J, Howard Studios Live Event Painting Reviews
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Emily Sent on 11/24/2024A Masterpiece to Treasure Forever
Our live wedding painting exceeded all our expectations—it was absolutely stunning and perfectly captured the essence of our special day. Janet’s incredible talent and helpful guidance made the experience seamless and unforgettable. The painting now hangs proudly in our living room, where we admire it daily. It’s not just a work of art but a treasured memory from our wedding that we will cherish forever!J, Howard Studios Live Event Painting's reply:
Thank you so much Emily for the opportunity to create this for you both. You were such a pleasure to work with. It means the world to me that you treasure the painting. Wishing you love and harmony. Thank you. -
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Laurel C. Sent on 01/03/2025Such a talented artist!!
We used Janet for our wedding to capture and create a piece of art live at our wedding in a unique way. She is very professional and has great communication to have an understanding of exactly what you’re looking for from her artwork. She gives you options of canvas sizing, what scene you’d love for her to paint and any important people she must include. She was able to paint my father into the picture who passed away a year before my wedding, which was so special and meaningful to me. We highly recommend using Janet for your wedding day. Our picture is hanging in our living room and is such a special reminder of that day. Thank you Janet!!J, Howard Studios Live Event Painting's reply:
Thank you Laurel! Thank you for sharing your experience in working with me. I love your painting - what an elegant dip - and surrounded by family and nature. So beautiful. Than you for having me there. I love the pictures you included too. Best wishes for a lifetime of love! -
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Gabrielle H. Sent on 01/01/2025
An Absolute Dream
One of our favorite parts of our wedding day was Janet and the moment that she brought to life for us in our painting. Janet arrived early and immediately begin setting the scene for our painting. She worked seamlessly throughout the entire night, and even took our painting home at the end of the night to perfect it. Our guests were mesmerized by her work, as were we. It was so fun to walk by Janet as she was working and see the moment of our first dance coming to life in her work. Her attention to detail is amazing — you can actually see our facial features in the painting. We are huge Disney fans, and she even put a few hidden mickeys in our painting. I would highly recommend Janet to anyone who is considering a live wedding painter. We can’t say enough good things about her and her work, and can’t wait to hang our painting in our home. -
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Lori B. Sent on 12/05/2024Amazing!
Janet was absolutely amazing on our wedding day, and produced the MOST BEAUTIFUL piece we now have in our living room forever. She also was just so kind and enjoyable to work with, and even took our painting back with her for some final touch ups. Our guests could not stop talking about how incredible her painting was and loved watching it evolve. Of all the keepsakes of your wedding day, a painting by Janet is the absolute best.J, Howard Studios Live Event Painting's reply:
Thank you so much LORI! I LOVE your painting! So magical. Magical. Magical! Thank you for sharing your experience with working with me and I am so happy your LOVE the painting too! -
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Laura I. Sent on 12/31/2024We are so grateful!
We are absolutely thrilled with the incredible live painting that Janet created for our wedding! From the very beginning, her communication was exceptional. She made sure to understand our vision and what we wanted, ensuring that every detail was perfect.
When Janet began painting live at our wedding, she immediately became the center of attention. The way she captured the essence of the moment, blending colors beautifully and bringing our special day to life on canvas, was nothing short of amazing. Her use of color was so vibrant and emotive—it truly reflected the joy, love, and energy of the entire day. Guests couldn’t stop talking about how gorgeous the painting was, and it became such a unique and captivating conversation piece throughout the evening.
We couldn’t be more grateful for the stunning artwork Janet created—it’s a timeless reminder of our wedding day. We wholeheartedly recommend Janet to anyone looking for an unforgettable and meaningful addition to their celebration. Her talent, professionalism, and warmth made her an absolute joy to work with. Thank you, Janet, for making our wedding day even more memorable! -
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John T. Sent on 12/31/202410 out of 10!
Look no further if you need a wedding artist for that big day. Janet was so helpful in helping me decide what scene I wanted her to capture for our daughter's wedding. Our guests were mesmerized how a blank canvas was transformed during the course of the evening into this beautiful painting. The wedding was held in the grand ballroom of the Hudson House where she not only captured the venue perfectly but included some of the New York City skyline and even the Statue of Liberty. I can't wait until our daughter and son-in-law see it. I know they are going to be thrilled with the outcome. Janet was not only patient but professional when answering the many questions that the guests had. She is a truly gifted artist and we were truly fortunate to have her memorialize our special occasion. -K&J, Holmdel -
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Jessica F. Sent on 12/29/202410 out of 10!
