Baby Belly Paintings

Gestational Belly Art is the hotest thing to hit the world of expectant parenthood in years! This art form of celebrating the new life within- is a wonderful life long experience that culminates in the addition of a photograph of the final painted product that becomes a living tribute to the new arrival that hangs in the nursery- for all to admire!

How does it work?

The artist will sit down with the expectant parents to discuss the theme of the art to be painted and in what month the painting should take place! (the further along, the better!)

The parents can choose the venue they prefer! This intimate experience can take place at a baby shower, or in the home, with Dad and the other kids present, or just with Mom and the artist, or just the Dad or the grandparents too, whatever the couple would like !

The parents chose a theme, lets say it is "Winnie the Pooh". Generally parents will choose the theme of the nursery for their selection.The artist will discuss with the parents if the particular book and/or which character(s) they have in mind.

Once the parents to be, have made their selection, the artist will create one or two renditions of the art she sees in her minds eye , for their approval.

Once the art has been approved, the artist will then meet with the expectant Mom and the participants of her choice. Often times, expectant Moms also would like to have the siblings present. In that case, we also make our selves available to paint the siblings in the same motif for the photo session at the end of the process, so they too, can be in the photo with the new baby.The session can take from one and one half hours to two hours. Expectant Moms are encourged to lie on a bed or a couch for this experience, as it is a very relaxing and comfortable transition time for Mom and the artist. Some expectant Dads like to provide soothing music, candles and scent, during this time to further relax Mom and to provide for a unique shared experience for the family.

Expectant Moms are encouraged to wear soft black pregnancy pants, and a black sports bra. The area around the belly is "blacked out", with a high quality water based paint,unless a full torso painting is required.

At the end of the artistic session, the artist will photograph the art work. Mom will have many photos taken by the artist that will be appropriate. The Dad is also encouraged to photograph, if he likes. . There are many beautiful ways to photograph this experience for the family , that will be as beautiful in album form , as the day of the wedding itself!

Our troupe can provide a professional photographer for an additional $200.00 per session time.Photo framing and matting fees are seperate.

OUr fees are the same as for all of our other services.: $150.00 for the first hour, pro rated to $65.00 for an additional half hour,( or $100.00 pro-rated for the second hour.) Please see our website for some adorable gestational belly art, and book yours soon, because we are filling up quickly, and that artist cannot be booked for any other event before during or after this time frame! Baby Belly Art sessions make the perfect baby shower gift to last a life time! There is no finer way to lift the spirits of an expectant Mom in her last month of waiting, or to celebrate the life within, other than in the participation in this new age art form phenomena!