Live painting: Giulia paints in front of the audience

The painting made during the event

Giulia sets up her easel on site and paints for several hours, most often during the cocktail hour, when guests can watch the canvas advance. The painting is finished on site or in the studio, depending on the size. It is the format chosen for weddings and large events. From 950 € for 3 to 5 hours on site, from 1,800 € for a large format or a full day.

The short performance, set to music

A performance of twenty minutes to one hour, during a concert, on a stage, at an opening or a party. Giulia paints standing, in motion, to the rhythm of the music, and the canvas is revealed to the audience at the end. It is the format for music events and corporate evenings. From 400 €.

The portrait painted after the event

The painting is made in the studio from photographs, and the day itself stays free of any set-up. It is the format for couples already married, or for a more measured budget. From 600 €. The first two sketches are free and revisions are included, as with all her work.

How long does Giulia paint on site?

Anywhere from twenty minutes to a full week. A stage performance runs twenty to sixty minutes. A wedding painting takes three to five hours on site, with arrival one hour ahead for set-up. An event over several days is arranged case by case: Giulia adapts to the format, the room and the programme. The agreed duration is written into the quote, sent within 48 hours.

At what moment of the day does she paint?

At a wedding, during the cocktail hour: guests are circulating, the light is still good, and the canvas can advance in front of them. At a concert or a show, she paints during the music, from the first note of the piece or the set to the last. At a corporate evening, at the moment chosen with you, often during the drinks.

Is the composition prepared in advance?

It depends on the format. For a wedding, Giulia prepares the composition beforehand from your photographs and images of the venue: the painting is thought through, and you know what you will get. For a show, she lets the music lead and paints what comes. You choose which of the two you want, and it is written into the quote.

Is the painting finished the same evening?

Most often yes, for a short performance as for a wedding painting of standard size. On a large format, Giulia finishes the final touches in the studio and the work is delivered afterwards. The final varnish needs a few days of drying in any case. The delivery date is written into the quote.

What is needed on site?

A space of roughly two by two metres, a power socket, and light if the performance runs into the evening. Giulia brings her easel, canvases, acrylics and brushes, and protects the floor around her. For an outdoor event, a sheltered spot in case of rain is enough.

How much does live painting cost?

From 400 € for a performance of twenty minutes to one hour, at a concert, on a stage or at a party. From 950 € for a painting made during a wedding, three to five hours on site, work handed over. From 1,800 € for a large format or a full day. From 600 € for a portrait painted in the studio from photographs. The quote is free and arrives within 48 hours.

Does the price include the canvas and the paints?

Yes. The canvas, the stretcher, the acrylics, the brushes and the easel are all included in the quoted price. The first two sketches are free and revisions are included. Travel and logistics are agreed together and priced separately in the quote, depending on the place and the duration.

Can the painting be bought after a performance?

At a commissioned wedding or event, the painting is yours: it is included in the price. At a stage performance where the work is born free, the painting made during the show is often bought the same evening by someone in the room. Write to Giulia to know which works are available.

Do you work abroad?

Yes. Giulia works in sixteen European countries: Italy, France, Monaco, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria, Ireland, Denmark, Sweden, Greece and Croatia. She speaks Italian, French and English fluently, which matters when guests come from several countries. Travel and logistics are agreed together and priced in the quote.

How far ahead should I book?

For a wedding, allow several months: June, July and September dates go first, they are the three most requested months. For a concert or a corporate evening, a few weeks are often enough. If your date is close, ask anyway: a slot sometimes opens. The available dates are in the quote, sent within 48 hours.

How do I book?

Write to Giulia with three things: the date, the venue and the type of event. She replies within 48 hours with a detailed quote, the time on site, the proposed canvas size and the dates still open. You confirm when you are ready. The first two sketches are free and revisions are included.