Decorative text in cursive font that says, 'Let's paint your story' in a yellowish-green color.

Welcome, I am so glad you’re here. No matter the celebration, I would love to help share your story. As you browse through my illustration services, feel free to reach out to me with questions at any time. It lights me up to work with people who want to share in the unique experience of hiring an artist and it gives me great joy in getting to know you.

Watercolor illustration of a decorative emblem with yellow initials 'M' and 'C' in the center, featuring a pink border and surrounded by flowers and greenery, with a detailed building at the top and a ribbon displaying the date 9-14-2019.
Guidelines for choosing shield and ribbon shapes with hand-drawn icons. The top section shows six shield shapes labeled Shield, Wedge, Polish, Badge, Square, Circle options. The bottom section displays four ribbon shapes labeled Classic, Bow, Long Ribbon, Vine. Double or single lines are indicated with pink lines.
A white tote bag being held by a hand against a gray background. The bag features an illustration with a shield, the initials 'TBR,' and images of a cat, a dog, and floral decorations.

Custom Watercolor Crests

Watercolor illustration of a badge with mountain in background, surrounded by pink roses, yellow hearts, and green leaves. Contains a gray and white cat, a golden retriever puppy, and the initials "TBR". Color swatches: light blue, dark blue, yellow, pink.
Watercolor illustration of various objects including a white dress with pink trim on a hanger, a yellow flower, a segment of an orange, a candlestick, two champagne glasses clinking, a camera, a tuxedo jacket, a large orange flower, a kitchen brush, a green seedling, and five color swatches in yellow, peach, red, pink, and green.
Watercolor illustration for an event titled 'Taster of Love' featuring flowers, a wedding cake, champagne glasses, musical notes, a camera, and a building with the date 3.23.2024.
A wedding save the date card surrounded by pastel carnations, peonies, and other flowers, along with a white wedding envelope and a small decorative round dish, set on a white background.

All of my artwork is painted by hand, paint to paper, and then scanned and digitized so it can be printed into meaningful details. Custom crests are hand-drawn in pencil first in my loose boho style, you will see pencil lines and variants of paint opaqueness, this is truly a collaboration of your story with an artistic whimsy.

Your unique crest can feature across other wedding stationery elements, such as your invitation, envelope liner, menu, custom stickers, napkins, party favors and so on. A high-resolution digital file of your crest will be provided for you to keep. You may also order a beautiful print for you to frame as a keepsake.

Process:

  • Your unique crest can be as simple or as full as you’d like. Base price with 5 icons begins at $200. Each additional icon is $45.

  • Each detail is hand painted for you & designed to your aesthetic with my whimsical style. Below you will find examples of choosing your crest shape, banner shape, then you share with me your bespoke icons you’d like me to hand-paint to be designed into the crest, as well as your color inspiration.

  • A crest can feature your initials as an intertwined monogram, and contain personal elements such as favored flowers, pets past and present, your wedding date, and anything else your imagination can provide.

Decorative sign with overlapping black and white letter blocks forming the word 'BRN', framed by two overlapping square outlines, decorated with white flowers and green leaves at the top right and bottom left corners.
Three watercolor-style wedding diagram options featuring a mountain background, a large tree with a heart carved in the trunk, surrounded by pink and purple flowers, a book, and champagne glasses. A banner with the date 6.21.25 is present in options
Watercolor wedding or anniversary commemorative featuring mountains, flowers, a tree with a carved heart and initials, date 6.21.25, and wedding symbols like champagne glasses and a cake.

Live Watercolor Guest Portraits

An artist's workspace with watercolor paints, brushes, a sketchbook, and an iPad displaying a photo of people in a room.
Woman with blonde hair smiling at a table displaying art supplies, sitting near a window with natural light.

My mini portrait package offers a unique experience where guests can receive hand-painted watercolor portrait of themselves as a personalized one of a kind keepsake for them to remember your event for years to come!

Why portrait painting for your guests

People posing for portraits feel seen & heard. It’s a gift to your guests and for most people it’s an experience they won’t ever forget.

The mini guest portrait package includes:

  • Using archival watercolor paper & high quality paints, small 4"x6” watercolored guest portraits are painted in a loose, minimalistic gestural type style.

  • All paintings are inserted into a clear slip for protection for your guests.

  • The couple will get their own special painting of themselves -If time doesn't allow during the event because I am giving my attention to your guests, I will paint one in my studio and ship to your home after the event. 

    Most guests come to the table in pairs or singles. Because watercolor takes a few minutes to dry, once completed I place the illustration to the side, while your guests can continue to enjoy the festivities and the next guest can step to the table. Once the illustration is dry I will write the guests' name on the front or back (whichever they prefer) and they can be picked up from the display rack. 

