This thoughtful and romantic wedding took place at Civic Center Music Hall. Downtown Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is a bustling, charming, and stylish area for a wedding. The Civic Center looked stunning with the autumn-hued florals and sweeping cityscape in the background. It is quite an honor to paint the wedding of a fellow artist — […]

Last October because of KT Merry, I met one of my dearest online friends –  fine art photographer Jenna Wren. It all started when I shared that no, I was not a photographer in this group for photographers, I was a live wedding painter, but I was very excited to learn WITH this outstanding group […]

Firstly, here’s what Taylor said about Pecandarosa Ranch (as seen in Brides of Oklahoma January 2022): I can’t say enough great things about Pecandarosa Ranch. Throughout the wedding planning process, Connor and I loved getting to know the owners and forming a friendship with them. We couldn’t have thought of a more perfect place that […]

Why a painting isn’t trying to be a photograph.

The ceremony was over, and my brand new 🌟husband🌟 and I got in the limo with our whole bridal party to CELEBRATE on the way to the reception.  It was so full of excitement and joy.  But when we got to the reception, we were ushered into a private room where our kind wedding planner […]

The first *real* concert I ever went to was Michael W. Smith. First off — that’s very 90s/early 2000s for you and I’m showing my age, BUT… Here’s the thing — when we got there, our sixth grade selves ready to PAR-TAY (kinda) with the big leagues (or so we felt), we didn’t have anything […]

Ever had the opportunity to meet someone famous?  Oh my goodness, I was not old enough to understand the serious awesomeness that came with that.   You know prologues are my jam, so let’s prep the proverbial canvas…   My eight year old self was obsessed with musicals.  OBSESSED.Long ago, I actually had a dream that I […]

Did you know that live wedding painting is one of the TOP trends to come out of 2021, and it’s not going away anytime soon?

All a wedding painter needs is a word and a prayer right?! Nope! A live wedding painter’s guide to the MUST-HAVES for every wedding… And this post does contain affiliate links. 💕 The VERY FIRST wedding I EVER painted –  I forgot a pencil. It’s a true story, and if you ever see my easel […]

Did you know the first “live family fine art painting” of the royal family dates back to 1505? And honesty hour? The royals stood still for a LOOOONG time waiting on the artist to complete his painting.