guests and it really was the sweetest thing. She is also the sweetest person to work with, and she even gave me an extensive list of recommendations for my honeymoon which was totally unrelated and just so nice and helpful. For our wedding day, it poured all day, but she was still able to capture the outside picture in the courtyard of our venue that I had imagined ever since I booked her! She even took care that day because the paint on the painting wasn’t drying the way she wanted it to and took the painting home with her to ensure it wouldn’t be ruined with transportation, and then offered to drop it off at my convenience. If you are questioning whether its necessary, I would say go for it!!! The wedding day goes so fast and I feel like this painting is something that we can have forever, and hopefully pass on to our future kids.
Vendor response 12/10/2024
Wow, thank you so much for this sweet review! I'm beyond flattered! It was such a joy to ...
be part of your wedding and to create something that will be a lasting memory for you both. I loved being able to chat with your guests and share in the excitement as the painting came together – it's one of my favorite parts! And I'm so glad I could help with the honeymoon tips too! I just love Italy so much!
Even though the weather didn’t cooperate, I’m thrilled we were still able to capture that special courtyard moment. I just wanted to make sure the painting was perfect for you two! It means so much that you’re planning to pass it down in the future – that's exactly why I do what I do. Thanks again for trusting me with such an important piece of your day. I’m so happy you love it!
Julie C
5.0
11/10/2024
Amanda was amazing to work with and is incredibly talented. We love to paint as a date night activity and we knew we wanted to incorporate and showcase creativity and art during our wedding reception. Amanda and her team made the process so smooth and simple. Amanda called us when we first booked her, and she talked to us more about her creative process and got to know us as a couple, which we truly appreciated. A few weeks prior to the wedding, she ironed out the finer details, and the end product was truly a masterpiece and a piece that we will cherish forever.
Thank you Amanda! We 100% recommend her; you will not regret it! :)
Vendor response 12/10/2024
Thank you so much! 😊 It was an honor to be a part of your big day! It means a lot to hear...
that you’ll cherish the piece forever! Wishing you both lots of love and creativity in the future! Cheers!
Bri A
5.0
9/04/2024
My husband surprised me with a live painting of our first kiss on our wedding day, and it was the best gift I could have received. Amanda truly captured such a precious moment between my husband and I. When she did the big reveal that night, I was almost in tears because of how beautiful her painting was. We will cherish this timeless piece of art forever!!
Vendor response 09/10/2024
I’m so touched by your words! It was an honor to capture such a meaningful moment for you ...
and your husband. He put so much thought and care into surprising you!! I’m over the moon that the painting brought you to tears—it means so much to know that it will be a cherished part of your lives forever. Thank you for letting me be a part of your special day
Brianna P
5.0
6/27/2024
Amanda was nothing short of absolutely incredible! She did exactly what we asked her to which was to capture the most important and meaningful moment of the night! She truly took our breath away! Everyone at our wedding absolutely loved her and she was so friendly and kind to everyone! We thank you so much for giving us an incredible memory that we will have for a life time!
Vendor response 09/10/2024
Oh my gosh, this just makes my heart so full! 🌟 Thank you so much for your sweet words! I...
'm so happy to hear that you and your guests enjoyed watching the creative process! It was truly my pleasure to capture this moment for you! Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness and love!
Katharine N
5.0
1/24/2024
My husband and I do not have words to express how much we love the live painting Amanda did for us! Her talent is unmatched and it made for the most incredible memory - both for us and our guests! Everyone loved watching her progress and we can’t stop staring at our finished painting. It is an investment in art and an heirloom! If you are on the fence about booking, this is your sign to do it! You will not regret it!!
Vendor response 09/10/2024
Thank you so much for your heartfelt words! I’m overjoyed to hear that you and your guests...
enjoyed the live painting. It was a true pleasure to create this piece for you, and I’m thrilled it has become a treasured memory and heirloom. Your support truly means the world to me.
Lisa H
5.0
1/09/2024
We hired Live Well Paint Often to paint a portrait for my parent 50th anniversary party. The painting she created were nothing short of stunning. The perfect moment was captured and the quality of the work was outstanding.
Vendor response 09/10/2024
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! It means the world to me that my paintin...
g could capture such a special moment in your parent's lives. I'm so grateful to have been part of your celebration and to have created something that will be treasured for generations. Thank you again for your support and for sharing your experience!
