Live Wedding Painter

Hatty is a live wedding artist based in London, offering two captivating art experiences for your special day:

• Live wedding paintings
  These are reportage-style works of art, capturing the story of your wedding as it unfolds. Rather than focusing on just one posed moment, Hatty weaves together multiple scenes — the setting, the people, and key moments — to create a rich, emotive painting that tells the full story of your day.

• Live guest portraits
  While the celebration is underway, Hatty paints quick, elegant portraits of your guests. These live guest illustrations are a unique personal gift and a delightful form of interactive entertainment.

Both these services create a lasting visual memory — your day captured in expressive, heartfelt art.

Hatty’s wedding live paintings are reportage-style artworks in A1 size, created using mixed media techniques with ink, pen, and watercolour on a special thick watercolour paper. The main focus of the composition is the wedding couple, with up to 15 additional key guests or family members included. As the painting is created live throughout the day, it becomes an interactive experience for guests, who can watch the artwork come to life. Hatty also weaves in floral arrangements, food, elements of the setup, and the overall essence of the wedding, all captured in her distinctively vibrant and expressive style. The finished piece is presented at the end of the celebration, offering a truly unique and personal keepsake of the day.

In addition to the main painting, her individual guest portraits (A4\A5) are stylish, minimal portraits done live that guests can take home the same day.

Yes — Hatty offers the option of a series of reportage wedding sketches which can be selected to capture key moments.

Hatty’s live wedding paintings are created throughout the wedding, typically over 6 to 7 hours, to capture the entire day as it unfolds. This reportage-style approach knits together key moments from your special day — the ceremony, guests, atmosphere, and candid interactions — into one cohesive and expressive artwork.

Absolutely! One of the joys of having a live event artist is that guests can watch the painting develop throughout the celebration. It adds a wonderful visual focal point and a sense of magic as the day is transformed into art.

Hatty’s dimensions for her live wedding artwork are below:

•  Live wedding painting: A1. 

• Series of live wedding sketches: A3

• Live guest portraits: A4/A5

All of Hatty’s live wedding art — including live paintings, sketches, and portraits — is fully completed by the end of the evening. Guests can take them home right after the event.

For her larger A1 paintings, Hatty provides a complimentary protective folder to ensure safe transportation and storage.

Yes! Hatty creates live event art for:

• Engagement parties

• Birthdays

• Anniversaries

• Corporate functions

• Luxury Brand events

• Fashion shows

Each event can be tailored with live painting and/or guest portraits to create a memorable, creative experience.

Yes — Hatty is available for bookings across the UK and internationally. Based in London, she travels regularly and can provide a quote for travel and accommodation depending on the location of your event.

It’s best to book 6–12 months in advance, especially for summer weddings and weekends. However, Hatty occasionally has last-minute availability — feel free to get in touch to check your date.

Hatty has brought her live wedding art to beautiful venues across London, the UK, and internationally. Notable locations include Cowdray House, The Surprise Chelsea, Claridge's Hotel, and The Nomad in London, as well as The Royal Mirage Dubai. She has also painted weddings in France and at royal events in Dubai.

No matter the venue—whether a historic estate, luxury hotel, or destination wedding—Hatty tailors her art to capture the unique spirit of your day.

To inquire or book, simply email Hatty directly. A deposit secures your date, with the remaining balance due closer to the event.