Wedding Frenzy

Wedding Season is coming to an end...

(can I get an amen?!)

Granted, there have definitely been past summers that were far busier than 2012, but each time I willingly sign myself up to create a one of a kind, unique art piece for the newlyweds. 

Not to mention, I always shoot myself in the foot because I decide to go above and beyond and paint these masterpieces (full of myself? probably.)

Ultimately, it comes down to this, what would they cherish more? A spoon from Bed Bath & Beyond or an art piece that sparks a special memory they had together.

I go with the latter...but thats just me.

Now you can scroll through some of my favorites and the stories behind them.

This was the beginning of a long journey. 3 foot x 3 foot canvas...huge. I decided to add a close up of the petals because each one took me approximately 2+ hours to get to JUST the right shade.

So...the picture deserves to be shared.

Hands down, favorite piece. Have I told you I love painting flowers? This would be categorized as flowers on steroids. 

This is the actual photograph of her wedding bouquet with their Wedding Rings.

Photo Credit to Rockstarr & Co Photography.

What a work of art! ha. 

One of my best friends, Rachel, got married last summer and I told her to send me 3 photos of which I would choose one and paint it for her. 

(shooting myself in the foot)

I choose the dock in Copenhagen, Denmark. 

This is the actual photograph. I'm literally in shock at how well it turned out.

New found hobby...watercolors. Another new found hobby...typography.

Combine them and you have a great, meaningful & SIMPLE Wedding gift.

I'll gladly create these for your engaged friends!

But lets not leave out the pieces still left on my "to do" list...

The Walton's got married (over) a year ago.

I really need to get started. 

The colors are breathtaking and I'm always up for a challenge. So, my next challenge... Cathedral of St Paul in St Paul, Minnesota. Stay tuned.

Photo Credit to Matt Ferrara Photography.

Luckily, (for me) the Sweeney's got married only a month ago...time is on my side.

Lets zoom in a little closer because Lord knows I cannot draw/paint/sketch people for the life of me.

...another wedding bouquet!!

Honestly, can't wait.

So...have you changed your minds on what to give your engaged friends for their wedding?