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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 canโ€™t wait to be the one to paint for you!

-Lauren
I'm Lauren!

Iโ€™ve 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, โ€œthere 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 shouldnโ€™t 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.

Itโ€™s more than just a story - itโ€™s a feeling. And together, weโ€™ll 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:

โŠน Wedding Cocktail Hour & Receptions
โŠน Bridal & Baby Showers
โŠน Engagements & Vow Renewals
โŠน Birthdays & Retirements
โŠน Proms & Graduations
โŠน Holiday Celebrations
โŠน Galas & Fundraisers
โŠน 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 Artwork

From wedding mirror signs, house portraits, to murals, and more. I might have the perfect custom hand-painted gift for you.

Get in Touch

LIVE 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 havenโ€™t heard from me, please reach out again.

For custom artwork (wedding mirror signs, house portraits, pet portraits, murals, etc): Click here!