Your love,
captured in art.
LIVE WEDDING PAINTER IN DC, MARYLAND & VIRGINIA
Where your love story becomes a masterpiece
Planning a wedding in DC, Maryland or Virginia? I paint weddings live all over the region, from hotel ballrooms in Washington and historic libraries in Baltimore to waterfront venues on the Chesapeake Bay and vineyards in Northern Virginia. Your guests watch your painting come to life, and you take home a keepsake you'll treasure for years.
DC, MD & VA | LIVE PAINTER
Get to know Ruth Oneya: your live wedding painter
Hi, I'm Ruth! Originally from Nairobi, Kenya, I'm based in Birmingham, Alabama, and the DC area keeps calling me back. I've painted weddings in Washington, Baltimore, Southern Maryland and Northern Virginia.
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As your live wedding painter, I set up my easel at your venue and capture your chosen moment as the celebration unfolds. Your guests get to watch the painting come to life throughout the evening, and after a few finishing touches in my studio, you'll have a one-of-a-kind piece of art to remember your day.
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Travel to the DC area is built into your pricing, so there's no separate travel fee to add.
DC, MARYLAND & VIRGINIA
Live Wedding Painting in DC, Maryland & Virginia
From the Omni Shoreham in DC and the George Peabody Library in Baltimore to Herrington on the Bay in North Beach and CrystalView in Fairfax, I've had the pleasure of painting weddings at beautiful venues across the region.
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Each location brings something different to the canvas, whether it's the architecture, the natural surroundings, or the little details that make your wedding day yours.
HAPPY CUSTOMERS
What they're saying
See what couples are saying after booking Ruth Oneya Illustrations as their live wedding painter.
ALYSSA & JAINA
Baltimore, MD
"Our guests still talk about how cool it was to watch a moment of our big day come to life on canvas... She captured details like the tiny pearls on my veil."
TARA & DAVID
North Beach, MD
"We asked if she could include our two cats in the painting, and Ruth was so welcoming and excited about the idea... our guests were completely captivated watching the painting come to life."
AASHA & CARLTON
Chicago, IL
"10/10 HIGHLY recommend!.. Ruth was extremely communicative, organized and made the entire process seamless! ...Honestly, don't hesitate to book Ruth, she's amazing!!"
DANI & TYLER
Sylva, NC
"...Our guests were amazed at how incredible her work was, and we are so excited to have this piece to cherish for the rest of our lives! If you're thinking about hiring a live painter... DO IT... and hire Ruth!"
Questions about your
DC, MD & VA wedding painting
IS THERE A TRAVEL FEE?
Travel is built into your pricing. Collections range from $5,500 to $9,500.
WHAT HAPPENS ON THE DAY?
My arrival time depends on your wedding schedule and the moment you choose to have painted. I set up near the celebration, paint as your day unfolds, and add final touches back in my Birmingham studio.
WILL YOU TRAVEL FARTHER?
Yes! I paint weddings all around the DC area, including Arlington, Alexandria, Northern Virginia, Annapolis, Baltimore and Southern Maryland, and up and down the East Coast. I also travel nationwide, so I can be there wherever you celebrate.
POST-WEDDING PORTRAIT
Didn’t book a live wedding painter for your day?
Let’s talk post-wedding portrait options.
Didn’t have a live wedding painter on your big day? Whether plans changed, budgets shifted, or you just discovered live painting after the fact, it’s not too late. Using your favorite wedding photos, I’ll create a custom fine art piece that captures the feeling of your day in timeless, painterly detail. A perfect keepsake for your home or as an anniversary gift.
Ruth is a Birmingham-based live wedding painter trusted by more than 250 couples since 2018. She creates custom wedding artwork for celebrations nationwide.
CAPTURING THE BEAUTY OF YOUR DAY, ONE BRUSHSTROKE AT A TIME.
CAPTURING THE BEAUTY OF YOUR DAY, ONE BRUSHSTROKE AT A TIME.
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