Portland-based
Live Watercolor Guest Portrait Artist & Fashion Illustrator
Danison Fronda-Tietz
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 gentleman 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 watercolor. Brush pens for lettering and calligraphy. Hair brushes to make sure my hair is always lookin’ fiiine.
THE DETAILS
Things you should probs know about me.
CPA
Creative Professional Artist.
Certified Public Accountant.
I’m a Filipino American artist with an accounting background, which basically means I care about the creative details and the organized ones.
New Jersey
Moved to Florida in 2016
Got married in Tennessee in 2020
Started Bowtie & Brush in 2022
Moved to Washington in 2025
Josh is my hubby. Proud dog dad to my yellow lab, Riley. And papa to my adopted daughter, Emmy.
Probably a beer, glass of wine, or iced matcha latte.
I can say “Where is the restroom?” in 18 languages.
Chris Pine is the best celebrity Chris. I will not be taking questions.
I will probably find a Schitt’s Creek reference for that.
I'm usually listening to an educational podcast, KPOP Demon Hunters, Glee, or a musical soundtrack.
I'm a huge fan of Naruto, Sword Art Online, Pokémon, X-Men, Heartstopper, and Charmed.
For those who care, I'm a Virgo, ESFJ, Enneagram 4w3, and my love language is Words of Affirmation.
AWARDED + TRUSTED
Fashion-inspired, guest-approved, and planner-friendly.
Bowtie & Brush has been recognized by wedding publications, directories, and creative industry features for its elevated guest experience and fashion-forward keepsakes.
Style Me Pretty | Marry Me Tampa Bay | WedVibes | Washington Wedding Day
Orlando Magazine Best of Weddings | Loverly List | Oregon Wedding Day | Washington Wedding Day
THE BOWTIE & BRUSH MISSION
Every guest deserves to feel like the most stunning version of themselves.
At Bowtie & Brush, the mission is to make every single person in the room feel like the most stunning version of themselves—and give them something to take home that proves it.
Through live watercolor guest portraits and fashion illustration, we turn wedding days and events into experiences that feel elevated, personal, and worth remembering. Every portrait is intentional. Every guest is seen. And every couple deserves to walk away knowing their people were taken care of.
Core Values
Every guest deserves a moment.
This is not just about painting portraits. It is about making people feel celebrated in real time. Every person who stops by the station gets their own experience.
Chic is non-negotiable.
The work should feel as elevated as the wedding itself. Fashion illustration style, intentional details, and portraits your guests actually want to frame.
Every couple is welcome here.
All love. All families. All backgrounds. No one should ever have to wonder if they are safe or celebrated here — because they always are.
The guest experience is everything.
If the guests don't feel the magic, the job isn't done. That's the standard — every single time.
my entire world
Family is everything.
Behind the bowtie, I’m a husband and a papa. My family is a huge part of why I care so much about creating art that people actually hold onto.
