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 […]
A venue painting, the perfect way to make a statement with your wedding invitations What’s a venue painting, you may be asking. It’s simply a painting of your venue that you are getting married, which you can use for your stationery to add a personal touch. Including a venue painting into your wedding invitations can […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Etsy Resolution: The past month, I have been creating an Etsy shop makeover with the help of two lovely ladies, Claire and Jess, down at Etsy HQ! There has been a group of us getting together online every week to eagerly await the weeks tutorial on how to maximise sales through our online […]
