Amanda, my beautiful bride, found me on Instagram. Gosh, am I glad she did! After chatting on the phone and hearing her sweet, excited voice, I KNEW we were going to create some serious pretty together! She and her fiance, Ryan, were looking for the perfect invitations featuring a venue painting and fluffy pink florals. […]

A Classic Naval Academy Wedding for a Classic Navy Couple I KNEW Paige and Matt’s wedding was going to be a special one from the moment my bride contacted me. A classic US Naval Academy big day complete with a ceremony at the Chapel and reception at the Historic Ogle Hall (which happens to be […]

Happy July 4th week everyone! It seemed especially appropriate that this week, as we celebrate this country’s Independence Day, that I share a little update on my goal to do some live wedding painting in every US state and territory! But first, let me explain what exactly I’m talking about (for those of you who […]

You’ve booked your live wedding painter! YAY! Well, first, THANK YOU for supporting a live wedding painter in the first place! Second, if you happen to still be in need of a live wedding painter, don’t miss out! Head on over here to see what all of the fuss is about here! Now, let’s get […]

I definitely get it! Most people have this pre-conceived notion of what portrait painting looks like. It more than likely involves the classic comedy sketch of a gorgeous, semi-nude model draped over a desk holding a bowl of plastic fruit as nervous first-year art school students struggle to navigate live sketching certain…parts. And so, you […]

The line between live wedding painting being a keepsake product and guest entertainment is a bit fuzzy. I totally get that! Couples looking to hire a live wedding painter as a way to entertain their guests may feel that it is their responsibility to hire the artist. However, friends and family who view live wedding […]

Are you on the fence about hiring a live painter for your wedding? Are you wondering why you should make room in your budget for it? Or maybe you’re just wondering what the heck the benefit of having one is? Well my friend, it’s your lucky day! I’ve got 3 amazing (if I do say […]

With the help of the amazing team at Elizabeth Duncan Events, Lauren and Ken exchanged vows in what I’m personally calling one of the coolest ceremonies ever! I really should say one of the coolest weddings ever, as the reception took place on a ship! At the top of their “must have” list was getting […]