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LUXURY WEDDING + EVENT ARTIST

specializing in creating a refined guest experience through

watercolor guest illustrations and bottle engraving

↓ UNLOCK THE GUEST EXPERIENCE ↓

WHERE

REFINED

MEETS

ART.

WEDDINGS

BRAND

ACTIVATIONS

SOCIAL

CELEBRATIONS

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

  • 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

  • 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.

FASHION-INSPIRED

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!

VIP EXPERIENCE

UNFORGETTABLE

Why Willamette Valley Weddings Are Special

In Oregon’s Wine Country, refined doesn’t have to mean formal. I deliver stylish watercolor guest portraits and personalized wine bottle engraving that blend beautifully with vineyard settings across Newberg, Dundee, and beyond.

A perfect fit for venues like The Allison Inn & Spa, Maysara Winery, Zenith Vineyard, and Willamette Valley Vineyards—where thoughtful experiences and great wine go hand-in-hand.

THE REVIEWS ARE IN

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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

Have you heard of wine-color portraits?

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