Janet is the most professional, talented, kind, thoughtful artist. Having her at our wedding, seeing the work she produces, and interacting with her has been one of our greatest blessings. Janet is one of a kind.J, Howard Studios Live Event Painting's reply:
Thank you so much for this fantastic review! Your wedding was one of a kind and the painting reflects that. Thank you for being such a pleasure to work with! -
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Amanda Sent on 01/02/2025A wedding painting is what you NEED for your perfect wedding!
Janet is such an incredibly talented artist and captured our special first dance moment beautifully! Words cannot describe how in awe we are of our painting. Janet was such a delight to work with and was very thorough about her whole process. Guests were so delighted to see her painting during the wedding! And now we have a gorgeous canvas on our home's wall, a piece of artwork that's special and unique to us. Get a wedding painter for your special day, specifically hire Janet!!! She'll make your magical day even more magical! We can't thank her enough! -
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Cassandra A. Sent on 12/30/2024An amazing experience!
My husband and I worked with Janet for our September 2024 wedding, and we had such an amazing experience working with her. Janet's painting was the talk of the night from all of our guests! Janet was able to capture our ceremony dip kiss and all of our loved ones all in one painting. Janet paid such careful attention to detail and made such a beautiful tribute to my husbands mother. We are truly grateful for her work, kindness and professionalism throughout the entire wedding process. We will treasure this keepsake forever! If you're considering a live painter, Janet is the one! -
Stephanie Sent on 12/29/2024
Exceptional
Janet is a pleasure to work with. Her work is exceptional. My daughter wanted something totally different for her wedding painting and Janet was up to the challenge. -
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Tiffany F. Sent on 01/15/2024
Breathtaking and worth every penny
Wow, so much to say about Janet and the painting she has created. I had two paintings, 1 of my husband and I, and the larger photo of our immediate family which included our two cats and my grandparents were are no longer with us. Absolutely breathtaking. The final product was everything and more. Janet responds immediately and provided so much support. The paintings were received and were wrapped and packaged so incredibly well. As soon as I received them , they both were hung in our home. Thank you Janet, such sentimental pieces and I am so grateful !J, Howard Studios Live Event Painting's reply:
Thank you so much for this outstanding review, I appreciate you, your time, your beauty, and your grace. It was truly a pleasure working with you and creating this for you both! -
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Carolyn L. Sent on 03/15/2023Having a Live Painter Was The Best Decision We Made
Hiring Janet was the best decision we made. Out of all the vendors you hire for your big day, aside from photography - there is nothing else you can take back and keep forever... except this!! Not only does it hit the "wow" factor for your guests, but it also is live entertainment during your event and it is a unique snapshot in time that you can keep forever. Every guest could not stop talking about the live painting, and couldn't believe how spot-on everyone was represented in the painting.
Janet herself is so delightful to work with and talk to - I feel like I could talk with her forever. She is so incredibly talented, and we feel so honored to have an original work by her. She truly captured the essence and love of our first dance, and even represented those we love the most celebrating us in the background. She even added in people who could not physically be there with us - grandparents who have since passed, and even our fur-baby Arnie! She even brought the painting back home to add some final touch-ups since we had a lot of people in our painting. It was an amazing experience, and I am already hoping to get another custom piece from her in the future. If you're on the fence, JUST HIRE HER ALREADY!J, Howard Studios Live Event Painting's reply:
OMG! I love the pictures this one has attached! amaizing!
Dear Carolyn, Thank you so much for this amazing review!! Thank you for taking to heart so many of the things that I do make it extra special. Thank you for showing your gratitude in so many ways. I feel overwhelmed with gratitude to work with clients like you! You inspire me! Thank you. I'm wishing you and Marc lots of love and joy together!
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Gabrielle R. Sent on 10/25/2022Live Painting Masterpieces
I googled live painters and I came across a few but only picked one, Janet! She has an amazing hand, eye, and talent. She was able to paint our first dance at the wedding with a twist (having our parent dances in the background). It was a special gift for my husband representing the two people we hold close to our hearts, besides each other. She did a phenomenal job and I can’t wait to pick it up and hang it on our wall. Everyone, at the wedding and who weren’t commented on how beautiful and amazing the painting was. I definitely recommend Janet for your live painting needs! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️J, Howard Studios Live Event Painting's reply:
Gabrielle! Thank you so much for this wonderful review. It was a pleasure working with you and understanding your vision. I think it made for a great, meaningful painting. You are an inspiration with your beauty, grace, and intellect. Thank you for choosing me! -
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Lisa Sent on 01/30/2023
Wonderful memory captured perfectly
Perfect, Amazing, all time favJ, Howard Studios Live Event Painting's reply:
Thank you so much Lisa! It was a pleasure working with you! I love your vibrant paintings. Wishing you both a lifetime of love together. -
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Juliana G. Sent on 10/12/2022
Beautiful work and our guests loved it!
