Live Wedding Painter Chicago, Published & Nationally recognized, painting love stories on canvas.

Painting your wedding Live in a colorful impressionistic art style, I make sure each of them has a vibrant, soulful life. Through Kraneil Fine Art, I work to give newlyweds or their guests custom keepsakes that reflect their genuine emotions and vibe. Based in Chicago, Fully insured for liability, I am happy to travel to venues throughout the United States especially to Southern California (Los Angeles) because of its colorful landscapes that I enjoy a lot. I customize your live wedding painting to show your preferred subject, color pallet, and wedding aesthetic. By the end of your wedding day, I will have a completed painting for you to enjoy for years to come and celebrate.

The Live Wedding Painting package includes:

Live wedding painting on-site from blank canvas capturing the mesmerizing atmosphere of your wedding day in a colorful impressionistic style reflecting

True emotions of the Bride and groom with likeness.

Details of the decor carefully composed & captured on canvas

Richly painted (with artist-quality paints) options from 16X20 inch, 18X24 inch, 20X24 inch, 24X30 inch, 24X36 inch, and 36X48 inch on a gallery-wrapped canvas with an option to upgrade.

Your Custom, Unique, Handmade, created live on-site heirloom for generations to cherish.

Add -Ons

16X20 inch Bridal Bouquet

Watercolor Guest Portraits for the Bridal Party & Family as favors either on small canvas or with watercolor on paper

Mother-daughter getting ready or First Look Painting

Father-daughter dance or Mother-son dance for Parents/Grandparents

Mehendi (Henna)/Haldi ceremony for Indian wedding

General investment guidelines for your live wedding painting experience & a custom heirloom for life:

Pricing for live wedding painting in Chicago is extremely customized and based on many factors, including location, painting size, level of detail, the number of people to be included other than the bride and groom, and more. For a full-price list based on your event, details, and no. of people to be included in the painting, inquire through the form below for a quote.

Komal was not only easy to communicate with prior to our wedding ceremony, but on the day of we had nothing to worry about because she arrived on time and quickly set up her station. We loved getting to collaborate with Komal to identify our picture perfect pose, and our guests absolutely LOVED seeing a live painter at our event. One guest went so far to say that Komals live painting was "The most unique thing I've ever seen at a wedding."

And let me tell you - the end result was STUNNING. Not only did Komal keep to our vision, she made it better than we could ever have imagined. And now we have a piece of our big day that we can keep forever!

Komal is genuine, kind, funny, communicative, and best of all SUPER talented. Look no further for your wedding day entertainment, because you need to book Komal. We had the best experience and want to book her for all of our future events As well. I could keep going on and on and on about how wonderful this experience was, but you get the idea.

Komal is THE live painter of Chicagoland and you need her for your future events. Hire her!

Adam Elliott Chicago, IL

Komal is so incredibly talented. Having a live painter at our wedding was hands down one of our favorite memories - for us and the guests. Komal had such a positive, warming energy about her and was so enthusiastic to bring our painting to life. Our guests thoroughly enjoyed watching her work on our piece throughout cocktail hour and reception. We're a few months past the wedding and still getting compliments from guests.

When Komal revealed the piece to us at the end of the night, we were speechless. It was absolutely perfect and such a special way to reminisce on our wedding day forever. We now have it hanging above our bed:)

Morgan Deihs Chicago, IL

Komal was so great to work with and she is so talented! Having her paint live at our wedding was an interactive experience for guests, and now we have a unique and beautiful snapshot to remember the day. She was so nice, accommodating, and communicative throughout the process and incorporated the exact scene and details that we wanted into the painting. She even delivered the painting afterwards. Komal has such great talent - look no further if you're considering a painter for your event!

Kristin Griffin Chicago, IL

Komal at Kraneil Fine Art knocked our socks off! I used Komal for 2 memorable events - a paint and sip Bachelorette party and a painting on my Wedding day!
After I inquired, Komal promptly contacted me with information on both events. She was warm, friendly, and welcoming. Her prices are incredibly reasonable.
Komal had a variety of paintings to choose from for the paint and sip. During the event, Komal taught us about each brush and gave clear instruction on best techniques to achieve great results on our paintings.

