Dallas Texas Live Wedding Painting
From the chic cityscape of downtown to the charming estates and gardens in the surrounding areas, every celebration is filled with beauty and character.
Whether you're exchanging vows in a grand hotel, celebrating at a modern art museum, or dancing beneath twinkling lights in an outdoor garden, a live painting preserves the heart of your day in a way that photography alone can’t.
With its blend of sophisticated venues, rich cultural history, and Southern hospitality, Dallas provides the perfect backdrop for a one-of-a-kind, hand-painted keepsake. Each brushstroke brings your most meaningful moments to life, creating a personal and lasting reminder of your wedding day.
Live wedding painting in Dallas captures the essence of your wedding day in real time, set against the dynamic skyline, elegant ballrooms, and picturesque venues of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
What is live wedding painting?
A live wedding painting is an interactive and artistic way to capture the magic of your wedding day in real time. A professional artist sets up at your venue and paints an artistic interpretation of a moment from your celebration—whether it’s your first dance, exchanging vows, or a joyful embrace surrounded by family and friends. Unlike photography, which captures a single instant, live painting blends movement, color, and emotion to tell the story of your wedding in a way that feels both timeless and deeply personal.
In Dallas, where weddings range from glamorous hotel ballrooms to charming garden venues and sophisticated rooftop spaces, live painting adds a unique and immersive element to your big day. Guests love watching the artwork come to life as the evening unfolds, making it an engaging part of the celebration. By the end of the night, the foundation of the painting is complete, with final details refined in the studio to create a one-of-a-kind keepsake that preserves the essence of your wedding for years to come.
Meet Maura Ehresman
Dallas & Northeast Texas Wedding Painter
Maura Ehresman is a professional live wedding painter serving Dallas and Northeast Texas, transforming once-in-a-lifetime moments into timeless works of art. Her journey as a live artist began in 2021, following years of training under her mother, Laura Herndon, one of Texas’s first wedding painters.
What's Maura's Painting Style?
Maura’s artistic style blends contemporary realism with the expressive brushwork of the French Impressionists, resulting in paintings that radiate warmth, movement, and emotion. She specializes in capturing the romance of a wedding day, with a particular love for outdoor scenes bathed in golden sunset light. Whether painting in the heart of great piney woods, a historic downtown venue, or a scenic lakeside estate, she ensures each painting reflects the unique atmosphere and energy of the event.
Beyond creating a beautiful keepsake, Maura views live wedding painting as an immersive experience, offering guests the chance to watch a blank canvas come to life in real time. She works closely with each couple to personalize every brushstroke, ensuring that the final piece not only preserves a memory but tells a story—one that will be cherished for generations.
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Our Process
Consultation & Booking
Live wedding painters are in high demand, so it’s best to book early—ideally 6-12 months before your wedding. During the consultation, you’ll discuss your vision, preferred artist, and the scene you want captured. Every artist has a distinct style, so reviewing portfolios is key to finding the right match.
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Planning & Preparation
In the weeks leading up to the wedding, your artist will finalize details, including venue logistics, lighting, and composition ideas. If needed, they may ask for inspiration photos to ensure your painting reflects your style and preferences.
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Live Painting at Your Wedding
On the wedding day, the artist arrives early to set up in a visible yet unobtrusive space. Throughout the celebration, they work in real time, using a combination of on-site observation and reference photos to capture the moment. Guests love watching the painting take shape, making it an interactive experience.
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Studio Finishing Touches
By the end of the event, the painting is 90% complete. The final details—including refined portraits, intricate lacework, or subtle color enhancements—are added in the studio over the next 6-12 weeks to perfect the piece.
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Delivery of Your Artwork
Once finished, your painting is sealed and prepared for delivery. Whether shipped or hand-delivered, it’s ready to be displayed and cherished as a lasting memory of your wedding day.
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