Janet was absolutely amazing! Not only is she extremely talented, but she is also so kind and cares about her clients. I enjoy painting in my free time, so I had a very specific image and style in mind that I wanted. When I found Janet's profile, I knew her style was exactly what I was looking for - she captures beautiful details and has an impressionist style. Her price was also very reasonable compared to other painters I reached out to. When I spoke with Janet on the phone, I instantly clicked with her. She completely understood my vision, offered great suggestions, and captured it better than I could have imagined. I initially booked a live painter mainly because i wanted a keepsake after the wedding. Not only did she deliver on that front, but she left my guests in awe! They really loved watching her paint - I had guests tell me they never saw a live painter before and thought she was the coolest vendor. She was stationed next to the main bar, so it gave our guests who weren't dancing something to enjoy watching and talk about. At the end of the night, Janet brings the paintings home to touch them up, but she accomplished so much during the night that everyone was able to see the progress and her talent. My husband was on the fence about booking a live painter because of the cost, but he now agrees it was 100% worth it. We were so happy with the final product, her work during the night, and her continued attentiveness and assistance even after our wedding was over. I would recommend Janet to any couple! -
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Elizabeth Q. Sent on 06/01/2022
Talented & Timeless!
Janet was seriously one of our best wedding vendors! She was so great to work with and provided us with the most perfect, timeless painting of our day. She was incredibly accommodating from allowing us to have a back-up option of our first dance in the event it rained during our ceremony and even provided the convenience of letting us pick the painting up from her before she worked another wedding on Long Island. Her talent really speaks for itself. Every detail on the painting was included from our little ring bearer to the beautiful sunset we had. Pictures of the painting are beautiful but in person it's truly breathtaking! Our guests LOVED watching the painting transform throughout the night and we've had so many people be like "OMG I made it into the painting" or "where did you find such a talented artist and unique wedding addition"! If you're thinking of doing a painting for your wedding, do it with Janet! You're in the best of hands. I hope we're able to work with her on other paintings in the future!J, Howard Studios Live Event Painting's reply:
Thank you for this heartwarming review!!! I am humbled and filled with gratitude for the experience of working with you both. Thank you for trusting in the creative process and including me in your most special, beautiful day!!! -
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Stephanie Z. Sent on 03/06/2022
Timeless Memory
We absolutely love our painting from our wedding day. Every time I look at it, I can picture everything about that moment - it's perfectly preserved for us. I look at our painting, and I can remember the way I felt, the way the room was lit by candles, the smell of cedar, excitement and love. It was also a treat to watch the painting progress throughout the night. At dinner, we were seated across from where Janet was working and each time we looked up, something new was added - like our dog Simba. The transformation was incredible to witness. The people in the painting came to life - and each of their personalities were brought onto the canvas. Janet even included my grandfather who had passed away along with my grandmother who could not attend because of Alzheimer's. She painted them both in the way that I choose to remember them by. We also benefited from having touch-up's added to our package. I was kicking myself after our wedding for just including family members and not my childhood best friend who is basically a sister. When we included touch-ups, adding additional people was not at all what I had in mind. So I am very glad we did this. It was also nice because at the end of the evening, we were not responsible for taking the painting safely home. This is something we will never forget. It was hands down one of the best decisions we made. We will cherish this forever. Janet, thank you for being a part of our wedding day memories. We can't thank you enough.J, Howard Studios Live Event Painting's reply:
Dear Stephanie,
Thank you for this wonderful, thoughtful review. It was wonderful to be a part of your unique wedding. I love that you included the details about including you grandparents, best friends and dog. I’ll add that Stephanie’s painting was the first painting I have done of a couple playing a duet together at a piano. I’m so pleased that you both are so happy with the painting and the experience!
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Shannon Sent on 12/30/2021Vendor to remember!
The one thing that will stand out 50 years from now is how I felt seeing the painting come to life. I couldn’t believe how much the paintings look like us. It even FELT like us! The poses she captured at the church and reception are what I think about when I think about our day. Not only did she paint us to perfection, but she was able to capture THE moment to do so! It’s truly a remarkable piece of art to have for a life time not to include the overall excitement it adds to the day. Everyone enjoyed watching her work and still talks about it! They were so impressed as are we. Janet was also such a pleasure to work with. So down to earth, talented, and personable. Would 10/10 times would recommend using her! This is a wedding “vendor” you don’t want to skip! -
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Grace C. Sent on 11/17/2021
A wedding must
Janet is extremely talented and very personable and interactive with guests. We absolutely love the detail in our painting. She was also able to create thank you cards for our guests with her painting, which are a nice touch for guests. I cannot recommend Janet enough!J, Howard Studios Live Event Painting's reply:
Thank you for this amazing review! I loved every minute of painting at your wedding and am thrilled that you are happy with the notecards too!
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