The final “large” painting I had to complete in this New Year! This was a gorgeous wedding at the Venuti Banquet Hall in Addison, IL. I was obsessed with the bride’s dress as well as the very fascinating light fixtures!
Oil on gessoboard 24” x 36”
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Finished another large painting from the New Year’s. This was at @311pazzos right by the Sears Tower. There was a lot to capture in this grand pose in front of an intricate fountain! I enjoyed the challenge!
Oil on gessoboard 24” x 36”
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Latest studio painting - was excited and also overwhelmed to paint a really iconic Chicago landmark. Loved the shot!
Oil on gessoboard 18” x 24”
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First wedding of 2026 officially in the books, and the year started off with a challenging and detailed shot from 150 N Riverside on the river! It was a magical, starry night for Kelli & Cesar - Swipe to see the original rough pass from the end of the reception.
Oil on gessoboard 20” x 30”
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Painting so nice I was commissioned twice! My friend and coworker Lynn went on an Alaskan cruise and initially asked me to do a painting for her friends on the trip, but then she decided she wanted a painting for herself! This is a larger version so I was able to get a bit more accuracy with details and colors. Excited to see this one framed :)
Oil on gessoboard 16” x 20”
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2025 - you were wonderful. This was my last official wedding painting to complete from the year. It was a gorgeous seasonal wedding at Salvatore’s in Lincoln Park.
Oil on gessoboard 18” x 24”
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One of the last weddings I had in 2025 was at the Haley Mansion in Joliet. Every room was a work of art and seeped with history and elegance. This was Victoria & Anthony’s first look :) swipe to see the original rough draft.
Oil on gessoboard 18” x 24”
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Thought I had finished this one from a Waldorf Astoria wedding last winter but after talking to the couple and reflecting on more feedback the painting was still many sittings away from being finalized. I brought more color into the final version to add some more depth and continued to work on some more details, and I’m overall more happy with this :) swipe to see the painting from the end of the reception to see how far it’s come.
Oil on gessoboard 16” x 20”
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Another late-2025 painting finally complete. This was at Sanctuary Events in Plainfield! I loved the way Torrey & Kyle were surrounded by twinkling starlight.
Oil on gessoboard 18” x 24”
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Am playing catchup from a busy fall season. This was a gorgeous candlelit and sparkling wedding at the Westin in Lombard. Imagine this was your first dance! Swipe to see the rough draft from the end of the reception.
Oil on gessoboard 18” x 24”
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Asked by a friend to do a wedding painting of one of their friend’s wedding shoot. I loved this scenery :)
Oil on gessoboard 18” x 24”
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