Watercolor Connections
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Overview
Ditch the Unflattering Caricatures, & Elevate Your Experience 🎨 with Watercolor Connections: a unique live portraiture experience, capturing special moments through timeless works of art. We create beautiful and detailed watercolor portraits that serve as a lasting reminder of life's milestones. Our process is projected on a TV for all to see. Guests are immersed in the artistic journey and leave with a framed 8X10" painting of themselves, along with a cherished time-lapse recording, allowing them to relive the joyous occasion over and over again. Ask us about booking multiple artists to paint as many guests as possible!
Reviews
18 reviews
Saba K.
June 10, 2026Watercolor Connections is the greatest!!
Watercolor Connections was the perfect addition to our wedding reception! Victoria and Aurora were so incredible. They were organized and efficient, and also brought the perfect vibes.
Hired as: Caricaturist
Tayler T.
December 10, 2025Exceptional Service and A Wonderful Experience Every Time
Watercolors Connections is consistently professional and delivers outstanding work. This is our second time partnering with them, and once again they exceeded expectations. Their presence adds something special to our events, and our guests absolutely love having them. Highly recommended.
Hired as: Caricaturist, Corporate Entertainment
Lauren R.
October 15, 2025Exceptionally Amazing!
This was a surprise element for our guests - they were attending an appreciation event and were both surprised and delighted to walk away with a custom piece of art! We can't wait to have another event where we can offer this again to our attendees!!
Hired as: Corporate Entertainment, Live Artwork
I'sha S.
September 23, 2025Made the event!
Guest were RAVING about their portraits and sharing them all over social media! It truly was a show stopper!
Hired as: Live Artwork
Kelsey D.
September 19, 2025So Awesome!
Victoria and her team were fantastic! They flawlessly handled a corporate group of over 130 guests. They were able to handle requests efficiently through an appointment systems where guests could be texted and provided guests with a framed piece that was a great event takeaway. I highly recommend Watercolor Connections for any event! They will leave your guests with a unique gift while providing great entertainment. Thank you Watercolor Connections!
Hired as: Caricaturist, Corporate Entertainment, Live Artwork
Booking information
Price range: $500 per hour
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes
What to expect
▪️ 5-minute minimum per portrait
▪️ Framed 8X10" watercolor portraits on high-quality paper
▪️ Complete setup with a 6ft table, chair, TV, and artist supplies
▪️ Timelapse videos of each painting available for digital download on our website
▪️ Assistant to manage the line and deliver framed portraits to guests
▪️ Outdoor events feature a 10'x10' tent with walls
Experience the joy of live portraiture with Watercolor Connections. We can capture your likeness in just 5 minutes, creating beautifully framed watercolor portraits. Enjoy the complete setup, including a table, chair, and TV, while our assistant ensures a smooth process. Take home your portrait and relive the experience with timelapse videos. Outdoor events are covered with our spacious tent.
About
Victoria Bayagich is an independent artist in Detroit, MI. She graduated from the College for Creative Studies in 2015 and became a mother shortly after. Her diverse background as a Mexican-Yugoslavian woman, influenced by her parents' traditional crafts and technical skills, fuels her exploration of both conventional and contemporary mediums. Inspired by an influential local artist from her childhood, Victoria strives to capture the essence of her subjects in her portraiture. As a single mother, she embodies the resilience of the hustle culture, finding innovative ways to make art accessible without compromising its value. Victoria's artwork has garnered recognition and engagement, including partnerships with esteemed organizations like Shinola, United Wholsale Mortgage, Footlocker, House of Dank, and plenty more to come!
In 2020, she launched "Watercolor Connections," a live portrait painting experience that utilizes technology by broadcasting the process via a monitor in response to the global pandemic. Now, it is a business that commemorates milestones. Her artistic journey is a testament to her unwavering dedication to pushing the boundaries of her skills, constantly seeking growth and evolution. By gracefully balancing the demands of parenthood, Victoria serves as a powerful inspiration for others, encouraging them to fearlessly pursue their passions.
Additional booking notes
▪️ Need access to outlet 🔌
▪️ Cannot be in extreme weathers (hot🔥/❄️cold will damage equipment)
Past booked events
June 2026
06
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Ann Arbor, MI
01
Monday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Detroit, MI
May 2026
16
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Plymouth, MI
December 2025
13
Saturday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Troy, MI
04
Thursday
Nonprofit Event
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Detroit, MI
October 2025
04
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
12:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Utica, MI
September 2025
25
Thursday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Cleveland, OH
19
Friday
Fundraiser
7:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Detroit, MI
18
Thursday
Corporate Event
6:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Detroit, MI
August 2025
16
Saturday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Royal Oak, MI
June 2025
26
Thursday
Fundraiser
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Detroit, MI
March 2025
13
Thursday
Corporate Event
1:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Detroit, MI
December 2024
14
Saturday
Corporate Event
8:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Novi, MI
01
Sunday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Sarnia, ON
November 2024
17
Sunday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Utica, MI
October 2024
27
Sunday
Halloween Party
12:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Williamston, MI
24
Thursday
Nonprofit Event
6:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Detroit, MI
12
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
4:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Detroit, MI
September 2024
28
Saturday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Detroit, MI
18
Wednesday
Retirement Community Event
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Grosse Pointe, MI
15
Sunday
Wedding Reception
7:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Ferndale, MI
07
Saturday
Wedding Reception
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Harbor Beach, MI
August 2024
17
Saturday
Festival
12:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Detroit, MI
July 2024
27
Saturday
Graduation
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Northville, MI
May 2024
10
Friday
Grand Opening
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Dearborn, MI
March 2024
22
Friday
Wedding Reception
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Detroit, MI
December 2023
14
Thursday
Holiday Party
3:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Detroit, MI
09
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:30pm - 10:00pm
•
Cleveland, OH
07
Thursday
Fundraiser
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Detroit, MI
05
Tuesday
Nonprofit Event
8:00am - 10:00am
•
Detroit, MI
November 2023
04
Saturday
Personal Occasion
8:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Essex, ON
October 2023
07
Saturday
Festival
4:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Morenci, MI
07
Saturday
2nd Annual Fall Festival (Morenci, MI)
4:00pm - 7:00pm
September 2023
23
Saturday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Cody, WY
16
Saturday
Festival
3:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Ortonville, MI
08
Friday
Birthday Party
6:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Farmington, MI
Team
Influences and inspiration
Impressionism
The elderly man with the salt & pepper locs drawing charcoal portraitures in Greektown (Downtown Detroit) outside of Astoria.
Setup requirements
Access to outlet
Cocktail Table
Lounge area / seating for guests
6ft table
2 chairs