BASED IN SF BAY AREA,
OPEN FOR WORLDWIDE
LIVE WEDDING PAINTER & LIVE EVENT ARTIST
80+
Weddings & celebrations
6,500+
People & Animals painted
15+
Corporate Events &
Brand Activations
A Personalized Approach to Live Event Art
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Whether you choose live wedding painting on canvas, live guest portrait illustrations, or commissioned work, my bespoke artwork will leave you with a beautiful keepsake to cherish for years.
An unforgettable experience and a timeless artwork, hand-painted on canvas at your event
Fast, thoughtful portraits that celebrate your guests, created live and freehand with no stencils or tracing
Custom art including post-event paintings, venue illustrations, or something unique
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“Having Elena join us for our wedding was the best decision ever! on top of her beautiful drawings, she is also super sweet, friendly, very communicative, and made our special day so unique. It's been months since our wedding, and our friends are still raving about Elena and her illustrations.”
Monique T., San Jose
“Having Elena join us for our wedding was the best decision ever! on top of her beautiful drawings, she is also super sweet, friendly, very communicative, and made our special day so unique. It's been months since our wedding, and our friends are still raving about Elena and her illustrations.”
Monique T., San Jose
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I respond personally to inquiries that are the right fit based on availability, location, and scope. Thank you so much for your interest and understanding!
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"We're so happy with our choice to hire Elena for live guest illustration at our wedding! Elena's drawings were such a perfect detail for our guests to remember our wedding. She was so responsive and so easy to work with the whole way through. Her talent is incredible and all the drawings turned out beautifully.
Valentina A., Sausalito
★★★★★
"It has been more than six months post-wedding and Elena is still talked about by my friends and family! All of our guests were obsessed with her artwork and have now displayed it in their homes. She did an incredible job with drawing the Indian, Cambodian, and American outfits.
If you’re thinking of booking her, just do it!"
Melanie S., San Jose
★★★★★
"One of my dreams has always been to have a live illustrator at my wedding, so having Elena Illustrated was quite truly a dream come true! She is incredibly talented and captured the exact likeness and style that I hoped for. She truly went above and beyond for our event.
She added such a unique and fun experience to our wedding reception. I recommend her services to anyone and everyone!"
Annabel L., San Francisco
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