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Live Pet Portraits for Events, Parties, and Brand Activations

Brooklyn artist Matt Timms creates custom watercolor pet portraits live at your venue. Guests simply text or DM a photo of their cat, dog, or favorite animal, and Matt paints an original portrait on the spot. Every attendee goes home with a hand-painted keepsake, making this a unique and unforgettable event experience.

Clients can choose pay-as-you-go per portrait or a pre-paid group fee for private parties, corporate events, and retail activations. Perfect for NYC events, pop-ups, brand launches, and cat-lover gatherings.

Corporate Painting Workshops & Team-Building Events

Matt Timms leads engaging, hands-on painting sessions designed for corporate teams, retreats, and professional groups. Participants explore a range of creative themes while learning simple, meditative techniques that encourage focus, collaboration, and relaxation.

Every guest leaves with a beautiful framed artwork they created themselves — a memorable keepsake and a moment of calm your team will carry forward.

Perfect for NYC corporate events, team-building activities, wellness programming, and offsite experiences. A keepsake they’ll forever hold on to.

Charity Painting Events & Live Art Auctions

Matt Timms hosts collaborative charity painting events featuring multiple artists, culminating in a lively on-site auctionto raise funds for local pet charities and animal rescue organizations. Guests watch artworks come to life in real time, participate in the bidding, and directly support a meaningful cause.

This unforgettable event format blends creativity, community, and philanthropy — perfect for nonprofit fundraisers, animal shelter benefits, and community initiatives looking to engage supporters in a fresh, memorable way.