About this vendor
Nola Live Painting LLC by Kristen Schenck is located in New Orleans, LA.
Kristen specializes in creating a unique piece of heirloom artwork live on your wedding day, that your guests get to watch come to life from start to almost completed during your reception.
Kristen is very detailed when it comes to her paintings, working one on one with her couples before the wedding to discuss the details and specifics of their painting, including the background scene of their painting, pose and adding in dogs and cats (furbabies).
In almost every live painting, Kristen adds in hidden "Easter Eggs', of course only special items requested by the couple. If you look closely in almost every one of Kristen's original live paintings, you will find birds, butterflies, books, eyeglasses, and the list goes on and on. Some items with special meanings are not meant to be hidden, for example a fireman's jacket representing a loved one who couldn't be with the couple on their special day, but still in their hearts is located in one of her paintings.
Growing up, Kristen lived in St. Charles Parish, a suburb of New Orleans, where she started drawing and painting as a toddler. Kristen's Paw Paw was a large part of her art upbringing and art journey, she would share with him her most recent works of art when she was a child. Her Paw Paw, being a painter by trade himself, would offer words of advice to help her enhance her budding talent.
Kristen graduated from the University of New Orleans focusing her studies in Art, Marketing and History. In early 2016 Kristen set up an easel and painted a bridal show open house, there she fell in love with painting live while enjoying talking with guests. This was the beginning of Nola Live Painting.
Kristen has been painting live for 10 years for hundreds of couples and thousands of guests.
Couples can choose from a variety of canvas sizes. Each canvas package comes with thank you cards with the couples custom painting printed on the front. If Kristen is booked on your special day, she also offers a service where she can paint a wedding scene from a photo.
Details
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Welcome Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
4-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2026.2025.2022.2021.
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Hall of Fame
Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
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10/10 is how to describe Kristen! From the initial meeting to the final product she felt like family! It was about the sweetest details from pictures, a personalized video, and rep...
lica note card it kept getting sweeter. The guests at the reception were amazed as she painted throughout the evening. My advice is get the painting it will be priceless!
Kristen was an absolute dream to work with! Not only did we end up with the most beautiful painting that we will cherish forever, but she also took such sweet photos of us behind t...
he scenes and our guests loved watching her work! She was so easy to talk to and so sweet and gave us everything we wanted and more. 100% recommend Kristen to make a lifetime memory for your wedding day!
Kristen was an absolute amazing addition to our wedding! Our guest absolutely adored being able to watch the picture come to life during the reception and the live painting thank y...
ou cards created such a personal touch to a large milestone in our lives! It didn’t feel like we were working with a stranger, moreover it felt like we were working with a friend that truly cared about capturing our moment the way it should’ve been. I would absolutely recommend working with her to anyone!
We cannot recommend Kristen enough!!!!! From the very beginning, she remained professional, calm, and incredibly kind throughout the entire process. Planning a wedding can be over...
whelming and stressful, but Kristen was truly a light during that busy season.
Her creativity, attention to detail, and precision in her artwork are absolutely remarkable. She captured every little element so beautifully and thoughtfully — the expressions, the atmosphere, and the emotion of the day. You can truly see the care she puts into every brushstroke.
There were so many moments during wedding planning when I felt stressed, but now every time I look at Kristen’s painting, I’m reminded of the whole reason for it all — marrying the love of my life. That alone is such a gift.
Thank you, Kristen, for creating such a beautiful keepsake that we will treasure forever. Your talent and heart shine through your work, and we are so grateful you were part of our special day!
I cannot say enough amazing things about my experience with Kristen. She is the most talented, kind hearted, personable person I think I have ever met. She genuinely loves what she...
does and it shows not only in her work but your over all experience with her as your live wedding painter. We Love you Kristen and thank you for making the most magical piece of art for my home. I’ll cherish it forever and the experience we had with you.
Kristen was such a joy to work with and is incredibly talented! We are so impressed with her work and are so grateful for her! Highly recommend to anyone in the market for a live p...
ainter and we couldn’t have asked for better!
Kristen was absolutely amazing to work with. She was patient, kind and very family oriented. We loved having her at our wedding even if she wasn’t the painter. The best part was th...
at we were able to watch such a special moment between myself and my wife come to life while enjoying our special day. Our children kept going up to her the whole time and she welcomed them with open arms to watch her paint. We highly recommend her for anyone for their special day. Thank you Kristen for turning our Hallmark movie moment into a reality.
