Art by Maura
Live Wedding Painting
Pet portraits by commission
Live sketches
Plein air painting
Scenic Painting
Capturing the romance and spectacle of your special day in real-time on fine art canvas.
Live Wedding Painting
Your wedding day is fleeting — a live painting captures it as it unfolds.
I create an original painting on-site during your ceremony or reception, documenting the atmosphere, light, emotion, and movement of the day in real time. Guests love watching the artwork come to life, and by the end of the evening, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind heirloom that tells the story of your celebration.
Each painting is created with careful attention to composition, color harmony, and the feeling of the moment — whether that’s your first dance, a sweeping ceremony view, or an intimate exchange beneath the florals.
Live Wedding Painting
What’s included:
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Pre-wedding consultation
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On-site live painting (typically 5–7 hours)
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Studio refinement after the event
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Sealed and ready-to-hang artwork
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First Dances
Commissioned Bouquet & Floral Portraits
After the wedding, I offer commissioned bouquet portraits and floral detail paintings. These are perfect for:
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Preserving your bridal bouquet
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Anniversary gifts
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Thank-you gifts for parents
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Memorializing meaningful flowers
Each floral painting is created with careful attention to texture, light, and color harmony — balancing realism with painterly softness.
Or...Live Floral Painting at Weddings
During your celebration, I can create a live painting featuring:
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The bridal bouquet
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Ceremony florals and altar arrangements
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Reception tablescapes
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Flower girls and floral crowns
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A detailed still-life of your bouquet
Guests love watching the painting come to life, and the finished artwork becomes a one-of-a-kind keepsake of your wedding flowers.
Atmospheric landscape studies created on location, capturing the true light and raw essence of nature.
Plein Air Painting
Professional scale backdrops and fine textures specialized for cinematic and theatrical stage productions.
The Artist
Maura’s work captures the intersection of cinematic atmosphere and fine art precision. With an established background in scenic painting for film and theater, she brings a storyteller’s perspective to every canvas. Her practice spans from the grandeur of live wedding painting and spontaneous people sketches to the quiet intimacy of plein air studies and highly personalized pet portrait commissions. Every stroke reflects an editorial eye and a commitment to preserving light, texture, and emotion in their most authentic form.
Contact Maura
Inquire about live wedding painting, people sketches, or commissioned portraits. Maura is also available for scenic painting and fabrication for stage and screen. Maura is currently accepting bookings for 2026.
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