Alyssa L
5.0
12/27/2023
When I had just gotten engaged, one of the first things I had told my fiancé was that we needed to hire Amanda to paint our first dance. I had followed her on Instagram for quite some time and was blown away with each and every wedding painted she created. Amanda was super responsive in the booking process and the kindest soul. When she revealed our wedding painting to us during our reception, my husband and I both cried. She truly has a gift and captured that moment. We have our painting hanging in our bedroom and everyday I look at all the detail she painted of us that night. Family and friends still talk to us about how blown away they were by Amanda’s talent and kindness. This piece of art is something my husband and I cherish and will pass down for generations. If you’re thinking about booking Amanda, do it! You will not be disappointed!! (from Alyssa & Tom 7/3/2023)
Vendor response 01/05/2024
Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your love story and for your kind words. Thank y...
ou for your heartfelt words! It's couples like you that make my passion for live painting so fulfilling. Wishing you a lifetime filled with love, happiness, and countless beautiful moments.
Roza G
5.0
12/20/2023
We truly cannot even begin to say enough amazing things about Amanda from Live well paint often! We were gifted a live painter for our wedding from my husband’s family and Amanda was thankfully the one chosen to paint a truly special moment on our very special day!
From day 1, Amanda and her team were so organized with scheduling phone calls, answering questions, etc. They were always available to help when needed and we felt more than comfortable that she would do an outstanding job on our wedding day.
Let me just say our expectations were EXTREMELY beyond exceeded because the work she did was something we didn’t even know was possible. To see a blank canvas turn into a snapshot of your wedding day and just thinking of the talent it takes to do that is simply incredible - there’s no other way to say it.
Amanda asked us what we envisioned for our painting before wedding day and she gave us some ideas as she has painted at our venue before. However, on the day of she recognized that we were being pulled in directions to take pictures, talk to guests, etc. so didn’t have much time to sit and chat about the details of the painting once we had some ideas in mind based on the weather that day, etc. We were truly blessed with one of the most beautiful sunsets I’ve ever seen on our wedding day and everyone gathered to take pictures of us outside with the sunset. Well Amanda, as amazing as she is, went out of her way to take her own picture and pretty much just asked “Are you guys okay with me using the sunset and do you trust me”, and we responded with “absolutely”. Well to say the least, she absolutely blew our minds away with her work. She painted us with the sunset in the back outside of our venue, however also incorporated the details of the inside of our ballroom. We were absolutely speechless for the big reveal and just couldn’t believe our eyes! It’s a moment I know neither of us will forget.
Our families and guests have not stopped complementing the picture and the work that was done because it truly captured every detail of our big day!
Overall, we want to say a huge you to Amanda and her team for making our day so extra special. Because of Amanda’s work, we will be reminded every day when we see our painting of the best day of our lives, and the best moments of it. If you are considering a live painter for your wedding, DO IT and if you are deciding who to use, RUN NOT WALK to book Amanda! You will be blown away at the talent she has and forever grateful, just like we are!!!
Vendor response 01/05/2024
Your heartfelt words have truly touched my soul! Being a part of your special day was an...
absolute joy and honor. Your love and the magical moments of your wedding inspired me every step of the way.
It warms my heart to hear that the painting has found a cherished place in your home, becoming a daily reminder of that beautiful night. The fact that it brings you both joy and that your family and friends still talk about it means the world to me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Kelly D
5.0
12/18/2023
Amanda is so beyond talented!!! She brought our sparkly wintery wedding to life in her painting. You could feel the sparkle and glow in it! Amanda is also the sweetest!! Our guests were truly blow away by the experience she sets up and of course by her talent! I can not say enough amazing things about Amanda as a painter and a person!! She truly brings such a special and elegant touch to the wedding!
Vendor response 01/05/2024
It was an absolute pleasure being a part of your sparkly wintery wedding, and I'm thrille...
d to hear that the painting captured the sparkle and glow of that magical day.
Your appreciation means the world to me, and I'm touched that both you and your guests were blown away by the experience! Thank you for entrusting me with such a significant part of your celebration and for your generosity and love!
Katie E
5.0
12/14/2023
Every time I look at Amanda's gorgeous work of art I am transported, feeling all the magic, joy, and love we felt on our wedding day. She is truly the kindest soul and there were so many signs that meeting her was meant to be. From booking via a meaningful winning raffle ticket number, to our first dance song being one that was meaningful to Amanda on our wedding day, and even post-wedding with her spotting cardinals outside her window when she was posting our painting on Instagram - I'd had her include a cardinal along with some other "easter eggs" in the painting to symbolize loved ones who have passed. Amanda was a professional when it came to communication and ensuring that we were on the same page throughout the process, and her work is 100% worth the cost for those who are not lucky enough to win it in a raffle. So if you're on the fence, go ahead and hire Live Well Paint Often for your wedding or any other event - I promise you won't regret it! She will accommodate whatever requests she is able to, but I also highly recommend giving her freedom to create from the heart and you will undoubtedly be in awe of what she delivers. We can't wait to keep enjoying our very own one-of-a-kind Amanda Hawthorne original in our home for a lifetime, and hopefully pass it down for generations to come. As Amanda mentioned in her Instagram post, love truly does transcend all, and we're so grateful to have a permanent reminder of that - our wedding immortalized on canvas so that our love will transcend time in this world just like it will in the next one. Thank you so much for creating an absolute masterpiece for us!