With love, The Orgeron’s ❤️
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Truly Magical Wedding Highlight
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Kristen, the incredible artist we hired to do a live painting at my daughter’s wedding. ...
This was a surprise from me and my daughter’s mother-in-law, and it ended up being one of the most meaningful and memorable parts of the entire day. Kristen arrived with the most beautiful setup and such a warm, calming presence — she fit seamlessly into the flow of the evening. Guests kept stopping by throughout the night to admire her work and watch the painting evolve, and everyone was amazed by her talent. The final piece is absolutely breathtaking. She captured the moment with such emotion and artistry, and the small, personal Easter-egg details she included made it even more special. It’s a gift my daughter and son-in-law will cherish for a lifetime. I wholeheartedly recommend Kristen — she exceeded every expectation and created something truly priceless.
Denise Thomas
Thomas/Marzullo Wedding
We couldn’t be happier with our wedding portrait from Kristen. There’s something truly special about her work. Seeing our painting hanging in our home brings us right back to that ...
exact moment on our wedding day. The most meaningful part is all the sentimental elements she incorporated that matter so much to us. Such a unique touch! Highly, highly recommend booking Kristen to paint live at your wedding!!
Kristen is an amazing and talented artist and so easy to work with! Very accommodating! Both my husband and I and the bride’s parents live out of town and we had phone calls with K...
risten so she could get to “know” the couple as well as sending her some pictures. The painting was a surprise gift and Jack and Sidney were delighted and so excited! Kristen’s painting really shows the couple so happy and enjoying every moment of their big day!
Thank you Kristen!
Kristen painted our wedding live, and it was truly one of the most special parts of our day. She was so kind and easy to talk to, incredibly professional from start to finish, and ...
unbelievably talented. Watching her bring the moment to life right in front of us felt magical. Our painting is something we’ll treasure forever. If you’re thinking about hiring Kristen—do it!! She’s amazing!!
Kristen is the absolute best! The communication she has with you from the first time you meet to your wedding day is spot on. I am so indecisive and she really took her time in exp...
laining what she recommends, has done in the past, and showing you examples. She goes out of your way to bring the painting that’s in your head to life! She makes a time, that’s normally so stressful, full of relief for how professional and experienced she is. My painting is beautiful and we still get compliments when people come over to the house and see it hanging up. You will not be disappointed with Kristen. I would use her again and again!
Kristen is amazing to work with! You will not regret booking her. She was so easy to work with. After we booked her we met with her to discuss what we wanted our panting to look li...
ke and what kind of details we were looking for. After the wedding, was over she gave us weekly updates on her progress and showed us progress photos along the way so we could tweak as she went. We also got some thank you notes from her that had our painting on it! It was such a special extra touch that we were able to send to all our guest after the wedding. People were raving over how beautiful they were and how they had never seen anything like that before. Kristen was one of our favorite vendors we booked and we could not be happier with our painting!
Kristen did a beautiful job!! We asked her to capture our first kiss at St. Mary's Italian Church, and she did amazing. She truly made our vision come true. She was attentive to de...
tail and gave me updates and progress photos after our wedding. Our guests could not stop raving about Kristen and her talent at the reception and loved getting to watch her paint.
I am so glad Kristen was able to be a part of our special day, and I would highly recommend her to anyone wanting a live painter for their wedding.
All I can say is beautiful!!!! She was so amazing in her craft. She took our vision and made it come to life. We loved that she was able to add our fur babies in our painting since...
they were unable to join us on our big day. Her work is beautiful and is worth every cent!!!
I was recommended Kristen through my photographer (Ivy House Productions) for my live painter, and she completely exceeded our expectations! She was so amazing to work with and so ...
helpful through the whole planning process. Kristen is truly such an amazing person and artist. Our painting came out better than we could have imagined! Every time I pass it, it takes me back to such an incredible day! If you’re considering investing in a live painter, I can assure you that it is completely worth it, and I could not recommend Kristen enough!
We cannot thank Kristen enough for her incredible artistry! She made the entire process so seamless and enjoyable. Everyone at our wedding loved watching her work and couldn’t stop...
commenting on how talented she is. Adding live painting was such a unique and creative touch, and it truly elevated the experience for everyone.
Kristen takes the time to get to know her clients, ensuring every detail is absolutely perfect. Her familiarity with so many venues in NOLA and her keen artistic vision made the final piece even more special. If you’re looking for a fun, memorable, and beautifully creative addition to your wedding, we highly recommend booking with Nola Live Painting. Kristen is simply amazing!
