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14 years in business

Ben Keys Fine Art Studio is a plein air artist located in Charleston, South Carolina, who creates beautiful pieces for weddings. This talented creative will strive to give you and your future spouse a gorgeous painting where every detail is depicted faithfully and tailored to your big day and personal tastes. The artist, Benjamin Keys, will offer you a unique and beautiful experience through his artistic skill. This would be a lovely memento to display in your home and look back on.

Services Offered

Ben is happy to offer services to couples in South Carolina and worldwide. This professional will strive to create a one-of-a-kind painting that looks like you and your loved ones. Your guests are also invited to watch as this magnificent work of art comes to life in real time during the festivities. Every part of the process will be tailored to you for a truly unforgettable experience.

FAQ

How would you categorize your product offerings?

Custom

What services do you provide?

Assembly
Design
Printing
Shipping
Express Shipping

What is the average turnaround time, from initial contact to shipment?

1 Month+

Are you able to meet clients in person to showcase your product?

Yes

Is there a minimum order requirement?

No

What is your return policy?

Final Sale

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Reviews of Ben Keys Fine Art Studio

Maria
Maria Sent on 09/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Ben & Wed on Canvas is a MUST for your special day!

I really still am in awe of how amazing having Ben create a live painting at our wedding was. This was hands down the best decision we ever could have made to make our wedding day even more special and memorable. If you are reading the review you have to trust me and BOOK HIM! He truly is the kindest, most personable guy, mingling with our family and friends throughout the night and allowing them to watch all parts of his amazing painting process. Ben as well as his wife, were in contact with me well before the wedding to prepare for the day to minimize any stress the day of. Ben asked me questions on exactly what part of the night that I wanted him to capture, and he was so enthusiastic and excited! I am still receiving phone calls and text messages from family and friends begging me to see the final product! I truly feel that Ben made our wedding day the best day of our lives, and now we can actually have a piece of such a special time, in our home, forever! Thank you Ben! You truly are amazing at what you do!!!
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Latoya Sent on 12/14/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We ran across the concept of living painting by reading a wedding blog. When we saw it, we knew we had to have it as a part of our wedding day. That was truly one of the best decisions made for our wedding. Ben was truly a masterful artist capturing a moment of our ceremony perfectly. The colors, the attention to details, WOW!! What’s more, he was extremely engaging and connected well with our guests. Having live painting was so unique and added another dimension of elegance to our day. The outcome of his effort was a jaw-dropping art piece that has become an immediate family heirloom. We still cannot stop looking at the piece!

Wed on Canvas was extremely easy to work with and were very thoughtful throughout the process. I would highly recommend them for any live painting feature at an event.
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Mercedes Sent on 08/22/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Every bride should know about Ben Keys and his amazing talent! Ben did a live painting of my first dance under our tent, while the band was playing and our guests were celebrating! His artistry was such a unique surprise and a treat for all of our guests to witness. Everyday I will admire his work, as it takes me back to that very special moment! He truly captured the joy and the love surrounding the wedding. I feel so lucky to have found him.
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Molly Sent on 08/01/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Having Ben Keys at my daughter's wedding in Naples, Florida added such a unique touch to the reception and my guests are still talking about how much fun it was to watch him paint the bride and grooms "first dance" as the reception was going on. He is an unbelievably talented artist and captured the beauty of the reception complete with perfect lighting,tall flower arrangements, the exquisite tables and of course, the gorgeous bride and groom. We surprised our daughter with the gift of the oil painting and she was thrilled. Ben Keys traveled to Naples for the reception because I could not find a live event planner of his talent in Florida. He is not only talented, but also reasonably priced, classy and a pleasure to deal with. I am definitely hiring him for my three son's weddings when the time comes. I would like to give Wed on Canvas and Ben Keys the highest recommendation possible and the loudest "shout out" for adding so much to my daughter's wedding. He will not disappoint you.
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Lauren Sent on 11/22/2015
5 out of 5 rating
OMG! I thought I was obsessed with Ben & Jen and Wed on Canvas when I first booked them but boy has my obsession grown now that I finally go to meet Ben and saw how magical and beautiful it was watching our painting come alive. All of our guests were raving about how incredible it was to watch, and so many wished they had known about Wed on Canvas when they got married. We can not wait to see the finished product and to find a perfect little place in our home to admire it forever. It will be cherished forever. Ben & Jen, thank you for being so easy to talk to and for being talented beyond words.
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Elle Sent on 03/07/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Jen and Ben made our wedding day!! It was so wonderful to have them there and the painting is something we will cherish for a lifetime!

THANK YOU!
Yasamin
Yasamin Sent on 10/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best Decision We Made

Where do I even begin? Choosing Wed on Canvas was one of the best decisions that we made when planning our wedding. First of all, Jen and Ben are the dream team. From the first time I met Jen, she was so warm and enthusiastic. I changed the location of my photo several times, and she walked me through all of my options and was so patient. On the day of, Ben was fantastic. You truly cannot overemphasize how much guests enjoy the live painting experience. Ben not only painted our day perfectly, he was engaging and spoke with guests as they asked him questions. Two months later, people in our lives are still commenting on how amazing our live painting was. The finished product is STUNNING. My husband and I were perfectly depicted, down to his dimple. Even looking at the wedding party in the background, the head shapes, etc. look just like them. The colors are beautiful and bright. I feel so many emotions every time that I look at the painting. We even ordered thank you cards with the painting on them, which we are excited to send to our guests. I would absolutely recommend Wed on Canvas. From start to finish, it was an incredible and memorable experience.
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Kelsey Sent on 02/22/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing-- the best thing about our wedding. Ben Keys is not only an incredible artist, but incredible entertainment for our guests. Highly recommend (it is pricey but totally worth cutting back on floral, other wedding items to be able to have him).
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Elizabeth Sent on 10/16/2013
5 out of 5 rating
My experience working with Ben Keys and his wife Jen was one of my favorite parts of planning our wedding. They both were such a pleasure to work with, and the whole experience was just magical. I wanted the painting to be a surprise to my groom for his wedding day gift, but I also wanted it to capture us on our wedding day at our venue. Using pictures of me at my dress fitting along with pictures of me and my now husband together, Ben was able to visit our wedding venue and paint us into the scenery. It turned out beautifully and ended up capturing the feel of our wedding perfectly. We now have our painting hanging in our living room, and it is the first thing you see when you open the door. We plan on having this as a keepsake from our wedding that will stay with us forever. If you are considering having a wedding painting done, I couldn't recommend Ben Keys any more highly!
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Sherra Sent on 03/07/2014
5 out of 5 rating
The live wedding portrait was the highlight at my daughter's wedding and we are still receiving rave reviews. Ben is very creative and the painting captures everything that I wanted to remember on my daughter's special day.
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Ben Keys captured a most memorable portrait of my daughter's wedding. He even painted details that included her grandparents sitting among the guests. My daughter and son-in-law will be able to share this moment with their children and future generations!

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