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My name is Sally Maciel, a live event painter & guest illustrator based in Southern California. For nearly 8 years, my culmination of painting experiences has sparked my passion for capturing meaningful moments and immortalizing them on canvas or paper. From 15 minute portraits of strangers on the streets, plein-air studies, to specialized commission work, I love to do it all!
Today, I bring that same heart and energy to weddings and special events, creating live artwork you & your guests can watch come to life (or even take home!).
If you’d like to take a closer look at my services, please note I am available for travel and would love to help make your celebration unforgettable.
Starting at $1400
From the start of your special event until its end, you can watch it slowly come to life on an artist’s canvas. Perfect for weddings, but is a wonderful option for many others!
The best part is that it does not end when the party does. Eventually it becomes a beautiful piece of work you can relish and display to your leisure, an easy conversation piece that brings back memories of a once-in-lifetime day.
Starting at $20
Whether to create the perfect gift, cherished memento, or just a piece to hang and enjoy at home, this can be an excellent choice for all of the above. Pet portraits, family members, housewarming gifts, or memorial pieces for a passed loved one are just a few of the options possible with commissioning me for artwork lovingly made in my studio.
I am more than happy to help guide you on the best size and mediums to fit your needs.
Starting at $1200
One of the most unique party favors guests can take home after celebrating with you. With just a quick snapshot of your guests in the moment, I can turn them into a tiny piece of artwork—an immortalized memory they can always look back on.
Just about any event would be a great fit for live portraits to wow your guests: Weddings, birthday parties, baby showers, quinceaneras, corporate events, grand openings, the list is limitless!