…The attention to detail and the sheer magnitude of the work is awe-inspiring…
Jamie Peterson is extraordinary. She did a live painting of our wedding reception, which was enormous fun for all of our guests. It was a subtle, elegant and extremely unique form of entertainment. But it was also much more than that. Of all of the images captured that day, Jamie's gorgeous painting is the most enduring. The attention to detail and the sheer magnitude of the work is awe-inspiring. Afterwards, Jamie created fabulous thank-cards fashioned from high quality copies of the painting, and she individually signed each one. Each guest received a "work of art" as well as a lovely remembrance of the day. On top of all of this, Jamie is an absolute dream to work with. She takes care of all of the details. She is perfect and gracious. Having her as part of our day was certainly one of the highlights of our celebration. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
- Bride, married at the U.S. Supreme Court Building
Praise for Unknown Soldier
Jack and his family take a vacation to Washington, D.C., exploring the many monuments and museums on their tour. When they go to a cemetery with rows and rows of graves, Jack thinks it is boring until they come to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. A guard walks 21 steps in front of the grave, stops for 21 seconds, and then continues her march. Jack is amazed that this tomb is guarded all day, every day. Peterson’s soft watercolor illustrations show detailed views of the area and capture the emotions felt by Jack’s family. The closing pages include further explanation of the tomb, who it honors, and the significance of the number 21.
VERDICT A beautiful and emotional look into an important memorial to soldiers who have lost their lives. Readers will gain respect for those who served and appreciate their bravery.
—School Library Journal
…consummate professional…
I commissioned Jamie to paint a watercolor of two dogs as a gift for a friend. She was the consummate professional throughout the process, helping us choose the right size/format and keeping us updated with the progress. The result was stunning; a beautifully rendered ink and watercolor portrait that really captured the essence of the dogs. I can't recommend Jamie enough!
-Sarah, pet portrait client
_great communicator with a cool & collected presence_
Jamie is all around fantastic—an amazing artist (in a variety of styles), great communicator, & just a really pleasant person to be around! She's easy to talk to, brings a cool & collected presence to the wedding painting planning process. She fully understood what details we wanted captured from our wedding. Not to mention that she posted up in the thick of the event and our guests adored that—we received photos of her work mid-painting & many positive comments about her being there to capture the evening.
- Clarie, Bride married in Columbia, SC
…unique piece of art for your home…
My daughter got married at our lake home and it was an exceptional event. We wanted to give them a unique gift to capture the energy of that special day. Jamie did not disappoint! She did the most beautiful rendition of the married couple following the vows that was extraordinarily moving. Her detailed artistry was excellent and it was exactly what we had hoped for to commemorate the event. She not only painted my daughter and her husband but also my niece that was the flower girl. These made timeless gifts that were greatly appreciated. We ordered several notepads of these projects that we gave as family gifts following the event. Jamie is an extremely talented artist that we highly recommend for a special occasion, special gift or even to treat yourself to a unique piece of art for your home.
- Julia, TAGS Gymnastics Founder, Minnesota
…her amazing talent to capture special moments…
I wanted a special gift for my husband for our 3 year wedding anniversary. I heard from a friend about Jamie and her amazing talent to capture special moments in the "old masters way"- Oil painting. Jamie was very easy to talk to, she made the process and the picture selection so easy that I had no doubt that it would turn out as something amazing. And oh boy how beautiful it was! I had a hard time waiting to show my husband and surprise him with such a special gift. He loved it as much as I did and today it hangs in our house where everyone can see it and we get a lot of compliments! Every time I look at it, it warms my heart in such way that I do not think a photograph would manage to do. There is just something special, mystical and magical about an oil painting of your own wedding day. Jamie did such a great job and I would recommend her work to anyone who wants to own a unique piece of art that is close to one’s heart.
-Denisa, portrait client
…a true professional in every respect…
Jamie gave us something priceless when she painted our wedding reception. We love the final product and so do our guests who received prints as thank you cards. Jamie was a true professional in every respect. I'm using her again to produce a special anniversary gift!
Groom, Leesburg, VA Wedding and Portrait Client
…Wonder Painter & Wonderful Human Being_
Jamie Peterson is a wonderful oil painter and she is also a wonderful human being. My partner and I hired Jamie on the recommendation of a friend who contracted Jamie for a corporate event painting. We are so glad we did so. Jamie's painting of our wedding reception hangs in our living room. It is beautiful - full of thoughtful color, design and composition. We cannot recommend Jamie enough!
Bob & Stan, live painting clients
…One of the Best Live Event Painters in the South
Jamie is a fantastic painter. She did a panoramic landscape for our wedding in the Virginia countryside this summer. I couldn't be happier. Her choice of colors and and her ability to express movement is superb. Book her fast before she's committed!
Victoria , live painting client