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 over a decades worth 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!
Photograph by Jess LaFleur
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.
“Hiring Black Lilac Studio was one of the best decisions we made! It was such a fun and unique experience to add to our wedding!! Our guests loved it!! From the initial planning, to day of execution, and follow up communication, Quinn and Malik were a pleasure to work with!! Our guests raved about Quinn’s talent and attention to detail! Both super kind and easy going, I hope to have a chance to work with them again for a future event!! 10/10 highly recommend!!”
— Cait & Jeff
“‘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.’”
Photographs by Kelly Payeur Photography
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Client Reviews
“Quinn did an amazing job at my daughters wedding. She is super responsive and easy to work with! Highly recommend!”
— Kim D.“The portraits were a massive hit with our guests. Everyone was so amazed at how quickly and accurately [Quinn] could capture them.”
— Jess & KiethWe hired Quinn to do a live wedding painting for our wedding in June 2025. From the day we hired her until the day we picked up the painting, Quinn was nothing short of perfection. She listened to what my husband and I wanted in our painting and exceeded all of our expectations. The day of the wedding Quinn and her husband brought a calm, positive and professional presence. We are so fortunate to have found Quinn!
— Olivia & BenPhotograph by Jess LaFleur