The live painting at my wedding reception was such a fun element that our guests loved!!! We had a few different moments that we were able to choose from, which Komal captured a portrait of my husband and I during our first dance. The painting is incredible. It's more than just a painting of my husband and I, but she also captured elements such as our cake, champagne tower, colors, decorative board, and so many other details. The painting is great and we couldn't be more pleased.

Overall, Komal is an absolute dream to work with: creative, communicative, and reliable. And her work is amazing! I can't say enough about how thrilled we were to work with her and I'd have her do paintings for us in a heartbeat.

Britney Scolan Beverly, IL

We contracted Komal last minute before our wedding and she exceeded all expectations. She was there early and set up before we walked in to do our first look. We were very specific and particular and she was able to add in every detail we requested and more. The final reveal at the end of the night was a moment we will never forget. Our painting came out better than imagined and we now have this to cherish our wedding for a lifetime.

Laurie Vazquez Austin, Texas

My husband surprised me with her live painting at the reception of our wedding. Komal was so incredibly sweet and had the best energy. If you are considering getting a live painter, go with Komal - you will not regret it. My guests could not get over her work and her calm demeanor while she worked. So beautiful and a perfect addition to an already perfect night. She was kind enough to include our son playing with his toys in our painting. She was timely and detailed.

Hyzel Paige Futotana Chicago, IL

Komal is excellent in her art as well as customer service. I had a custom painting in mind, with no exact painting to match of the subject. She worked with me using other photographs of the subject, understood the mood and style of the painting I wanted and painted exactly as what I had in mind. She was also kind enough to send me the painting in a short time. Extremely happy with Komal's art and customer service. Highly recommend her.

Abhay Kulkarni

How it works, Tip & helpful suggestions:

1. Pre-wedding

A month before your special day, we will discuss the format of the painting from landscape/portrait mode and choices of the scene & subject, like the first dance, first Kiss, ceremony or the ballroom scene with guests or any other specific preferences you may have for the painting – for instance, you have the choice of upgrade to a 24x36 or a 30x40 unframed canvas size.

2. Do you travel nationally/internationally? Do you have Insurance?

Yes & Yes. I have a studio based in Chicago, servicing the suburbs, Indiana, Milwaukee, Wisconsin area and I also travel frequently to Los Angeles, California. I am available to book nationally or Internationally at an additional cost, the Airfare or Mileage whatever is necessary, and hotel accommodation plus a rental car. Please contact for more information and the certificate for liability insurance.

3. Day of the wedding

I usually arrive at the venue about an hour or two early to set up my easel, and paints and begin laying out a loose composition of the background before guests arrive. It is crucial that your planner knows of my arrival and has a spot reserved for me no less than 4X6 ft. that boasts good sight lines to the dance floor and has access to electricity.

I will start developing the details of the entire atmosphere from guests, decor, chandeliers, etc. Typically, I paint the bride and groom dancing or the wedding ceremony, as husband and wife, but you can tell me if you would like a different pose painted in our pre-wedding discussion.

4. Unique painting

Every painting is different, it's a response to the atmosphere and ambiance. My style is vibrant and impressionistic, I paint loosely with beautiful brushstrokes – an expression of the mood of the event more than a realistic rendering.

5. Turnaround time

The whole process on the wedding day takes around 5-6 hours. Depending on the painting package booked, the bride and groom will receive the painting incorporating a reflection of the wedding atmosphere either by the end of the night or the painting will be taken to the studio for touch-ups which may take anywhere from 6-10 weeks for painting to be shipped or delivered depending on how busy the wedding season is. However, a more realistic turn-around time for the painting will be communicated on the wedding night.

6. How long in advance should I book you for my wedding?

As soon as you decide you want me to paint your wedding and the calendar is open for the year. Brides/clients book me as early as 2 years in advance for popular dates.

Live Wedding Painter Chicago

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The Live Wedding Painting package includes:

Add -Ons

16X20 inch Bridal Bouquet

Watercolor Guest Portraits for the Bridal Party & Family as favors either on small canvas or with watercolor on paper

Mother-daughter getting ready or First Look Painting

Father-daughter dance or Mother-son dance for Parents/Grandparents

Mehendi (Henna)/Haldi ceremony for Indian wedding

General investment guidelines for your live wedding painting experience & a custom heirloom for life:

Live Wedding Painting Is The Interactive Art Experience Everyone Can Enjoy!

