Where Memories Meet Canvas
Kristy Gordon transforms events into unforgettable experiences with live painting.
She offers a range of services—from quick watercolor guest portraits to live oil paintings that capture the atmosphere of the occasion. Kristy has painted at weddings, Sotheby’s auctions, and VIP events for Van Cleef & Arpels, Shopify, and Doritos, and her services are also a perfect fit for bar and bat mitzvahs as well as other milestone celebrations. Each artwork becomes a timeless heirloom, preserving the beauty and emotion of your day for generations to come.
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Lasting Impressions
“Kristy was phenomenal! From start to finish, she impressed not only us but every guest at our wedding with her remarkable talent and professionalism. The painting she created is breathtaking, a beautiful keepsake that captures the joy and love of our day so perfectly. Kristy has an incredible gift, and her work truly reflects that. If you’re looking for a timeless piece that will forever remind you of your wedding day, she’s the artist to trust. We couldn’t be more grateful for this stunning memory she brought to life!”
~Jessica and Jesse
“Kristy is incredibly talented and an absolute joy to work with! She painted the most beautiful live portrait of my husband and me at our wedding, and we couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. The piece perfectly captures the emotion and magic of the day. Our guests were completely mesmerized watching the painting come to life throughout the evening—it was such a unique and memorable part of the celebration. Kristy was also a dream to work with: responsive, professional, and so kind throughout the entire process. If you’re considering a live painter for your event, we can’t recommend Kristy enough. Her work is stunning, and she truly adds something special to the atmosphere!”
~Christina and Thomas
“Having a live wedding painter is truly a one-of-a-kind experience that adds so much magic to any celebration, and I can’t recommend it highly enough! If you’re considering it, definitely go with Kristy Gordon. She was incredible to work with—warm, professional, and truly dedicated to capturing every special detail. When we talked before the wedding, she took the time to understand what we envisioned. I was blown away when she revealed the finished piece; the details were stunning and captured the essence of our day beautifully. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about it, and it’s now a cherished piece that brings us right back to that moment every time we look at it. We’re so grateful to Kristy for creating something we’ll treasure forever!”
~Sean and Rachel
Luxury Live Painting Events
Capture the energy and memories of your special day painting in an heirloom oil painting on canvas painted live on site.
Live Watercolor Guest Sketches
Guest Portraits are live watercolor sketches painted in 6 minutes per person, each 4″x6″ on cold press paper, creating a fun, memorable keepsake for your guests.
About Kristy
Capturing life’s most meaningful moments for over 20 years.
Kristy Gordon is a Canadian-born, New York–based artist whose work has been featured in Vogue, Hyperallergic, and Fine Art Connoisseur. She has painted live at weddings, Sotheby’s auctions, and VIP events for Van Cleef & Arpels, Shopify, and other prestigious galas and charities.
Her paintings are part of more than 600 private and public collections worldwide, including the Government of Ontario Art Collection, The Clearing House (New York City), and the Touchstones Nelson Museum of Art and History. Kristy also exhibits internationally, with past shows at the European Museum of Modern Art (MEAM) in Barcelona and the National Academy Museum in New York City.