Custom House Portraits

Junior League Office Building

rflecke — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:05:43 +0000

Just completed on May 9th…a Watercolor portrait of the Junior League of St. Louis office building in Kirkwood, Missouri. The reflections in the windows added life and visual interest to the simple, understated design of the building, and the inclusion of the black lamp post added a nice touch of character.

St. John’s Lutheran Church

rflecke — Sat, 12 May 2012 03:02:50 +0000

Just completed on April 28th… a custom-sized 11″x18″ Watercolor portrait of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Arnold, Missouri. The portrait was commissioned as a gift to the pastor responsible for building a significant new addition to the church. The artwork features many stained glass windows, skylights and the rich architectural details of the older, original building.

Classicly elegant brick home

rflecke — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 20:05:17 +0000

Just completed…. a 9″x12″ Pen & Ink with Watercolor portrait of a classicly elegant two-story brick residence. This combination technique is different from the full watercolor portaits I normally do. For this style, the process begins with a richly detailed black line ink rendering, then watercolor is added on top. This creates a distinctive and beautiful finished look that is very appealing.

Beautiful red brick residence in Georgia

rflecke — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:09:27 +0000

Just completed….. a custom sized 11″x 18″ Watercolor portrait of a truly gorgeous 2- story red brick home in Georgia. This home has an impressive front porch and entryway that includes the family’s American flag, and the large arched window above is a great focal point for the frontal view of the artwork. The portrait includes the beautiful landscape of the ivy-covered front yard complete with roses, begonias, gardenias and a large red Japanese maple bush… all lending to the visual appeal of the portrait.

Classic gray brick in Atlanta

rflecke — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:30:07 +0000

Just completed…. a Pen & Ink with Watercolor portrait of a tasteful residence in Atlanta. It was commissioned by a family member as a gift to the owners that lived there for many years. The artwork shows the manicured landscaping, and extra fullness was added to the trees and shrubs in the back of the home which made a nice backdrop to set off the gray color of the painted brick. The artwork features the white wooden porch swing and fans… sure to remind the owners of many enjoyable times spent together on the front porch, and the stone wall at the sidewalk is a nice touch for the ample front yard.

Updated Suburban Residence

rflecke — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 04:08:37 +0000

Just completed on January 13th ….. a Pen & Ink rendering of a frame ranch style home with a very generous front yard. The owners had recently done several nice exterior updates, and wanted a portrait to commemorate the new look to display next to an older rendering showing the original appearance. The mature trees in the rear of the property made a really nice visual backdrop to accentuate the home!

rflecke — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:20:34 +0000

January 5th, 2012 HAPPY NEW YEAR! I hope everyone had wonderful, blessed Christmas and Hanukkah holidays with beloved family and friends and your year is off to a great start! These past several days, I have been enjoying some time off after the holiday rush, but will be back to work next week on another portrait – this one will be a Pen & Ink and I am looking forward to doing it! Check back soon to see the final artwork!

Charming Home in Fall Season

rflecke — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:51 +0000

Completed on December 20th ….. an 11″x14″ Watercolor portrait of a charming traditional 2-story home with landscaping portrayed in the colors of Fall. The photo provided by the client was taken in the Summer, but the client requested that the portrait portray the beauty of the Fall season because it’s her parent’s favorite time of the year. The addition of the two pumpkins was a nice touch!

Tropical beauty in Panama

rflecke — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:55:19 +0000

Just completed on December 9th…. an 11″x14″ Watercolor portrait of a breathtaking and spacious 3-story residence in the tropical setting of Panama. A front and center view was best to portray this property. I enjoyed depicting their impressive upper balcony, terracotta tile roof, custom black wrought iron fence and gate that echoes the design pattern of the front entry door, dark stone sidewalk and windows that reflect the nearby palm trees. A special addition was the toucan that frequently visited the family…he’s shown in one of the palm trees! What a truly amazing place to spend a part of your life!

Traditional 2-Story in Florence, Arizona

rflecke — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:35:15 +0000

Just completed on November 23rd…. a 9″x12″ Watercolor Portrait of a beautiful, traditional brick residence in Florence, Arizona. I love the arched windows and front entryway with red door and sidelights! An American flag and three deer on the lawn add a very nice personal touch for the family that resides here.