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Mayflower Hotel , Washington DC Wedding - Live Painting for Sanjana and Matthew
Back in April , I painted live at The Mayflower Hotel in Washington DC for Sanjana and Matthew's Tamil wedding ceremony . Being a Virginia based artist, I paint locally in VIrginia, Washington DC and Maryland. I also travel within the country to paint live and sketch live at events .
Live Sketching at Jamie And John's Wedding in Boston, Massachusetts
Jamie and John's wedding at the Harvard Club in Boston, Massachusetts was a fun event to sketch live at. Boston is a fun place to visit . The Harvard Club of Boston is a gorgeous venue. I sketched guest portraits as favors at the wedding . My style of live sketching is fashion Illustratrations.
Live Event Art at Corporate Events - 2023 edition
Happy New Year ! I hope 2024 brings you joy and happiness and the very best in your life. I want to express my gratitude and appreciation to you as we enter a new year ! I am very thankful for all the amazing opportunities - both commissioned and live event art - that have come my way .
Creating Lasting Memories with Live Sketching Guest Portraits at Events
Have you ever attended an event and wished there was something unique and memorable to capture the moment? As the year comes to an end ( can you believe it ) are you planning a Holiday party for a corporate event or a milestone birthday or a wedding reception ? Are you hoping to have something fun and interactive
Creating the Perfect Custom Holiday Card
The holiday season is a time for spreading joy and cheer, and what better way to do that than by sending out custom holiday cards. Whether you're sending them to family, friends, or colleagues, clients, a personalized holiday card is a thoughtful gesture that will surely brighten someone's day.
Custom Artwork for SALUTE Summit in New York City
On October 5th 2023 , I attended the SALUTE Summit in New York City. This trip to NYC was special because I got to create something for the Summit..When the founders of SALUTE approached me to create a custom painting for the Summit , I was excited because the painting represents what the Summit stands for.
Custom Holiday Artwork and Engraving
I would like to invite you to reach out early for custom orders . If you need custom holiday gifts ready in time for early December , I recommend placing orders in between September (now) and the end of October.
Goodbye Summer + Pop Up in Bethesda, Maryland
The days have been growing shorter and the nights feel cooler . Summer isn't quite over yet , we do have a few more weeks of its warmth. But as Labor Day weekend approaches, I can't help but feel like Summer is coming to an end.
Past New York Fashion Week Experiences
I still remember my very first Fashion Week in NYC . I was so new to Fashion Illustration , and I wanted to experience fashion week in person . I havenβt been back to Fashion Week since the pandemic . But I hope to - soon.
Your Barbie Dreams: Hand Painted Chandon Wine Bottle
Imagine the excitement of having a customized hand painted Barbie-themed wine bottle at your Barbie-themed party or bridal shower!
Live Sketching Guest Portraits for Events
Live Sketching is the art of capturing a moment in real time and creating it using a series of images at an event - conferences, parties etc . It is a memorable experience for whoever is being sketched. Iβm a Virginia based live sketch artist who is available to travel to your event.
Barbie Mania - Fashion Illustrations of Margot Robbie's Outfits
Margot Robbie dressed up in Barbie outfits on the press tour- its the cherry on top of the marketing game !
Now as someone who sketches fashion , this was a treat for me ! If could, I would sketch more Margot Robbie in Barbie outfits. I still may do it .
It's a fashion illustrator's delight. It's inspiring to sketch something so bright and vivacious .
Custom-Painted Wine and Champagne Bottles
Luxuriously painted and customized bottles make beautiful gifts for graduation parties, engagements, wedding gifts, housewarming gifts, corporate event gifting and holiday events. The bottles can be matched to any event theme color , bridal invitation suite , bridal outfits , bright florals or pretty pastels , blushes or pale blues. Artwork or lettering can be customized based on someone's favorite colors , flowers , a special place like a wedding venue or a landmark .
Kunal and Chriselda
Kunal hired me to paint live at his wedding reception . This was a surprise for his lovely bride, Chriselda . The live painting was of their first dance at Hilton Short Pump in Richmond, Virginia
Bloomingdales Mother's Day Event - Live Engraving
Bloomingdales has been a long time client of mine . I love working at their events. Its always a fun experience interacting with the friendly staff and the clients who get their items personalized from me.
In particular, Mother's Day events are a lot of fun to work at . This year, I engraved perfume bottles and candles at Bloomingdales , Chevy Chase , MD.
Live Wedding Painting - Ankit and Bhavini
Ankit and Bhaviniβs wedding ceremony at Baltimore was a joy to paint live . The couple had a beautiful vision for their wedding painting . I also got to paint their dog in the painting.
The Romantics x Netflix
Inspired by The Romantics being screened on Netflix, here's an illustration of Raj and Simran from Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge or DDLJ .
Happy Valentine's Day and Galentine's Day !
Today is a day to celebrate love in a way that is meaningful to you - Friends, family, platonic, self love . I love the idea that it you do something meaningful and appreciate the loved ones in your life . These illustrations were drawn by me on procreate app on the ipad.