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Art that preserves the moments you'll never want to forget. Rooted in human connection.

Live wedding paintings, watercolor guest portraits, and custom fine art created throughout Virginia, Washington, DC, and beyond.

Welcome to Brushstroke Art Experiences

We create live art experiences and timeless paintings that celebrate the people, places, and moments that matter most. Whether we’re painting guests during an event, creating a live canvas, or crafting a custom commission in the studio, every piece is rooted in thoughtful craftsmanship and genuine connection.

Our work is inspired by the belief that art has the power to help people feel seen, celebrated, and deeply connected to the memories they hold most dear.

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More than a painting. A lasting reminder of how it felt.

Every celebration has a story worth preserving.

As a classically trained fine artist, my work is rooted in realism, traditional painting techniques, and a deep appreciation for romance, atmosphere, and storytelling. But beyond technical skill, what matters most to me is creating artwork that feels deeply human.

Whether I’m painting live during your event, creating keepsakes for your guests, or transforming a cherished memory into a timeless work of art, my hope is always the same.

To create something that reminds you of the people who matter most and the moments that make life beautiful.

Live Watercolor Guest Portraits

Personalized watercolor portraits created live for your guests to cherish.

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Live Canvas Art

Live wedding paintings and live event paintings created on site to preserve your celebration as it unfolds.

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Custom Fine Art Commissions

Every meaningful idea deserves thoughtful artistry. From wedding stationery and custom branding to pet portraits and heirloom paintings, we create artwork that's uniquely yours.

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Art Vending Machine Rental

A playful, interactive experience featuring custom stickers, temporary tattoos, mini prints, and unique keepsakes your guests will love.

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Paint With Me

Step out of your routine and join us for a guided public art event, where creativity meets community.
 
Whether you’re an experienced artist or just looking to try something new, you’ll be guided through the process by a skilled instructor, making it easy and enjoyable. Held in unique venues like local wineries and breweries, these events are the perfect blend of creativity, socializing, and a change of scenery from the day-to-day.
 
Rediscover the joy of creating in a fun, welcoming environment!
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Kailey

I contacted Nicka to create a beautiful painting as a gift for a family member. Her communication was excellent, providing accurate price estimates, artwork preview and selecting framing. She was able to create the painting quickly and even was able to ship quickly at last minute. My family member was overwhelmed by how beautiful the painting is and this will be a cherished item forever. I am so grateful to Nicka for her artistry and I would recommend her to anyone seeking a unique piece of artwork!

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Viktoria

I cannot say enough great things about Brushstroke Art Events! Nicka hosted a sip & paint about a year ago at Stone Tower, & it was the cutestttt little day date for my husband and I. Conveniently, my husband & I were wedding planning at the time when I overheard the host mention she does live wedding guest paintings. This was the COOLEST idea to me & the first thing I did when I got home was email Brushstroke Art to book. Nicka was so professional, accommodating, responsive, & most of all-talented! All of my wedding guests talk about how awesome it was to get their painting as a favor. I can't wait to attend many more Brushstroke Art Events!:)

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Mary

Talented beyond belief. Nicka's watercolors are a wonderful keepsake and a colorful gift to share with anyone. She's a true pleasure to work with as well as extremely artistic and talented. Nicka can turn any by photo in to an amazing piece of art.

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Ally

If there's one thing you need to know about Brushstroke Events, it's that they are far more than a wedding vendor. Nicka has gone above and beyond to not only make our wedding special, but to make our lives simply brighter. We opted for an acrylic painting and as it hangs on our wall, we continue to awe over her talent. Our guests still talk about her and her team, and how special and fun it was to have them as a part of wedding. All of our guests got water color portraits, and absolutely loved it. It was such a special experience for our guests and was so fun to see how each of them turned out. She has a system to get them done and it works so well. I can't recommend her and her team enough, 1 am so thankful she was a part of our day.

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Every story deserves to be remembered.

Let’s create something meaningful together.
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