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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.

PORTFOLIO

HIGHLIGHTS

HEART IN EVERY BRUSHSTROKE.

Creating pieces that foster joy and connection and evoke emotion is truly an honor. I can’t wait to be the one to paint for you!

Let's paint it!
I'm Lauren!

I’ve been creating ever since I could hold a pencil.

But 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. My artistic energy was drained- I had zero drive to draw or paint. Supplies went unused, unopened. The few projects I started ended up sitting around for months, unfinished.

I knew I needed a change. I thought, β€œthere has to be more than this.” I still loved my role as a rehabilitation professional, but I wanted to bring balance to my life again. The call to return to my creative roots grew stronger each year: I needed to revive the artist in me.

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. These works of art are created with love and care, completely by hand, on a blank canvas. Your heirloom painting will be cherished forever, serving as a lasting reminder of your special commitment to each other.

Your wedding shouldn’t feel like it was made for someone else. In an industry that can feel like a giant production, the choice to feature custom artwork is deliberate and deeply personal.

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

MEANINGFUL KEEPSAKES

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:

⊹ Wedding Cocktail Hour & Receptions
⊹ Bridal & Baby Showers
⊹ Engagements & Vow Renewals
⊹ Birthdays & Retirements
⊹ Proms & Graduations
⊹ Holiday Celebrations
⊹ Galas & Fundraisers
⊹ Corporate & Brand activations

TRANSFORMING EVENTS into EXPERIENCES with

bespoke artwork

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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

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:

Wedding Painting (of the couple, moment, scene): $1600+
Watercolor Portraits (of the guests): $1500+

Be sure to check your spam/junk folder. If you haven’t heard from me, please reach out again!

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

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