Vendor response 01/05/2024
Your heartfelt message has left me truly speechless and deeply moved. It was an absolute ...
privilege to be a part of your wedding journey and to know that my painting holds such special meaning for you.
The serendipitous moments leading up to and during your wedding day are the kind of magical connections that make my work so fulfilling. From the meaningful raffle ticket number to the shared first dance song, and even the cardinals as a symbol of your loved ones—it's as if the universe conspired to make our paths cross.
Your trust and openness to incorporating personal touches into the painting allowed me to create something truly unique and meaningful. I'm grateful for your kind words about your overall experience. Knowing that the painting will be a cherished part of your home, passed down through generations, fills me with immense joy and gratitude!
Katerina P
5.0
10/25/2023
We were unsure at first with all of our wedding expenses if this was something we would be able to do and please let me tell you, if you are able to, you will not regret it! Amanda is so extremely talented and just the kindest human being! We are eternally grateful for the beautiful keepsake she created for us! We are so lucky to have had such a wonderful and talented artist capture a moment in time! It was also so fun for my guests to get to watch her bring our painting to life! Would recommend over and over again! She will bring great energy to your big day and give you something that you will cherish forever.
Vendor response 10/30/2023
Thank you so much! I'm absolutely thrilled to hear that you're so happy with the live pain...
ting experience. It was a pleasure to be a part of your special day, and your kind words mean so much to me. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness!
Jackie V
5.0
10/21/2023
As soon as you set your wedding day the FIRST vendor called must be Live Well Paint Often. If you are lucky enough Amanda will be waiting for you at your venue waiting to capture the most perfect moment and transfer onto her canvas. Magical is the only way to describe what Amanda does.
Vendor response 10/21/2023
Wow! Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words 😊 Your support and appreciation are...
truly heartwarming. It was such an honor to paint both of your children's weddings! I'm so grateful! Thank you for trusting me!!
Jess D
5.0
10/19/2023
Amanda is the absolute best! I found her on instagram before I was even engaged and knew that she was someone I wanted to be part of my wedding day. The idea of having a piece of art that we can show our kids and grandkids one day was so special to my husband and I, and the investment in Amanda was a no brainer. She is not only so, so talented, but she is incredibly sweet and will be emotionally invested in your day. Our painting is magic and my husband and I couldn't be more grateful. We would recommend Amanda 1000x over.
Vendor response 10/20/2023
I couldn't be happier to know that you both love the painting! Thank you for your trust an...
d for recommending me so wholeheartedly. It means the world to me. Wishing you and your husband a lifetime filled with love and beautiful memories.
Katelynn T
5.0
10/18/2023
I’m not even sure where to fully begin with this review. I booked Amanda 2 years prior to my wedding and I would book her a million times more. My wedding was supposed to be outside but due to Mother Nature we had to move everything inside. When we finally got to see our painting she surprised us and had painted us at the outdoor ceremony space because she knew how excited I was for the fall foliage. I literally cried at the reveal… if you’re contemplating on booking, don’t. Guests have raved about how beautiful the painting is and I am so so so excited to hang it in our home. No words can ever express the gratitude I have for Amanda and what she did for us.
Vendor response 10/20/2023
Your words of appreciation mean the world to me, and I'm deeply moved by your gratitude an...
d love. Thank you for allowing me to play a small part in your love story and trusting me!! I'm so happy I was able to capture the fall foliage in the painting the way you dreamed it would be! Sending you both lots of love!
Kaitlin H
5.0
10/18/2023
Early into wedding planning, over 2 years out, I knew I wanted to have a live painter at our wedding. Soon after booking Sea Cliff Manor, I saw Amandas work tagged in a post at the venue. I fell in love with her style and loved each painting I saw. We booked and we could not have made a better decision. Amanda’s communication leading up to our wedding was professional and thoughtful. On our wedding day, I actually didn’t get to meet Amanda until our painting was completed and we were in awe of what she created. The details that she captured of our ceremony took our breath away. Our guests loved watching the painting come to life and I really feel this was such an incredible investment and so happy we have this piece that captures my husband and I so perfectly. It is easy to see how talented Amanda is, however she is even more so dedicated and passionate about her work and it truly shows. We couldn’t be more happy with our decision to have her at our wedding!
Vendor response 10/18/2023
Honored by your words! I'm so grateful I was there to witness the magic of your picturesqu...
e outdoor ceremony. Your vows were so beautiful and heartfelt and I poured all of that love + energy into your painting! Thank you for trusting me! I'll never forget both of your incredible reactions to seeing your painting for the first time!!
