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.
![a little behind the scenes for ya!
Before the music starts and the appetizers are flowing, I’m over here turning an empty corner of the venue into a live painting station for your guests. Setting out displays, organizing paints, testing colors, prepping supplies, and getting everything ready!!
What guests see is the final painting experience… but behind the scenes, there’s so much intention that goes into creating an interactive moment people will remember long after the wedding ends.
One of my favorite parts of the day is watching guests get so excited about being an intentional part of the day🤍
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![day 39/100: celebrity surprise!! did you guess who it was?!
wedding favors do matter! it’s the one thing people take with them from your wedding as a memento. wouldn’t it be great to give your guests a personalized portrait!
live wedding guest portraits are a crowd favorite and extremely meaningful!
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#liveguestpainting #2026bride #wedding #liveweddingpainter #raleigh](https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/671232315_18108152342309597_4740897128388008681_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=104&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=uJIcdxlSAUAQ7kNvwGC8yfI&_nc_oc=AdoM-vue6e9ic-vIFmOm1fdqXetYI2Y6OwsSmtpBsDR2mcurmiD8bOdqTs__45BcMaM&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=_ldicHb3aUffO6-ouZL2yQ&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQE4UhasWVbcMAlyB2A7Uh6ezcdu5dn0cxyHTQ3gUUNK6gv5FaJhXPYIv9rWajoQj4DTqhF-yHpQ&oh=00_Af6z9Y5uRgEROe7Cr8G6JlD0Ck0lT7FweUTX2-KDSOowwA&oe=6A208024)
![pastries, cocktails and all kinds of special mementos are amazing for wedding invitations, cocktail menus and all the details! let’s chat about what touches of personality we can add to make your special day more special!!
#2026bride #2027bride #invitation #watercolor #weddingfavors
[live wedding painter, wedding guest portraits, live event artist, wedding entertainment ideas, unique wedding favors, custom wedding art, watercolor portraits, luxury wedding vendor, interactive wedding experience, bride to be, custom watercolor invitations, watercolor wedding stationery, hand painted invitations, bespoke wedding details, custom cocktail menu design, watercolor cocktail menu, illustrated wedding signage, custom wedding crest, venue illustration, save the date artwork, envelope liner watercolor, wedding branding suite, fine art wedding paper goods, personalized wedding details, luxury wedding invitations]](https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/684966408_18107572919309597_6876734250258014178_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=105&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=ua2ONM5JSkYQ7kNvwGQRn8Y&_nc_oc=AdrH-SLqwKiTiasptqtVAzODY03P1e7YlCKc5hsg7L2LRp-5CklKzS5OKFCxlMOOAy4&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=_ldicHb3aUffO6-ouZL2yQ&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQFTiZ6BmDZSZHB1tclYfgeoAOrqkGCHSlbLg21oDolLLiBKIZEOruRVZcFrZs-3HymOPiBK83aF&oh=00_Af46i5gYl-S_MgVFOPajjaOZ9CfbAgAGWOYN--Url10leg&oe=6A208ADE)
![day 37/100: @anessagrace03 & Shepard!
Wanted to take a moment to go over how live guest painting works! It’s meant to be easy and enjoyable for you and your guests!
Any other questions about the process? Drop a comment!
#2026bride #2027bride #liveweddingpainter #liveguestpainter #weddingfavors
[live wedding painter, wedding guest portraits, live event artist, wedding entertainment ideas, unique wedding favors, custom wedding art, watercolor portraits, luxury wedding vendor, interactive wedding experience, bride to be]](https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/683358135_18107460779309597_3377595682022423405_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=8eVsvTzGNLEQ7kNvwHJA0Ko&_nc_oc=AdqKlB9c9AklkgR2Hju-2vdFpVu6lMW9FvNXYsGrAcjoYg5PEljleLYRrf5KxIHi-gs&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=_ldicHb3aUffO6-ouZL2yQ&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQGswz-DAZ2TSMNSTivANMm77aMbsL8C7aanadq29TFLcu6tMk_1Y-aGW84bU_ykTdujqvl9wAp_&oh=00_Af4tAGHNoeWT3pN5FhL_o8JVlNAB50Ug0Al3grl5shAReg&oe=6A2094B8)
![live guest painting is so great, here’s a few things you may have been wondering!! what else have you been thinking about? drop any questions about the process below!!
