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I'll start by painting special details of your story. Those may be in the form of a wedding crest, pet portrait, or a map of your favorite city. Then I'll help you put them on gifts and stationery for a beautiful and unique display of hospitality.
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THAT TELL YOUR STORY
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MEET alicia
Hello! I'm Alicia, a watercolor artist based in Alexandria, Virginia. My business started when I wanted to create thoughtful welcome gifts that told the story of a location. Over the years, those gifts have taken on new form as I paint the details that are a part of your story. My love and talent for watercolor painting allow me to create special heirlooms that celebrate your life and those dearest to you. I believe the items we gift and choose to surround ourselves with should be meaningful, purposeful, aesthetically pleasing, and joy-filled. Whether it's a watercolor wedding crest, pet portrait, or map, I hope to create something you'll cherish for a lifetime!
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CUSTOM WATERCOLOR WEDDING CREST
A NOTE FROM the couple:
Naina & Josh
Alicia is so easy to work with and once we explained our vision for our crest, she made it come to life. Alicia is so responsive and on top of things--we always knew where our project's progress stood and expectations were clear. And her work is so beautiful! Our families love the crest, as do we!
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A NOTE FROM the couple:
Shanna & Connor
"Alicia's portrait of my pup, Hoover, was the star of the welcome table at our wedding reception. Since Hoover could not physically be at the party, Alicia painted a beautiful likeness of him sitting outside the venue, welcoming our guests inside. Alicia even incorporated the color palette for the wedding, and captured the little sparkle in Hoover's eye for a portrait that will be hanging in our home for years to come. Thank you for creating this memory of our sweet boy!"
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A NOTE FROM RACHEL:
Rachel
"I love how Milli's pet portrait really captures how she looks in real life. The colors are so intricate and realistic, and you perfectly captured the sweet look of her cute little face. I will cherish it forever, and I'm excited to have it printed to give as gifts for a few of Milli's favorite humans. I know they're going to love it as well!"
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WEDDING CREST
Katy & Tim
"Working with Alicia was an absolute breeze! From the very start she was so sweet and kind, and really made me feel like she genuinely cared about us and this family heirloom she was about to create for us. She got every detail right and provided me with necessary feedback based on my wants to ensure that our crest was exactly what we envisioned. She took her time, and communicated with me throughout the entire process while showing me her progress. When the final crest was complete, I viewed it with tears in my eyes. It is a symbol of our journey, our love, and our future to come, and I cannot recommend Alicia and The Welcoming District enough. You truly cannot put a price on such a beautiful work of art, and it was the perfect piece that made our wedding day and reception all the more beautiful. Thank you Alicia for your thoughtfulness and friendship!"
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FAMILY CREST
Carla & Family
"I have been admiring Alicia's crests for a number of years since I found The Welcoming District. When we celebrated our 20th anniversary last year I knew I wanted to commission her to create a crest that incorporates our life together. Alicia was very detailed right down to the colors she suggested to match our newly-painted interior. She designed the perfect crest that means so much to us, from the tulips that were in my wedding bouquet, to the life we've created watching our kids play soccer and family poker nights together with our dog. I highly recommend her services for weddings, anniversaries, and other important events in your life."
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