DESTINATION
WEDDING + EVENT
ARTIST

specializing in creating a unique guest experience

through watercolor painting portraits and calligraphy engraving

“Let’s give your event that final bowtie touch!”

WHERE

UNIQUE

A smiling man in a tuxedo holding a large black bottle with gold writing, sitting on a bed with various medical items in front of him.

WEDDINGS

BRAND

ACTIVATIONS

Four women flipping over a piece of paper to reveal their watercolor guest portraits and reacting excitedly

SOCIAL

CELEBRATIONS

A man in a green suit and black bow tie talking on a cell phone, sitting at a table with a silver MacBook, a white flower arrangement, and decorated with pastel-colored bows on the wall behind him.

CORPORATE

EVENTS

MEETS

ART.

Portland-based live event artist, at YOUR service!

LEARN ABOUT MY SIGNATURE SERVICES

Check out my signature services by clicking one of the options below.

WATERCOLOR GUEST PORTRAITS | CALLIGRAPHY & ENGRAVING

or contact me at danison@bowtieandbrush.com

A young man with dark hair smiling, wearing a white turtleneck sweater, green pants, and white sneakers, standing with hands on hips against a plain white background.

A man in a light green suit and black bow tie is signing a document at a decorated table with black and green ribbons, surrounded by flowers, with more ribbons hanging on the white wall behind him.

Why Vancouver Weddings Are Special

Planning a romantic vineyard wedding or chic downtown affair in Vancouver? Let’s add custom watercolor painting portraits and thoughtful calligraphy engraving that feels true to your vibe.

Whether I’m sketching your guests live or engraving your names into wine glasses, my work brings a personal, hand-crafted elegance that elevates your day.

A man in a tuxedo sitting on a chair, talking on a rotary phone, with photographs and magazines scattered around and floating in the air.

Watercolor fashion sketches of wedding and formal outfits on paper with watercolor paints, markers, and flowers on a white table

Not to toot my own horn, but toot, toot

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(REVIEWS)

5.0

“Words cannot even describe how much we enjoyed working with Danison. Danison’s watercolor guest portraits stole the show! Everyone loved them as a favor (and we even had someone who didn’t come to our wedding tell us how cool they were). He is such a delight to work with! If you’re thinking about adding that service on, no need to look any further—he’s the best.”

— Christine + Noah

“Early on into wedding planning I knew I wanted a unique touch and experience for my guests, a keepsake that goes past the quintessential Photo Booth! He was the talk of the whole evening and many guests, including my husband and I, immediately framed our work the following morning! If you are looking for something unique, eye catching, and absolutely fashion forward gorgeous of a special keepsake, then look no further!”

— Julia + Stephen

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