Islands in the Stream

This is me in the studio catching up on the take-home wedding paintings. Book your wedding early for the shortest wait time! When Should You Hire Your Wedding Painter? If you’re wondering when to book a live wedding painter for your big day, the answer is simple: as early as possible! There’s no such thing…

The process of creating live wedding art captivates guests, adding an interactive element to your day. Your loved ones can watch the painting unfold and participate in the painting.

This article has been copied here from the original article at MPRnews. Dan Gunderson Davenport, N.D. June 23, 2025 4:00 AM Meet the wedding painter: Minnesota artist captures real-time wedding scenes on canvas Artist Shanna Cramer sets up an easel and paints during a May 31 wedding day. Beyond her traditional work, she specializes in…

A live wedding painting is a magical way to capture the essence of your special day, but what if your wedding has already happened? Good news—you can still have a stunning keepsake to cherish forever by commissioning a painting from a photo. The 16×20″ painting above is a perfect example of how I can create…

Have you ever wondered about the ins and outs of LIVE wedding painting? Allow me to walk you through it. For starters, at a typical wedding, I make an early entrance to survey the scene, assess lighting, and kick off the background painting – all well before your guests even arrive. Choosing the Scene When…