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Elena Valerie Art: Live Wedding Painter Based on the Gold Coast, I am an award-winning Australian artist specializing in creating timeless oil paintings that capture life’s most cherished moments. Using the finest professional-quality oil paints renowned for their vibrant colors and longevity, I ensure that each piece becomes a treasured keepsake for a lifetime. <strong>Your Special Day, Captured in Art</strong> On your wedding day, I will photograph a moment you hold most dear and paint live during the ceremony and reception for up to 7 hours. Guests are mesmerized as they watch the painting come to life before their eyes—a truly unique and interactive experience. After the event, I dedicate additional time in my studio to refine every detail, ensuring the painting perfectly encapsulates the beauty of your love story. <strong>Passionate About Live Art</strong> Working in a live, celebratory setting is my passion. There’s something magical about creating art in the midst of joy and love, and I thrive on connecting with people while capturing the essence of their special moments. My realistic style brings every detail to life, creating a piece that is not only beautiful but also deeply personal. <strong>Experienced and Award-Winning</strong> With over a decade of experience as a professional artist and two years specializing in live event painting, my work has found homes in private collections around the world. My expertise and flexibility ensure a seamless and enjoyable process for couples, working closely with you to create a painting that exceeds expectations. <strong>Why Couples Love My Service</strong> Couples love the unique charm of having a live painter at their wedding. Watching the painting unfold throughout the event adds a memorable touch, and the final oil painting serves as a lasting reminder of their day. Oil paintings offer unparalleled vibrancy and durability, ensuring your keepsake remains as beautiful as your memories.
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Reviews
5.0(26 reviews)
a week ago
What an exceptionally talented artist! This is the second portrait Elena has painted of our recently departed border collie and she amazed us with such a marvellous job of capturing Kayla’s character. We sent a couple of our favourite photos as examples and together we decided on the best one to paint. Elena made the process easy and the transaction from start to finish was seem-less and trouble free. We highly recommend commissioning Elena for a portrait of your pet.
Response from owner
Dear David, Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words. It was a true privilege to welcome your family back into the studio. To be trusted with painting beautiful Kayla Rose for a second time—focusing on that happy, smiling expression just for you and Charmaine—was an absolute honour. My greatest hope with a memorial portrait is always to capture the true spirit and character of Kayla Rose, so hearing that you feel I achieved that means the world to me. I am so glad that we could make the process seamless for you during this time. Thank you for allowing me to help keep her memory close. With warmest regards, Elena Valerie
Tom Pursey (Tovahan)
Google
a month ago
Elena did a portrait of our dearest boy, José. She was great with communication throughout the process. I was very impressed with her work as we had a tight deadline to get it done before my partner's birthday. Would highly recommend.
Response from owner
Thank you so much for this wonderful review, Tom! I'm absolutely thrilled to hear how happy you are with the portrait. It was a true honour to paint your dearest boy, José—he has such a wonderfully wise and gentle spirit. I'm just so pleased I could get it completed in time for your partner's special birthday. Thank you again for trusting me with such a meaningful gift and for your kind words about the process!
Evergreen Garden Venue
Google
a month ago
We recently had the pleasure of hosting Elena at our venue, where she live-painted during a wedding and created a stunning, one-of-a-kind piece for a bridal couple. Not only was the artwork elegant and detailed, but Elena was also incredibly professional, courteous, and easy to work with throughout the entire process. Elena was well-prepared, respectful of our venue, and completely self-sufficient when it came to setup and teardown. Guests loved watching the piece come to life in real time and it gave the day an extra level of magic and sophistication. We would happily welcome Elena back to Evergreen Garden Venue anytime. A wonderful addition to any event and a pleasure to have on-site! Bianca, Venue Manager Evergreen Garden Venue 🍃
Response from owner
Bianca, thank you for the beautiful review and for having me at Evergreen Garden Venue. Your team’s organisation made set-up and pack-down effortless, and the gardens/architecture were a dream backdrop for live painting. Guests were a joy to chat with as the piece came to life. I’d love to return any time. — Elena
Peggy
Google
2 months ago
I reached out to Elena to organise a pet portrait of our beautiful Kayla Rose and right from the start of the process, Elena was great. She helped me choose the right photo and gave me a detailed overview of the process. Not only that, she sent me updates along the way to see the behind the scenes of the portrait coming together. Our portrait arrived yesterday and we were BLOWN AWAY! The portrait is even better than the original photo and the level of detail is amazing. Thank you so much Elena, worth every cent and will allow us to cherish the memory of Kayla Rose for a lifetime 💛 ✨ 🐶
Response from owner
Peggy, thank you for your beautiful words and the five stars. It was an honour to paint Kayla Rose for you. I’m thrilled she looks even better in person—oils have a glow that photos can’t quite capture. I hope her sweet smile brings warmth and happy memories every day! 💛
4 months ago
I was blown away with just how stunning the painting of our recently departed doggie was. It honestly looks just like a photo. The skill involved to paint at this level is beyond anything I was expecting. Elena has fantastic communication skills and I felt confident in taking her advice regarding what reference picture to choose. This painting has given me much needed healing. We miss little Monty every single day but now I can have his beautiful little face shinning down at us everyday. Will not hesitate to use her services again.
Response from owner
Thank you so very much for your beautiful and heartfelt words! It was a true honour to be trusted with the memory of your sweet Monty. Reading that his portrait has brought you a measure of healing is the most meaningful thing an artist could hope to hear. He had such a beautiful spirit, and my greatest hope was to capture that light so that his face could indeed shine down on you every day. I'm so glad you felt confident in the process of choosing the right image together—your trust made all the difference. Thank you again for allowing me to be a part of honouring him. Knowing his memory is now a cherished part of your home is a wonderful feeling.
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