Philip's Personalitee Portraits
- Mahwah, NJ
- Caricaturist
- 19 Verified Bookings
Dee said “Philip was an absolute hit at the party! He was professional, charming and talented. I would definitely recommend and hire him again.”
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There’s no better way to commemorate your wedding day than with a gorgeous painting of the reception! A professional artist will travel to your location and paint the lovely wedding scene as it unfolds. The artist will draw inspiration from the guests, decoration, music, and of course, your unique love story.
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Price Range: $200 and up
Gig Length: 60 - 240 minutes
Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish
Insurance: $3,000,000 - Business
We would love to help you with any of your arts and crafts needs! Our specialty is painting with acrylics, but we're always adding new classes to our roster. We have classes in our New Haven studio but can also travel to your location. We offer birthday parties, get togethers, corporate team building events, custom murals, bachelorette parties, figure drawing classes, pet portraiture, self portraiture, abstract workshops, embroidery, terrarium making, string art, wooden pallet painting, wineglass painting, mosaics, face painting, and more! Tell us what you're looking for and we can help you out! :)
I've been an artist for my entire life, but before I worked as a professional artist, I worked in an office. At times, my colleagues and I would be stressed, even while we enjoyed our job. As a way to relax and bond outside of the office, I began to invite my coworkers to paint with me. We would crack open a bottle of wine and I would guide them through a painting. It quickly became a popular activity for my coworkers and I—it helped us relax and express ourselves. After we had been doing these paint nights for a while, I realized that we were working better as a team in the office. We were happier, less stressed, and were able to communicate better. It was then that I thought this could be an activity that I brought to other workplaces. After seeing how it brought together my office, I knew that other businesses could benefit from it as well. Everyone has experienced a hectic workday at least once in a while, and everyone would love a chance to relax. So I decided to start my own studio. and bring art to other offices, weddings and all places! I’m a fun, laid-back person that can draw out a smile from anyone. Sometimes people can be intimidated to paint, but I love to reassure them that they’re painting to relax and have fun. There are no mistakes in art, let your imagination free and express yourself!
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THE PROCESS
Pick your backdrop
Inside, Outside? Ceremony or Reception?
Select Your Moment
There are so many special moments on your wedding day that happen all too fast! Choose the moment to be captured that is
right for you.
1. CONTACT ME...
Click on “get started” below to contact Bella for a free customized price quote. Please remember to include your event location, date and time so Bella can make sure she is free to paint for you! The price for a single live painting usually ranges between $1,600-$2500 and varies based on size, location (and travel expenses involved), time of day/year, and the extent to which you want the painting touched up after the event. All price points include high quality art materials and insurance, and a detailed consultation approximately 1-2 months before the event to make sure the final painting meets your vision. You will be able to request specific details of your venue, decor, and attire to emphasize in the painting.
2.THE DAY OF THE EVENT...
On the day of your event, Bella arrives up to 2 hours early to start painting the background, so that she can focus on adding key people during the party. With every painting, she aims to capture the specific mood, lighting and color of a space, an intimate portrait of the most important people, and a slightly more impressionistic background featuring the most important people and details of your party, while interacting with your guests as they watch the scene unfold on canvas.
3. AFTER...
Even if a venue does not allow the artist to arrive early, often 90% of the painting is complete by the end of a 4-hour party, for guests to admire on their way out. However, Bella offers touch-up work (usually about 5-10 hours total) at no extra charge to make sure you are completely satisfied with the final product, as well as free delivery anywhere in Brooklyn or Manhattan and Connecticut usually within 8-12 weeks after the event. For out of town events that require overnight stay, the painting is normally complete by the morning after the event.
4. ADD ONS
You can also request a photo of the painting or add-ons such as thank-you cards or prints, or additional paintings based on photos after the event! Note: Bella can also sometimes offer paintings completed and ready to take home at the end of the wedding, with fewer specific portraits of people and a slightly less refined background.e world, from 500-person wedding receptions to intimate family reunions. Katherine can also recreate a past event or a portrait based on one or several photos.
PRICING
Standard Package
SIZES
16” X 20” or under: $1600
18” X 24”: $1700
20“ X 24”: $1800
22” X 28”, 20” X 30”, 24” X 30”: $1900
24“ X 36”: $2000
Larger sizes i.e. 30” X 40”, 24” X 48”: $2500
** Higher rates apply for July 4 and Holidays
** Peak Saturdays (May-October) and holiday
weekend dates (occurring on Memorial Day, Labor Day, July 4, Thanksgiving and Columbus Day weekends) require booking a package of $1800 and up Included:
• Painting live at an entire 3-6 hour event
• Arriving onsite up to 1 to 2 hours early on the same day
to do preliminary sketches/background painting.
• Initial planning with client by phone/email (in person
meeting also available upon request!)
• Materials fee (quality acrylic paint, canvas, brushes)
• Touch-up work including up to 2 rounds of minor revisions, to make sure you are completely satisfied with the final product (though the painting will look nearly complete by the end of the event)*
• Hand delivery of finished painting to client anywhere
within Connecticut and New York City (including boroughs), if completed after the event (delivery by mail requires an additional
shipping/handling fee)
We love master artists like Picasso, Van Gogh, Monet, Dali, and of course, Bob Ross!
Chairs and Tables if we travel to you for a party
Dee said “Philip was an absolute hit at the party! He was professional, charming and talented. I would definitely recommend and hire him again.”
Joanna S. said “Allison was really great! She responded quickly to all my inquiries and was very professional the entire time. The sketches were a big hit for adults…”
Eli L. said “Thank you for giving our family a great time! We appreciate it the work you do - very talented!”
Chris L. said “Ms. Yan was very professional. We had some guests from Japan, and she was able to play some Japanese music as well.”