NorthEast Texas Live Wedding Painting
Whether you're exchanging vows in a charming chapel, celebrating at a rustic barn venue, or dancing under the stars at an elegant estate, a live painting preserves the heart of your day in a way that photography alone can’t.
With its natural landscapes, warm southern charm, and timeless appeal, East Texas provides the perfect setting 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 celebration.
Live wedding painting in NorthEast Texas captures the beauty of your wedding day in real time, set against the lush pine forests, rolling pastures, and scenic countryside of towns like Tyler, Longview, Palestine, and Marshall.
What is live wedding painting?
A live wedding painting transforms a fleeting moment into a work of art, created in real-time at your venue. As the celebration unfolds, a professional artist captures the essence of your day—whether it’s the ceremony beneath towering pine trees, a sunset reception at a countryside estate, or a joyful first dance in a rustic barn. Unlike photography, which captures a single instant, live painting blends movement, light, and emotion to tell the full story of your wedding.
Northeast Texas is home to charming venues surrounded by nature, offering the perfect backdrop for a live painting. Throughout the evening, guests enjoy seeing the canvas take shape, making it an engaging and memorable part of your celebration. By the end of the night, the foundation of the painting is complete, with final details refined in the studio to ensure a beautifully finished keepsake that will be treasured 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 70%-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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