welcome to my studio
Iâm Shayla, an artist based in the Greater Toronto Area. My expertise lies in acrylic painting and live watercolour portrait illustrations. I have an education in landscape architecture and community design, and I love sharing my creative process with others. Painting in front of an audience is my specialty!
I bring a loose, painterly quality to both my acrylic works and to my live watercolour portraits. I draw inspiration from magical lighting effects and otherworldly colour palettes I find in the natural landscape.
live wedding guest portraits
Live guest portraits offer a fun experience & unique personalized wedding favours to delight your guests. I am based in the Greater Toronto Area and available to travel to paint at your wedding!
live wedding paintings
A timeless piece painted in real time at your wedding, inspired by the magical quality of your day. I take inspiration from multiple photos of the newlyweds and venue to create an enchanting composition that reminds you of your beautiful day for years to come.
wedding bouquet paintings
Commission an abstract painting inspired by photos of your wedding bouquet! Bouquet paintings are a sweet and subtle reminder of your wedding day, and they make a great anniversary gift.
exhibitions | events | wedding shows
May 2026â Elora Plein Air Festival, Elora Centre for the Arts
December 2025â Group Exhibition, Holiday Show and Sale, Sisnett Gallery
November 2025â The Wedding Ring's Oakville Expo, OE Banquet and Conference Centre
October 2025â Group Exhibition, Art for the Birds, Sisnett Gallery
September 2025â The Wedding Ring's Niagara Expo, White Oaks Conference Resort and Spa
reach out!
For commission requests and general enquiries, email shaylaspaldingstudio@gmail.com
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