LGBTQIA
WEDDING + EVENT
ARTIST

specializing in creating an inclusive guest experience

through live watercolor guest painting and hand engraving +calligraphy

“Let’s give your event that final bowtie touch!”

Imagine your big day stacked with a wedding vendor who truly accepts you for who you are.

Our Own Gay Love Story

I’d be a really sucky gay if I wasn’t an LGBT-friendly vendor who supports my own community’s rights. I’m happily married to my husband, Josh. We’re a Tinder success story, but for the record, I swiped right first. On our first date at a Starbucks, he asked a follow up question, “What church do you go to?” That was the moment I knew he was someone special.

Read our story

My First LGBT Wedding

Amanda and Jessica will forever hold a special place in my heart. Yours will too, but like, they were my first. The moment they found me, they emphasized wanting to have accepting and intentional vendors for themselves and their guests. They entrusted me with all their stunning details, and even let me try out an idea that I never did before!

Read A+J’s story

Portland-based live event artist, at YOUR service!

LEARN ABOUT MY SIGNATURE SERVICES

Check out my signature services by clicking one of the options below.

WATERCOLOR GUEST PORTRAITS CALLIGRAPHY & ENGRAVING

or contact me at danison@bowtieandbrush.com

Are you my people?

If you appreciate art. If you are a dog person. If you like to cuss with your close friends. If you’re gay AF. If you choose to be kind above all things. If you’re a little bit dramatic. You are my people.

Is this how you want to feel?

You want to feel safe amongst your vendors. You want to feel positive and excited when we interact. You want to feel assured that you made the right decision. You want to feel confident that your guests will be treated like VIPs. You want to walk away with a one-of-a-kind keepsake that you can proudly display in your home. Well, that’s what you’ll feel when we work together!

Portland luxury calligrapher and engraver sitting in a chair reading a wedding magazine with pieces of paper falling around him
Portland LGBT wedding vendor in a black tuxedo crouching down and sipping on prosecco
Portland Wedding Onsite Engraver holding an engraving tool and personalizing a bottle of Chanel No. 5 perfume
Wedding calligrapher and engraver in a green suit putting on a bowtie

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