Getting started is simple. Reach out through the contact form. Mention specific times to schedule a call on the form to shorten the back and forth. After one call you will have all the answers you need to make your decision and move forward.

Yurik has been a top-notch professional commission and portrait artist for decades..

Yurik is very friendly and has many years work prior in the service industry

He paints in oils using both loose brushwork and highly detailed blending, in a painting style that is based on Classic Realism so that your painting is an instant classic!

You can reach Yurik any time via the contact page. He will respond quickly—usually within one or two business days. In the event that it landed in Spam and you do not get a reply within several days, please feel free to reach out again.

Most live painters charge between $1,500 and $10,000 depending on experience, location, travel, and painting size. The national average is around $2500, with the San Francisco Bay Area being slightly above that. Yurik’s services are very reasonable, given his skills and experience - with the Investment starting at $2800 - depending on canvas size, travel, studio finishing time. Packages are $4600 and up.

Travel, framing, prints, and delivery typically are bundled. Packages typically include the live event painting, studio finishing time post-event, and sometimes personal delivery within a certain radius. Luxury Packages include larger canvases additional people and more!

Most artists require a 50% deposit upfront to secure a date, with the remaining balance due the week before the event. Yurik typically works with a 3 payment schedule, with the first payment (retainer) being 35% to hold the date. Other payment plans are available.

Absolutely! If the couple enjoys art they should strongly consider the lasting quality of a live painting. Once the cake is eaten, the music is over, and the flowers faded - the captured magic of a painted family heirloom lasts forever - literally centuries, as fresh as the day it was created!

It is always a big hit with guests and relatives. Truly a unique and memorable experience in every way.

Yurik works at weddings, corporate events, fundraisers, and private parties. Whether an elegant gala, high-end corporate event, or product launch, live painting adds energy and visual excitement to any occasion.

This is rare, but worth asking — some artists have a network of backup painters or a clear policy for how they handle unexpected situations that might prevent them from attending. In this reare case, Yurik will find an alternate painter whenever possible, or offer to paint a studio commission at a reduce price

Early-bird catches the worm! Recommend 5–10 months in advance for peak wedding season, dates can fill quickly. However there are usually holes in every schedule and open spots may occasionally be swooped up in as little as 3-4 weeks. Don’t give up!

The artist typically arrives one to two hours before the event begins to set up and sometimes sketch the venue background. Photos of the couple are usually captured. Throughout the reception, the painter continues working, capturing the moment to the delight of the guests.

Yurik, like most painters, stays until the end of the reception. Some live painters finish at the event, but most do not - depending on the speed of the artist and the amount of detail in their work. Work in oil is almost always taken back to the studio as it will be wet and needs to dry.

The ceremony, first look, and first dance are the most popular moments clients request to be painted. However anything can be painted. Clients usually choose in advance. be sure to ask your artist for suggests as they can guide you to best results. Generally, moments earlier in the day allow time for the best results.

Most painters work five to eight hours during the event, though many take the artwork back to the studio for final refinements.

Yurik works in oil and gets the painting to the point of looking good, but not necessarily finished that night.

Artists take reference photos during the event to help with accuracy when adding final details, allowing them to capture exact expressions during key moments.

Typically just a 5×5 to 6×8 foot corner or space out of a walkway, plus access to an electrical outlet.

Events close by typically have no travel fee, but venues over an hour or 60 miles away may incur mileage charges, and distances over three hours or 150 miles often require both mileage and hotel reimbursement.

Yurik typically serves the greater Bay Area from Carmel to Ukiah, San Francisco to Auburn. Additional travel charges are delt with on a case by case bases. Destination weddings out of state, may include cost of air fair, car rental, meals, and accommodations.

Yes! Packing and shipping costs very greatly by carrier, pickup and drop off locations as well as insuring the package. Typically the charge for shipping across the US, may be between $100 and $700 depending on options with the average running $175-$300.

Most paintings are completed within four to twelve weeks, though timelines vary by season and artist workload.

Yes, if you want to include family members who have passed away or pets who couldn't attend, discuss this upfront to ensure the artist can fulfill your vision.

Your wedding painter will want to talk to the planner or wedding venue to discuss easel setup, lighting needs, and space coordination.