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ART BY LAUREN WU

MICHIGAN LIVE WEDDING PAINTER
LIVE GUEST ILLUSTRATOR
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Painting love stories for intentional, sentimental couples

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Based in Brighton, MI. Servicing Southeast/Metro Detroit, West MI, Mid MI, Northern MI

TRANSFORMING EVENTS INTO MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES WITH BESPOKE ARTWORK

I’m an artist based in southeast Michigan. I began live painting in 2024. I have been an artist ever since I could hold a pencil as a young girl.

It was after I got married in 2023 when I discovered what live painting was. My jaw dropped so fast. I thought, “What a FANTASTIC idea!”

I was instantly excited and at the same time saddened because as an artist and recent bride I would have LOVED to have a live painter at my own wedding.

Now, I want to bring other lovely newlyweds the experience I missed out on! I know just how important it is to create a day that truly honors the real you. I can’t think of a better way to preserve these precious memories with your loved ones!

My heart is in every brushstroke. Creating pieces that foster joy and connection and evoke emotion is truly an honor. I cannot wait to be the one to paint for you!

Hi! I'm Lauren.
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YOUR BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES

as heirloom paintings

UNIQUELY PORTRAY YOUR SPECIAL DAY

Live painting is one of the most personal elements and unique forms of entertainment you can add to any occasion.

When you book a live painter, you instantly elevate your event with a high-end, luxury feel.

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TIMELESS & INTENTIONAL

I specialize in detailed fine art portraits and scenes of you on one of the most important days of your lives. These bespoke paintings become heirlooms to cherish for a lifetime.

It’s more than just a story - it’s a feeling. And together, we’ll capture it on the canvas to display in your home and enjoy every single day.

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TREASURES TO KEEP

As a live guest illustrator, I provide an exclusive, interactive experience in which your family and friends become works of art. I paint watercolor guest portraits on-the-spot, a truly delightful way to entertain your guests.

These custom illustrations are keepsakes that are never left behind, thrown out, or stuffed away in a drawer. As an alternative to your usual wedding festivities, this is a chance to do something a little more special for your loved ones.

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Testimonials

★★★★★

  • "I will cherish our painting for eternity."

    “I thought my wedding day could not get any better until I seen Lauren there working on our painting. Her work is so special… I love it so much. If you are on the fence, it is worth it! I feel like Lauren is a part of the family now. She is the absolute sweetest person in the world and I would recommend her to everyone! Wishing her the best <3”

    B & T June 2025

  • "Zero stress! We highly recommend!!"

    “Lauren did an amazing job at our wedding! Our guests absolutely loved the concept and their portraits. The whole booking process was smooth and fun."

    O & A October 2025

  • "We're already looking forward to finding more opportunities to collaborate with her in the future."

    “I cannot recommend Art by Lauren Wu highly enough! Lauren created beautiful watercolor portraits at our wedding, and the experience was absolutely wonderful from start to finish. She was incredibly communicative throughout the planning process, making everything seamless and stress-free. Her talent speaks for itself—the portraits were stunning and added such a special, personal touch to our celebration. Beyond her artistic gifts, Lauren's kindness and warm presence made her a joy to work with. Our guests loved the portraits, and we now have these beautiful keepsakes to treasure… If you're looking for a talented artist who will bring both skill and heart to your event, Lauren is the one!”

    C & K October 2025

  • "Lauren painted a wall in our baby nursery, and I couldn’t have asked for something more beautiful and personal."

    “She was able to get it done in one day, and it was fascinating to see the progress! She was great to talk colors and ideas with and the end result was better than I imagined! We are so excited and everyone who sees our mural is in love with it!”

    R.N. September 2025

  • "Such a pleasure to work with Lauren and such a unique gift for the guests."

    “Art by Lauren Wu did an amazing job for my daughter’s wedding this past weekend. Her communication was top tier, always running things by me to make sure the day of went smoothly! So many compliments about the portraits and many people commented it was a wedding favor they will actually display and keep rather then favors that get left behind or tossed. Rest assured, there was not a single parting gift left behind! Thank you again. Highly recommend booking for your next event!”

    M & E August 2025

  • "I’m so so happy we hired Lauren for live painting of our guests. I wanted something guests could interact with and actually enjoy as wedding favors and that’s exactly what Lauren provided."

    “She was so efficient with the guest count she provided to paint for the hours provided. Her setup was adorable and added cute detail to our venue. Money well spent for sure, such a great addition to our day💜 so glad we found her for our special day. She was also one of the best vendors I worked with during my wedding planning. I never had to wait around for a response with her or worry about miscommunications with her at all, which was so important.”

    B & C August 2025

  • "She was amazing. Fast responses, great ideas, detail-oriented."

    “She adds touches others don't - a custom stamp, an 8 x 10 of the couple. Guests love her and she is incredibly talented. I recommend you consider her for your next event!”

    K & J August 2025

  • “We had the absolute pleasure of working with Lauren as our live artist at Field of Hope, and she was nothing short of amazing!"

