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Ruth Oneya
Ruth Oneya
Owner

Black-owned, Woman-owned

8 years in business

We speak English and Swahili

Just me

Ruth Oneya Illustrations, based in Atlanta, Georgia, offers custom live wedding paintings for the perfect gift or favor that turn once-in-a-lifetime moments into timeless keepsakes. With years of experience as a professional artist and in visual storytelling, Ruth crafts beautiful paintings that truly reflect the love story behind them. She works with couples from all different backgrounds and cultures. Whether it is a small, intimate gathering or a grand-scale occasion, she will be there, paintbrush in hand, ready to replicate the most precious moments.

Services Offered

Ruth travels to events nationwide to capture weddings in real time, from the first kiss and first dance to cutting the cake and more. She also offers post-wedding portraits for those who wish to send on their most beloved photos from the day and turn them into a breathtaking painting. Couples can check out the different packages that Ruth offers and choose the one that best suits their tastes and preferences. They range from canvas size to how much detail is included. Contact Ruth Oneya Illustrations today to find out more.

FAQ

How would you categorize your product offerings?

Custom
Personalized

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?

No

Is there a minimum order requirement?

No

What is your return policy?

Final Sale

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Reviews of Ruth Oneya Illustrations

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Ruth Oneya Illustrations receives glowing reviews as a live wedding painter, with couples praising her professionalism, attention to detail, and beautiful artwork capturing their special day. Reviewers highlight Ruth's thorough consultation process, entertaining presence at the wedding, and ability to create stunning, personalized paintings that serve as cherished keepsakes. Guests at the reception also enjoyed watching Ruth create her art. Her work is described as worth every penny, with many recommending her services enthusiastically for anyone seeking a unique and heartfelt addition to their wedding day.

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Ruth Oneya Illustrations receives glowing reviews as a live wedding painter, with couples praising her professionalism, attention to detail, and beautiful artwork capturing their special day. Reviewers highlight Ruth's thorough consultation process, entertaining presence at the wedding, and ability to create stunning, personalized paintings that serve as cherished keepsakes. Guests at the reception also enjoyed watching Ruth create her art. Her work is described as worth every penny, with many recommending her services enthusiastically for anyone seeking a unique and heartfelt addition to their wedding day.

Madisyn
Madisyn Sent on 05/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Insanely beautiful painting

Ruth is incredible! We used her as our live wedding painter. She had a consultation with us a couple months before the wedding to learn what we like/don't like, timelines & what scene to paint. She was thorough and gave great recommendations!

During the wedding she was entertaining and had so much completed by the end of the night. After a few months she sent a preview of the final painting & I was STUNNED! It was beautiful, but my husband's face looked slightly off. She took my feedback and ran with it and executed it perfectly. I am so happy with how it turned out!
Chris
Chris Sent on 12/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Truly Special

Ruth is a true talent and worth every penny! She captures your scene with immense detail and is a pleasure to work with. While we are still waiting for our final to come, the progress made at the reception was awesome to see! Guests loved being able to watch her paint and we would not recommend any other live painter to capture your day.
Hayden
Hayden Sent on 11/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Keepsake and Entertainment

Hiring Ruth for our wedding was one of the best decisions we made. She was the most communicative and professional vendor we worked with. Everyone at the wedding loved watching her paint. The finished painting was even better than we could have imagined. The details are incredible. She is so talented. It was worth every penny and we could not be more thrilled!
Tonya
Tonya Sent on 09/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Artwork & Wonderful Experience

Working with Ruth Oneya Illustrations was such a positive experience from start to finish. Ruth was professional, warm, and attentive to every detail, making the entire process smooth and enjoyable. The artwork exceeded our expectations-stunning quality and a meaningful keepsake that my daughter and son in law will cherish forever. I would highly recommend Ruth Oneya Illustrations to other couples looking for something both unique and heartfelt.
M
Madison Sent on 09/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Live wedding artist

Ruth was incredible to work with from start to finish. She arranged a call before the wedding date to talk us through her creative process and help us determine what memory we wanted her to capture on the wedding day. Her work is so thought out and she captured our wedding day in a way that we can display in our home for years to come. She was so kind to all of our guests and everyone was in awe watching her paint during the reception. Art is such an important part in our lives and we are honored that she was able to incorporate her art and talent into our day. We would recommend Ruth to anyone in a heartbeat, she is a joy.
C
Chandler Sent on 05/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Hire the live painter, you won’t regret it!!

My mom booked Ruth as our live painter as a gift and we all couldn’t have been more pleased! She takes the time with all her couples to determine the size and orientation of their painting, as well as, the moment they want captured and if they want a surprise reveal at the end of the night - every detail is covered before the big day! Ruth arrived prior to the ceremony to begin her work and continued throughout the reception which creates a unique experience for guests. Our painting is now hung in the foyer of our home and we get so many compliments about it. It will forever be one of our favorite pieces of art!
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