While discussing ideas for our invitations with one of our designers at Bird and Banner, Nicole (knowing about my obsession with all things paper and paper-cutting) introduced me to The Roving Artist, a silhouette cutting artist’s site based in the UK. I was immediately smitten. I’ve always admired paper-cutting as an art-form, but it just dawned on me that this would be a fabulous wedding favor.
Silhouette by Charles of The Roving Artist Image from The Roving Artist
Video of Charles demonstrating silhouette cutting at a wedding
How great would it be for everyone to have a silhouette portrait keepsake from the wedding? I love the hand-made aspect and the artistry behind it all. Many artists can do a portrait in about 60-90 seconds and offer duplicates (cutting on folded piece of paper) so that the bride and groom can keep a copy. A nice alternative to the photo guest book!
I started researching silhouette artists in the U.S. and found a number of artists around the country. One of my favorites is Karl Johnson. His work has been featured in Martha Stewart Weddings as well as Domino magazine. I love this demo video of him cutting a silhouette of his friend’s daughter. I’m not sure what’s cuter, the subject squirming in her seat or the final silhouette product!
Other artists I found included Deborah O’Connor, based in New York and Kathryn Flocken, based in Florida and both of whom have had experience producing silhouettes for Disney theme parks. I have yet to find concrete rates but it seems that most artists charge by the hour.
If you were a wedding guest, would you be excited about a silhouette portrait favor?
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