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Mums deserve the best… the best is a portrait!

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.  […]

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what makes a portrait so special

What make a painted portrait so special?

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 […]

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should I chat to the live painter

Should I chat to the live painter?

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 […]

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live wedding paintings throughout history

A look back into the history of live wedding paintings

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 […]

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mural painting

The Benefits of a Mural Painting

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 […]

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is this the new wedding photobooth 2023

Is this the new Wedding Photobooth?

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 […]

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ibaia new live wedding painter

Meet Ibaia: Our New Live Wedding Painter

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 […]

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hayman island luxury event

Hayman Island Luxury Event

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, […]

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watercolour versus acrylic paint

Watercolour versus Acrylic Paint

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 […]

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