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LUXURY WEDDING + EVENT ARTIST

specializing in creating a luxury guest experience through

watercolor fashion illustrations and on-site calligraphy and engraving

↓ UNLOCK THE GUEST EXPERIENCE ↓

WHERE

LUXURY

MEETS

ART.

Groom in a tuxedo holding a photo of a couple, with a bride in a white dress and veil and an officiant, during a wedding ceremony outdoors.

WEDDINGS

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BRAND

ACTIVATIONS

Four women flipping over a piece of paper to reveal their watercolor guest portraits and reacting excitedly

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!

  • Artists painting watercolor guest portraits with completed ones laid on the table

    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
  • Artist is hand engraving a Chanel fragrance bottle in beautiful calligraphy

    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
  • Artist in green suit and black bowtie holding a hand engraving tool

    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

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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Wedding calligrapher and engraver in a green suit putting on a bowtie

VIP EXPERIENCE

UNFORGETTABLE

Why Tampa Weddings Are Special

Turn your Tampa wedding into an art-forward experience. I create watercolor fashion illustrations and on-site calligraphy and engraving (glass, metal, fragrance) that wow during cocktail hour and look incredible in photos.

A polished match for downtown and Hyde Park favorites like Oxford Exchange, Armature Works, and Tampa Museum of Art, as well as waterfront hotels along Bayshore Boulevard and Harbour Island.

THE REVIEWS ARE IN

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(REVIEWS)

5.0

“If you’re thinking about adding that service on, no need to look any further—Bowtie & Brush is the best.”
— Christine + Noah
“If you are looking for something unique, eye catching, and absolutely fashion forward gorgeous of a special keepsake, then look no further!”
— Julia + Stephen
“Danison didn’t just provide a service, he created a world-class experience.”
— Taylor + Gage

Ready to make your guests feel like art?

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FAQs

  • Nope, I am based in Portland.

    But lucky for you,
    Tampa is a fave and I frequently do events here!
    Thus, I have a special rate for Tampa weddings and events!

  • 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.

  • Travel fees will include but are not limited to Artist’s and support staff’s airfare, car rental, lodging costs for two nights, and a per-person, per day Per Diem.

    Tampa Weddings will incur a fee of $975-$1,150.

  • I require at least one 4-6ft table, 1-2 chairs, and access to an electrical outlet. If the event is outside during the day time, I must be stationed in a covered area.