Welcome to
Black lilac studio!
Your trusted Live Event Painter
Based in Southern Maine!
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! With my 15 years of experience in figure drawing, teaching workshops, and exhibiting across the East Coast, I bring a highly developed and seasoned set of skills to Live Wedding Painting.
My husband, Malik, and I work as a team to ensure your wedding day artistry goes perfectly as planned! By handling the photography, helping with setup, and engaging with the crowd, Malik makes everything possible!
Let’s make your special day unforgettable with live painting!
Send your guests home with a wedding favor & experience they’ll never forget!
My live watercolor guest portraits are drawn 100% by hand (no AI), pulling from my years of experience and formal training in figure drawing. Each guest’s unique character and posture is sketched in pen then brought to life with a wash of watercolor.
Capture your special moment—and watch it come alive throughout the evening!
Guests will watch in wonder as your scene is brought to life during the reception. Long before cameras, portrait painting was the classic way families documented their most momentous milestones— gift it to yourselves, or surprise a loved one, with a timeless heirloom made to be treasured for generations.
“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
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.’”
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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.