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The Ultimate Guide to Commissioning a Studio Portrait Painting
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.
leahmarie26416@gmail.com Seaman
Sep 286 min read


Caring for Your Acrylic Painting: A Guide to Preserving Your Artwork for Generations
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.
leahmarie26416@gmail.com Seaman
Aug 315 min read


Renaissance Art & Live Wedding Paintings: Yes, There’s a Connection
The artists I studied in Florence weren't simply documenting the world around them, but also selecting the moments that felt the most pertinent to them to memorialize forever. They were making choices about what mattered most. That's exactly what I do when creating a live wedding painting.
leahmarie26416@gmail.com Seaman
Aug 245 min read


Wedding Photos vs. Custom Wedding Portrait Painting Commissions: Which One Is Right for You?
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.
leahmarie26416@gmail.com Seaman
Jul 274 min read


Finding the Live Wedding Painting That Feels Like Your Style
This blog is designed to help newly engaged couples, planners, and art lovers better understand the five major styles commonly found within the world of live wedding painting so that you can confidently choose the right live wedding painter for your wedding day. And perhaps even more importantly, it’s here to help you discover what kind of artwork actually feels like you. Because at the end of the day, choosing a live wedding painter isn’t about finding the “best” artist.
leahmarie26416@gmail.com Seaman
May 97 min read
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