A live wedding painter is a fine artist who brings their easel to your ceremony or reception to capture the event on canvas as it happens. I specialise in realistic oil painting, providing a sophisticated experience for your guests and a museum-quality heirloom for your home.

You can commission a bespoke live wedding painting or romantic studio oil artwork directly through Hannah Hotinski. Based in Perth, Western Australia, I create museum-quality oil heirlooms for couples capturing their happily ever after across Perth, regional WA (including Margaret River, Pemberton, and the South West), interstate, and worldwide.

Absolutely! You can explore a curated gallery of completed live wedding paintings, studio commissions, and behind-the-scenes painting videos directly on my Portfolio page or on Instagram (@hannah_hotinski_art). I also love sharing real wedding stories that highlight the journey of each painting from the first live sketch on your wedding day through to the final studio varnish.

Yes! Beyond creating a lasting heirloom, live wedding painting offers a captivating, interactive entertainment experience for your guests. From the initial sketch during pre-reception through to the late-night reveal, guests love watching the artwork come to life, chatting with the artist, and witnessing your fairytale moment translated onto canvas in real time.

I love an audience! Part of the magic of a live painting is the experience of watching the painting come to life. I’m always happy to chat with curious guests, and explain my process.

The choice is yours! We can do a candid moment from your ceremony, or have a specialised photoshoot with your choice of background. During our consultation, we will decide which focal moment best captures your fairytale. I can even combine elements, such as including a loved one who couldn't be there.

Yes! It is never too late to capture the magic! You can commission a romantic studio oil painting directly from your favourite wedding photos, even if your big day has already passed.While I love the energy of a live event, many of my most cherished pieces are studio commissions created after the event. Whether you didn't have a live painter on the day, are celebrating a milestone anniversary, or simply want to transform a favourite wedding photo into a hand-painted oil heirloom, I work closely with you using your high-resolution photos to bring your story to life in my Perth studio. These also make for deeply meaningful gifts for loved ones and family members.

Absolutely! A live painting or custom studio commission makes a deeply meaningful group gift for weddings, milestone anniversaries, birthdays, or special celebrations. Friends and family members frequently pool their funds together to purchase a live painting as a collective wedding gift for the couple. Alternatively, loved ones can surprise someone by commissioning a bespoke studio oil painting from a favourite photograph, including pet portraits, bridal portraits, and family portraits. If you are looking to surprise the bride and groom with a live event painting, we coordinate directly with you, the venue, or the wedding planner behind the scenes to keep the secret and ensure a seamless on-site reveal on their special day. Alternatively, loved ones can surprise someone by commissioning a bespoke studio oil painting from a favourite photograph.

Yes! Based in Perth, Western Australia, I offer bespoke oil painting commissions nationwide. Beyond live wedding entertainment, studio commissions include engagement portraits, anniversary artwork, custom family heirlooms, and pet portraits. If you have a unique concept or custom vision not listed above, feel free to reach out through my contact form! I would love to bring your story to life!

Yes! Capturing memories extends beyond the canvas. Every live painting experience includes behind-the-scenes video coverage of the artwork coming to life, from initial brushstrokes to the emotional guest and family reveal moments. We document both the live event and the studio refinement process, providing you with a beautiful, aesthetic video keepsake of your painting's journey to re-watch and share on social media.Looking for full wedding coverage? My husband, Liam Hotinski, is a professional photographer who provides documentary wedding photography. Special bundled credits are applied when commissioning both services together! Please fill out a contact form, and let's create your fairytale!

While wedding photography captures candid snapshots of the entire day, a live oil painting synthesizes the emotion, romance, and fairytale essence of your favourite moment into a single, hand-crafted masterpiece. Oil paintings also allow for artistic customisation, such as combining special backdrops or subtly incorporating loved ones who couldn't be there.Many couples choose to preserve their day from every angle by combining both mediums. To make this seamless, I offer exclusive bundled credit packages when booking both my live wedding painting and documentary photography by my husband, Liam Hotinski.

Booking your live wedding painter, Hannah Hotinski, for your wedding starts by submitting an enquiry form with your date, venue location, and event details. Whether your celebration is in Perth, interstate across Australia, or a destination wedding overseas, I handle all travel logistics seamlessly to ensure an effortless experience so you can focus on your beautiful wedding.Once date availability is confirmed, you can secure your reservation with a deposit. Approximately one month prior to your event, I will hold a personal consultation with you to finalise your artistic vision, preferred focal moment (such as your ceremony kiss or first dance), and schedule for the day.

As soon as possible! I only accept a limited number of commissions each year. My calendar tends to fill up quickly, especially for peak wedding seasons. To ensure your happily ever after is captured, I recommend reaching out as soon as you have your venue and date secured.

Absolutely! I love capturing love stories wherever they begin. I can travel to Margaret River, Pemberton, Esperance, and the South West to paint at Western Australia’s most stunning estates and vineyards. Travel within the Perth metro area is included in your package, and I am always happy to provide a custom quote for destination weddings across Australia and internationally.

Yes, I would be honoured to travel for your fairytale! My passport is always ready, and I am available for destination weddings worldwide. Whether you are planning a celebration back in the United States, a romantic elopement in Europe, or a seaside ceremony in New Zealand, I provide custom travel packages tailored to your location. I handle all the logistics of transporting my professional oils and canvases so that you can simply focus on the joy of your day.

My setup is compact and elegant. I typically require a small 2x2 meter area and access to a single power outlet for my lighting. I’ll coordinate directly with your nominated contact to ensure the setup goes smoothly so I can paint without interrupting the flow of your celebration.

While the initial artwork is created live on-site at your event, providing a wonderful entertainment experience, the final piece undergoes 10 to 15 hours of detailed studio refinement and dedicated drying time. Because traditional, museum-quality oils are used, your finished heirloom will be varnished and ready for display within 12 to 16 weeks.

Your finished painting arrives fully varnished and ready to hang on your wall right out of the box! If you'd like to add an extra touch of elegance, I can also organise custom framing for you as an optional add-on to perfectly match your home's aesthetic.Taking care of your oil painting is super easy. Just hang it away from harsh, direct sunlight or excessive moisture, and gently wipe away any dust with a soft microfibre cloth whenever needed. Because I use traditional, high-quality oils protected by a final varnish, your special artwork will stay vibrant and beautiful for a lifetime.

Fine art oil painting is a timeless craft, and I work exclusively with professional-grade oils for their unmatched depth, luminosity, and rich texture. While fast-drying mediums like acrylics can dry flat, traditional oils allow me to layer soft textures, capture fine details, and achieve smooth, realistic skin tones with delicate shading.Choosing this time-tested medium ensures your custom artwork features vibrant colour retention and a luminous finish designed to grace your family's home as a true museum-quality heirloom for generations.

Investment for a live wedding painting with me starts at $2,000 AUD. This includes the live event hours, professional-grade materials, and extensive studio refinement to ensure a high-end, realistic finish.

I would love to chat with you personally about your vision. Please fill out a contact form, and let's create your fairytale!