Your first call with the artist will help you determine several things. First and most importantly, whether you feel like you will enjoy working with them and if they will help make your most important day more relaxed and enjoyable. You have already seen their work and love it. Bring your questions and enjoy this one-on-one time.

Of course pricing and art fees are important when your're planning your wedding and navigating your budget. You will have your budget top of mind and that will clearly matter when choosing your artist. A framed oil painting investment of your favorite wedding memory, for instance, will normally range from $5450 to $3450, depending on the size of artwork you choose. Remember that you will be living with this wedding memory for a very long time, so it may be the best idea to choose what you love more than anything else.

Classic family and children portraits are priced specifically by canvas size. The grandest images, nearly life-size, are an investment from $17K to $5K, depending on size and subject. Children are beautiful at so many points in their lives and there is always a special connection that they make to having their portrait painted and included in the family home legacy.

Yes! I love painting your pets, and even your favorite zoo animals... I go for the attitudes, from the smile of your chocolate lab, to the conversations of wild parakeets, to the drop-dead stares of a tiger!

I do paint from photos when needed, or that is what you want, but, as a trained portrait artist and in the French Impressionist style I follow, I paint from life whenever possible.

Package pricing is great! You will have one thing to pay and nothing additional to wait for. Packages include all materials costs, any live painting time, studio time painting, all edits, studio framing, any product photos, taxes, final destination delivery, and in-city travel.  **Out-of-town travel will incur mileage and or airfare/hotel where necessary.

Yes! I'm flexible to travel wherever your special day will be. *My Travel arrangements are made out of my hub city of Atlanta -super convenient :)

No. All edits, proof-changes, and any requests for changes are fine. We'll be working together on this memorable painting for you and I will be sure that your memories are wonderful and your painting delights you. As one of my favorite mentors, the late Gordon Wetmore, always said, "I'd start all over again if needed to make a client happy - any decent artist would."

No. I choose to include a good quality frame with every painting I deliver because one, the painting needs that protection, and two, seeing it framed is your best First Impression. The frame cost is baked into my studio cost - not tagged on.

Yes, and I have done that many times. Family members who were not at the actual event can be painted in - as guests or as photographs - and it will be a forever feeling that they were there in spirit with you. You only need to let me know and give me some reference photos to use.

I absolutely love chatting with your guests. AND I don't mind at all if they choose to photograph me or the painting while I'm working. So many people want to share their delight at seeing the painting done live with friends back home. I'm happy to be part of that!

When I arrive I just need a general nod from your Planner or day-of Coordinator at the venue about where the action will take place. I need power for my easel light (I do have a battery pack if there's no socket available) and one chair for miscellaneous... and a meal, Please!

Once your date is reserved, everything is going to happen smoothly throughout your event and you won't have anything to think about with your painting until I send you your Proof, about 3 weeks after the wedding.  Once you're satisfied and you let me know you love your painting, I'll send you the final invoice which will be due before the painting is delivered.