Picture Perfect BY SARAH D. SHEARER challenging to slow down and truly savor a moment. So much of what individuals consume is marketed to be instant: from coffee to photographs to recipes and a plethora of other “right now” options. This is what makes Kate Scrivner so vitally important for her generation. Based in Columbus, GA, the young, vibrant artist has created a name for herself as a live wedding painter. With incredible thought and care, and exceedingly impressive skills, she attends weddings all over the world, and while the bride and groom say I do, Scrivner paints the scene on site. By the end of the night, WEDDINGS W Weddings I n our hurried, fast-paced society, it can be she completes a masterpiece the couple will cherish for the rest of their lives. Scrivner’s unique skillset is a nod to days gone by, when painted portraits were the primary means of recording likeness. As people watch her sweep her paintbrush across a canvas, they are reminded that the most beautiful things take time and great effort to accomplish. January February 2024 swgaliving.com / 69
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