Breanna H
5.0
9/07/2023
My husband had actually found Amanda a few years before we even met, and knew that when he got married one day he wanted her to paint the day. I am truly beyond grateful he found her because I can’t imagine the day without her! It’s not just because the painting is absolutely stunning (because it is), or that guests loved watching her in action (because they did), but it’s Amanda’s loving presence on the day truly meant so much. She was one of the best parts of the day and if she’s available you should try and have her at your wedding!
Vendor response 10/18/2023
These words mean so much to me! I'm truly humbled! Thank you so much for having me, your w...
edding was unforgettable. Hearing that Chris remembered seeing me at a wedding years ago and wanted me to live paint his wedding, well, that is something I will never forget. What an honor. I'm so grateful I got meet and paint the two of you, and your lil pup Ollie! Pure magic!
Arielle W
5.0
4/05/2023
A bit of a delayed review, but I couldn’t let another day go by without leaving Amanda a review. I cannot imagine having my wedding day without Amanda. Amanda is not only insanely skillful and truly one of a kind, but she was truly a wonderful person to deal with and made my live wedding painting dream come to life. The amount of time and effort put into the painting is unbelievable. Our painting is framed and hangs in our new home and every day I stare at it and think of Amanda and her kind soul and wonderful craft. This is a real investment, but I promise you it is an experience that is truly once in a lifetime. I always receive compliments about my wedding to this day and Amanda is almost always mentioned and the whole experience of watching her paint in real time. But most importantly, I knew this was something I wanted and I knew it would be worth it. Besides my husband (lol), this painting is the best thing to come from that wedding, even better than the pictures. Thank you Amanda for making my wedding dreams come to life.
Vendor response 10/18/2023
Your heartfelt thoughts about your experience mean so much! I'm thrilled to hear that your...
expectations were not only met but exceeded, and that I was able to bring your vision to life. It warms my heart to know that your painting holds such a special place in your new home and daily life, serving as a beautiful reminder of the love and memories from your wedding day. Thank you so much for sharing!
Anita S
5.0
3/14/2023
I hit the jackpot when I found Amanda! From the very first moment we spoke I was truly impressed by her professionalism and by her genuine love for what she does! On my son’s wedding day she worked with us to figure out the best spot to paint. There really are not enough words to express the newlywed’s delight upon seeing the completed painting. We were all astounded by the absolute beauty of Amanda’s work. She captured the most precious moment of the day which will forever be a keepsake for my son and new daughter! She gets booked up quickly because she is the absolute best! Do not hesitate to use Amanda as your wedding painter! Follow her on Instagram and Facebook to see her extraordinarily stunning paintings! We just can’t thank her enough!
Vendor response 10/18/2023
Reading your kind words made my day. 💖 I'm thrilled that I could be a part of capturing s...
uch a special moment for your son and daughter-in-law on their wedding day. It was an absolute joy working with all of you. Knowing that the painting brought so much joy means everything to me. It's truly an honor to create pieces that hold so much meaning and become cherished keepsakes. Sending you all lots of love!
Sarah O
5.0
12/28/2022
This review is well overdue but just in time for 2023 brides looking for that wedding “wow” factor. We had Amanda live paint at our wedding in July, and I don’t have the right words to describe how meaningful, amazing, and perfect she was. I wanted some form of entertainment other than the traditional photo booth or 360 camera. And when I found Amanda’s page, I think I said out loud “I need her at my wedding.” Not only is Amanda amazing at what she does but she is one of the sweetest most genuine people I’ve ever met. She was happy to be at our wedding and happy to be capturing such a special moment for us. There’s nothing better than immediately clicking with one of your vendors. During the wedding, I constantly saw my guests over her shoulder with their jaws wide open. I couldn’t wait for the big reveal, and once we walked over and saw the painting, my husband said, “I thought I was done crying for the night.” That’s when you know!!! We were both in tears and couldn’t stop staring. Her attention to detail and painting style is unmatched. Our canvas now hangs in our dining room, and we get to relive our special day every day. My advice? Book Live Well Paint Often. You will thank me!!!
Julie T
5.0
12/17/2022
My husband and I are so grateful for the stunning painting of our first dance that Amanda created at our wedding! Both during our wedding and afterwards, our guests let us know how much they loved watching Amanda paint. In addition to her talent, she is a super sweet person and a pleasure to work with. We're currently in the process of having our painting framed and can't wait to hang it in our home. We cannot recommend Amanda enough!
Carla H
5.0
11/29/2022
Amanda did an amazing job painting our portrait of our first dance at our wedding!!!! She hit every detail to the tea. My husband and I are so impressed and happy with our beautiful piece of art and it’s now hanging above our bed. This talent is very rare, you will not be disappointed if you hire Amanda! Thank you again!
