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LUXURY WEDDING + EVENT ARTIST

specializing in creating an inclusive guest experience through

live watercolor guest painting, hand engraving, and calligraphy

↓ UNLOCK THE GUEST EXPERIENCE ↓

WHERE

ELEGANCE

MEETS

ART.

WEDDINGS

BRAND

ACTIVATIONS

SOCIAL

CELEBRATIONS

A man in a light green suit with a black bow tie sitting at a table, smiling while talking on a green smartphone. There is a silver MacBook on the table and a white vase with white and green flowers, with pastel green and black ribbons hanging on the wall behind him.

CORPORATE

EVENTS

GIVE YOUR GUESTS THE VIP EXPERIENCE

Portland-based live event artist, at YOUR service!

WATERCOLOR GUEST PORTRAITS

Turn you and your guests into stunning one-of-a-kind watercolor portraits, created live at your event.
Portrait Collections begin at $2,725

let's make your guests feel like fashion models
CALLIGRAPHY + ENGRAVING

Elevate your event with personalized live calligraphy and engraving services, adding a touch of elegance to any occasion.
Calligraphy Collections begin at $2,550

let's turn boring items into beautiful keepsakes
MEET DANISON,

the artist behind the brush!
Danison is the heart behind Bowtie & Brush, blending art and business to create stunning watercolor guest portraits and personalized details for unforgettable weddings and events.

learn more about your favorite artist

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FASHION-INSPIRED

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ENTERTAINING

AWARDED
+ TRUSTED BY

Bowtie & Brush, led by artist Danison, is an award-winning live artist known for elevated watercolor portraits and intentional calligraphy.

He earned Orlando Magazine’s Best of Weddings in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. Loverly named Danison a Top Upcoming Stationer on the Loverly List 2024 and recognized him as one of the Best Wedding Innovators in the US on the Loverly List 2025. His fashion illustration and keepsake work has been featured by Style Me Pretty and Wedding Chicks and celebrated by Oregon Wedding Day and Washington Wedding Day. You’ll also find Bowtie & Brush in Tampa Magazine and WedVibes and on Offbeat Wed. Bowtie & Brush is also listed on directories including Nibtique, The Knot, WeddingWire, and PartySlate.

let's give your event that bowtie touch!

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VIP EXPERIENCE

UNFORGETTABLE

Why LGBTQ Weddings Are Special

I’m a gay husband and dad, and our family was built with a lot of heart and community. I know what it means to choose your people, to honor pronouns and chosen names, and to make space for every kind of family.

That’s why I’m intentional about the little things—greeting guests respectfully, celebrating queer joy visibly, and creating keepsakes that feel like you (not a template).