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Live Wedding Painting by Patrick Heisel OBE is a bespoke live watercolour painting service available UK wide. Live painting by an exceptional artist is a great way to entertain guests and see the memory of the event unfold on your special day. Not only do you get a keepsake that you can hold onto forever, but it's an experience for you and your guests to enjoy - seeing a moment captured in real-time on paper. Children are also fascinated by the process. Not many artists can paint to the required accuracy and quality standards under these conditions...I can!

I paint on “Arches” 100% cotton cold pressed paper 140lb using Daniel Smith artist grade professional paints. These materials are considered the gold standard and highest quality in watercolour painting. This gives the best texture, durability and colour pigment on the paper.

I paint in two sizes:

  • 33 x 49cm (A3) - £549
  • 42 x 59.4cm (A2) - £999

with a clear white boarder around the edge. My service also includes consulations, up to 7 hours live painting including interacting with guests (excluding set up time), glass or Perspex display wooden frame and additional studio time if necessary and signed and secured delivery to your home address.

I will sketch and paint while the event is occurring at a suitable distance. Your guests can view and interact with me while they enjoy the remainder of the event.

At an appropriate point at the event you may want a big reveal to the guests and/or simply take home a completed painting in a frame to cherish forever.

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Frequently asked questions

Type of entertainment offered:

For children
For adults

What is included in the wedding package?

Interactive A3 or A2 quality watercolour painting of a scene at your wedding e.g. vows ceremony, over 7 hours which is revealed on the day in a black or white frame with mount and glass front

How far in advance should I contact you?

As soon as possible really, as I get booked up quickly. Send a query and/or pay a small deposit to secure your booking for the day

What other services to you provide?

Other (General painting commissions of any scene, or portrait during my working hours)

Are you able to travel?

Yes, all over the UK

Is there a charge for travelling?

Yes, outside London there is an additional charge for travel which is around 40p per mile

Do you need specific materials or conditions to offer your service?

No

How long is the act?

Up to around 7 hours is the typical time for a good quality painting but will stay on if necessary to get a completed quality finished painting for you and your guests to see

How much time do you need to prepare for an act?

Only 1-2 hours set up time

Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?

Alone

Do you do open-air acts?

Yes

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per event

If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

No - even if you require additional touch ups or tweaks after the event in my studio. This is all included in the price

What are the forms of payment?

Bank Transfer or Paypal
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Anca
Anca R. Sent on 25/10/2024
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Exceeded all our expectations and more

We feel so fortunate to have had Patrick Heisel MBE, as our live painter on our wedding day. Right from the start, Patrick was a joy to work with — approachable, warm, and genuinely interested in our vision. Communicating with him was effortless; he understood exactly what we were hoping for and was open to every suggestion we made. It was clear that he cared just as much as we did about capturing the essence of our day.

On the day itself, Patrick seamlessly blended in with our guests, painting with a passion that was inspiring to watch. The final piece was even more stunning than we imagined, with every little detail captured beautifully. One of the most lovely touches was that he included our beloved cat, who couldn’t be at the venue with us. It made the painting feel like our whole family was there.

After the wedding, he took the painting back to his studio to add even more details, like subtle silhouettes of our friends, which kept us as the main focus. Then, as soon as we returned from our honeymoon, he had the painting delivered perfectly to our door. Now it hangs proudly in our hall, and every time we pass by it, we’re reminded of that incredible day with all our loved ones and our vows.

We’re so grateful to Patrick for creating something so special. His talent and commitment to his work truly blew us away.
Victoria
Victoria Sent on 19/10/2024
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Absolutely Amazing

Patrick is truly exceptional. From the very start, he was professional, approachable, and incredibly easy to work with. It was clear that he genuinely cared about Jack and me, taking the time to understand us and my vision for the painting. He is incredibly likable, which made it easy for our guests to connect with him. He set himself up in an ideal spot where everyone could interact and watch the process unfold. Having him there was a wonderful addition to our day—our guests loved being part of the painting experience. The reveal at the end of the evening was absolutely magical and left us speechless. We’ll treasure our painting forever. Patrick took it home to add some finishing touches and returned it to us so quickly. I highly recommend him—his work is stunning, and the experience was worth every penny.
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