Kelly T
5.0
11/28/2022
Such an amazing experience for us and our guests. We can’t even express how happy we were with our painting. The guests were amazed by this and even better we get a beautiful take away/momento!!!!
Danielle A
5.0
11/21/2022
I am speechless when it comes to Amanda! I cried at the reveal at our wedding, the painting was so stunning. I am so happy to have this forever memory that I can hang in our home as a constant reminder of that day. Amanda was the first person I booked after we got our venue and I’m so happy I did so!! You will not regret working with her at all.
Rose M
5.0
11/16/2022
Absolutely amazing!!! Amanda is a brilliant artist and left my husband, myself and all our guests in awe with the live painting. The painting was what all of our wedding guests were talking about after our wedding. The colors she used in our painting brights up our whole kitchen and it is something I will cherish my whole life! Another plus is that Amanda is super friendly, kind, responsive, easy to communicate with and over all a great person to work with! Thank you Amanda!!
Nicolette L
5.0
11/16/2022
We couldn't have asked for a better addition to our wedding! Not only is Amanda wonderful as a person, but the entire experience with her right down to the last detail was an absolute dream! Our guests were in absolute AWE of her and her work and she gave us a gift we'll be able to take with us for the rest of our life. We'll recommend her over and over again!
Christina T
5.0
11/15/2022
My husband and I had Amanda live paint at our wedding this past June. Amanda had previously painted two of my siblings weddings so we knew we definitely wanted her to paint ours as well! She truly considers and includes every aspect that you want portrayed in your painting. Our painting included various family members and was delivered to our home about two months after the wedding. Everyone from the wedding complimented us on her work throughout the evening and a ton of people have asked me how the finished painting came out months later! It is such a unique and amazing keep sake in our home. Highly recommend having Amanda paint your wedding!
Samantha W
5.0
12/16/2021
We are so happy that we hired Amanda to be a part of our wedding day. I saw live painters online, and have never seen one at a wedding before. I knew once I saw Amanda's work online, we had to have her for our wedding! She was on time, professional, and so talented. Our guests were BLOWN AWAY by her talent. So many of our guests enjoyed watching her. Our painting is everything I could have hoped for, and we will cherish it forever. Every detail was captured so perfectly. I HIGHLY recommend.
Jillian F
5.0
12/14/2021
Amanda is absolutely wonderful. She is talented, kind and determined to create the most meaningful painting for each of her clients. The painting she has created for my husband and I now hangs in our living room and each time we look at it, it brings us back to that very moment in our wedding. We are so thankful for Amanda and her talent. Amanda, you will always hold a special place in our hearts!
Caitlin P
5.0
9/01/2021
Run don't walk to book Amanda! Live Well Paint Often was the first vendor I booked when I got engaged. She is extremely talented in what she does. Amanda was kind and helpful from the very beginning. She helped us decide on exactly what we wanted included in our painting. Our guests were amazed when they saw her painting our first dance. It was a once in a lifetime experience. We are so excited to receive the final product.
Lauren G
5.0
6/01/2021
I found out about live wedding painting probably about a month before my wedding. I did some research and when I saw Amanda’s website I was in love. I reached out to Amanda and she had an opening because a bride had moved her wedding to the following year. I was ecstatic! When I first spoke to Amanda I felt like we had an instant connection. We talked about different things related to the piece she would create for us but I also felt like I was talking to a friend I had known forever. I knew I wanted to have her paint our first dance but other than that I just trusted her process. On the day of the wedding I would watch my guests go up to her throughout the night and the looks on their faces were amazing. You could tell how much they loved to watch her paint and were excited to see the final product. That made me even more excited to see. Once Amanda finished she got my husband and I and let me tell you, this was the absolute best part of my night. I was blown away. I could not stop looking at it! Amanda got so many little details from the sweetheart table, centerpieces, cake and the stunning sunset outside. It was also incredible how she was able to make it look just like us! This is a once in a lifetime, unique piece that you will have the rest of your life and I am so lucky Amanda was able to do this for us. You can tell Amanda loves what she does and she is excellent at it! I would recommend Amanda a thousand times over!!!
JoAnna R
5.0
5/05/2021
It’s been about 72 hours, and we still have no words. Amanda captured our first kiss as husband and wife so beautifully, flawlessly, and accurately. We are so grateful to have this forever memory, and equally blessed to meet someone who is as sweet and generous, as she is talented. Upon meeting Amanda at the start of our planning, I knew she was a must for our wedding, and I was giddy with excitement as we signed the contract; little did I know that I gained more than just a vendor, but also a friend who is simply one of a kind. If you’re looking for a live painter, or weren’t even considering one (much like my now husband who thought I was boujee for wanting one), just stop looking and book Amanda. I promise you won’t regret it, and you will receive non-stop compliments at your wedding; it was all people talked about!
