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.

As a live wedding painter, I'm constantly thinking about composition, color, atmosphere, and storytelling. Certain venues naturally provide incredible backdrops that elevate the final painting and help create a true heirloom piece. If you're searching for a Columbus Ohio wedding venue and are considering hiring a live wedding painter, these are five venues that consistently stand out to me.

In a world where you can transform your home into virtually anything you can imagine, more homeowners are choosing to work with mural artists to create spaces that feel deeply personal, creative, and completely unique. From whimsical bathroom doors to dragons painted across ceilings and sunset landscapes stretching across living room walls, custom murals allow homeowners to create spaces that tell a story—their story

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.

People remember experiences far longer than they remember advertisements. That's one of the reasons businesses across the country—from coffee shops and breweries to corporate offices, schools, fitness centers, boutiques, and restaurants—are increasingly investing in custom murals. A well-designed mural isn't simply decoration. It's a branding tool, a marketing asset, a conversation starter, and in many cases, a customer's first impression of your business.

A custom wedding painting allows couples to transform a meaningful photograph into a one-of-a-kind piece of fine art. But does that make it better than photography? Absolutely not! The truth is that wedding photos and wedding portrait paintings serve very different purposes. Let's talk about why.

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.