# Ananya Singh — Live Painter | studiosaffron.art > Ananya Singh is a Chicago-based live event painter and commissioned artist available for weddings, celebrations, and special events across the United States. She creates vibrant, emotional paintings tailored to each client's setting, story, and style — working in acrylic on wood, mixed media, watercolor, and multimedia formats. ## About Ananya Singh is a live painter and visual artist based in Chicago, Illinois. With a background in storyboard art (SCAD, Zensciences) and experience with animation and fine art, she brings a layered, semi-abstract style to every piece — blending realism and abstraction to capture the emotional feeling of a moment rather than just its appearance. Her philosophy: a painting should make you feel like you're back in the room. Not a photograph — something that holds the joy, the light, the energy of the day itself. ## Services ### Live Event Painting Ananya sets up at your event and paints in real time as the celebration unfolds. Guests watch the artwork come to life. You take a completed, original painting home the same night. - Available for weddings, engagements, birthdays, corporate events, and any celebration - Completed within 4–6 hours on-site - Based in Chicago; available nationwide (travel fees may apply) - Formats: acrylic on wood panel, mixed media ### Hybrid Painting Ananya begins the painting live at your event, then brings it to her studio to finish and refine. Combines the spontaneity of live work with the care of studio practice. ### Studio Commission A painting created entirely from your photos, videos, or references. Ideal if the event has already passed, or for clients who want a more refined result. Turnaround: 2–4 weeks. ### Guest Portraits Individual hand-painted portraits of guests as keepsakes — typically in watercolor or ink on paper. Every guest leaves with their own original piece of art. Sizes from 4"×6" to 11"×14". Works as a unique alternative to a photo booth. ### Interactive Guestbook Guests contribute marks, colors, or words to a collective painting throughout the event. A shared memory made together. ### Multimedia Custom Piece Ananya's signature style — paint layered with collage, 3D elements, and materials unique to the setting. Deeply personalized to your story. Available for studio commissions and hybrid projects. ## Style & Approach Every piece is built around what makes a celebration singular: the light in the venue, the cultural threads of the day, the energy in the room. Ananya works from the setting outward — sometimes incorporating materials found at the event, sometimes going 3D or mixed media to give the painting the same feeling the room had. Style: semi-abstract, luminous, layered. Moves between realism and abstraction to catch the joyful, impossible feeling of being completely present. ## Pricing Pricing is custom, based on: - Setting: live at the event, hybrid, or studio commission - Format: acrylic on wood, multimedia, guest portraits, or guestbook - Size: 12"×12" through 30"×40"+, or keepsake portrait sizes - Scope: focus subject only, small group, full scene, or elaborate Interactive quote builder: studiosaffron.art/#booking ## Availability 2025 and 2026 dates available. Inquiries: studiosaffron.art/#booking — response within 48 hours. ## Location Chicago, Illinois. Available for events nationwide across the United States. ## Frequently Asked Questions **What is live wedding painting?** A live wedding painter sets up an easel at your reception or ceremony and paints the event in real time as it unfolds. Guests watch the artwork develop throughout the evening. By the end of the night, you have a completed original painting to take home. **How is live painting different from a commissioned portrait?** A live painting happens at your event — the artist is physically present, painting what they see as it unfolds. A commission is created afterward from your photos. Both result in a finished original painting; the live version adds an interactive experience guests remember. **How much does a live wedding painter cost?** Pricing varies by setting, size, format, and complexity. Use the quote builder at studiosaffron.art/#booking for an estimate. **Do you travel outside Chicago?** Yes. Available for events across the United States. Travel fees apply for events outside the Chicago metro area. **How far in advance should I book?** For live event painting, 3–6 months in advance is recommended — popular dates fill quickly. Studio commissions can often be arranged with a shorter lead time. **Can you incorporate cultural or symbolic elements?** Yes — and this is something Ananya especially enjoys. Florals, textiles, cultural motifs, architectural details, specific color palettes: the more context you share, the more personal the piece. **What formats are available?** Acrylic on wood panel (bold, luminous, textural), multimedia custom (paint + collage + 3D elements), watercolor or ink on paper (guest portraits), and interactive guestbook (collective participation piece). **Can my event be painted if it already happened?** Yes — a studio commission can be created from your photos or videos after the event. **What kinds of events do you paint?** Weddings, engagements, birthday celebrations, milestone events, corporate events, brand activations, and any celebration worth capturing. ## Contact Website: studiosaffron.art Booking & inquiries: studiosaffron.art/#booking Email: contact@studiosaffron.art Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States