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Esther Bud Art is an artist and painter in Jacksonville, Florida who brings live painting sessions to weddings and other occasions. Esther took an art class in school for extra credit and found herself falling in love with watercolor painting. A decade later, she works as a full-time artist. She gets to live her dream and help couples preserve their special moments in beautiful art.

Services Offered

When a couple books Esther Bud Art for a live painting session, Esther will arrive two to four hours before the ceremony and start painting a background. She will take reference photos during a chosen scene, whether a first kiss or a ceremony. Once Esther has captured the chosen moment, she will sketch it onto the canvas over the background and begin painting this cherished scene. Esther is also happy to travel to a couple's special event and to paint from wedding photos.

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Reviews of Esther Bud Art

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Bianca Sent on 06/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Live Painter

Esther was amazing to work with for our wedding! We had a couple meetings beforehand with her where she explained the process, her experience, and gathered details of what we wanted the painting to look like (orientation, setting, pose, etc). She worked incredibly well with our photographer and venue staff as well. Our guests loved watching her paint throughout the night as well! Our painting looked amazing by the end of the night so I'm excited to see what the final result will be once she puts the last detailed touches on it!
Ana
Ana Sent on 04/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Such a unique addition to our special night!

My husband and I wanted something more out of the box than the typical photo booth, and Esther certainly delivered!
Esther is a true professional! She did such a wonderful job, all our guests couldn't stop talking about her artwork and how much they loved it! She has been so kind and organized since the very beginning, it was a joy working with her! She truly cares about providing the best experience from planning to execution, to ensuring all guests receive their artwork after! We couldn't be happier that Esther was part of our special night!
Kelsey
Kelsey Sent on 06/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect touch to my wedding day!

When I was planning, I wanted to have something a little unique during my ceremony/reception and decided on a live painter. After some research, I came across Esther. Right from the beginning, Esther was so communicative, friendly, and her work spoke for itself. While she is Jacksonville based, she traveled to my wedding in Fort Myers and I cannot thank her enough. She set up during the ceremony in scorching heat with a smile on her face and kept working on our beautiful piece all night. We had so many guests not only saying how cool it was but how amazing the work was. My husband and I were stunned at our reveal - "that looks just like us!!" - Her attention to detail is insane and I really could not thank and recommend her enough. Book Esther -- she will be the icing on the cake of a perfect day!
Kaitlyn
Kaitlyn Sent on 10/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible

Esther was amazing to work with! She responded in an appropriate amount of time. She was professional and fun! Seeing the base of our photo before adding finishing touches was a highlight of my wedding night and brought tears to mine and my husbands night! Now I have a unique piece of artwork on my mantle and I get to tell everyone who comes by about it! 10/10 recommend Esther and love hearing the compliments from my wedding guests about her as well!
Olga
Olga Sent on 02/10/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Loved my Wedding Signs

Esther did an amazing job with both of my signs that I wanted on my wedding. I ordered a welcome sign from her, as well as a personalized sign I wanted at my ceremony cite. I really liked how I was able to rent out her signs instead of buying my own materials. Great quality work and great price!
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Inga Sent on 10/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 would definitely recommend

Esther did an amazing job on a welcome sign for me. She was so easy to work with and did exactly what I asked for! If you’re looking for someone to do your calligraphy I would definitely go with Esther.
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Avelina Sent on 10/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Esther's Calligraphy

Honestly, I had her do a sign for my bridal shower and it was amazing. Definitely recommend her for any event, she is responsive and super talented! I enjoy her work and hope she gets to bless others with more of her artwork. Thank you, Esther!
User4783971 Sent on 10/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding calligraphy

Had my calligraphy done for my wedding and engagement party. Very professionally done!! I would definintly recommend to anyone looking for exceptional work done in a timely manner.
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Nicole Sent on 10/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome! Would definitely recommend and plan on using her services again! 10/10

I ordered from Esther for 2 bridal showers that I was a part of. She did not disappoint! She worked with me to customize pieces for both events and everyone loved them! Would absolute recommend her!
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Ruslana Sent on 10/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing service, in love with every part she created!

Esther was such a pleasure to work with, she was available every second to plan exactly what I wanted. She made our day so special and personalized, we received so many compliments. We still have every piece she made for us, I can’t wait to use her for my other events!
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