What items can you hand paint?

I most commonly paint fragrance bottles, wine and champagne bottles, candles, gift boxes, tote bags, and beauty products. I can also paint on leather goods and fabric. If you have a specific item in mind, send me a photo and I will let you know whether it is a good fit.

Can bottle painting be done live at events?

Yes, though it works best for smaller activations, retail experiences, or as part of a gifting setup where guests receive their item at the end of the event rather than waiting on the spot. Painting takes a bit longer than engraving, so it is worth discussing the format before booking.

Can you combine bottle painting with engraving on the same piece?

Absolutely, and this is one of my favorite combinations. A fragrance bottle with hand-painted florals and an engraved name or monogram is a stunning finished piece. I do this for both live events and studio commissions.

Do you take custom design requests for bottle painting?

Yes. I can work from a design you provide or we can develop something together based on the occasion, the recipient, and the item. I will always share a rough sketch or mock-up before starting so you know what to expect.

Letters & Feathers | Stacy Shon | Los Angeles Calligrapher, Engraver, Bottle Painter

Hand Painting

personalized gifting . product launches . fragrance / bottle customization . gift box painting & more

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Hand painting is where things get really personal. Using paint pens and fine brushes, I paint directly onto bottles, boxes, beauty products, and other surfaces to create something genuinely one-of-a-kind. Florals are most popular, but I can work with almost any design depending on the item and occasion.

Painting pairs especially well with engraving. A fragrance bottle with hand-painted florals and an engraved name is one of the most beautiful combinations I offer and has become a signature look for many of my gifting projects.

For live events, painting is perfect for champagne bottles, which can't be engraved due to pressurization. I can paint names, florals, or custom designs on-site while guests watch. It's a slower process than engraving, so it works best for smaller activations or as part of a gifting suite where guests pick up their personalized bottle at the end.

For studio commissions, I paint fragrance bottles, wine and champagne bottles, candles, gift boxes, tote bags, leather goods, and more.

Jo Malone London Century City - Painting Event - Candle Gifting

The House of Creed hand painted dust bag and personalized with names.

Bottle painting on Jo Malone fragrance for a customer in store (Century City Mall)

Hand painted lip oil for Rare Beauty retail store activation at Downtown Disney in Anaheim, CA

Perfume Gifting at Jo Malone London Century City Mall

Hand painted florals on an Augustinus Bader box for a customer shopping at the Beauty Bash Nordstrom event - Santa Anita mall in Arcadia, CA

Hand painted florals at Rare Beauty retail store event at Downtown Disney, Anaheim

Painted white florals on a Jo Malone bottle for an in-store retail event in Century City

Hand painted bottle at Jo Malone London in-store retail event at Westfield Century City

Hand painted fragrance bottle for Rare Beauty's retail store activation at Downtown Disney in Anaheim, CA

Byredo perfume bottles hand painted for in store retail activation.

Bottle painting at Jo Malone London in Century City for a retail in-store promotion

Floral painted candle for Jo Malone London customer in Century City, CA

Custom bottle painting of a nectarine on a Jo Malone London fragrance in Century City

Jo Malone London fragrance wedding scent - hand painted for the Bride on her Wedding Day

Stacy Shon hand painter in Los Angeles for a live event.

Blue florals painting on this fragrance bottle for a customer in Century City, CA

FAQs

I most commonly paint fragrance bottles, wine and champagne bottles, candles, gift boxes, tote bags, and beauty products. I can also paint on leather goods and fabric. If you have a specific item in mind, send me a photo and I'll let you know whether it's a good fit.
Yes, though it works best for smaller activations, retail experiences or as part of a gifting setup where guests receive their item at the end of the event rather than waiting on the spot. Painting takes a bit longer than engraving, so it's worth discussing the format with me before booking.
Absolutely, and this is one of my favorite combinations. A fragrance bottle with painted florals and an engraved name or monogram is a really stunning finished piece. I do this for both live events and studio commissions.
Yes. I can work from a design you provide or we can develop something together based on the occasion, the recipient, and the item. I'll always share a rough sketch or mock up before starting so you know what to expect.

Many clients combine bottle painting with live engraving or on-site calligraphy to create a cohesive, luxury personalization experience. Contact me to chat about mutiple services at your next event!