    “From the very beginning, Lauren was incredibly responsive, organized, and a true delight to collaborate with. Her energy was calm, creative, and welcoming — she added such a beautiful and meaningful touch to the evening. Not only was her artwork stunning and deeply appreciated by our guests, but her entire process — from communication to her payment system — was seamless and user-friendly. It made everything feel easy and professional. We’re so grateful Lauren was part of our event. If you’re looking for a live artist who brings talent, grace, and a wonderful experience from start to finish, Lauren is it!”

    Fund a Life July 2025

  • "It was such a fun touch and money well spent."

    ”We had Lauren at our wedding doing guest portraits and everyone loved it!! She had a great system and I would definitely recommend her. During the planning she was so on top of everything so I knew exactly what to expect. Thanks so much Lauren you are awesome!!”

    A & K May 2025

  • "It was so fun watching her paint. Guests loved having something to take home."

    ”I hired Lauren to do live painting for my sister’s wedding. Instead of traditional favors, we opted for portraits of the guests. Lauren’s work was amazing!!!! Her prices were reasonable. She’s an excellent communicator. 10/10 would absolutely hire her again and would recommend her to everyone!”

    Z & F May 2025

  • "Everyone loved the experience and the painting they got to take home."

    “We hired Lauren for our wedding on 5-3-25 and it was an absolute hit with our guests! This was money well spent to give our guests a unique favor that they actually WANT to take home.

    As for Lauren, she is friendly, professional and quick to respond to communication. Working with her is super easy and I would absolutely recommend her! If you’re considering a portrait artist, hire Lauren, you will not regret it!”

    R & S May 2025

  • "We absolutely love it!"

    “Thank you so much for beautifully recreating one of our favorite wedding photos!”

    K.C. January 2025

  • "Perfect first decor addition to our new home!"

    “Lauren did such an amazing job painting this for me to gift to (my spouse) this year!”

    S.H. December 2024

  • "Lauren, you blew away my expectations."

    “I had always dreamed of having a live painter at my wedding, but I didn’t even know where to begin looking for one. When a good friend of mine told me that Lauren was branching into weddings, of course (we) had to have her there. You were a JOY to have on my wedding day and everyone loved you and your work.”

    R.R. & J.R. September 2024

  • "She created the most memorable illustrations of the fur babies."

    “Lauren’s final product (and the entire process working with her) went beyond my expectations! They were all filled with so much personality, and truly felt like I was looking at the pets.. which is incredible. As for the process, communication was beyond easy - and I was able to get glimpses of the process to make sure I was happy with it along the way. Working with Lauren was a dream, and I can’t wait to work with her again on another painted masterpiece!”

    E.M. December 2024

  • "I cannot thank her enough for the time and energy she poured into her craft."

    “I came to Lauren with a request to not only brighten up an office space, but to capture emotional senses from the past, present, and surely the future. Her product has done all of that and so much more. The painting continues to bring me joy, comfort, and peace weeks after its arrival. Lauren was very transparent throughout the process and explained her artistic mindset all along the way.”

    T.S. July 2024

  • "I’m in love with the piece that Lauren created for me!"

    “Lauren was very patient in trying to understand what I liked and what would work well in the space that I wanted to put the painting in. I gave her only a few words to describe what I wanted the painting to represent, and she took those and beautifully ran with them! She even checked in with me a few times throughout her painting process to get my thoughts on elements she was adding in, which made me feel comforted and assured. The result is absolutely stunning and beyond what I ever could have imagined.”

    E.H. March 2024

  • "If you need a piece done would HIGHLY recommend"

    “Lauren was so helpful in creating this gift for my parents celebrating all the homes they've had over the years!”

    P.B. February 2024

  • "Your paintings were the HIT of our family Christmas this year!"

    “My daughter-in-law cried when she saw the chickens and her cats in the paintings!”

    M.D. December 2024

  • "I’m in love with my second order from her and can’t wait for the next one!"

    “If you’re looking for a pet portrait, look no further than miss Lauren! A local artist with incredible talent, efficiency, and communication - I can’t recommend her enough!”

    M.R. November 2024

  • "Thank you for capturing our family!"

    “(Lauren) is phenomenal… Lauren is a friend from PT school; I have never known anyone else who is such a scientific genius and also artistic in the way she is.”

    B.L. December 2024

  • "She is so communicative through the whole process and gave so much love to such a meaningful momento!"

    “To commemorate Kev's childhood doggie that recently crossed the rainbow bridge, I commissioned a local artist to bring my vision to life and she absolutely nailed it! For any of your custom portrait needs, contact Art by Lauren Wu! Thank you Lauren!”

    M.R. July 2024

  • "I just can't stop admiring this!"

    “My friend Lauren Wu who is not only an awesome PT but also an incredibly talented artist who makes commissioned artwork made this artwork for me of my two babies coinciding with their 10th birthday that was this past week! Lauren is amazing, look at how she captured all the little details and got their coloring and markings just so perfect! Thanks Lauren!”

    R.N. April 2024

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