Nashville Live Event Painter
Capturing moments you’ll never forget
From wedding-day magic to everyday beauty, I create meaningful art — in Franklin, Tennessee and beyond — to help you remember the moments that matter most.
Let’s make something beautiful together…
Whether you're planning a wedding, hosting an event, or looking for a meaningful piece for your home, I'm here to create art that feels like you!
The Heart Behind the Art
Hi, I’m Candler Farrell (formerly Reynolds) - an fine artist, live wedding painter, and lover of beauty, story, and the sacred woven into the everyday.
Whether I’m painting your first dance in real time, sketching sweet guest portraits, or creating something for your home, my heart is always rooted in capturing moments that matter, the ones that are quiet, fleeting, and full of meaning. I’m endlessly inspired by blooming flowers, soft light through windows, the magic of a wedding day, and the ordinary details that often go unnoticed but hold the deepest beauty.
When I’m not painting, you’ll usually find me in the garden, sitting in a rocking chair on the porch with my husband Ian and our fluffy golden doodle Rooney, or dreaming up something creative with a cup of coffee nearby. He’s my favorite person, Rooney is the actual star of the show, and life’s sweetest rhythms often show up in those simple, slow moments together.
I live and paint in Franklin, Tennessee and beyond — and I’d love to help tell a piece of your story through art.
What People Are Saying
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Hiring Candler to live paint our wedding remains the very best decision I made! She was so thoughtful, taking the time to understand where we wanted to put our painting and to be sure she got the colors and sizing right. When it came to style, I was at a bit of a loss--I had no idea what I was looking for! Candler sweetly sent me tons of different painting styles, and I was able to go through and tell her what I liked and didn't like. The end result was my dream painting!! After our wedding, Candler gave us an opportunity to send changes we wanted/details missing, but we thought the piece turned out perfectly! If you want to work with an extremely talented artist, you can't do any better than Candler! As a bonus, Candler is easy to work with. She is available to call, text, and email, and she is so sweet!!
— Katie Siler
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Candler!! We adore you! Your illustrations add such a personal and unforgettable touch to our events, and our couples absolutely love you. It's so much fun for us to watch guests light up when they pick up their custom portraits — the excitement is real! We love how stylish and sophisticated each piece is. Finally, a wedding favor everyone will actually treasure! It's always a joy having you on-site — here's to many more weddings together!
— Sara at Fête Nashville Luxury Weddings
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Candler is such a gem. She was amazing to work with and made my dream of a live wedding painter come to life! Spent time on the phone with Candler before the wedding outlining what we would love to see in our painting and she truly could not have done a better job! She traveled all the way to Richmond, VA and months later, it is still something all of the guests are talking about! Thank you Candler for your amazing artwork!!! <3
— Kenny and Alexandra Barnes
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Candler absolutely blew us away. Nearly a year later, guests are still talking about her work—and for good reason. Our live wedding painting is one of the most beautiful pieces of art I have ever seen. She listened so carefully and somehow captured every single detail I mentioned, weaving them seamlessly into the painting. It doesn't just look like our wedding day—it feels like it. We have it hanging in our home now, and walking past it every day instantly brings us back to that moment and that feeling. Beyond her incredible talent, Candler is the definition of professionalism. She is kind, warm, and such a fun presence—exactly the person you want around on your wedding day. Hiring her was truly one of the best decisions we made. Whenever people ask us what was the most unexpected part of our wedding, my husband always says, "I didn't expect to love our live painting as much as I do." I cannot recommend Candler enough. Her work is timeless, meaningful, and genuinely unforgettable. ✨
— Colbie Taylor
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Preserve your wedding invitation as a one-of-a-kind heirloom with a custom hand-painted mat featuring your venue, florals, pets, home, or other meaningful details from your story.
Once your order is placed, I will personally reach out to coordinate receiving your invitation and discuss the details of your custom artwork.
Current production time is approximately 12 days, followed by an additional 3–5 business days for shipping. Shipping within the United States is included in the listed price. International orders will incur additional shipping fees.
I cannot wait to create something beautiful for you!
Celebrate the magic of your loved ones—furry or human—with a one-of-a-kind, hand-painted ornament. Each piece is lovingly created on a 3" ornament and fully customized just for you.
💝 Limited-Time Pricing
(Regularly $120 — shipping always included)
• $85 — December 26–January 1
• $90 — New Year special, January 1–January 15
Perfect for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, memorials, or meaningful “just because” gifts.
🎨 You can choose:
– One pet or
– Up to two people
(Venues, homes, and other special requests welcome!)
📦 Shipping Details:
Orders placed during this sale will ship within the stated turnaround time at checkout. Each ornament is carefully packaged and ready for gifting.
Let’s create a keepsake that captures the people—and moments—you love most 🤍
Original Hand-Painted Artwork (5×7)
Production time is currently 3.5 weeks and shipping usually takes about 3-5 days. Orders made by June 30th should arrive by July 20th.
Celebrate your pet with a one-of-a-kind, hand-painted portrait created just for you.
Each piece is painted from your photo on hand deckled paper, with expressive brushwork, textured elements, and carefully chosen colors to capture your pet’s personality.
A meaningful gift or a timeless keepsake! Tracking provided!