LUXURY WEDDING + EVENT ARTIST

specializing in creating a unique guest experience

through watercolor guest portraits and calligraphy + engraving

WHERE

ELEGANCE

MEETS

ART.

WEDDINGS

BRAND

ACTIVATIONS

SOCIAL

CELEBRATIONS

CORPORATE

EVENTS

Portland-based live event artist, at YOUR service!

  • Artists painting watercolor guest portraits with completed ones laid on the table

    WATERCOLOR GUEST PORTRAITS

    Turn your guests into stunning one-of-a-kind watercolor portraits, created live at your event.

    Starting at $2,250

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  • Artist is hand engraving a Chanel fragrance bottle in beautiful calligraphy

    CALLIGRAPHY + ENGRAVING

    Elevate your event with personalized live calligraphy and engraving services, adding a touch of elegance to any occasion.

    Starting at $1,950

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  • Artist in green suit and black bowtie holding a hand engraving tool

    MEET DANISON,

    the artist behind the brush!

    Danison is the heart behind Bowtie & Brush, blending his love of art and business to create stunning watercolor guest portraits and personalized details for unforgettable weddings and events.

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Portland luxury calligrapher and engraver sitting in a chair reading a wedding magazine with pieces of paper falling around him
Portland LGBT wedding vendor in a black tuxedo crouching down and sipping on prosecco

AWARDED + TRUSTED BY

Bowtie & Brush, led by artist Danison, is an award-winning live artist known for elevated watercolor portraits and intentional calligraphy. He earned Orlando Magazine’s Best of Weddings in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. Loverly named Danison a Top Upcoming Stationer on the Loverly List 2024 and recognized him as one of the Best Wedding Innovators in the US on the Loverly List 2025. His fashion illustration and keepsake work has been featured by Style Me Pretty and Wedding Chicks and celebrated by Oregon Wedding Day and Washington Wedding Day. You’ll also find Bowtie & Brush in Tampa Magazine and WedVibes and on Offbeat Wed.

Wedding calligrapher and engraver in a green suit putting on a bowtie
Portland Wedding Onsite Engraver holding an engraving tool and personalizing a bottle of Chanel No. 5 perfume

Not to toot my own horn, but *toot, toot*

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
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REVIEWS)

5.0

Words cannot even describe how much we enjoyed working with Danison. Danison’s watercolor guest portraits stole the show! If you’re thinking about adding that service on, no need to look any further—he’s the best.
— Christine + Noah
He was the talk of the whole evening and many guests immediately framed their 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
His watercolor art was stunning—he captured the essence of our celebration beautifully and created something we’ll cherish forever. But what truly set him apart was how he went above and beyond. Danison didn’t just provide a service, he created a world-class experience.
— Taylor + Gage

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FAQs

  • Washougal, WA. Just 30 minutes outside of Portland.

  • You will need to pay a 30% non-refundable retainer upon the signing/receipt of the contract + security deposit (if applicable). The remainder will be due two weeks prior to your event.

    For services that are based on final guest count, I will adjust the quote accordingly prior to final payment.

  • I have a $100 flat fee for travel up to 60 miles. Additional travel costs will be applied at the current IRS standard cost per mile exceeding 60 miles to and from Artist’s studio location.

    If Artist & support staff are scheduled to work until 10:30PM or later and the reception venue is more than 90 miles from Artist’s and support staff’s home(s), a lodging and accommodation fee for any ground transportation and one overnight stay will be applied.

    For anything farther than 2ish hours/requires air travel, it will be considered a destination wedding.

  • YES! I would love to travel for your event! Destination travel fees will include but are not limited to Artist’s and support staff’s airfare, car rental, lodging costs for two nights, and $100 per-person, per day Per Diem.

    Destination weddings and events typically will incur a travel fee ranging anywhere between $700 - $3,000.

    A flat discounted travel fee is available for popular destinations including:


    Seattle, WA | $700 - $875
    Napa, CA | $775 - $950
    Orlando & Tampa, FL | $975 - $1,150

  • I require at least one 4-6ft table, 1-2 chairs, and access to an electrical outlet. If the event is outside during the day time, I must be stationed in a covered area.

Imagine your wedding venue turned into art.