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    Inspired by Colorful Leaves

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    Last year around this time I took a watercolor class at one of my favorite places, Terrain at Styers, with my wonderful friend, Matt, the designer behind Wyndetryst Design and Photography. It was one of those influential moments in my life that I couldn’t quite comprehend the impact of until months later.

    During that class, I tapped into my passion for watercolors. While I did grow up loving my fine arts classes, I had sort of lost touch of it. I went to school for Graphic Design and have been fortunate enough to be working in that industry for the past 8 years. But I always felt as though I was missing something with Graphic Design. Now I know it was the loose quality and unexpectedness that comes with painting.

    At the time I took the class at Terrain, I had already been brainstorming starting a business in the wedding industry, but hadn’t quite figured out what I could bring to it, and in what form. It took about 6 months to put the pieces together in my head. Watercolor, weddings with a personal touch, and graphic design (finally) became my vision for Hand-Painted Weddings on a full moon in December. I am so happy it did! I couldn’t be happier doing this work!

    The painting that I did that inspiring day in Terrain was of some potted Begonias (see above). Ever since then I have had a soft spot for colorful leaves. I soon purchased myself a pot of Caladiums (the green and pink leaves) which I also painted. The Caladium plant sits by our bedroom window and is by far the happiest plant I take care of.

    Begonia Wedding Invitation and Caladium Wedding Invitation now available in the Hand-Painted Weddings Invitation shop.

  • Commissioned Watercolors

    Commissioned Watercolors: Wedding Walk

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    Yes, it rained on our wedding day, so by default I am one of those people who says that rain on your wedding day brings good luck. It is funny how that works, right…you don’t want to wish rain on your wedding day, but if you get it, it’s good luck. Lucky for me I had a wonderful photographer who captured rain really well!

    This is one of my favorite portrait photos from our wedding. The funny part is that I had no idea this photo was taking place during this photo. Note: I probably wouldn’t have hiked up my dress quite that much if I had known. But I like that this photo is real; it’s natural. I also love the colors in the trees! I loved the color so much that I thought it would be a beautiful watercolor painting. My only problem was that I liked the composition on the black and white photo better than the color version, so I used both photos to create this watercolor. It was a fun challenge!

    I am offering commissioned watercolors at a special rate of $200 per commissioned watercolor at a 6″ x 9″ size (horizontal or vertical layout) plus shipping, and at $325 per commissioned watercolor at a 8″ x 10″ size plus shipping. This price will likely increase in the future, so act fast! One restriction being that if there are more than 2 people in the photo, the price will increase (Please inquire). To read more about commissioned watercolors go here.

    Painting by Hand-Painted Weddings. Photos by Hoffer Photography.

  • Hand-Painted Guest book

    Cobblestone Thumbprint Guestbook: Guests Leave an Impression on the Couple’s Path

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    The Cobblestone thumbprint guestbook is a 13″ x 19″ hand-printed art print in which guests “sign” with their fingerprint to fill in the cobblestone path. The names and dates on the banner are customizable.

    This piece will make a beautiful keepsake on your walls for years to come. It beautifully symbolizes the support your family and friends have on your path as a couple.

    The Cobblestone thumbprint guestbook is now available for ordering in the Hand-Painted Weddings Thumbprint Guestbook shop.