Mississippi Gulf Coast
A live-event painter creating heirloom paintings and fashion illustrations for weddings, showers, and celebrations of every kind.
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From the Mississippi Gulf Coast to celebrations across the country, I paint weddings as they happen — capturing the laughter, the light and the love of your day in brushstrokes you'll keep forever.
Whether I'm illustrating your guests in marker during cocktail hour or painting your first dance from my easel, every piece is created live, in the room, while the moment is still warm. What begins as entertainment for your guests becomes the heirloom you take home.
Painted Live
a keepsake for generations
A fine-art portrait painted live as your day unfolds — the ceremonial kiss, the first dance, the moment of your choosing. Guests watch it come to life, and you take home a one-of-a-kind keepsake to cherish for generations.
The Experience Includes
Starting at $925
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The Perfect Favor
a little gift for your guest
A party favor unlike any other. I sketch your guests live — capturing their attire, hair and colors — so everyone leaves with a personal memento of your celebration.
How It Works
For larger guest lists, illustrations completed after the event are perfect to tuck into your thank-you notes — so no one is left out.
Starting at $925
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Heirloom portraits, fashion illustrations and custom commissions — each one painted live or from my studio, and no two ever alike.
"Having a live artist at our daughter's wedding was the perfect nod to the bride's artist heart and a fun favor for our guests to enjoy forever! Katie provided excellent service throughout the process and was professional, friendly, and responsive! Highly recommend!"
Julie P Mother of the bride "If you're not booking a live wedding painter, you're missing one of the most magical guest experiences a wedding can have. Katie Rose Studio is absolutely who you want! Katie has the incredible ability to light up any room she walks in, on top of her insane talent to make every single guest feel seen. As a wedding planner, I've seen a lot of vendors make a positive impact on a wedding day — but Katie does it every single time. Book her, you won't regret it."
Abbi Adkins Owner · Bamari Events Planning "As a planner, communication and timeliness is so important — Katie always exceeds my expectations! She is quick to respond and always arrives prepared at the designated arrival time. My clients are always pleased with her work. Guests at the event have the best interactions with Katie and her team. They love her talent! I definitely recommend."
Ashton D Events with A Rose "Katie was at the wedding I went to yesterday evening. It was such a joy to get to bring home a beautiful memento of the special occasion. I will cherish my painting forever! Thank you, Katie!"
Gloria W Wedding guest From inquiry to keepsake
Share your date and location through my inquiry form and I'll let you know my availability — usually within a day or two.
We talk through your vision together. A signed contract and a $300 deposit secure your date on the calendar.
I paint live throughout your celebration, capturing the moments as they happen while your guests watch the piece come to life.
I add the final studio touches and varnish, then ship your finished heirloom — ready to hang and treasure for generations.
Not Just Weddings
Wherever there's something worth remembering, I'd love to be there to paint it.
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