Watercolor Guest Portraits

“Unique guest favors that they won’t throw away.”

An artist in a green suit smiles while drawing at a table filled with watercolor portraits.
An artist attaches watercolor portraits to a wall with a green bow.

Pricing

3hr. (24 portraits/approx. 60 guests) . . . . . . $1,050
4hr. (32 portraits/approx. 75 guests) . . . . . . $1,400
5hr. (40 portraits/approx. 95 guests) . . . . . . $1,750
6hr. (48 portraits/approx. 110 guests) . . . . . $2,100
Additional in-studio portrait . . . . . . . +$20/portrait
Photo assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200

Prices above include the following:

- 5”x7” premium watercolor paper -
- Clear plastic packaging for protection -

My style is minimalist and faceless. I focus on the guest’s attire, hair style/color, & skin tones. Figures are drawn with fashion proportions, which are generally longer and leaner than real life proportions.

An artist arranges completed watercolor portraits on a table.

Requirements

- One 4-6ft. table in a shaded/covered area -
- One to two chairs -
- Access to at least one electrical outlet -
- Vendor meal for all 4hr+ packages -

How it Works

  • I’ll get to your event at least an hour before cocktail hour to set up and get everything ready.

  • During cocktail hour and throughout the evening, I'll take photos of any guests. This way, everyone can keep enjoying the event without waiting in line.

  • Once I finish the portraits, I'll lay them out on a table so guests can easily pick them up by the end of the event.

Additional Information

  • On average, I can draw a couple (two people) in about 5-7 minutes. So, I can paint 8-10 portraits per hour, including the time to switch between each one.

  • Depending on your guest count, not everyone may get a portrait, but not everyone will want one either!

  • If there are any portraits within my usual count that I don’t finish at your event, I’ll complete them back in my studio at no extra cost. For any extra portraits, I can finish them for $20 each and send you a separate invoice.

  • All extra portraits will be sent to you within two weeks after your event.

“Bowtie & Brush was a hit at my wedding! Everyone was floored by the awesome work Danison did!”

Michaela + Zack

“The guests absolutely loved watching him live paint the portraits with the thoughtful touches he captured of their outfits.”

Anissa + Brandon

Recent Work

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“You won’t regret doing live watercolor guest portraits. Trust me. Guests absolutely love being turned into a work of art! I’ve had so many guests tag me in photos of their portraits framed!”
— Danison