Episode 6 Art Teacher Turned Live Painter: Hannah Brauckmann Art

A painting can hold a feeling the way a photo can’t, and that’s exactly why we sat down with live wedding painter Hannah to unpack how memories become brushstrokes. From her leap out of the classroom into the aisle, she shares the unfiltered path—early nerves, comparison traps, and the moment she realized success had to fit life as a new mom.

We dig into the nuts and bolts: how she uses impressionistic realism to honor a scene without copying a photo, why the first kiss and aisle walk are popular picks, and how to plan your composition so the final piece reflects your vision. Hannah walks through her full workflow—pre‑event calls, mood and color planning, blocking in backgrounds before guests arrive, capturing reference from the key moment, and taking the canvas home to refine so it stands the test of time. For couples curious about watercolor guest portraits, she explains realistic on-site limits and smart ways to deliver finished sketches with thank‑you cards.

This conversation is also a playbook for choosing the right artist. We cover style fit, experience in tricky lighting, weather contingencies, and the red flags to avoid when a painter won’t hop on a call. On the business side, Hannah opens up about the tools that changed everything: a solid CRM, email templates, and occasional assistants to protect creative energy. We talk venues and logistics too—floor plan placement, an outlet, and basic hospitality go a long way. Threaded through it all is Hannah’s perspective on faith, memory, and making art that carries meaning long after the bouquet toss.

Thinking about adding a live painter to your day or testing the waters as an artist yourself? Press play to learn how to plan the perfect scene, set expectations, and get the most value from the experience. If you’re enjoying The Preferred List, subscribe, share this episode with a friend, and leave a quick review to help more couples and vendors find the show.

Check out Hannah's work here:

  / hannahbrauckmann.art  

https://hannahbrauckmann.art/