This was the first live wedding painting I had ever done. In fact, this was the first LIVE painting I had ever done. I am very introverted and used to prefer working alone in my studio, without chatting to a soul. Even emails can be too much at times. This is why the world […]
I’m sure you have already heard of a live wedding painter; I’m guessing this as you’ve managed to find your way to my blog! So what exactly is a Live Wedding Painter and how does it work? Basically, a Live Wedding Painter is an artist, like myself, who comes to your wedding or event […]
On the 26th September 2021, two very special people, Sammy and Jacob were married on the Gold Coast. They had contacted me about a year prior to the wedding, to organise their live wedding painting at Sirromet Winery and chose watercolours on canvas (something I don’t offer anymore, but at the time I used to […]
Here’s the real wedding story of live wedding painting in the middle of a pandemic! Back in August of 2020, I had the pleasure of painting for the gorgeous Loranda and Dan, while they joined their two families to become one at Seaworld Resort on the Gold Coast, Australia. It was such a beautiful […]
So how does live wedding painting work exactly? You’ve seen these live painting videos all over Insta and TikTok and it looks really cool, but are you left wondering how the heck this even works? I’ve had clients ask me how I paint, did they need to stand still while I painted them, and […]
What kind of bride are you? I promise it’s not a loaded question! 😉 If you’ve started planning your wedding, then you might have already asked yourself this and chatted to your partner about your ‘couples style’. Did you come across those fabulous (but sometimes very random) online quizzes that help you define your style? […]
Capture your love through painting. Whats that? Capture my what through whaaat? Live Wedding Painting!! Thats what! Its super cool, has been gradually building momentum throughout 2019/2020 and is here to stay. So what exactly is live wedding painting? It’s basically where you hire an artist to come to your wedding, set up and paint […]
Wedding maps, to do or not to do? What even is a wedding map for starters? Well… let me show you into the world of crazy awesome map designs..eh hem! Wedding maps, or mud maps as they are also known, are illustrated maps which add a touch of personality to your wedding stationery, while also […]
My tips on colour mixing. For years, when I used watercolours, I was always disappointed with results. Everything has this dull muddy appearance, and I was unsure why. At high school we were taught colour theory. There was the basic colour wheel, what to mix to make other colours and all about hues, tints and […]
Just a simple blog post today, but an important one! When you’ve gone out, spent your money on the best, or nearly best watercolour supplies, and have begun your watercolour journey, you don’t want to come unstuck by making a few rooky errors.. So here I’m sharing some basic tips to keep in mind when […]
Creativity, noun, the use of imagination or original ideas to create something. Being creative means taking risks and ignoring doubt and facing fears. It means breaking with routine and doing something for the sake of doing something. So, the above statements are not what most NON CREATIVE people would describe creativity. It’s a common misconception […]
2020 has been a C*%$ of a year. This morning on the radio I heard about the New Zealand bush fires. The radio hosts started the segment off by stating, “as if 2020 wasn’t bad enough, now this…” It got me to thinking. Over the past year I’ve seen more meme’s and posts […]
The difference between having a good piece of work and a great piece of work is largely due to the tools. You’ve probably been scouting Instagram and noticed that other artists are creating more vibrant pieces, or the paint seems to be sitting on the paper better. Or they are achieving gorgeous pieces in only […]
It’s hard running a business. You rely on self-motivation, time keeping skills, you have to multitask and pretty much be working, or thinking about work ALL THE TIME. Well, at the beginning at least! Pop this role on top of being a mum to two lively kids, and its pretty much full time, 24/7. It […]
While promoting, and even teaching my watercolour workshops I hear the same sentence said again and again, “I’m just not creative” or “I wish I was creative”. Well, news flash… you are!!! Everyone has an element of creativity in them; it’s just been supressed over years of adulthood. If you think about children, they all […]
Sunflowers are such a bright and gorgeous flower, and make any image instantly happier. I’m putting it down to colour theories and the emotions we get from yellow. It’s a warm colour, usually denoting the sun, brightness and clean, airy … I don’t actually paint Sunflowers a lot, however my Maddie, my daughter asked me […]
You’ve seen loads of AMAZING designs on Pinterest, and you want to create something like it at home. Or, maybe you’re a great designer; creating gorgeous invitations, but you don’t have those painting skills needed to launch a watercolour range. Whatever the case, I can help you create amazing watercolour invitations without ever needing to […]
How to have the wedding your guests will talk about for years. The world of weddings has progressed so much in the last 70 years. Back in the day, many weddings were a modest affair, held in family homes, with a few important guests. After the war, and money started to creep back into our […]
Are you thinking “should I start up my own art business?”, but the thought fills you with anxiety, dread and that good old feeling that you’re not quite ready yet? Then you’ve come to the right blog! ha ha… Having that dip in confidence is something that creatives feel a lot, all over the world. […]
It’s funny isn’t it? no one ever seems to ask a Lawyer, Teacher, Landscaper or any other ‘standard’ profession if they have another job. Yet, as an artist, I’ve been asked so many times if its my hobby, or if I have another source of income. Why tho??? For years I have called myself a […]
Ways To Inject Your Personality Into Your Wedding Adding personal touches to your wedding will make the whole day more enjoyable, memorable and romantic for you and your guests. Adding in small details that are special will offer you and your fiancé a walk down memory lane! In one day, you will be reliving […]
