Live Wedding Paintings

Capture the memory of your special event with the latest form of entertainment that culminates in a unique one-of-a-kind work of art to cherish forever.

Academy-trained fine artist Patricia Bennett will paint an original impressionist expression of your wedding, Bar/Bat mitzvah, charity gala, family or corporate party, intimate candlelight dinner, and more.

Patricia sets up her easel on-site during the festivities where guests can watch the painting come to life as the party unfolds.

At the end of the event, you will own an original work of art that captures the memory of your special day to admire for years to come.

Live Wedding Ceremony and Reception Painting at Oakdene

Patricia made a preparatory sketch in advance of this live painting, due to the complexity of the event, and ran it by the couple.

Patricia also consulted the Planner about the lay-out of the event, which was spread in multiple locations on the property, and she began the background two days in advance.

The painting depicts the inside of the tent, as well as the grounds from the back of the house (where the ceremony was), as well as a view of the lit tent from a distance at night.

Live Wedding Ceremony and Reception Painting at the Four Seasons Baltimore

This painting includes many events of the special day: the ceremony, the reception, the first dance, and the Kettubah signing. Couples have the option of including more than one scene in their live wedding painting.

Patricia took reference photos and then completed the painting in her studio.

Note the iconic Baltimore Domino's Sugar sign!

Live Wedding First Dance at the Assembly Room

A first dance painting depicting the bride and groom surrounded by their family and friends.

Patricia painted on site and from photos in her studio.

Live Wedding Reception Painting at the Four Seasons Georgetown

A first dance painting depicting the bride and groom dancing at their wedding reception in the ballroom in front of family and guests. Their courtyard ceremony is captured as well in a vignette in the upper left.

Dilworth Park at Philadelphia City Hall Live Wedding Painting

Patricia arrived in Philadelphia several hours before the reception and began painting City Hall while the caterers and band set up and guards shut down City Hall to visitors.

She painted through the evening, capturing the couple's first dance and specifically adding people pointed out to her by her client.

Patricia delivered the completed painting to the Wedding Brunch the next morning, a wire on the back for easy hanging.

Hay-Adams Hotel Wedding and Reception Live Painting

The top floor of the Hay-Adams Hotel, called the Top of the Hay, in the heart of Washington D.C. with a clear view of the White House was the location of this classic, beautiful wedding.

The client allowed Patricia to choose what to paint. So Patricia painted their ceremony in daylight, then depicted the reception with the night view of the White House.

Unique to Patricia's style both the ceremony and reception, as well as day and night are incorporated into the same painting.

Artist license was used to leave out walls and curtains that blocked the view of the White House and to elevate the ceiling in the space.

Painted on a lovely farm in Monkton, Maryland.

Patricia visited the farm in advance and was given a tour of the space.

She pondered how to capture the special aspects of the event, an important tree and bridge, the incredible florals, and more.

Painted Live at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club

Patricia set up her easel in the dining room and painted the Wedding Reception and view from the large bay windows.

Patricia painted this at Sagamore Farm.

Stephanie Bradshaw and Rachel Avara were the event planners and Flowers and Fancies created the striking floral arrangements.

The bride's favorite champagne is Veuve Cliquot, a bottle of which is on the bar.

Final Party Painting

Patricia arrived a few days early to locate a place within the private residence to set-up. She was guided by Gelsea, personal assistant. Following Gelsea's advice, she set up in the living room and did a preparatory sketch.

During the event, Patricia sat on a divan and adjusted the architecture so that she could depict multiple rooms. After the event, she added several V.I.P.'s, as well as the pug, who is named after a Roman Emperor.

Anniversary Celebration of the Greenspring Valley Hunt Club

Patricia set up a few hours early in a spot chosen by the manager of the club. It was a tight fit, and she very carefully placed her drop cloth.

Patricia painted the background then added guests as they arrived. Several were in cheerful red jackets called pinks. She included the stuffed fox, who was located in the lobby.

The painting will be on display in the lobby on an easel then find a permanent location within the club.

The Grand Opening of the Sagamore Pendry, one of Baltimore's Premiere Hotels.

Stephanie Bradshaw and her event team with Flowers and Fancies created out-of-this world displays which Patricia carefully included in the painting along with V.I.P. guests.

Patricia painted the ballroom, then added the guests to the painting as they arrived.

Fundraiser for Historic Annapolis by the Paca Girlfriends, Third time painting!

There were dozens of ladies in bright patterned dresses with umbrellas.

The rain did not dampen the party!

Special Party Painting at Simply Beautiful Flowers

Simply Beautiful Flowers is a high-end floral designer and shop located in Baltimore County.

This painting is on display in the store.

Amazing Corporate Party planned by Stephanie Bradshaw at Baltimore's Sagamore Pendry Hotel. Notice the stilt walker and ballet dancers.

Atlanta Hall Fox Hunt Live Painting

Patricia started set up her easel before dawn and was ready to paint the horses and riders when they arrived.

She completed the painting from photos, some provided by Oriet Milmoe. The painting was pre-sold at auction to a member of the Elkridge Harford Hunt Club, with half of the proceeds going to the club.

Tally Ho Live Painting

Donated to the Elkridge Harford Hunt Club to their Auction to Benefit the Hounds

photo by Oriet Milmoe, Patricia Bennett painting at Tally Ho

Opening Hunt of the De La Brooke Foxhounds W

Patricia was thrilled to paint the Opening Day of the De La Brooke Foxhounds in Southern Maryland. She even got to sit on a horse, which was a treat.

The Blessing of the Hounds is depicted in this painting, as well as the riders going off into the woods, and later eating oysters and celebrating. The fox was not seen, but he is depicted in this painting.

An over life-sized image of this painting was on display at the Maryland State Fair, 2012 and 2013, to promote Community Gardening in the City.