art skips a beat

art skips a beat is a live event painting service based in Boston, Massachusetts, led by artist Mandy Strobel. With a BFA in Illustration from Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Mandy specializes in creating custom artwork throughout wedding celebrations. She offers two distinct services: live wedding paintings that capture ceremony or reception moments, and watercolor guest portrait sketches that serve as personalized favors for attendees to take home. Mandy works in multiple mediums to suit different venue styles and couple preferences. Couples can choose between traditional acrylic paintings on canvas for a classic, textured look, or modern digital paintings created on iPad for a contemporary feel. All live paintings are completed and polished in the studio after the event, then delivered as high-quality finished pieces. Additional options include custom prints and postcards that allow couples to share the artwork with family and friends. art skips a beat serves weddings across New England, New York, and New Jersey. As a queer artist, Mandy prioritizes inclusivity and welcomes all types of couples. Her background includes extensive study of the human figure and both traditional and contemporary art-making techniques, which informs her versatile, collaborative approach to wedding art. Starting prices begin at $1,400.