Emily Santa Cruz Art

Gulf coast live event artist

Hey!! My name is Emily, I’m a fine artist located in south Alabama. I do commissioned pieces and live wedding paintings in acrylic or watercolor paints.
I’m from a small beach town, so naturally, I’m inspired by nature. I love all the earthy tones and textures.
I love the creative process because it is a way for me to connect with my creator. I imagine the way He dreamt me up and formed me with His hands. My goal is for my paintings to reflect that to my viewers.
I hope each piece gives you a sense of freedom, feeling, life, love, inspiration, and peace.

Live Wedding Painting Prices

Please fill out the “Wedding Inquiry” form or message me on Instagram for a precise quote!

Local weddings (Baldwin county, Mobile, Pensacola)
$1,000+

Three hour radius:
$1,500+

Six hour radius:
$2,000+

I am willing to capture destination weddings, so message me for more details!

Canvas size options:
11x14
16x20
18x24
24x36
30x40

The prices listed are the baseline costs for the location. The price of materials will be added to the quote.

Live Wedding Painting

How it works

Before Your Big Day

I Will Ask You To Provide Me With Your Preferences For A Couple Things:

1. Would you like a painting of the ceremony or the reception?

2. Is there a specific moment in the ceremony or reception you would like me to capture? (first kiss, first dance, exchanging of vows, etc.)

4. What size painting would you like?

5. Forms of payment will be discussed

*Prices are located on my “prices” page.

On Your Wedding Day

I will arrive at the venue about 2-3 hours prior to the ceremony beginning so I can set up my easel and paints, and begin laying in the background before guests arrive.

Once your wedding guests arrive, I will begin to add them in (if requested) as well as start focusing on the lighting and atmosphere of the event. Most elements of the painting will be gestural and have a looser feel because I want the bride and groom to be the main focus. Once the ceremony is over I will move to the reception area to complete the piece.

No two weddings are the same and this applies to my work as well, so although I have laid out the general guidelines of what I do, there is always room to discuss special requests and customizations.

To complete an inquiry please go to my “wedding inquiry” page or message me on Instagram.

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