LIVE WEDDING ARTIST

My name is Debbie Bowman

And I’m not going to tell you I dreamed of being a live wedding artist as a girl.

(Because you and I both know it wasn’t a thing back then.)

What I can tell you is that I’ve always been an artist. When my youngest started school back in 2020, it was time to start something for me. As a lifelong romantic, live wedding painting was a perfect match. After one wedding, I knew I’d found my passion.

Since then, I’ve been the live wedding artist at over 70 weddings in 20 different states—not to mention Mexico and the UK. 

I’ve also created numerous custom paintings in my studio, using my clients’ photos as the basis for portraits & landscapes alike.

When I’m not on the road with my brushes, paint & easel, I’m both a kid mom and a dog mom (we have a chiweenie and a dachshund). 

I’m based in South Dakota but travel frequently all over the US, as close as Minnesota or Colorado, and as far as both coasts in California and South Carolina. 


# of times I went to the eras tour

2 (Denver N2 + Miami N2)

Book i'd live in if I could

Outlander

# of Dachshunds I've had (so far)

5

What you'll find on my desk

My trusty Bluetooth speaker. I can’t work without my jams!

01.

It takes however long it takes.
Sometimes it takes five hours to finish your painting; sometimes it takes thirty. Art can’t be rushed.

02.

Everyone deserves to be celebrated. I’m overjoyed to paint for LGBTQ+ couples on their wedding day.

03.

I’m here to make it easy. The last thing I want is for you to stress more because you’ve added in another vendor. 

Debbie was the live painter for our wedding day, and it absolutely was a highlight!

She made the whole process so amazing, and our final portrait is something we will cherish forever! She was there for our first look and painted all the way until the dance was nearly over - and we got so many compliments, and it was the perfect addition to our big day.

- Eva

Debbie was a wonderful person to work with!

She did a stunning job, and the best part was that she allowed our little girl to paint with her. This painting now holds more value! Her artwork is beautiful & did everything I asked for without hesitation. Definitely recommended!

- vanessa

We couldn't be happier with our experience with Debbie.

She was incredibly easy to work with and captured every detail of our wedding beautifully. The painting is stunning, and we absolutely love the way it turned out. Highly recommend!

- emily

Honestly one of the most amazing painters I've ever met!

She made our perfect day even better than it already was and was kind and friendly towards all the guests. I would highly recommend her if you want someone at your wedding who will give you memories you will treasure forever.

- kaleigh

Giving Back

I regularly donate finished pieces—or the opportunity to commission a piece of the winner’s choice—to fundraisers for causes I cherish.

If you have a cause, please reach out. I take on a limited number of causes per year.

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