I saw this post on threads: and it got me thinking: There is SoOOOOoooOoOooOOoooOo much people don’t know about watercolor. AND while there are a LOT of reasons watercolor is my favorite paint medium — it’s color and appealing whimsy the way the water moves the color the fickle and unpredictable nature of ir … […]

LIVE WEDDING ENTERTAINMENT “IT LOOKS LIKE REAL ART THAT I GOT TO SEE PAINTED!” (Ashlynn) “Literally all my guests are obsessed!” (Olivia) “The guests were FLOORED!” (Molly) ^^actual comments from literally every bride I have worked with. Creating an unforgettable wedding experience for YOU AND YOUR GUESTS is about so much more than just *the […]

A Day in My Life as a Live Wedding Painter “GIVE ME A STORY *IDEA*” I typed into ChatGPT. I’m mortified I did it, I know, but I just couldn’t BEAR starting this blogpost with something other than a story. I mean, is that even a Courtney Kibby blog without a STORY?! Nope, it’s not. […]

‍ “You don’t see this kind of love every day.” These were the words of the wonderful wedding planner Merilee of Ever After Events, who had the pleasure of designing and producing a mesmerizing San Diego wedding at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe. The celebration was elevated with a unique twist – live guest […]

Bridal Stylist: The Curator of Elegance If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times — what I wouldn’t have given for a bridal stylist for my own wedding. Forget the glass slipper. Every bride deserves a sidekick in style. Enter the bridal stylist—the ultimate fairy godmother who sprinkles magic on your wedding […]

PHOTOS BY AARON DELESIE PLANNING BY SUGOKUII EVENTS Painting a piece of this Amalfi Coast wedding all started with this photo on the *bane of my existence app called Instagram*: I shared it on Instagram, saying, “This wedding should have a painting.” A sweet meeting with Carly led to a beautiful collaboration I’ve been honored […]

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 […]

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.  

A definitive guide to what live wedding painting is, why live wedding painting is important, and how you can make live wedding personal and meaningful at your wedding “I don’t have words for how  much we LOVE our painting! We will cherish it! You are fantastic!” ^^It’s messages like THIS ONE that make my heart […]

True story: before I became an artist I literally asked the question I’ve been asked ALL. THE. TIME.   WHY IS IT SO EXPENSIVE?! I’d be minding my own business looking at artwork online and thinking HOLY CRAP — HOW CAN THESE PEOPLE SELL FOR THIS PRICE?! THAT’S CRAZY! Well, friend, I’m here to tell you […]