Danielle L
5.0
4/12/2021
Amanda is one of a kind! The best thing I ever did was book Amanda for our wedding day. When our wedding got postponed due to COVID, the first vendor I contacted was Amanda in hopes she was still available for our new wedding date. How relieved I was to hear that she was still available!!! We absolutely LOVE our finished painting!!! What a special & beautiful heirloom we will cherish forever. Our guests still talk about how cool and unique it was to have Amanda live painting our wedding ceremony. I could go on and on. Amanda is amazing in every way, an amazing talent and even more amazing person. I so look forward to coming home every day and seeing our painting hanging in our living room. It brings us back to the best day ever. Amanda captured our magical winter wedding ceremony perfectly through every little detail of our painting. I can’t recommend her enough. Thank you so much again, Amanda!
Donnamarie E
5.0
2/03/2021
Amanda did an outstanding job. She is extremely personable and conscientious We had many conversations before hand as this was a surprise gift to the bride and groom. They were delighted. I highly recommend investing in having a portrait to cherish for many years to come of your wonderful day.
Ariana P
5.0
1/04/2021
Amanda is incredible. Being a covid bride brought many difficulties to our planning process - location changes, time changes, guest restrictions and more. I cannot say enough about Amanda. She was so professional and kind throughout the entire process. She handled every change I threw her way and was incredibly supportive during every phone call and email. Our intimate wedding was Saturday, January 2, 2021 with 35 guests. Every single person stopped to watch Amanda in action. She is absolutely incredible. Her talent is unparalleled and we are so lucky to have had her at our wedding. She captured every detail of our day; the flowers, the Christmas trees, the details on my dress and veil, the cake, and even my earrings. I was absolutely blown away by our painting. The piece of art she created will be hung in our living room. We also plan to display it at our large reception in October. If you are looking for a live painter, Amanda is ABSOLUTELY the person you should hire. She will capture every detail of your wedding.
Anna T
5.0
11/04/2020
Amanda was so amazing!! She was recommended to our planner by another artist in a different state (which is how good she is!). After talking with her on the phone and seeing her work I knew we had to work with her. I decided to surprise my husband with Amanda being there & painting our ceremony and he was so excited!! Our guests loved watching her, meeting her and asking questions about her work. The end result was more than we could’ve hoped for! It is so beautiful and such a unique and memorable keepsake we will have forever! We are so so glad we worked with Amanda!
Christy P
5.0
3/31/2020
Amanda painted our first dance off a photo that I had from after our wedding. Although we really would have love to her to be there in person, she exceeded our expectations! The detail in the painting is a beautiful masterpiece from my dress detail to the venue. We cannot wait to hang up in our future house. I would totally recommend her to any couples getting married! She was very professional both over the phone and email. We are very happy with our final painting and can't wait for guests to come over and see! Book Amanda you will not be disappointed and will have a lifetime keepsake! Thank you again Amanda!
Rebecca Y
5.0
2/06/2020
Amanda painted the first dance from my wedding and far exceeded expectations. She was responsive and professional from the initial reach out, spent time to get to know what we wanted out of the painting, and on the day of made sure she got the right shots of us and our family. The finished painting turned out incredible and is the perfect memory for our special day. Highly recommend!
Amanda B
5.0
1/30/2020
My bridal party gifted this beautiful painting for my wedding gift. Amanda was so lovely to work with and her work was incredible! highly recommend whether you do the painting during your wedding or after from a photo, will not regret
Megan D
5.0
1/25/2020
I am not sure what is more beautiful ... our painting or Amanda’s spirit. We had the privilege of booking Amanda to paint our first dance for our November wedding. She captured the essence of the night in a way more spectacular than my husband or I could have ever imagined. Working with her was a delight. She was always so uplifting and truly excited to be apart of our night and share in the joy of our wedding! She has a variety of options to pick from and can also work with you to building the painting of your dreams. In addition to having this beautiful memoir of the evening, all of our guests continue to rave about her work! She is so impressive!
If you weren’t thinking about getting a live painter, think about it.
If you weren’t sure if you should book Amanda, book her!
I can guarantee that you will be forever grateful of this special and unique treasure!
Shelby D
5.0
1/24/2020
My husband and I had Amanda paint our wedding in October and we are SO happy that we did! I have nothing but amazing things to say about Amanda and her work. She is able to capture so much emotion and love in her paintings that really brings them to life. It is truly unbelievable! She puts so much time and effort in her work; you can tell it means so much to her. Amanda was so easy and great to work with! If you are thinking of having a live painter for your event CHOOSE AMANDA!!
