The Joy of Live Painting: Behind the Scenes of Acrylic Art Hey, art lovers! 🎨✨ Today, let’s dive into the vibrant world of live painting in acrylics. Whether you’re an aspiring artist or simply an admirer of creativity, understanding the process can add a whole new layer of appreciation to your experience. So grab your […]
As Mother’s Day approaches, the search for the ideal gift to express love and gratitude begins. While flowers and chocolates are timeless classics, consider stepping into the realm of timeless memories with a custom portrait. Here’s why commissioning a portrait is the perfect way to celebrate and honour the extraordinary woman who shaped your world. […]
What make a painted portrait so special over photography? Portraiture is one of the oldest and most enduring genres of art, dating back thousands of years to the earliest civilizations. A painted portrait captures the essence of a person, conveying not just their physical features but also their personality, character, and even their innermost thoughts […]
Should I chat to the live painter, or do they prefer to be left to paint? When it comes to weddings, couples often invest a significant amount of time and money in selecting the right vendors to create their dream wedding. One such vendor that has become increasingly popular in recent years is the live […]
Why I paint brown on my canvas first? A comment I get a lot at my weddings is.. “ahhh… you can paint! when I saw you painting all brown I thought, who’s hired this bad artist!” or “I wondered why you were painting brown and now you’ve covered it all..” For the non artist, I […]
The history of live wedding paintings Wedding paintings have been around for centuries, and they have undergone significant changes over time. From traditional portraits to modern live painting, the evolution of wedding painting reflects the changing attitudes and values of society towards art and marriage. Traditional Wedding Portraits Traditionally, wedding portraits were commissioned as oil […]
Portraits – be sure to make an impact with this unique gift, something that will be cherished for generations! Over the years, it becomes increasingly difficult to find gifts for your loved ones. Perhaps they are minimalist in their life, or they buy all the things they need. Perhaps nothing seems sentimental enough or […]
What paints and why I use them, a quick guide to mural art When I first started painting murals, I was a little clueless on which paints I should use, and whether I had to go into Bunnings and buy pots of every colour in their range. That would be expensive! I searched the internet […]
Right at the beginning of 2021, I put out 3 goals I wanted to achieve for that year. One of these goals was to paint a mural over 2 storeys high. Why was this one of my goals? I like to challenge myself. I like to put myself out of my comfort zone to help […]
Why you should choose the classic package for your live wedding painting, instead of the basic. I have 3 packages to offer for my live paintings. Basic, Classic and Luxe. When someone is booking my Luxe package, they usually know that they want two paintings, so it’s not something I mention in most enquiries. […]
So you’re thinking about commissioning a mural painting? Maybe you’re not, you’re just curious on why people would get one? I want to have a quick chat about a few benefits of murals and why they are such an important part of the community. 1. Murals can tell a story of the community […]
You’ve made the great decision to commission a live painter at your wedding. You have both chosen the style you would like, or perhaps one of you gifted the other. Perhaps you were both gifted. Whatever the reason you had a live painter at your wedding, I’m sure it was filled with happy feelings. So […]
My favourite murals to paint has evolved over the years as my skills and experience has grown. The first couple of murals I painted were not on walls. Perhaps they were considered large paintings, who knows? They were over 3 metres wide and 2.4 metres high, so much the same as a mural. I […]
OMG… I’ve just ventured into a new area of live weddings, and I’m obsessed!!! Character paintings! Is it the new wedding photobooth? Who knows.. but I can say for sure that it’s an absolute hit with guests! I was lucky to be asked to be part of a wedding recently where I painted […]
Meet Ibaia, our new live wedding painter. Last December I had a client accidentally book the wrong date for her sister’s wedding, and once we realised, I was already booked out for the correct date. It was not a fun process trying to find another painter to fill in, or trying to […]
I started off my month in the best way possible, enjoying champagne on a luxury yacht, heading to an exclusive island to enjoy more champagne, a bath under the stars and a night in a very luxurious hotel.. and the best part? I was paid for it! I know, I’m gloating! I am fully aware, […]
Watercolour versus Acrylic paint; which option suits your wedding best? I am often asked this question by couples who have booked a live wedding painting. They want to know which is better, watercolour or acrylic paints and which option they should choose. There is no right answer to this, so I’ve decided to provide […]