Kristen did such a great job on our painting I would choose her every time! She has the best personality and makes you feel like family. She is very caring and makes sure you are e...
xtremely happy and in love before she puts the finishing touches on it! If I had to rate her I wouldn’t do it out of 10 I would do it out of 10000 and give her 20000 every time!
My husband & I met Kristen at a Bridal Expo at Cedar Grove. We booked her on the spot and I’m beyond happy we did it! She is so personable and amazing at keeping you updated throug...
hout the process. She listened to all of our ideas and did an amazing job incorporating the things we wanted into our painting. We were in love with our final result. Well worth the money spent!!
Kristen is the SWEETEST!! She is so talented and extremely personable!! Met her at a bridal show and immediately hit it off! Felt like I was working with a good friend so she is su...
per easy to communicate/book with. I was so happy to work with her and she really helped make our day extra special!!! Thank you so much Kristen!!!
Kristen was literally the best to work with and the sweetest! Even with a little hiccup at our reception she made the painting everything I could ever dream of. I’m not the best wi...
th decisions and she definitely helped me with that. I would recommend her 1000 times. If you don’t book with her you’re missing out! She’s the best!!
Working with Kristen was absolutely amazing! My guests really enjoyed watching her paint our first dance throughout the reception. She would be in constant communication with me re...
garding details in the painting as well as updates on the progression. I love looking at my beautiful painting and remembering our special day. Thank you so much Kristen!
Kristen Schenck painted our son’s wedding reception in July, 2023. She captured it beautifully! She was very professional in the planning stages and made it very easy to meet with...
her. She interviewed the bride and groom to make sure she could capture exactly what they wanted. During the reception, it was such a treat to watch her in action! The painting was beyond our expectations. It will be treasured by our family for many years to come.
Kristen painted our brothers’s wedding reception and it was amazing. The crowd really enjoyed watching the painting come to life in real time. Their wedding scene is displayed in t...
heir home and is a great conversation piece. We enjoyed the experience and painting so much, we’ve gifted this service to several other friends. Highly recommend.
Kristen is awesome. She was very easy to work with and took my thoughts and made it into our painting. She blew away all my expectations.
Kristen painted our wedding 1-21-23 and I can’t tell you how happy we are that we went with her. Not only did she capture such a special moment but our guest loved watching her. Sh...
e was so incredibly sweet and kind which is such a blessing. Her communication before, during and even after the wedding was above and beyond. I truly can’t recommend her enough and I know anyone who uses her will be more than satisfied. We still get compliments on our painting whenever someone comes over. So so so so happy with Kristen and her services!
Absolutely one of the best decisions that we made for our wedding day was booking Kristen! She was an absolute pleasure and very professional. Not only did she listen to everything...
that we wanted in our photo, she gently gave suggestions of things we never thought of. At the reception, Kristen engaged with anyone that wanted to inquire about her work and didn’t make anyone feel like a bother.
Kristen, thank you so much! Our painting is breathtakingly beautiful and such a wonderful memory that we are blessed to have captured by you. Wishing you nothing but more success!
Kristen was such a pleasure to work with! She was one of the highlights of our wedding day, that's for sure. Not only does she have mad artistic skills, she has the sweetest person...
ality. My guests had so much fun chatting with her while she painted. She even took photos of the ceremony, second line, and reception to share with me (so thoughtful). Her work is gorgeous- I chose to do the second line scene in front of our venue and it was incredible how everyone I wanted shown was so perfectly depicted! I am so grateful she was the artist at our wedding, don't think twice about hiring anyone else. Thank you so much Kristen!! <3
Kristen did a wonderful job painting and capturing the spirit and happiness of the reception for my son and daughter in law. She was professional and so easy to work with before an...
d during the reception. She spent time talking with anyone who came up to her at the reception and this showed in the final painting.
Kristen was the absolute best!! We had to reschedule our reception multiple times & each time she was understanding! She made sure every detail that we wanted was part of the paint...
ing and it came out perfect! Kristen even added cute bow ties on our cats. She kept us updated on our painting and when to expect it to be completed.
I do not have enough words to describe how wonderful Kristen and the painting she did for my daughters wedding . The painting of my daughters wedding is beautiful and a great mem...
ory of a great day in my daughters life. The painting will be a treasure for years to come and of the people that were there to celebrate. Thank you again Kristen. Marian Hannah
It was a pleasure to have Kristen a part of my daughters wedding. She was informative, professional, and prompt. We were overjoyed with her work during the reception !! We recei...
ved a beautiful painting as a reminder of a wonderful day!!! I highly recommend her!
