Include a Portrait Bar at your next Show!

We are a unique vendor who sells custom watercolor portraits made from a photo in that moment.

With a bespoke design to reflect the show and options to include your branding in the packaging, it’s an enchanting way for your patrons to remember their visit to your theater.

iPad on a drawing table with a portrait next to it

Hi, I’m Jamie

I’m the owner and principal artist at United in Paint. My team and I have been bringing live painting experiences to the wedding and event industry since 2013.

I would love to bring my “Portrait Bar” to your theater and give your guests the opportunity to remember their night with a watercolor portrait. It works like this: we take their order, a quick photo of their party, paint during the show and have some portraits ready at intermission to pick up. Any portraits not finished that night will be mailed directly to the patron.

I hope you find the Portrait Bar to be a great fit for your theater!

Sincerely, Jamie

Past Event Portrait Designs

  • SC Teacher of the Year Gala at the Governor's Mansion

  • Wedding at Pretty Place Chapel, Detailed Faces

  • four people posing for portrait at party

    Camp Cole Benefit, Abstract Faces, Custom Border

  • Painting of family of four by jamie peterson

    ADPi Cocktail, Custom Illustration, Abstract Faces

  • Mom and daughter holding hands painting with school illustration

    Rosewood ES Benefit, Abstract Faces, Custom Venue Illustration

  • Accurate watercolor portraits by Jamie Peterson

    Washington DC Wedding, Detailed Faces, Custom Gold Stamping

  • Portrait Illustrations of four lawyers by Jamie Peterson

    The Thumbs Up Guys, Detailed Portraits for Holiday Party

  • Watercolor Portrait by the Portrait Gal

    Junior League of Columbia, Round Up for a Cause

  • Watercolor Portraits at the Dunlin

    Private Event at The Dunlin in Kiawah, SC

  • Man holding woman in dress

    Wedding at Ocean Course, Kiawah, Custom Flourish

  • Four wedding guests in black

    Wedding at The View in DC, Detailed Portraits

  • ten ladies in a portrait by united in paint

    Bride and Her Entourage, Detailed Portraits

  • Smith Mountain Lake Wedding

  • Wedding at Murrells Inlet, Custom Stamp and Flourish

  • Junior League of Columbia Gala, Custom Sticker

  • bride and groom holding hands and smiling, flowers above them

    Bride and Groom Detailed Portrait with Custom Illustration

Your Questions, Answered

  • Our portraits are fast and accurate! Even those without facial features are still recognizable.

    We use high quality supplies and military-grade professionalism.

  • We have painting portraits up and down the east coast. Some of our favorite Columbia locations are the Columbia Museum of Art, the SC State Museum, Central Energy, Harbison Theatre and various Historic Columbia venues.

  • We have worked with local companies such as Midlands Tech, PriceWaterhouse Cooper, Prisma Health, BCBS, The Thumbs Up Guys, Cohn Construction and dozens of brides and grooms.

  • Yes, we are happy to include one element of your branding on our packaging at no cost to you. We will design a portrait to coordinate with your event. If you would like to collaborate on the design, that service is available with a design fee.

  • Our typical turnaround time for our classic portrait is about 7 minutes per person.

    Our detailed portraits take approximately 10 minutes per person.

  • Yes. We offer pre-paid portraits at a lower rate if purchased in bulk.

    We are available to paint at pre-show gatherings as well.

  • Yes! We love to support local businesses and non-profits. We offer discounts for fundraising efforts and have donated portions of sales to Camp Cole, Rosewood Education Fund, Lexington Health Foundation, Dickerson Children’s Advocacy Center and the Junior League of Columbia.

The Portrait Bar at a Galentine’s Party.

Film by Miles Film Co.

Kind words from clients


Jamie was a dream to work with; professional, prompt and quick to respond to every question. As a floral designer and wedding stylist, I had admired her work for years and knew I would want to include her talents for my own daughter’s wedding reception.

Julianne Sojourner - Floral Designer in South Carolina

Thank you for your Consideration

I would love to hear from you. Feel free to call 202-768-2662

or email jp@jamiepeterson.com

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