Add an artsy touch your event with a live painter!

Delight your guests with a memorable, interactive experience and gift them a personalized keepsake they’ll treasure for years to come.

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Standard Event Package

Investment starts at $750, may include up to 6 hours of live painting services*

*2hr minimum.

I will complete as many paintings as I can during the allotted time booked ONLY.
5×7″ paintings completed live during your event
Approximately 6-10 portraits completed live per hour
Watercolor paper and protective sleeves provided
Guests can take home their completed portrait as a keepsake!

Completion of portraits for every guest is not guaranteed.

Royal Event Package

Great for Weddings!

Investment starts at $1,065, may include up to 6 hours of live painting services*

Royal Add On: I will finish the remaining portraits after the event and mail them to you within 30 days. Pricing dependent on guest count. This is a great option for thank-you cards!

*Pricing may vary based on hours and guest count, 2hr minimum.

I will complete as many paintings as I can during the allotted time booked (Approximately 6-10 portraits completed live per hour)
5×7″ paintings completed live during your event
Watercolor paper and protective sleeves provided
Guests can take home their completed portrait as a keepsake!
Remaining guest portraits will be mailed to the client within 30 days of the event (using reference photos taken at the event)
Gallery of guest reference photos included

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About the Artist

Hi, I’m Summer — a Chicago-based artist specializing in live watercolor guest portraits for weddings and special events.

After years working in graphic design, I rediscovered my love for painting and knew I wanted to create something more personal and hands-on. Live guest portraits bring a fun, interactive and personal element to your celebration, and I want to be a part of that!

I’m currently booking Chicagoland weddings and events for 2026!

A woman sitting at a table in a modern glass-walled building, painting a picture of a woman in a pink dress. The table has watercolor supplies, markers, and a glass of water. The city skyline with tall buildings is visible through the windows.

Work With Me!

Commissions are now open!

Commissions

"Summer was absolutely incredible and I cannot recommend her enough! She is extremely professional and all of my guests were raving about how awesome it was to have a painter at cocktail hour. The portraits were so good and having her there really added an amazing touch to my wedding. 10/10 would hire her again.”

—Liv
"Summer's art was a great addition to our wedding! Our guests loved getting their portraits and being able to bring home a favor that was meaningful to them. Summer was professional, kind, and easy to work with. I would absolutely book her for your event!"

—Emma
"We hired Sumthing Artsy for our wedding and couldn't be happier with our choice. From the very first conversation, their communication was amazing—they responded quickly to every question and made the whole process feel effortless. The quality of their work was superb, and they brought such a fun energy to our event that guests are still talking about it. Everyone left with smiles on their faces, and we heard from so many people that Sumthing Artsy was the highlight of the night. They truly understood what we wanted and delivered something lovely that fit our vision perfectly. We'd recommend them in a heartbeat to any couple looking for something special for their wedding day."

—Mary