Portland-based

Watercolor Artist + Calligrapher

DANISON FRONDA-TIETZ

I’m located in Washougal, WA—about 30 minutes outside of Portland, OR.

I mainly service North West Oregon, South Washington, and Northern California. BUT I started my business in Florida, so if you’re reading this, I’m bi-coastal BABY!!! Plus, I will go anywhere else in this big beautiful world to make your event an iconic one!

Wearing a BOWTIE has always been kind of my thing. From an early age, I wore bowties to formal events rather than a standard necktie. It was a way for me to stand out from everyone else and express my true self with either a pop of color or a fun print. It also didn’t hurt that people would compliment me more.

Bowties are meant to complete a look and bring everything together, so why not do that for your wedding + event? ALSO, weddings are usually the only event where a gentlemen will ever wear a bowtie in their lifetime—so I figured it was appropriate for being in the industry.

Oh, and BRUSH! Well, I’m an artist who uses all different kinds of brushes in the work I do. Paint brushes for water color. Brush pens for lettering and calligraphy. Hair brushes to make sure my hair is always lookin’ fine.

THINGS YOU SHOULD PROBS KNOW ABOUT ME

  • Originally from New Jersey

  • Moved to Florida in 2016

  • Moved to Washington in 2025

  • Filipino American

  • Certified Public Accountant

  • Happily married to my husband, Josh (hi, i’m gay🌈)

  • Proud dog dad to my lab, Riley

  • Adopted our daughter, Emmy

  • Probably drinking a beer or glass of wine

  • Probs also drinking an iced matcha latte

  • Can say “Where is the restroom?” in 18 languages

  • Believes Chris Pine is the best celebrity Chris

  • Will probably find a Schitt’s Creek reference for that

  • Lover of Adele, Kelly Clarkson, Sarah Bareilles, and Kasey Musgraves

  • Anime nerd, Pokémon coordinator, Gleek, basically an X-Men

  • Virgo | MBTI; ESFJ | Enneagram; 4w3

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R E V I E W S

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(REVIEWS)

5.0

“As a photographer, I collaborate with many wedding vendors, and it’s a privilege when I get to work with them repeatedly, as is the case with Danison! His work clearly speaks for itself, and his character is consistently kind.”
— Photographer, Joanna Moore Photography
“Working with Danison is a complete pleasure. From the initial interaction, you immediately feel the importance he gives each and every one of his clients and the amount of effort he strives to complete each project with love. Having to communicate with him is an ease that makes my job a million times easier!”
— Planner, Radiant Events & Design
“Danison delivered the most stunning signage that far exceeded anything I could dream up! He was amazing at directing my creative energy and combined all of my ideas and wants into something bespoke. Whether you’re looking for wedding or party signage or maybe something for your business, you NEED Danison!”
— Florist, Alyssa Maldonado Design

Family is everything.

Photography
Joanna Moore Photography