    Portrait Rates:

Rates include travel time within Whatcom & Skagit County (there is a travel fee outside of these areas). Mary arrives one hour prior to booking time to ensure a seamless setup and prompt start time. 

Rates begin at $475 which includes the first hour of painting (with travel & set up time) additional hours may be added for $250/hour (or $125/half hour). Depending on the detail these unique keepsakes take 6-9 minutes to create and are sure to be the highlight entertainment of your event!

A framed sign with illustrated watercolor sketches of people, a handwritten date 7.7.24, and instructions for a photo booth activity at a celebration event.
Collection of watercolor illustrated wedding photos of various couples and families, some with small children, on white cards. One card features a tiered wedding cake with flowers. The photos show couples posing together, some with friends or children, in different settings and outfits, with small red or pink hearts above some of the illustrations.
Table covered with a white cloth, holding markers, pens, an empty tray, picture frames, a chalkboard, and a large framed sign, set outdoors with chairs and greenery in the background.
A man and woman standing together, smiling at the camera, during a social event inside a building with large windows. The woman is holding a small framed picture. In the background, a woman is sitting at a table with a display board.
A woman with short red hair and a striped dress sitting at an outdoor art booth, smiling and holding a paintbrush, with a large tree and a house in the background.

Hand Painted Celebration bottles!

Celebrate by gifting a hand-painted bottle of your recipient's favorite bubbly or spirits. Each bottle is carefully painted with acrylic paint to your specific theme. Perfect for showers, wedding, retirements, engagements or birthdays! I call them boujee bubbles, as they take gifting liquor to the next level.

Process:

  • Once the order form is filled out and dates are confirmed for drop off. I then prep the bottle and create a sketch for your approval. Once I begin painting each layer will need to completely dry, I then seal the artwork with a semi- gloss sealant. Each bottle is unique, no two bottles are alike. 

  • If planning to consume, only use refrigeration, as ice could break down the artwork (if sitting in an ice bucket).
    Arrange bottle drop off & pick up at my Ferndale studio when booking. Hand-painted bottles are $150 (does not include bottle).

*IMPORTANT NOTE: ALL BOTTLES ARE INDEPENDENTLY PURCHASED BY THE CLIENT AND THEN DELIVERED TO MY STUDIO TO BE PAINTED AS A SERVICE.

To book your boujee bottle please email hello@marygoldtales.com

Two bottles of sparkling wine with decorative labels and foil caps, one labeled "Lamarca Prosecco Rosé" with pink floral design, and the other labeled "Chandon Brut Rosé" with blue background and floral design.
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Two bottles of sparkling wine with floral and cherry illustrations on pastel-colored labels, one labeled 'Marca' and the other 'Chandon'.
A decorative champagne bottle wrapped in colorful paper with a white ribbon tied in a bow around the neck, positioned against a plain background.
A decorative bottle with artwork representing a firefighter helmet and a fire department badge labeled Vancouver Fire Department, with a small sun drawing above.
Two bottles of Townshend sparkling wine decorated with floral designs and tied with pastel-colored fabric ribbons on a table.
Decorated champagne bottle with a painted seaside scene, featuring a lighthouse, ocean, and pink flowers, wrapped in pink paper with a white ribbon.
A colorful illustration with the words 'Taste of Love' and a date, surrounded by flowers, a cake, and musical notes, with a bottle of Townshend Sparkling Wine in the foreground.

Hand-painted Bar Menu

A watercolor menu for signature cocktails featuring a Raspberry Lemonade and a Classic Margarita. The Raspberry Lemonade is made with Bellewood Acres vodka, handmade raspberry syrup, and lemonade, illustrated with a pink drink garnished with lemon, raspberry, and mint. The Classic Margarita includes blanco tequila, orange liqueur, fresh lime juice, and handmade simple syrup, depicted with a green drink garnished with lime, with decorative lemon and lime slices, and green leaves.

To book your boujee bottle please email hello@marygoldtales.com

Let the celebration begin! Greet your guests with a bar sign that welcomes and informs in the prettiest way possible. Have a signature cocktail or two in mind? Perfect! I'll paint them and design beautiful signage.

Hand-painted customized original "Signature Cocktails" painting.

8" x 10" illustration painted with high-quality watercolor pigments on acid free watercolor paper. $150

Process:

Complete the contact form to start the process of our project. I will email you to discuss your details in depth. You can email me photos/descriptions of what you'd like your drinks to look like. I'll need to know glassware, color of beverage, and any garnishes.

Watercolor illustration of a margarita glass with a lime wedge garnish.
Watercolor illustration of a glass of pink lemonade with a lemon wedge garnish.
Two illustrated menus for signature cocktails, featuring colorful drawings of drinks, lemons, and decorative borders. One menu shows a whiskey cocktail, and the other features a raspberry lemonade and a classic margarita.