handcrafted illustrations for life's most meaningful moments
Bringing weddings, celebrations, and personal stories to life through hand-painted artwork
Hannah Korfonta Design
illustrations that mean more...
Thoughtful design and hand-crafted artwork for brands and meaningful moments.
live event painting
Bring Your Wedding to Life with Live Painting
Engage your guests and capture your celebration in real time. I create hand-painted portraits throughout your event, leaving you with a full collection of memories to treasure forever.
custom artwork
Custom Art that memorializes the best things in life
From personal portraits to one-of-a-kind artwork, I create pieces that are meaningful, intentional, and crafted just for you.
Hannah Korfonta is a North Carolina–based artist specializing in live painting, custom artwork, and one-of-a-kind illustrations for weddings, special occasions, and meaningful moments.
Every piece is thoughtfully crafted to feel intentional, personal, and memorable—whether it’s capturing your wedding guests live or creating a custom portrait for your home.
![day 32: Amanda and Kyle!!
love doing bridal portraits!! i will literally never get tired of doing these!!
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![little day in the life
Watching people light up when they see their portraits never gets old. I loved connecting with all the incredibly talented vendors and excited engaged couples!!
If you’re looking for something interactive, unique, and actually meaningful for your guests… this is it.
Now booking 2026 & 2027 weddings!
ESTATE AL VIGNETO Styled Shoot
Event Production: @cypressandsagedesign
Venue: @riviera.vines
Photography: @kreese_photography
Content Creation & Custom Signage: @havanoladesign
Florals: @efflorescence_floristry
Bartending: @roanokeroamingspirits
Stationary: @jordanharlessdesign
Photo Booth: @flexphotobooth
Hair & Makeup: @adornroanoke
[live wedding painter, wedding guest portraits, wedding favors, interactive wedding entertainment, watercolor wedding portraits, bridal reception entertainment, unique wedding ideas, wedding keepsakes, live event painting, custom wedding portraits, cocktail hour entertainment, wedding artist, memorable wedding moments, wedding inspiration, bride and groom gifts]](https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/657279326_18103423070309597_6220229554176705681_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=KFjV4Warh9sQ7kNvwG7OnRj&_nc_oc=AdofxZp760Ud51OFpIRmcw82smUQL4HXYK3iNP5g5Qwnlt0_YmEZESEyLjgLs9lzQB4&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=pRn4qIpmSGGkS3019ZjY4w&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQHF2PVi6HfyrPlUvPUxBzW7q4bdJKHSimSnAqZlDhcDMx99BB7HLf5dIH7DhbuPzMihr-w6JLdP&oh=00_Af0pmLmDHNrR0Kdf1NPI6bTL-7PHil3WlLdE7x2iRE8oeg&oe=69DBC7DC)
![day 30/100: nicole & kevin!!
After a little vacation, I am back doing the live guest portraits series! This is such a fun series and I love seeing your photos come to life!
If you’re interested in having live wedding guest portraits at your wedding, message me here or visit my website hannahkorfonta.com for more!
[watercolor wedding guest portrait, live wedding painting, wedding guest art, wedding keepsake illustration, custom wedding portrait, celebration artwork]](https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/656156882_18102730109309597_378331386713454434_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=1YC9jMERloMQ7kNvwHivZxY&_nc_oc=AdqpfjfexEmCS8kSeUTIWDLRYmEGDK_uL1yrfyBV2sQ2fiIneH8WTAgjgHoXXbU2qFE&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=pRn4qIpmSGGkS3019ZjY4w&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQFapK5pkNMBMQTHUbT4Ax3ISAffa7Zp9J3DdTpsX22qwmB_3HDW-5QUuFdqN_NF-WgR9FAH0Aw9&oh=00_Af2bybmVF2odAOxEeOCydzFows1G57TedGFTPq9Nmz_rYA&oe=69DBD0BB)
![Day 21 / 100 🤍
Today’s portrait is a little extra special — this one was a custom commission. Thank you so much to Megan for trusting me to paint this piece. It means so much to have someone support this project and bring one of these watercolor wedding guest portraits to life.
Working on custom pieces like this reminds me how meaningful it is to turn a photo into a hand-painted keepsake. If you’ve been enjoying this series and have been thinking about having your own custom watercolor portrait created, you can absolutely order one too.
You could be tomorrow’s drawing ✨
Follow along, like this post, and send me your photo.
[watercolor wedding guest portrait, live wedding painting, wedding guest art, custom watercolor portrait, wedding keepsake illustration, wedding artist, custom couple portrait]](https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/648983660_18100590854309597_6939495318442073605_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=101&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=6abC5_8TGsgQ7kNvwGzlAuN&_nc_oc=Adoj1bHcDTOzhaozB790fFi8VQthgrbbE5Vty0KQp9xL2-ERzXdc07BkQoRlEw0LT7E&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=pRn4qIpmSGGkS3019ZjY4w&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQHUbjAlOzUKfnc9ep8rSJ3iPaSO_w3bJXRKXVh8hxU9ekwrIdj2X23HPCfx40aEt-K9zLKff-X4&oh=00_Af19FGVRCMvYiqu6Wz0NoU0sw5PGPQElj7rlSlBCXOrVAg&oe=69DBC769)
![Day 20 / 100 🤍
Twenty days into this series and I’m really starting to see how much these small daily practices add up. I’m learning to trust my brush a little more, keep things loose, and focus on the details that bring a portrait to life.
Today’s watercolor wedding guest portrait features Sandy & Adam. It was such a joy painting them and imagining this moment captured as live wedding art, something guests could take home as a meaningful keepsake from a celebration.
You could be tomorrow’s drawing ✨
Follow along, like this post, and send me your photo.
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