Jenna C
5.0
1/15/2020
We had seen an event painter at our friends’ wedding a few years ago and thought it was simply so cool! Our guests all enjoyed watching Amanda paint throughout our reception and it was so special to see our first dance painted at the end of the evening when the party was winding down. Amanda perfectly captured our first dance and completely impressed us with how she captured our family and all of the details we loved about our venue and flowers. Not too mention, Amanda is also so sweet to work with leading up to your wedding and in the time after when she is working on the final details of your painting. Highly recommend Amanda if you’re in the market of having an event painter!
Ariel S
5.0
1/13/2020
Amanda is so incredibly talented and such a pleasure to work with. The painting done of our wedding is STUNNING - We could not have asked for more. I would work with Amanda again in a heart beat!
Stephanie R
5.0
12/30/2019
Amanda is incredible!! I had saw her at a wedding showcase and knew that this was something I had to have for my wedding. She is professional, extremely talented and super easy to work with (you can make all payments using Venmo which I love!). Our guests are still talking about how special it was to see her paint in action at our reception. Our guests loved seeing the beginning, middle and then the final finished product. I couldn’t be more grateful to have had Amanda at my wedding and for our gorgeous painting which we will cherish forever. I recommend her 1000%.
Melanie I
5.0
12/02/2019
Amanda is amazing!!! We had the most amazing experience with having her paint our wedding. Everyone is STILL talking about her and how talented she is and how special it was to see her paint in action at our ceremony!!!! Our painting came out absolutely gorgeous, and she captured the moment PERFECTLY! Thank you Amanda for creating a masterpiece we will have and show off forever !!!
Michele P
5.0
11/17/2019
Amanda is absolutely amazing! Not only as an artist but as a wedding professional as well. My husband and I could not be happier with our painting. Amanda is super friendly and so easy to work with. Having a live wedding artist is so seamless and an absolute must! Such a great way to wow the guests ;) and of course you should have Amanda at your wedding! I recommend her 110%!
Lauren A
5.0
11/07/2019
WOW! We are completely blown away by Amanda! Amanda has such talent and ability to paint not only what is physically in front of her but also emotions and energy— amazing! Our painting came out absolutely incredible and we could not be more pleased with her ability to capture the moment. She is incredibly easy to work with, completely down to earth, a wonderful person, and was able to satisfy every need we had. We would recommend Amanda to anyone! We could not be more happy of the piece we received that will represent our special day for generations to come. This painting was the most special gift we have ever received and it will be a centerpiece of our new home. Thank you Amanda!!!
Nicole I
5.0
10/23/2019
WOW!!! How does she do it? If you are considering getting a live paining, definitely do it and use Amanda Hawthorne!!! She is so beyond talented and it is an original piece of art that I will always have from my wedding day. I received it as a surprise gift for my shower from my mother-in-law and I’m so glad I did!! Thank you Amanda!!
Nicole M
5.0
10/16/2019
If you're on the fence about hiring a live event painter, let me tell you that it was the BEST decision we made! But here's the catch -- you can't hire any artist, you've got to book Amanda. But reach out to her as early as you can, she's super popular for a reason.
Not only is she an incredibly talented creative, she is such a lovely person. From our first phone call, we felt completely at ease by her warmth and caring presence. It was important to us to hire vendors that were passionate about their work (weddings are hard and people get jaded, we get it) but Amanda loves what she does. You won't get some cookie cutter painting. Her style hard to capture in words -- it's got so much lovely movement and texture. You have to see it. We told Amanda we didn't want her to paint a specific scene and without skipping a beat, she said, "I can do a mosaic of moments." We couldn't believe how many details she incorporated for us.
Our wedding day happened to be the hottest day of the year and Amanda was outside working her magic without any complaint. We couldn't be more appreciative! And we are still in awe over how she managed to chat with our friends and family all night long yet, still create such a stunning painting for us. That takes major skill! It is currently hanging up in our living room and captures our memories in way that photos can't.
Jaclyn C
5.0
10/10/2019
Amanda was an absolute dream to work with. From the very beginning she was prompt to answer our questions and concerns. She captured our ceremony beautifully and I cannot stop staring at our painting! Our guests were mesmerized watching her paint throughout the reception, and so many people reached out after the wedding to comment on her work and ask for her information for future events. It is so wonderful to have such a magical piece hanging in our home to cherish and remind us of our wedding day forever.
Kristina M
5.0
10/07/2019
Amanda is the most talented person I have ever met. We were gifted her painting by my parents as a surprise and I could not believe the finished product. She is the nicest human being and so fun to have at a wedding. Everyone kept going up to her all night to see the progress she had made and how beautiful her work is. We were so happy and impressed with the finished painting, I cannot stop looking at it!! I cannot recommend her enough, she is the best gift to give for a wedding. It is such a special heirloom to keep in your family forever. Thank you for everything Amanda! We could not be more thankful your beautiful painting.