📸: @emmymorganphotography
[bride, wedding planning, live painter, wedding guest portraits, raleigh, charlotte, greensboro, lynchburg, wilmington, north carolina, wedding planner, 2026 bride, 2027 bride]
#creatorsearchinsights #2026bride #2027bride #liveweddingpainter
#liveguestpainter](https://scontent-iad6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/681090438_18106480103309597_5451905406517660226_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0FST1VTRUxfSVRFTS5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=kidWeYhK8osQ7kNvwEw16Fy&_nc_oc=AdpK6MlvOx64CxrKvkQ0zJ6vqPBBnwIOAo9AMniCoMMsXFVJLgdv8qw_ug2u6nAYydA&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=_ldicHb3aUffO6-ouZL2yQ&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQHE10tCQhqvHHBol7p-jtcqk3KStn89ds4Hb19-lQLiu8CMej1p7kwu4SK_kW2I9K81_Zakx7TM&oh=00_Af74ViMIF26gNQL5JE-JLH0pgirQPw1etCM2kv9J97pKmg&oe=6A20AAB0)
![Brides, here’s one thing everyone forgets on their wedding day…
To slow down and actually be there 🤍
The timeline flies, the moments blur, and before you know it—it’s over. The best weddings aren’t just beautiful… they’re felt. So build in time to soak it in, be present with your people, and create moments you’ll never forget.
And if you want your guests to leave with something meaningful (not another favor left on the table)… live guest portraits turn your wedding into an experience and a keepsake ✨
Now booking 2026 dates — inquire while availability lasts!
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![here’s a little behind the scenes of what’s at the live painting station for your wedding! each set up is personalized for YOUR wedding!
ready to have live guest portraits at your wedding? visit hannahkorfonta.com or message me! dates are filling quickly!
[live wedding painter, wedding guest portraits, live event artist, wedding entertainment ideas, unique wedding favors, custom wedding art, watercolor portraits, luxury wedding vendor, interactive wedding experience, bride to be]
#watercolorartist #guestportraits #2026bride #2027bride #weddingplanning](https://scontent-iad6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/670642291_18105369152309597_680326797417476964_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0FST1VTRUxfSVRFTS5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=ZBKef6hJ2AsQ7kNvwE28rbS&_nc_oc=AdoM_36mpCJ0I1AtFG2n3FvgryFFojIIB3kU4er-Cd3FkOHyvummmzDkNO5MjFseFWY&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=_ldicHb3aUffO6-ouZL2yQ&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQE3mGOGGat8_HiobXZ33BpvCqSRe7wGxTsI7K7jZXPOxcN8HCXIZ_TBSLafB7GN6llbzqUlc5NT&oh=00_Af7VHAvL4vDnbU9ek2FKu7YKbAb5L5vJCxGhx1ovi9ygvg&oe=6A20969D)
![kind words like this leave my heart overflowing! thank you to @cypressandsagedesign for the incredibly thoughtful review! making art that’s meaningful to people is my passion!!
I’d be honored to create something meaningful for you! Visit my website or message me for custom commissions and live painting!!
[live wedding painter, wedding guest portraits, live event artist, wedding entertainment ideas, unique wedding favors, custom wedding art, watercolor portraits, luxury wedding vendor, interactive wedding experience, bride to be]](https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/671025328_18105022217309597_2981963462161425451_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=101&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiRkVFRC5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=N6rumoig_FYQ7kNvwHty3R_&_nc_oc=AdpyE8REroFUFPQ90qrpYxvxO1mUIhih7T-vvn6el66Wq7HeEAf0uc06AZi-gQFoMPk&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=_ldicHb3aUffO6-ouZL2yQ&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQFHbZXSlp8bki0PzZkIavyLO7XLj_MOhUoL0Z5-UpcFNRuf7S5jYF5gISSNoQ_MJycXcUmfVYO6&oh=00_Af5lHIe-KvrScbnke25lovDsmzcMvMAh6cz_Q8UJQzi2MA&oe=6A209A0E)
![moments like this don’t happen everyday! looking for a wedding favor that means something to your guests, well you’ve found it!
#liveguestpainter #guestportraits #liveweddingpainter #2026bride #2027bride
📸: @kreese_photography @havanoladesign
[LiveEventPainter, WeddingArtist, LiveWeddingPainting, RaleighWeddings, NCWeddingArtist, WeddingEntertainment, GuestPortraits, CustomWeddingArt, BrideToBe, 2026Bride, WeddingKeepsake, WeddingInspiration, LiveArt, RaleighArtist, WeddingPlanning]](https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/670477623_18104915213309597_3939893773630194855_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=104&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0FST1VTRUxfSVRFTS5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=S6czEtVRXSsQ7kNvwEuE2Ej&_nc_oc=AdqNEkHStMTQkYM24o_F-Ls8RD6SlC3ivLnKIVwPc9reIV3TAjzoh1kC21_iz2qYKSc&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=_ldicHb3aUffO6-ouZL2yQ&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQFAbeSeNQ8moCo1Bavqw25FGFoe80ZUKCkAU6SrEfUTvDZRJvAXbLe0NTLxZW3gEOrqQWutH7rv&oh=00_Af7mzAxUS3zKp_2zawfywyUduYinPXLuOfsegCZtKpnAxA&oe=6A208263)
![Turning your favorite moments into something you can hold onto forever ✨
These sweet couples’ photos were transformed into a hand-painted portraits — capturing not just how the day looked, but how it felt. From the intentional tones to bouquet details, every piece is created to be completely personal and one-of-a-kind.
Whether it’s your wedding day, prom or a moment you never want to forget… I turn your memories into art 🤍
DM me to start your custom piece!
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