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LUXURY WEDDING + EVENT ARTIST

specializing in creating a unique guest experience through

watercolor painting portraits and calligraphy engraving

↓ UNLOCK THE GUEST EXPERIENCE ↓

WHERE

UNIQUE

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

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!

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

FASHION-INSPIRED

Portland LGBT wedding vendor in a black tuxedo crouching down and sipping on prosecco

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!

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

VIP EXPERIENCE

UNFORGETTABLE

Why Vancouver Weddings Are Special

Your wedding in Vancouver deserves art that feels just as meaningful as your love story. I’m a Filipino American artist creating watercolor painting portraits and calligraphy engraving that turn your celebration into an unforgettable experience.

From the scenic views and amazing restaurants by the Waterfront, Vancouver couples love adding that classic, timeless Bowtie & Brush touch to their big day.