Question 1

What is a Live Wedding Painter?

Accepted Answer

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. Hannah Hotinski specializes in realistic oil painting, providing a sophisticated guest experience and a museum-quality heirloom for your home.

Question 2

Can I (or my guests) come and watch you work?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Guests are welcome to watch the painting come to life. Hannah loves engaging with curious guests and explaining her process during the event.

Question 3

Which part of the wedding do you usually paint?

Accepted Answer

The choice is yours! Options include a candid moment from your ceremony, a first dance, or a specialized photoshoot setting. During consultation, elements can even be combined, such as including loved ones who could not be present.

Question 4

Can I commission a romantic wedding painting if my wedding has already been and gone?

Accepted Answer

Yes! You can commission a romantic studio oil painting directly from your favorite wedding photos, even after your big day has passed. Perfect for milestone anniversaries or transforming favorite wedding photos into hand-painted oil heirlooms in her Perth studio.

Question 5

Can I gift a live wedding painting or custom art commission in Perth?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! A live painting or custom studio commission makes a deeply meaningful group gift, registry choice, or wishing well option for weddings, milestone anniversaries, or special celebrations. Friends and family frequently pool funds together to purchase a live painting as a collective gift. Surprise commissions from favorite photographs (including pet, bridal, and family portraits) are also available.

Question 6

Can I order custom art commissions?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Based in Perth, Western Australia, Hannah offers bespoke oil painting commissions nationwide, including engagement portraits, anniversary artwork, custom family heirlooms, and pet portraits.

Question 7

Do you record videos or behind-the-scenes content at the wedding?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Every live painting experience includes behind-the-scenes video coverage of the artwork coming to life, documenting both the live event and studio refinement process into a aesthetic video keepsake to share on social media. Additionally, documentary wedding photography by Liam Hotinski Photography can be bundled with live painting for special investment credits.

Question 8

How do I book a Live Wedding Painter?

Accepted Answer

Booking starts by submitting an enquiry form with your date, venue, and event details. Once date availability is confirmed, you secure your reservation with a deposit, followed by a personal consultation approximately one month prior to finalize your artistic vision.

Question 9

When should I book my Wedding Painter?

Accepted Answer

As soon as possible! A limited number of commissions are accepted each year, and the calendar fills quickly during peak wedding seasons.

Question 10

Do you travel outside the Perth Metro area?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Travel within the Perth metro area is included in standard packages. Hannah also travels across Margaret River, Pemberton, Esperance, South West Western Australia, interstate, and international destination weddings with custom travel quotes.

Question 11

How much space do you need at the venue?

Accepted Answer

The setup requires a compact 2x2 meter area and access to a single power outlet for lighting.

Question 12

How long does it take to complete a live wedding painting or studio commission?

Accepted Answer

After the live event, the artwork undergoes 10 to 20+ hours of detailed studio refinement and dedicated drying time. Because traditional museum-quality oils are used, your finished, varnished heirloom is delivered ready for display within 12 to 16 weeks.

Question 13

How do framing, hanging, and artwork care work?

Accepted Answer

Finished paintings arrive fully varnished and ready to hang out of the box. Optional custom framing can be organized. Artwork care requires hanging away from harsh direct sunlight or high moisture and dusting occasionally with a soft microfiber cloth.

Question 14

Do you book international or destination weddings?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Hannah is available for destination weddings worldwide, handling all travel logistics for professional oils and canvases.

Question 15

Why do you use oil paints instead of acrylics?

Accepted Answer

Hannah works exclusively with professional-grade fine oils rather than acrylics due to their unmatched depth, luminosity, rich texture, smooth skin tone shading, and long-term museum-quality color retention designed to last for generations.

Question 16

How much does a Live Wedding Painter cost?

Accepted Answer

Live wedding painting investments in Perth start at $2,000 AUD. Packages range from $2,000 to $3,500 AUD depending on canvas size and include live event hours, materials, and extensive studio refinement.

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