Welcome to
Black Lilac Studio!
Your trusted Live Event Painter
Based in Southern Maine!
Chris Bennett Photography www.cbennettweddings.com
Hi there! I'm Quinn, a Maine-based live wedding painter. Drawing and painting have been my passion since I could hold a pencil - kind of inevitable coming from a family of artists! After marrying my husband in September 2022, I discovered live wedding painting—a dream job I didn't know existed! My 15 years of experience in figure drawing, teaching workshops, and exhibiting across the East Coast shape my unique approach.
Let’s make your special day unforgettable with live painting!
Malik, my husband, helps make all of this possible! He handles the photography, helps with setup, and engages with the crowd, allowing me to focus on painting.
He truly is the best!
“We were so happy to have had Quinn at our wedding. It added a fun experience for our guests and they got to take home a unique gift to remember our special day. I also love that Quinn does a Bride/Groom portrait based on one of our wedding photos. The guest portraits were definitely one of the highlights of the whole event! I would highly recommend Quinn and her services as she helped make our wedding day unforgettable!”
— Miranda & Viktor
Kelly Payeur Photography
I was so honored to be a part of this vibrant photoshoot with many wonderfully talented vendors, including Casey of Coastline Weddings, Kelly Payeur Photography, and Leaf Song Florals Design.
“‘One of our favorite design elements for the shoot was including a live event artist,’ says photographer Kelly. ‘Black Lilac Studio added a unique and personalized touch to the editorial. By having a live artist present, we aimed to show couples the value of incorporating interactive and customizable elements into their weddings. The live artist not only provides entertainment and engagement for guests, but also offers couples the opportunity to have a tangible memory of their special day.’”
Live Guest painting
My most popular option, live guest portraits never fail to be a huge hit! Whether it be for your wedding, anniversary party, or corporate event, these little watercolor portraits will be sure to mesmerize and impress your guests.
live wedding portrait
Capture the magical ambiance of your special moment, captured forever in a one of kind painting. Whether it be the first kiss, first dance, or any unique pose, this painting will become a treasured heirloom.
Add-ons & Commissions
Can’t decide between the two? No problem! I can happily combine the two packages by offering one as a live painting service and the other as a commission to be completed in my studio.
Chris Bennett Photography www.cbennettweddings.comgallery
Kim D.
“Quinn did an amazing job at my daughters wedding. She is super responsive and easy to work with! Highly recommend!”
Jess & Keith M.