If you've never commissioned artwork before, the process can feel intimidating. How do you choose a photo? What should you expect? How much input do you have? And how do you find the right artist? This guide will walk you through everything you need to know.

While acrylic paintings are known for their durability and flexibility, they still benefit from thoughtful handling and maintenance. I often provide a care guide with my paintings, but I wanted to create a more in-depth resource for clients who want to understand why certain care recommendations matter and how to best protect their artwork for years to come.

Eventually many couples find themselves asking: "What can I give them that actually feels meaningful?" As someone who spends her days transforming memories into artwork, I'd like to gently suggest an answer: A custom portrait painting. Because unlike many gifts, a portrait painting doesn't simply celebrate a person. It celebrates a story.

As a professional artist who has spent over a decade creating commissioned artwork for clients across the country, I'd like to pull back the curtain a bit and walk you through the process. By the end of this guide, you'll know exactly what to expect when commissioning a custom portrait painting—and hopefully feel excited rather than overwhelmed.

Compare live wedding painting, wedding photography, and videography in this ultimate 2026 guide for couples and planners. Learn the pros, cons, costs, and how to choose the right wedding vendors for your celebration.

To the brides and grooms who are searching for that perfect wedding present: this is for you. There are very few moments in life where we get the opportunity to give someone we love a gift that says, “I see how fleeting this moment is… and I wanted to help us keep it forever." A live wedding painting is one of those gifts. Not because it is trendy, or because it photographs beautifully for Instagram. They aren't even perfect gifts because they double as luxury wedding enterta

When you decide to give the gift of a live painting, you are not only providing your friends with an incredible day-of experience, you are also investing in an heirloom piece that will stay in their new family for decades, if not longer. You will have a hand in bringing to life one of the foundational memorabilia from their new family. This blog offers guidance on how to make this unique wedding gift happen.