Sara S
5.0
10/06/2019
Amanda is just amazing. Our painting came out amazing and we got so many compliments from guests about her! I think it was worth every penny for the painting and it’s something we will have forever. I went back and forth on a live painter but it definitely made our event unique and I can’t even begin to tell you how much I loved Amanda! She’s so sweet and she really LOVES what she does, it shows in all of her paintings!
Samantha M
5.0
10/01/2019
We reached out to a few event painters before our wedding but after speaking with Amanda we knew we had found the perfect person to capture our special day. She is so sweet and SO talented! She was able to incorporate our gorgeous venue and all of the special details we wanted highlighted, while keeping my husband and I the focus. Our guests loved watching her work and have been talking about it for weeks. Most importantly, our wedding was on Amanda's birthday! It proved how passionate she is about her work and shows she truly loves bringing joy to her clients lives. We are so excited to have this painting for years to come!
Geena M
5.0
9/30/2019
WOW. Just wow. I did so much research looking for a live event painter for my wedding. I came across Amanda's Instagram page and was completely blown away. I was crossing my fingers when I inquired about her services and if she had my wedding date available. Fortunately, she did and I booked her immediately! Amanda is not only a dynamite artist, but she is incredibly friendly and sweet. My guests were absolutely blown away by her artwork. The level of detail in these paintings are truly breath taking. She included everything I had requested. She is a true professional, and my husband and I are so grateful to Amanda for making our wedding day extra special :)
Dana P
5.0
9/24/2019
Amanda is amazing!! We were so lucky to have her during our special day. Our guests were blown away by her talent and my husband and I were blown away by our finished painting!
Charlene M
5.0
9/18/2019
Having a live wedding painter at our wedding was one of the best decisions to make and Amanda was absolutely amazing. Everyone was in awe and when she revealed the painting to us, we could not stop staring at the details. She drew our first dance and whenever I look at it, it just brings me back to that moment. She captured it perfectly. Thank you Amanda for you wonderful talent, beautiful person inside and out!
Alexandra W
5.0
8/28/2019
Amanda painted my wedding on August 17, 2019 and my now husband and I couldn’t speak more highly of both Amanda as a person and her incredible work. She was fantastic to work with from the second we found her here on The Knot to the moment she unveiled our painting. She truly captured the essence of our wedding in the most beautiful painting we will cherish forever.
Victoria C
5.0
7/23/2019
Amanda was absolutely amazing and so spiritual! My parents had met her at a bridal expo at Bourne Mansion where we would be getting married. I immediately fell in love with her work! She was amazing to speak to and work with in capturing the best day of our lives in a work of art with our closest family (and our little dog Toby!). She even perfectly captured my grandmother (who had passed away a few years ago) watching over everyone from the balcony in the ballroom of Bourne Mansion. It is absolutely breathtaking and perfect! The painting is the center of our entire living room and we couldn’t be happier with how stunning it looks! Thank you so much Amanda! ❤️
Lauren M
5.0
7/22/2019
Incredible artist ! Excellent conversation piece ! This painting captured our first dance so perfectly and my husband and I are so grateful that Amanda participated in our day! She was fabulous and a complete professional! Would recommend to anyone considering a live event painter
Robyn M
5.0
7/08/2019
Amanda was one of the best vendors we worked with for our April 2019 wedding! We are absolutely blown away by how stunningly beautiful and truly PERFECT our portrait is. Not to mention that she is the sweetest person to interact with!
My husband’s father passed away last year and it was important to my husband to feel like his dad was still a part of our special day. As a surprise for my husband, Amanda was able to take a photo that i sent her of my late father-in-law and she painted him in the portrait along with the rest of our parents. He recognized his dad right away and teared up.
Worth every penny!!
Lauren M
5.0
6/22/2019
My husband and I decided to have a live painter at our wedding to capture our first dance so we could cherish it forever in our home. I am over the moon that we went with Amanda at Live Well Paint Often. She is so super talented and the sweetest person in general. She captured the essence of our wedding in her beautiful painting and had amazing energy. We are so thrilled we decided to have her paint our first dance. It is absolutely remarkable what she does and our friends and family absolutely loved that we had a live painter at our wedding. It was so special to us and we are so thankful we booked last year with Amanda to secure our date. She exudes good positive energy and is the nicest person to work with.
cindy x
5.0
6/21/2019
We were absolutely blown away by Amanda's painting of our wedding. We had looked at many different artists' works while choosing a painter, and Amanda's effortless and natural style was by far our favorite. Seeing the painting during our reception was one of my favorite moments of the night, and we are beyond thrilled with the end resul