Watercolor, Fashion & Real Weddings
Your Favorite Wedding Artist's Journal
Real weddings, behind-the-scenes studio life, and honest takes on the live art industry—by Portland wedding artist Danison. Because some of us like to read.
MY FAVORITE BLOGS
Your guide to live watercolor guest portraits.
New to live watercolor guest portraits? Start here, friend. I'll walk you through how guest portraits work, what’s included, and why they’ve become a favorite for stylish celebrations.
Guest Portrait Basics
What Is a Live Wedding Artist and How Does It Work?
A simple guide to what live wedding art is, how the experience works, and where it fits into your wedding day.
Start here
Live Art Options
Watercolor Guest Portraits vs Live Wedding Painting
Compare two popular wedding art experiences so you can choose the one that fits your celebration best.
Compare options
Investment Guide
Wedding Guest Portraits: What Your Investment Covers
Learn what goes into live watercolor guest portraits beyond the painting time, from prep to post-event delivery.
Understand the investment
Guest Experience
Wedding Guest Experiences: Favors Are Officially Out
A fresh look at why couples are choosing meaningful guest experiences over traditional wedding favors.
Rethink guest favors
Live Art at InnVentures Annual Conference: A Luxury Experience Through Personalization
From June 3th–5th, 2024, I had the honor of being part of the InnVentures Annual Conference, a multi-day event filled with creativity and recognition. As part of the entertainment and experiential offerings, I was invited to bring live watercolor and calligraphy services to two of the most high-profile moments of the conference. Spoiler: It was epic.
Best Marketing Tools for Small Businesses
Running a small biz isn’t just about doing what you love—it’s also about figuring out how to get people to actually notice you and why they should choose you out of the bazillion other folks out there. And let’s be really real, marketing can feel overwhelming when you’re juggling a million other things. That’s why finding the best marketing tools for small business is such a game-changer. The right tools don’t just make life easier—they help you connect with your dreamiest clients, prevent your brand from being a hot mess, and free up time so you can actually enjoy the business you’ve built.
Why Live Art is Perfect for Micro Weddings
Planning a micro wedding? You’re in for something intimate, intentional, and incredibly special. This post explores why live art activations like watercolor guest portraits, calligraphy, and engraving are perfect for micro weddings.
Live Wine Watercolor Guest Portraits at L’Angolo Estate
I debuted my live wine watercolor guest portraits at the stunning L’Angolo Estate in Newberg, Oregon. In collaboration with Benable, this intimate brand activation brought together 50 of Portland’s top influencers for an evening of wine, bites, and one-of-a-kind keepsakes. Over the course of three hours, I created 50 portraits—each painted using L’Angolo’s Reserve Pinot Noir.
Live Watercolor Florals at Nordstrom: House of Creed Mother’s Day Activation
On May 10, I had the absolute pleasure of working with Sun Dreams Productions for a special Mother’s Day activation at Nordstrom, featuring House of Creed. Shoppers who purchased a fragrance were treated to a live watercolor experience where I hand-painted florals directly on their gift boxes—and let me tell you, it was such a fun, fast-paced, and feel-good day.