The live painting Kristen did for us of our first dance at our wedding reception came out absolutely beautiful. She was very kind, easy to work with, and understood the look I wa...
nted for the painting. I was able to send her a picture of the back of my dress with the train laid out and my cathedral length veil flowing on top beforehand because I wanted that look to be portrayed in the painting (since my dress would be bustled and veil off during our first dance) and it turned out exactly how I wanted it to look in the painting. Definitely hire Kristen if you are thinking about having a live painting done at your wedding. It is completely worth the money and is a beautiful treasure you will always have from your special day.
If you are thinking about getting a live wedding painter, do it! Once you decide to hire one, look no further and hire Kristen! She is insanely talented and absolutely the sweetest...
ever. I love her style and she was willing to accommodate our requests. I really like how she offers personal touches in our painting, like our two little pups who couldn't be there on our wedding day. She communicates with you throughout the whole process to make sure you get exactly what you want. I must say, she exceeded what we wanted! We still have people that come to us and tell us that they thought the live wedding painter was so unique and they liked seeing our painting evolve throughout the reception. Even people who come into our home ask about the painting and it's so special to have to relive that memory with them and when I see it. Hiring Kristen was the best decision ever!
Such a talented and amazing person! Kristen works very hard on her paintings and her results are amazing! She captures the the beauty of the moment and the couple’s happiness so we...
ll. I look at my friend’s painting that Kristen did for her wedding and remember exactly how I felt in that moment! I have recommended her to many friends and will continue to!
I can't say enough good things about Kristen! I'm so glad we decided to make room in our wedding budget for this. We LOVE our painting! Kristen was easy to work with and very prof...
essional. We had our finished painting on time along with the cutest thank you cards!
Kristen was so wonderful throughout our entire experience. She captured our wedding beautifully and let me continue to add people and details after the day to make sure that everyo...
ne we wanted captured there was in our picture. I live out of town and she was so patient with planning meetings and making sure that we had everything that we wanted. I’m so glad that we have this painting to remember our big day.
Kristen was so wonderful at our event!!! She arrived well before the event started to begin the painting and was sure to capture every detail we wanted captured. Very professional ...
and personable to people that walked up asking questions and watching. Highly recommend!
Kristen was amazing to work with! She asked questions beforehand on exactly what we would like to capture. And she sure did capture every detail of our wedding! The end result was ...
beautiful! Our painting is a definite conversation peace in our home. People love picking themselves out in the crowd. I highly recommend Kristen. Anyone would be pleased to work with such a sweet and talented artist!
I am speechless over how talented Kristen is! Her caring and professionalism shows in her paintings. We hired her to do a live painting for our niece, the bride, Katie and her gr...
oom Kirk and as I sat there watching the painting come to life I must say it was amazing! She is so easy and nice to work with. I love how she adds special little things for the bride and groom that mean so much to them. I just can't say enough about her and her work! You will not regret having her capture those beautiful memories in her paintings!!
Kristen was so amazing! She captured my day perfectly. She included all the extra touches I wanted. Further, I didn't have to be too specific, she was able to intuitively capture...
the essence of us as a couple and our celebration. I love walking into our home and seeing our painting. It looks just like us and it makes my heart so warm! Even better, she's precious, kind, patient, and easy to work with! Book her, you won't regret it!
Very happy with our wedding painting! Kristen is so talented and super pleasant to work with!
Nola Live Painting was one of the best decisions I made about my wedding. Kristen, the artist, was so pleasant and easy to work with. She was very receptive to any requests I had a...
nd it is evident through her work that she is classically trained. She produced a beautiful painting that hangs in our living room and is a constant reminder of our wonderful night. At first I wasn't sure if I could swing it in the budget but after getting the painting and seeing how she depicted members of the family who are no longer with us today made me so happy that I went with her. My guests thoroughly enjoyed popping in on her at the reception and watching her paint. I felt Kristen's paintings were more elegant than those I have seen from other artists so I am REALLY happy we chose Nola live painting. This is definitely worth putting in your wedding budget!
Kristen does amazing work! Her process is so much fun to watch and seeing my wedding painting every day hanging in my living room is such a beautiful reminder of the best day of my...
life! We get complements on it whenever people come visit our home. She truly captured the “first kiss” moment at our wedding ceremony!
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