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Based in Goshen, New York, J, Howard Studios performs live event paintings that transform any wedding day into a stunning work of art. An award-winning landscape and figurative artist, Janet Howard-Fatta will create stunning oil renderings of your special day as experienced through her senses. Drawn to light, color, and the human spirit, Janet will commission a piece emotionally true to the gestures, mood, and nuances of your special day. The result is a timeless keepsake, lovingly created, that will be cherished by your family for years to come.

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Capturing the human spirit in the throes of merriment is central to this artist's work. Janet will arrive 2-3 hours prior to the festivities to pin down your background elements. Once your event is fully underway, Janet will happily interact with your guests as they watch her work. You can have a couple only painting or a painting filled with guests.We work that out in a detailed questinnaie that I have dveloped over the last 10 years of painting. After each event, the painting is refined at the J. Howard Studios and then shipped directly to you.

Janet uses high-quality oil paints on a pre-stretched canvas before layering it with a UV varnish to protect the painting over time. Each package includes four-eight hours of touch-ups plus two revisions. You can also commission a custom painting based on a photo or video from your wedding day. With sizes and styles to fit your budget, Janet will transform your special day into a timeless masterpiece.

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Frequently asked questions

How would you categorize your product offerings?

Custom

What services do you provide?

Design
Printing
Shipping

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

Next Day
1 Month+

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

Yes

Is there a minimum order requirement?

Yes

What is your return policy?

Partial Refund

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Reviewers highly recommend the live wedding painter, praising exceptional talent, professionalism, and clear communication. Guests loved watching the canvas come to life and enjoyed the artist’s warm, engaging presence. The finished paintings beautifully capture moments with detailed, treasured keepsakes couples display at home.

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Reviewers highly recommend the live wedding painter, praising exceptional talent, professionalism, and clear communication. Guests loved watching the canvas come to life and enjoyed the artist’s warm, engaging presence. The finished paintings beautifully capture moments with detailed, treasured keepsakes couples display at home.

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Emily Sent on 11/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A 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!
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Amelia Sent on 09/18/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Phenomenal painting and the guests loved watching Janet paint!

I would strongly recommend Janet to anyone considering getting a live event painter for their wedding. We ended up with a beautiful piece of art and the guests really enjoyed watching Janet in action!
Katie
Katie Sent on 07/13/2026
5 out of 5 rating

So so so talented

We hired Janet for our wedding, and we are beyond blown away by her talent!!! Before the wedding, Janet chatted with us about what we were looking for, inspiration, style ideas, etc. She was so thorough, and we trusted her to capture a "joyful" moment.

We asked Janet to paint our ceremony arch and recessional, and she absolutely brought it to life. On the day of the wedding, Janet arrived early to set up and get ready. As you can hopefully see, what she captured sincerely makes my soul leap with joy. She somehow captured who my husband and I truly are.

Hiring Janet was one of the best things we did for our wedding! We are so lucky to have this painting to pass down one day to our children. We are so grateful—she is one of the most talented artists!!
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Hannah Sent on 03/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Beyond Amazing Experience!!!

Having Janet there as a live photo painter at our wedding was one of the best decisions we made. Watching our special moment come to life on canvas was such a unique and meaningful experience, and our guests loved seeing the artwork unfold throughout the evening. The final painting is absolutely beautiful and captures the emotion of the day perfectly. It’s a one-of-a-kind keepsake that we’ll treasure forever. We couldn’t recommend this experience more!
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Jefferson Sent on 01/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Janet created a timeless memory

Janet was so great to work with and created a painting that reminds us of our big day everyday. Would highly recommend her to other couples seeking to have great artistry on display and have something to reminisce on fondly all the time! She was very easy to work with and our guests loved interacting with her.
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Sara Sent on 12/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding! The best wedding gift I gave to myself and husband!

one of the best decisions we made. From the start, janet was incredibly organized and easy to plan with. On the day of the wedding, I barely even noticed her—in the best possible way. She was completely self-directed, navigated everything seamlessly, and needed only minimal guidance.

Our guests absolutely loved it. So many people mentioned it to me afterward, commenting not only on the painting itself but also on her great energy—she was even dancing along to the music while she painted, which added such a fun, positive presence.

I originally did this as a gift for my husband, but I ended up loving it just as much. Everyone who walks into our home comments on the painting—it’s always a conversation piece. If you’re debating the option with edits, it is 100% worth it. She is very open to feedback and thoughtful about making changes.

I was initially hesitant because there are so many wedding “extras” that feel gimmicky, and I worried this might be one of them. It absolutely was not. It was one of the most meaningful and memorable additions to our wedding, and I couldn’t recommend her more highly. The best money spent. 0 regrets!
Stephanie
Stephanie Sent on 12/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Loved my painting!!

Highly recommend Janet as a liver painter for any wedding ceremony. She is so easy to work with- kind, empathetic, passionate and communicative. She really tries to work with you to see what moment and mood you want captured on your special day. My guests were so impressed by her talents, and our canvas turned out absolutely beautiful. She is a pleasure to work with and does incredible work!!
Kim
Kim Sent on 12/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Janet is the best!

Hello I used Janet for both of my stepdaughter's weddings and she is by far one of the best. I met her at another friend's wedding at the Plaza hotel and hired her immediately for our weddings. She is fun, personable and a pleasure to work with. She gets to know the family before hand and honors their requests on what they want in the photo. It is an absolute treasure to have your family preserved in the painting!! Janet is kind and so great to work with. I would hire her again!!
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Patricia Sent on 12/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Talented and Professional

We were so fortunate to have an incredibly talented artist at our wedding who created a beautiful painting of the bride and groom. Watching the artwork come to life during the celebration was truly special, and the final piece perfectly captured the emotion, elegance.
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Lisa Sent on 12/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Live Event Painting by Janet Howard-Fatta

My husband and I received Janet and her wonderful talents as a wedding gift, and she was absolutely sensational. She’s extremely professional with strong communication and has the warmest energy - you can tell she really cares about what she does and being a part of your special day. I really appreciated how well she planned ahead and thought through all the details to make sure the painting came out even more amazing than we could have imagined.
Janet is by far one of the most talented people we've ever gotten the opportunity to work with. The best part is that she is there throughout your entire event working on the painting so it's almost like an immersive experience for your guests to watch it come together throughout the night! When the final product was revealed to us after our reception, we couldn’t believe our eyes. She totally NAILED our vision and captured my husband and I, as well as our venue, perfectly, down to every last detail. If you’re looking for a live painter to have at your event, Live Event Painting by Janet Howard-Fatta is the only way to go!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
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