By Heidi (HiD) Schwartz | Wedding Painter Nashville

There’s something extraordinary about a wedding day—how it shifts and flows from moment to moment. And as a wedding painter in Nashville, I’ve made it my mission to capture not just one frozen frame, but the full rhythm of a day in a single painting.

This particular 36 x 48 live wedding painting tells a sweeping love story that begins at Scarritt Bennett Chapel, flows to a vibrant reception at the Bridge Building, and glows against the unforgettable Nashville skyline.

Painted live during the celebration, this piece blends three major visual moments into one seamless narrative:

• The ceremony under gothic arches at Scarritt Bennett

• The reception under disco balls and a checkered dance floor

• The city lights of downtown Nashville casting their glow over it all

Each section was built with intention, abstract impressionism meeting storytelling. Layers of acrylic strokes give depth, capturing movement, mood, and meaning. If you look closely, you’ll notice symbolic transitions woven into the architecture—arches leading to skyline outlines, shadows of dancing guests blending into pews of seated family.

It’s not just a painting. It’s the memory of a day, distilled into one timeless piece.

Why it’s different:

Most wedding paintings focus on a single scene—a first dance, a portrait, a ceremony moment. But my style breaks that mold. As a live wedding painter in Nashville (and globally), I specialize in weaving multiple moments into one visual composition. It’s abstract, yes—but also incredibly personal. It’s not just what the day looked like. It’s what it felt like.

You can see the bride and groom’s reactions as they viewed the painting live, still mid-celebration. You can also see the painting in its finished form—where brushstrokes and emotion meet architecture, light, and love.

This is one of the most unique wedding painting styles available today—and it’s completely custom, created live, just for you. 

Interested in having your love story told through paint?

Book your own live wedding painting experience at PaintYourEvent.com

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By Heidi (HiD) Schwartz | Live Event Painter, Paint Your Event

There’s something undeniably cinematic about painting on a mountaintop.

This wedding took place in Jasper Highlands, just outside of Chattanooga, Tennessee—a location where the landscape feels like it’s participating in the ceremony. The wind, the view, the sky. They all showed up.

As a live event painter, I never know exactly what the day will give me. But this one handed me movement. That veil blowing in the wind. The soft, moody tones of an overcast sky. The deep greens and blues that stretch from the ridge toward the Tennessee River and the bridges beyond Chattanooga in the distance. It all became part of the story on the canvas.

Painted in my signature abstract impressionist style, this 36 x 48 piece centers on the bride and groom sharing a kiss—an anchor moment that held still in the middle of it all. Around them, reception tables, glowing florals, and the guests who helped bring the day to life. And in the bottom right, the couple’s two beloved dogs—quiet witnesses to it all—ground the painting with a personal touch that made this piece feel even more like a keepsake.

I always say that live painting is part performance, part preservation. I’m responding to energy in real time, weaving in layers of symbolism and detail. It’s not just about the likeness—it’s about the feeling. The movement. The memory that lingers even after the lights go down.

This one will always stay with me. A kiss on a mountain. A breeze that wouldn’t quit. A view that reminds you how small we are, and how big love can feel.

Want your love story painted in real time?

Visit paintyourevent.com to book your date and learn more.

For LPL Financial’s rebranding and values celebration, I was commissioned to create a live event painting with a twist: one large Puzzle Canvas that would later be split into 11 pieces, sent to offices across the country. The goal? Capture their team culture, shared values, and collective spirit—through art that could stand alone, yet still belong together. This post dives into how I approached this one-of-a-kind corporate art experience, and why it became so much more than just a painting.

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Have you ever felt so inspired by a place that you just had to capture its magic? That’s exactly how I felt painting in the heart of the Swiss Alps! This blog is all about that unforgettable adventure, and I’ve linked a video below so you can experience it with me.

It all started with me lugging my gear—a backpack, an easel, and a blank canvas—through a charming little village and up a winding mountain trail. The journey wasn’t easy (I definitely felt like a human pack mule!), but the view at the top made every step worth it. I set up at a spot overlooking Lake Lucerne, surrounded by the rugged beauty of the Alps, with clouds rolling in to add their own drama to the scene.

The painting I created that day captured not only the stunning landscape but also the historic site where Switzerland was founded. It was one of those moments where the world feels both vast and deeply connected.

To make this experience even more special, I turned that painting into a Globetrotting Pillow, now available in my shop! If you’ve ever wanted to bring a little piece of the Alps into your home, this pillow is a cozy and stylish way to do it. You can check it out here.

And if you’re curious about the painting process, don’t miss the timelapse video linked below. You’ll get to see the artwork come to life, plus a fun little bonus of me yodeling at the end (because how could I not?).

Whether you’re here for the art, the adventure, or just a good laugh, thanks for stopping by. And if you’re interested in having your own event or special location brought to life through live painting, visit my other site, PaintYourEvent.com. Let’s create something magical together!

Watch the Video and Relive the Adventure!

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