Rococo Revival theme inspiration: wedding paintingA lovely 2025 wedding theme that has swooped the Pinterest inspiration boards: Rococo Revival. Think: lush and elegant weddings, inspired…Feb 9Feb 9
Hiring live painter Renée for your wedding — step by stepHi! I’m Dutch live wedding painter Renée. My style is romantic and realistic. I am specialised in detailed portrait artworks of couples.Jan 24Jan 24
Questions to ask the live painter for your destination wedding (in Europe)Considering hiring a live painter for your European destination weddings? Questions, answers and tip on how to be preparedJan 3Jan 3
Live wedding painting — aftercare and tips after you’ve brought it back homeThank you for purchasing your live wedding painting! But where and how to hang it, what to DO and DON’T? How to take good care of it?Dec 26, 2024Dec 26, 2024
Looking for a live wedding painter in Europe? #destinationweddingIf you love ‘the old country’ as an American, and are looking for that romantic, artsy vibe for your destination wedding celebration, I am…Nov 27, 2024Nov 27, 2024
Hiring a live painter for your wedding — the pros and consAre you — or your loved ones — getting married (in Europe) and are you considering hiring a live wedding painter? Read these tips.Nov 1, 2024Nov 1, 2024
Live painting bucketlist — weddings I would love to paintI’ve had the privilege to paint live at quite a few weddings. While the portfolio is growing, I get those stomach butterflies and…Nov 1, 2023Nov 1, 2023
Neun Gründe, sich für ein Live Hochzeitsgemälde zu entscheidenEine Hochzeit steckt voller unbezahlbarer, emotionaler Momente, und ich halte diesen besonderen Tag in einem Gemälde fest. Aber viele Leute…Nov 1, 2023Nov 1, 2023
Nine reasons to choose a live painting for your weddingAre you planning your dream wedding and wondering how to make it even more special and memorable? One unique and enchanting option to…Nov 1, 202322Nov 1, 202322
Want to gift a live wedding painting? Here’s what to considerOne of your children, best friends or loved ones is getting married. Maybe you’ve even been asked to be master of ceremonies or best man…Aug 25, 20232Aug 25, 20232
FAQ about live wedding paintingThis one’s for all the nearlyweds out there, and their family and loved ones, who are looking for a very personal wedding gift.Jul 30, 2023Jul 30, 2023
How to choose a live wedding painter? Seven considerationsTL;DR: go to the bottom of this blog to get a short form that can help you get your wishes and questions organisedJan 18, 2023Jan 18, 2023
What kind of materials does a live wedding painter use?Are you curious about what to expect when I come to paint at your wedding? You don’t get married every day, so I can imagine you’ve never…Dec 23, 2022Dec 23, 2022
How do you become a (Dutch) courtroom sketch artist?And nine other frequently asked questions.May 23, 2021May 23, 2021
A little business tip for creativesAs an independent creator, you might find yourself in the position that you find it difficult to give a price estimate. Like you don’t…Jan 7, 2021Jan 7, 2021
Some of the sh*t I had to deal with during the first five years of running my illustrator businessBeing an independent illustrator/artist means you are your business. Things can get quite personal. But don’t think I’m only a formal…Mar 11, 2020Mar 11, 2020
VIEW: Abe BorstEvery now and then I interview creatives (with a focus on those who create images) about their profession.Mar 2, 2020Mar 2, 2020
Starting your own business as an illustratorDisclaimer: this is my own story and interpretation of running a creative business as an illustrator. The taxes and regulations are those…Feb 22, 2020Feb 22, 2020
How I’ve landed illustration jobsPeople regularly ask me: how do you actually get illustration work? Sometimes these questions come from people who are not at all involved…Jan 24, 2020Jan 24, 2020
