Welcome, I am so glad you’re here.
This is the page of MaryGold Tales that creates thoughtful experiences and creative gifts one brushstroke at a time. 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.
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.
Custom Watercolor Crests
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.
Copyright & Terms: MaryGold Tales owns all rights to artwork.
Hand-painted Bar Menu
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. Email hello@marygoldtales.com
Live Watercolor Guest Portraits
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!
