<![CDATA[Commission & Live Wedding Artist - Magic Within Blog]]>Fri, 01 May 2026 10:56:54 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[The Bouquet Of Moments]]>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:20:39 GMThttp://www.magiccalendarstudio.com/magic-within-blog/the-bouquet-of-momentsThe bouquet Of Moments  COMING SOON
A guest collaboration piece

Alongside Live Wedding Painting, I am offering a true one-of-a-kind service. I will set up an additional canvas at your wedding where guests can take part in something meaningful. Throughout the evening, loved ones are invited to add a brushstroke on the canvas. Each representing a prayer, memory, or wish for your marriage. 

After the wedding, I will take the canvas home and I will transform every brushstroke into a refined bridal bouquet painting. Thoughtfully composed and inspired by your wedding florals. Each layer will be enhanced with depth, movement, and detail. Turning guests contributions into a timeless piece of art. 

The result is a heirloom like no other. A bouquet that was created for you by the ones who love you most and filled with blessings. 

Pair this piece with your Live Wedding Painting to create a beautiful set to hang on your wall. One capturing the moment and the other capturing the love surrounding it. 
]]><![CDATA[My heart, My story, My why]]>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:15:26 GMThttp://www.magiccalendarstudio.com/magic-within-blog/my-heart-my-story-my-why
I have always been an Artists since I was a small girl. I grew up with art class as my favorite subject and receiving an art scholarship on graduation day. I began painting commissions of pets, portraits, and landscapes for people in 2019 and later on going to craft shows to sell my work.  I juggled being a single mother, working a fulltime job, and building my art business for years until I decided to add Live Wedding Painting into the mix in 2024. I did my first wedding in July of 2024 at NagelKirk Gardens in Harvey Mi and fell in love immediately.  I decided this is what I am going to focus on. I ended up doing 5 weddings in 2024 and doubling that in 2025. 
My name and service were starting to get noticed. Just as things were looking up, things took a turn. I was diagnosed with a cancer tumor in my abdominal area and I went through a very traumatic surgery. I not only lost the tumor, I also lost a kidney and my spleen.  I felt like everything I worked so hard for was thrown out the door but I had high hopes I would recover fast and continue on with my journey of painting weddings. I wasn't going to allow cancer to take that away from me.

8 weeks into recovery I was able to do 2 Bridal Expos and met with many brides about adding Live Wedding Painting to their special day.  I began building my calendar back up to paint wedding in the summer and fall of 2026 and 2027.  My come back will be even greater!

 Two things I have learned about this whole situation is....
One-never pass up on intuition, an opportunity your heart is tugging at. When I first was introduced to wedding painting, I didn't think I could do it but my heart kept bringing me back to it. When I finally did my first wedding, I found what I was meant to do. I had always had the passion to paint but with painting weddings, I had found my purpose. My why! To use my talent for something that is all about love, dedications, and commitment. I am so blessed to be able to use my talent for something so special.
Two...Never let setbacks stop you from doing what you love doing.  My tumor and surgery was a major setback. Even though I felt like it was over, I was reminded that God doesn't give us setbacks so we would quit. He gives them to us to build us stronger. Like a potter using broken pieces and dust from past projects to create something more sturdy and beautiful,  God uses our broken pieces to make our come back greater than ever before.  ​
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