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Live Art By Liz

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Last reviewed: September 22, 2026 | Calgary |

Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: September 22, 2026. Business status: Active.

Couples looking for a Calgary live wedding painter can consider Live Art By Liz for an oil painting created during their celebration. The official website says Liz is based in Calgary and serves weddings in Calgary, Canmore, Banff and destinations elsewhere in Canada. Guests can watch the artwork develop during the event, after which it returns to the studio for finishing and varnishing.

Live Art By Liz also lists live guest illustrations and custom paintings. This profile summarizes the business's published services, package prices, booking terms and practical questions to resolve before signing a contract. No public studio or meeting address appears in the supplied official pages. Information was last reviewed on September 22, 2026.

Services and specialization

The principal service is live wedding painting. The couple chooses a scene or moment, and Liz paints the couple and selected setting at the wedding. The official site describes the resulting work as an oil painting on gallery canvas, with guests able to observe the process during the celebration.

The homepage also identifies live guest illustrations as a service. These are presented as individual take-home artworks for wedding guests. Custom paintings are available for couples whose wedding has already taken place, although prices and detailed terms for guest illustrations and custom commissions are not included in the supplied pages.

In her official biography, Liz states that she is a Korean-Canadian artist and art instructor based in Calgary and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Alberta University of the Arts.

Live oil painting at the wedding
Live guest illustrations
Custom paintings created after a wedding

How the live painting process works

Couples begin by contacting the artist to discuss their vision, canvas size and the moment they want represented. Approximately one month before the wedding, the artist and client hold a virtual consultation about the scene, composition and details.

On the wedding day, the artist is scheduled to arrive one to two hours before the event to set up. She takes reference photos and videos of the selected moment and then paints on-site. Published painting time varies by package from five to nine hours. The work is unveiled by the end of the evening, but it is not necessarily ready to take home immediately.

Because oil paint remains tacky, the painting returns to the studio for refinements, final touches and protective varnish. The official estimate for completion is approximately four to ten weeks, depending on the artist's schedule.

Service area and who it may suit

Live Art By Liz identifies Calgary, Canmore and Banff among its service areas and says travel is available to destinations across Canada. Events more than an hour outside Calgary, including Banff, Canmore and Lethbridge, require an additional travel charge and overnight accommodation. Travel fees depend on round-trip distance and fuel cost, while work beyond Alberta receives a custom quote.

The service may suit couples who want both a visual record of a chosen wedding scene and an activity guests can watch. Guest illustrations may be relevant to couples seeking personalized take-home artwork. Couples outside Calgary should compare the custom travel and shipping costs with their overall budget before booking.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

A documented feature is the combination of on-site creation and studio finishing. The official package information specifies canvas dimensions, expected live painting hours, studio touch-ups and varnish. The service page also publishes a booking sequence, payment deadlines and an estimated completion window, giving couples several concrete terms to review.

Practical limitations include the need to wait while the oil painting is finished and varnished, plus possible travel, accommodation or shipping charges outside Calgary. The supplied official pages do not publish a street address, package availability by date, guest-illustration pricing or custom-painting pricing. Those details require direct confirmation.

Pricing

The official live wedding painting page publishes four starting prices in Canadian dollars.

Since each amount is listed as “from,” the final quotation may depend on the requested scene, event details, travel or other contract terms.

Sterling: 16×20-inch canvas from $1,450 CAD, including five to seven hours of live painting, studio touch-ups and varnish.
Gold: 18×24-inch canvas from $1,900 CAD, including six to eight hours of live painting, studio touch-ups and varnish.
Platinum: 24×30-inch canvas from $2,500 CAD, including six to eight hours of live painting, studio touch-ups and varnish.
Diamond: 30×40-inch canvas from $3,200 CAD, including seven to nine hours of live painting, studio touch-ups and varnish.
A $500 retainer and signed contract are required to reserve a date. The remaining balance is due two weeks before the wedding.
Delivery is complimentary within Calgary. Shipping charges vary for non-local clients, and qualifying travel and accommodation costs are additional.

Contact and booking

The official site lists liveartbyliz@gmail.com and (403) 399-4600, with the phone number designated for text messages only. Couples are directed to make contact, discuss the desired scene and canvas size, and then complete the contract and retainer requirements.

A date is described as officially reserved only after both the signed contract and $500 retainer have been received. Couples should request written confirmation of availability and a complete quotation before relying on a date. No public postal or studio address is provided on the supplied official pages.

What couples should confirm

Before booking, ask which package can accommodate the desired scene and number of subjects, and confirm the exact on-site schedule. The contract should clarify where the artist will set up, how much space and access are needed, and how reference photographs or videos will be handled.

Couples should also obtain the final price in writing, including travel, accommodation, parking, shipping and any customization. Confirm the expected studio completion date, delivery method, cancellation or rescheduling terms, and what happens if the wedding timeline changes. For guest illustrations or a post-wedding custom painting, request separate pricing and service details because they are not published in the supplied evidence.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Live Art By Liz wedding painting cost?

Published live wedding painting prices start at $1,450 CAD for a 16×20-inch canvas, $1,900 for 18×24, $2,500 for 24×30 and $3,200 for 30×40. Travel, accommodation or shipping can add to the total. Couples should request a final written quote.

How is a wedding date reserved?

The official booking process requires a signed contract and a $500 retainer. The date is considered reserved after both are received, and the remaining balance is due two weeks before the wedding.

Does Live Art By Liz travel outside Calgary?

Yes. The official site mentions Canmore, Banff and destinations across Canada. Events more than an hour outside Calgary require an additional travel fee and overnight accommodation, while travel beyond Alberta is quoted individually.

When is the finished painting delivered?

The painting returns to the studio for detail work and varnish after the event. The published completion estimate is approximately four to ten weeks. Delivery within Calgary is complimentary, while non-local shipping charges vary by destination.