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February 2024 by Gasper Gioe
Wonderful artist. She did a live painting for my daughter’s wedding. It came out beautifully.
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November 2023 by K Mac
Early into our wedding planning, my wife and I discovered that there are artist that paint moments or interpretations of weddings. We had never heard of this but we loved the idea. We found Denise Hopkins on a wedding website and looked at the Live Wedding Paintings she posted online. We were very impressed with the beautiful works of art she posted, so we booked Denise to Live Paint our wedding reception at the “Messinas” Atrium in New Orleans .
From the start, Denise was very responsive with early communications, explaining the process and giving advice on what shape and size would best capture the reception venue. She suggested square (over rectangle), because our venue has a mezzanine and high ceilings. It was great advice.
When our wedding day arrived, we finally had an opportunity to meet Denise in person, at our wedding reception where she was set up to create a painting of the celebration. She is a wonderful person!
Denise was an absolute hit at our wedding! So many of our guests raved about how great it was to have Denise with us, painting our big night, and interacting with the guests. Some of our guests even took photographs of the painting at different stages, so we could see how the painting progressed through the evening.
The final piece of art is exceptionally beautiful! Denise perfectly captured the magical energy of the entire wedding reception. On one canvas, Denise created an art piece that tells the story of our special evening, celebrating our love, while we dance the night away with family and friends. Every time we look at the painting, we are transported back to our wedding reception, and it gives us butterfly’s. Huge thank you to Denise, for telling the story of our wedding in such a unique and beautiful way.
-Kenny & Luyen
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November 2023 by Julia Lowe
My mom hired Denise to paint our wedding as her gift to us and WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I simply do not have the words to describe exactly how special it was. This is not just a painting of a wedding scene. She captures the essence, the feeling, the ENERGY of the entire evening. I have literally no idea how she is able to do this but it's truly incredible. We opted not to have a videographer and that turned out to be just fine, as this painting somehow has more movement and life to it than a video ever could.And this wasn't just special for us as the couple getting married... So many of our guests stopped by her workspace and were so delighted to find themselves in the painting! Countless guests have asked if they could get a print of it, to which Denise was more than willing to give us a digitized copy to make into our thank you cards or give a link for guests to purchase prints. She has been SO easy to work with, and she's just a downright sweet person! :)I'm really struggling to find a way to accurately explain how grateful I am to Denise. This painting is my single most prized possession. If you are reading this and feeling on the fence about if a live wedding painter is really worth it, let this be a sign to go for it.THANK YOU!!!!!
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December 2022 by kmac787787
Early into our wedding planning, my wife and I discovered that there are artist that paint moments or interpretations of weddings. We had never heard of this but we loved the idea. We found Denise Hopkins on a wedding website and looked at the Live Wedding Paintings she posted online. We were very impressed with the beautiful works of art she posted, so we booked Denise to Live Paint our wedding reception at the “Messinas” Atrium in New Orleans .From the start, Denise was very responsive with early communications, explaining the process and giving advice on what shape and size would best capture the reception venue. She suggested square (over rectangle), because our venue has a mezzanine and high ceilings. It was great advice.When our wedding day arrived, we finally had an opportunity to meet Denise in person, at our wedding reception where she was set up to create a painting of the celebration. She is a wonderful person!Denise was an absolute hit at our wedding! So many of our guests raved about how great it was to have Denise with us, painting our big night, and interacting with the guests. Some of our guests even took photographs of the painting at different stages, so we could see how the painting progressed through the evening.The final piece of art is exceptionally beautiful! Denise perfectly captured the magical energy of the entire wedding reception. On one canvas, Denise created an art piece that tells the story of our special evening, celebrating our love, while we dance the night away with family and friends. Every time we look at the painting, we are transported back to our wedding reception, and it gives us butterfly’s. Huge thank you to Denise, for telling the story of our wedding in such a unique and beautiful way.-Kenny & Luyen
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December 2022 by Kenny M.
We have not been to Denise's gallery yet, but we had the honor to have her paint at our wedding!! Early into our wedding planning, my wife and I discovered that there are artist that paint moments or interpretations of weddings. We found Denise Hopkins on a wedding website and looked at the Live Wedding Paintings she posted online. We were very impressed with the beautiful works of art she posted, so we booked Denise to Live Paint our wedding reception at the "Messinas" Atrium in New Orleans . From the start, Denise was very responsive with early communications, explaining the process and giving advice on what shape and size would best capture the reception venue. She suggested square (over rectangle), because our venue has a mezzanine and high ceilings. It was great advice. When our wedding day arrived, we finally had an opportunity to meet Denise in person, at our wedding reception where she was set up to create a painting of the celebration. She is a wonderful person! Denise was an absolute hit at our wedding! So many of our guests raved about how great it was to have Denise with us, painting our big night, and interacting with the guests. Some of our guests even took photographs of the painting at different stages, so we could see how the painting progressed through the evening. The final piece of art is exceptionally beautiful! Denise perfectly captured the magical energy of the entire wedding reception. On one canvas, Denise created an art piece that tells the story of our special evening, celebrating our love, while we dance the night away with family and friends. Every time we look at the painting, we are transported back to our wedding reception, and it gives us butterfly's. Huge thank you to Denise, for telling the story of our wedding in such a unique and beautiful way. -Kenny & Luyen
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November 2022 by Waylon Brian
Amazing art! I loved everything in her gallery.
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November 2022 by Dr. Mary Speed
Denise’s oil paintings are vibrant! I have a red bird and a blue bird that look ready to fly away!
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June 2022 by Jessie Bozeman
I would like to take a moment to acknowledge Denise and her talent. We chose Denise as our live wedding painter and could not have been happier with our choice (and I am extremely picky). She did an amazing job at capturing our guests, the second line band, and the venue. She has a keen eye and puts that to her paintings. It will be a piece we cherish for the rest of our lives. Denise herself is also very kind and has great energy. Our 3 flower girls gravitated to her right away :)If you are looking for a wedding painter, look no further! You’ve found her.
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May 2022 by Randall Barringer
Pass Christian is lucky to have this talent!
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November 2021 by Rebekah Olinde
Incredible gallery and a super talented artist. The paintings and prints are gorgeous, and the space is warm and cozy. If you're in the area, it's a must-visit spot.
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November 2021 by Dr Mary Speed
Denise’s oil paintings are vibrant! I have a red bird and a blue bird that look ready to fly away!
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November 2021 by Wendy Allard
Such a lovely gallery and a wonderful addition to our community! Love Denise's art work!
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November 2021 by Robyn Brian
Amazing art! I loved everything in her gallery.
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November 2021 by Kai Roth
Best place on the coast to purchase one of a kind art. Stop in and check it out.
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November 2021 by Emily Naccari
This charming gallery nestled in the heart of Pass Christian is filled with so many beautiful pieces! You’ll have a hard time selecting the perfect piece for your home since each one is something special. I picked out the one you see in my photo with a sweet yellow bird. Stop by, say hi to the amazing artist in person, and stay a while. You’ll feel right at home there!!
