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A young man in a white shirt with black design on the front sitting at a table with fashion sketches, pens, a glass of water, and fashion magazines, working on design sketches in a minimal white room.

Unique guest favors that they won’t throw away.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 (REVIEWS)

MOST POPULAR EXPERIENCE

Person in a black suit with a green bow tie holding design sketches of fashion outfits. The sketches include dresses and suits with color swatches.
Person drawing a fashion illustration of a woman in a gown on a white sheet of paper, with a collar and bow details, at a desk with a transparent divider.

3hr minimum for Fri-Sun events

  • All portraits are painted on 5”x7” premium watercolor paper and packaged in a clear plastic sleeve for protection.

  • All collections include an assistant to assist with guest interaction, guest flow, and photo taking.

Live Watercolor Guest Portraits

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Product Details

My style is all about that clean, modern vibe with a hint of fashion-forward flair. I keep it minimalist and faceless, letting the details shine where it matters most — the guest’s attire, hairstyle, hair color, and skin tones. Each figure is drawn with fashion-inspired proportions, meaning they’re a little longer and leaner than real life, giving them that chic, runway-ready feel!

Live Event Requirements

  • One 4-6ft. table in a shaded/covered area

  • Two chairs

  • Access to at least one electrical outlet

  • Vendor meal for all 4hr+ packages | one (1) 30min. break

How It Works

  • I’ll arrive one (1) hour prior to contracted paint time. Earlier if needed!

  • We’ll take photos of your guests to use for reference.

  • They enjoy the rest of the event, and I’ll paint them throughout the evening.

  • I can paint one guest in about 3-4min.—about 16-20 guests per hour.

  • Once finished, I’ll package and lay them out on a table for guests to pickup.

  • Any additional portraits can be completed back in the studio.

  • These portraits will be sent to you within two weeks of the invoice being paid.

  • Any additional portraits exceeding guaranteed count are $45 each.

  • Optional $5/additional portrait—I'll mail directly to each guest so you don’t have to.

Do you have a flair for being dramatic, fashion-obsessed, and a little bit extra?

Don’t worry, me too.

Guest capturing a live watercolor guest portrait session on their phone.
Live watercolor guest portrait artist smiling while presenting a custom fashion illustration.
Artist creating live watercolor guest portraits with brush pens and vibrant colors.

Watercolor guest portraits are memorable, stylish,
and extra in the best way.

  • Collection of fashion sketches featuring men and women in elegant evening wear, organized in five rows with various dresses, suits, and accessories. Includes text at the bottom: "DACODA + SAMY | NOVEMBER 8, 2025."
  • Illustration of diverse fashion models in stylish outfits, arranged in a grid, promoting Luxe Atelier event on November 30, 2025.
  • A digital illustration of multiple elegantly dressed couples, most in formal gowns and suits, arranged in a grid pattern, with the names Caitlin and James and the date December 13, 2025, at the bottom.
  • Fashion illustration featuring various stylish outfits worn by male and female models, arranged in rows, with the text "AM Coastal | December 12, 2025" at the bottom.
  • Illustration of multiple fashion sketches of men and women in formal and stylish outfits displayed in a grid, with the names 'Leslie + Doug' and the date 'December 20, 2025' at the bottom.

THE REVIEWS ARE IN

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(REVIEWS)

5.0

“The guests absolutely loved watching Danison live paint the portraits with the thoughtful touches that he captured of their outfits.”
— Bride, Anissa H.
“Danison was the star of the show at our event, and was that wow factor we were looking for. ”
— Corporate Event Planner, Taylor J.
“All my guests just kept telling me how cool this was and couldn’t wait to go home and frame their portraits!”
— Bride, Michaela B.

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FAQs

    • # hours of live watercolor guest portrait painting

    • Fashion sketch styled portraits painted on 5"x7" premium watercolor paper

    • Custom branded paper

    • Clear plastic packaging for protection

    • One (1) 30 min. planning meeting one month prior to the live event

    • Event assistant to assist with guest interaction, guest flow, and photo taking

    • Access to photos taken throughout the evening via Google Drive for up to a year

    • One (1) complimentary 5"x7" magnetic acrylic frame (weddings only)

    • Digital poster of scans of each watercolor portrait

  • You will need to pay a 30% non-refundable retainer upon the signing/receipt of the contract + security deposit (if applicable). The remainder will be due two weeks prior to your event.

    For services that are based on final guest count, I will adjust the quote accordingly prior to final payment.

  • I offer flat travel fees for local events and many popular destinations across the country, so you can get a clear idea without a bunch of back-and-forth.

    For local celebrations, this typically covers mileage and gas, and for destination events it may include gas/mileage or airfare, lodging (usually 1 night for longer drives/West Coast locations and 2 nights for longer flights), plus a per diem for food and incidentals.

    You’ll see the exact travel fee when you select your region on my inquiry form. If your destination isn’t listed—or if it’s international—a custom travel quote will be required.

  • YES! I would love to travel for your event! Destination travel fees will include but are not limited to Artist’s and support staff’s airfare, car rental, lodging costs for two nights, and $100 per-person, per day Per Diem.

  • No, I do not. Just so that all of your tables and decor match, I leave it up to you to provide a linen for my area.

  • Abso-fricken-lutely! I’d feel awful if you didn’t go home with your own piece of art! I will arrive with enough time to set up and sneak around the venue space to get a photo of you (couple/celebrant) and complete that before anyone else’s!

  • No, I can move between spaces if needed! About 15 minutes before cocktail hour ends, I’ll pack up my materials. My assistant and I can either bring the table with us or use another table set up in the reception space. Since I travel light, moving is quick and easy! And we want to be in a visible spot for guests to easily get their portrait!

  • Unless you have a set of identical twins wearing the same outfit and sporting the same hairstyle, I can guarantee the portraits will look like specific individuals. If there is still a concern, no worries! Because I take photos to use as reference, I can point out which portrait belongs to which photo. Reference photos will be sent to you via a Google Drive link.