Meet the Artist

My name is Julia Lachman; I am a Seattle based artist and I LOVE what I do. I love creating meaningful works of ‘framed wedding-vow art’ (aka - ‘Ketubahs’ or ‘Ketubot’) that couples will hang on their walls and enjoy for the rest of their lives. I love speaking to engaged couples who are just beginning their journeys of building a life together. And I love meshing their personalities and inspirations, to collectively design the perfect artistic embodiment of their dreams and aspirations. It sounds cheesy, but that truly is my goal for each and every client.

I am an experienced painter, graphic-designer, photographer, and multi-media artist. I use vector-based design software, to create sketches that are refined based on multiple conversations with clients, to assure 100% satisfaction. I have been making ketubot and wedding art since 2009, and it still feels fresh and fun for every single ‘artwork of love’.

CREATING A CUSTOM KETUBAH

PricE:

I offer 3 tiers of pricing options:

  1. ‘The Basic Package’ - $1000-$2000 - If you see an existing design in my portfolio and want another version of that design, this could work for you. You still get to choose custom colors, materials, and text, but no design alterations (some designs have slots for ‘easter-eggs’ built in, so those are always custom.)

  2. ‘The Partial Custom Package’ - $2000-$3000 - If you are super inspired by what you see in my portfolio, but perhaps want to combine some of those artistic-concepts to come up with something similar, but unique to you as a couple, then this is a great choice. This package includes an initial design consultation with the artist, as well as a follow-up ‘design-confirmation consultation’, which allows me to assure that you are completely happy with the proposed design before I complete the meticulous hand-creation process. We will work together to choose the best colors, materials, ‘easter-eggs’ if you want them, and text for you as well.

  3. ‘The Complete Custom Package’ - Starts at $3500 - This option gives you, as a couple, my complete set of artistic skills at your disposal. With this package, we will have many design-consultations to come up with inspirations and modifications to the design. I will create at least three design proposals to show you, and you can pick your favorite or even combine elements in them. The ‘Premium Gold-Text’ feature, is included in this package. I can walk you through every step of the ‘Ketubah Process’: from choosing or writing your text, to finding the right symbolism or materials to perfectly represent the feelings you want to maintain in your home and family. If you want something completely unique to your growing relationship, but don’t really know what that artistic vision looks like yet, then this is the choice for you.

If you want to give this very special gift to an engaged couple, contact me! I can also work with you about setting up a payment plan.

Timing:

For ‘The Basic Package’, I need 6 weeks to complete an order. 

For either of the ‘Custom Packages’, a minimum of 3 months is required, and ideally 6 months if your wedding is during the busy season. 

If shipping or a rush order is needed, contact Julia immediately.

Material Options:

  • Archival paper (Many colors and thickness options, handmade unless otherwise mentioned).

  • Hand painted design elements

  • Wood

  • Metal Leaf – gold, silver or copper

  • Matte-board

  • Can work with clients to use unique materials.  Past projects included lace, fabric, canvas, sand, seeds, sea glass etc.

Text Options:

  • Text burnt into wood

  • Digitally printed text

  • ‘Premium Gold-Text’: your text can be cut out of paper with 24-karat gold leaf shining through - guaranteed archival!

  • Julia does not do calligraphy by hand, but has worked with calligraphers in the past to ensure seamless integration of text and border design.