"I travel to capture the atmosphere of your fairytale wedding."

Ceremony painting at The Farmhouse, Plainfield, IL - 20X24 inch

Live wedding painting at The Chicago Athletic Association - 40X30 inch

Chicago Live wedding Painter at Ritz Carlton Chicago - 30X24 inch

Live Ceremony Painting at Fransiscan Gardens - Los Angeles, CA - 36X24 inch

First dance painting at Adler Planetarium Chicago - 20X24 inch

Live wedding painting at Chicago Winery - 18X24 inch

Live Wedding Painting First Dance at Hyatt Lodge Oakbrook, IL on 24X20 inch

Live wedding painting at The Loft Lucia - 18X24 inch

Live wedding Painter Midwest - Indiana - 30X24 inch

live-wedding-painter - Behind The Scene

Live Wedding Portrait Painting Chicago at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel on 40X30 inch canvas

Live wedding painting at The old postoffice Chicago, IL - 24X20 inch

Live wedding painting at The Armour House - 30X24 inch

Close up of a party scene - 30X24 inch

chicago wedding painting - 20X24 inch

Live Wedding Painter in Midwest - 30X24 inch

Live wedding painting indian wedding at Oakbrook Hills Resort - 30X24 inch

Live wedding painting ceremony at Church Holy Name Cathedral Chicago - 20X24 inch

wedding paintings, June 2024, various sizes

Live wedding Painting at Chicago's BridgePort Art Center's Designer Skyloft dreamy wedding - 30X24 inch

Live wedding Painting of Ceremony exit at Terrace 167, WI - 20X24 inch

Bridal Bouquet painting - 16X20 inch

Close up painting of the newly wed couple - 20X24 inch

Close up of the portrait - 20X24 inch

Live wedding painting of first dance at University Club of Chicago - 16X20 inch

Live wedding Painting - First Dance painting Concorde Banquets Chicago Suburbs - 20X24 inch

Live wedding Painting reaction

Live wedding Painting - Carlisle Banquets in Chicago Suburbs - 20X24 inch

Live Wedding painter Chicago painting in colorful impressionism - 24X24 inch

Live Event Painting at Chicago Theatre Works - 20X24 inch

Live wedding Painting reaction

Live wedding Painting - Revel Motor Row, Chicago - 20X24 inch

Close up painting of the couple Chicago, IL - 20X24 inch

Live wedding ceremony painting at Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago, IL - 20X24 inch

Close up of the couple's painting at The Adler Planetarium Chicago - 20X24 inch

Live wedding painting at Lacuna Lofts - with a view of Chicago Skyline as backdrop - 16X20 inch

Live Wedding Painting of Tracy & Joe at The Peninsula Chicago - 16X20 inch

Drury Lane Live wedding Painting - 20X24 inch

Live Wedding Painting of Megan & Brady at Lincoln Farmstead, IL - 20X24 inch

Live Wedding Painting Chicago - 24X24 inch

Close up Live wedding Painting - 36X24 inch

At the Studio - 36X24 inch (main painting)

Under the stars urban Live wedding painting in Chicago Suburbs - 20X24 inch

Live wedding Painting - Marriott Schaumburg - 20X24 inch

Live ceremony painting at Old Oaks winery, Milan, IL - 30X24 inch

Live wedding Painting - Hyatt Schaumburg - 20X24 inch

Live wedding Painting - Bridgeport Art Center Chicago - 20X24 inch

Couple's reaction at their painting Reveal at Drury Lane

Live wedding Painting - The Riviera Ballroom, Lake Geneva, WI - 30X24 inch

Close up of couple painting - 20X24 inch

Live wedding Painting - Hyatt Schaumburg - 20X24 inch

Event Painting for 50th Birthday and Housewarming celebration Oakbrook, IL - 48X36 inch

Sunkissed Wedding Portrait

Live wedding painter Chicago - In the action - 16X20inch

Live Wedding Painting reaction - 20X24 inch

In the action, Live wedding Painting - Lombard - 20X24 inch

Painting live at Bridgeport Art Center Skyview lofts - 30X24 inch

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