ART BY LAUREN WU
MICHIGAN LIVE WEDDING PAINTER
LIVE GUEST ILLUSTRATOR
Based in Brighton, Michigan. Servicing Southeast/Metro Detroit.
Limited travel available throughout Michigan, Indiana, Ohio.
PORTFOLIO
HIGHLIGHTS
HEART IN EVERY BRUSHSTROKE.
Creating pieces that foster joy and connection and evoke emotion is truly an honor. I canโt wait to be the one to paint for you!
-Lauren
I'm Lauren!Iโve been creating ever since I could hold a pencil.
In college, I pivoted away from a career in the arts in favor of healthcare. After 7 years working as a physical therapist, I felt burnt out and stagnant. This took a toll on my creative energy - everyday, I had zero drive to draw or paint.
I still loved my role as a rehabilitation professional, but I knew I needed a change. I thought, โthere has to be more than this.โ The call to return to my creative roots grew stronger each year: I needed to revive the artist in me again.
Watching our love story come to life on canvas was pure magic.-M.T. JUNE 2026
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SERVICES
YOUR BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
as heirloom paintings
UNIQUELY PORTRAY YOUR SPECIAL DAY
I specialize in detailed, fine art portraits and scenes of you on one of the most important days of your lives. This heirloom painting is created to cherish for generations to come and to see on display for as an everyday reminder of your special commitment to each other.
Your wedding shouldnโt feel like it was made for someone else. Live painting is a unique element to elevate any occasion. In an industry that can feel like a giant production, the choice to feature bespoke artwork is deliberate and deeply personal.
Itโs more than just a story - itโs a feeling. And together, weโll capture it on the canvas to display in your home and enjoy every single day.
MEMORABLE, MEANINGFUL GIFTS
for your guests
TREASURES TO KEEP
As a live guest illustrator, I paint watercolor guest portraits on-the-spot, a truly delightful way to entertain and honor your loved ones. I provide an exclusive, interactive experience in which your family and friends become works of art. These illustrations are keepsakes that are never left behind, thrown out, or stuffed away in a drawer.
Great for:
โน Wedding Cocktail Hour & Receptions
โน Bridal & Baby Showers
โน Engagements & Vow Renewals
โน Birthdays & Retirements
โน Proms & Graduations
โน Holiday Celebrations
โน Galas & Fundraisers
โน Corporate & Brand activations
TRANSFORMING EVENTS into EXPERIENCES with BESPOKE ARTWORK.
Lauren did such an amazing job painting this for me to gift to my spouse!-S.H. DECEMBER 2024
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TESTIMONIALS
EXPLORE
Custom ArtworkFrom wedding mirror signs, house portraits, to murals, and more. I might have the perfect custom hand-painted gift for you.
Get in TouchLIVE PAINTING INQUIRY FORM
Thank you for considering me to be your live artist. Please allow for at least 2 business days for a response.
Couples who book with me for live painting services can expect to invest an average of $1200-$2600.
Be sure to check your spam/junk folder. If you havenโt heard from me, please reach out again.
For custom artwork (wedding mirror signs, house portraits, pet portraits, murals, etc): Click here!




