Inspirations – Baroque Elegant Hand Painted Wedding Invitation
Fresh off the phone with Greta and feeling inspired by her gold and blush detailed affair. A heavily hand painted design is swimming around in this creative brain… Caroline Tran Ballroom Scene, Papers, Framed Hand Painted Wedding Invitation,
A Real Momental Wedding – Melissa and Matt at Beaulieu Garden in Napa Valley
I’m digging into the archives today with this one. These images have been waiting patiently for some attention and today is the day! Melissa was a dream – super creative with a strong aesthetic. She was incredibly committed to her vision all the way through and it shows in every single image. Second guessing […]
A Peek into the Studio – Wood, Watercolor, Blooms and Trees
It’s been a busy season here at the studio and way too long since the last Peek into the Studio! I love this time of year as we’re still creating suites for summer while wrapping up fall wedding invitations – the best of both worlds… First is Allyza’s eclectic wedding invitation combining watercolor sketches of […]
A Peek into the Studio – Hand Painted Chaviano Couture Wedding Gown, NYC Bridal Market
When Annette of Chaviano Couture came to me at the Southern Weddings V5 launch party and wondered if I’d ever consider collaborating on a gown, I could barely contain my excitement. Well, the fruits of this labor are debuting at Bridal Market in NYC this weekend!
A Peek into the Studio – Peaches and Stripe Wedding Invitations in Southern Weddings Magazine
I’ve got my blogging groove back. Feeling rejuvenated and re-inspired after one of the most hectic Decembers I can recall! I’ve been dying to share this painterly project designed exclusively for the readers of Southern Weddings Magazine. I worked with Nicole and the SW Team to create a custom suite of painted paperie fit to […]
My Story is Art – Painting for the Southern Weddings Launch Party!
A few weeks ago I hopped a plane to Chapel Hill, North Carolina to celebrate with friends. Southern Weddings is a print magazine with loads of style and even more heart. We’re seen twice in their 5th anniversary issue, what an honor!! The Southern Weddings ladies asked us to create a painted backdrop, much like […]
Trend-Sketching, NYC Bridal Market 2012 – Theia Couture
So let’s get everyone caught up a bit… If you remember, last year, we decided to brave into the world of Bridal Fashion during market in NYC where designers debut their newest for the coming seasons. Well again this year, we spent a whirlwind 4 days in the big apple meeting with designers and watching […]
Behind the Scenes – Runway to Reality with Claire Pettibone
What happens when the amazing gowns of Claire Pettibone get inside this artist’s head? Read on… One of the surprises of my career has been the amazing people I’ve met. Recently my friend and fellow wedding artist, of the sugar variety that is, Sharon of Sweet Sensations encouraged me to share a shoot concept I’d […]
A Peek into the Studio – Peach Wedding Bouquet Watercolor Invitations
Last week was peppered with the painting of two very floral bouquets. Both of our couples adored a blushy-pink color palette and a mix of classic blooms like Ranunculus, Peach Amaryllis and Garden Roses. First up was Kaitlin’s bouquet…with the lovely Pieris added to the mix. The original was quite vibrant so when it came […]
Inspirations – Moody, Romantic Fall Wedding Invitations
Old books with worn signs of love mingle with mindful brushstrokes in bold color to create a moody mix of art and prose… Inn at Phillips Mill, papers, Hand Painted Book Invitations, Sullivan Owen Fall floral, Old Books
Inspirations – Luxe Floral Frame Wedding Invitation
Elegant floral blooms framing the invitation create a reserved drama for Lindsay’s Villa Sancti celebration. Villa Sancti in Malibu CA, Papers, Bouquet Blooms Wedding Invitations
A Peek into the Studio – Bold Lotus, Blue Delphinium and Watercolor iPhones
Bold blue made a reoccurring appearance in the studio this week. Envelopments’ Mercury Blue has become a staple here and this week acted out both it spirited and reserved personalities. First up are Melissa’s Vintage Lotus Save the Dates. Mercury Blue is front and center and accented with a regal damask and saturated orange hues. […]