Beautiful red brick residence in Georgia

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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.

Elegant residence in Clayton, Missouri

Just completed on November 18…. an 11″ x 14″ Watercolor portrait of a large brick Tudor-style residence with abundant architectural character. The portrait shows the interesting multi-colored brickwork, stately windows and entryway, black wrought iron window flower boxes and beautiful landscaping in full bloom. Truly a  very distinctive property to portray.

Limestone residence in Texas

Just completed on November 9… a  Pen & Ink with Watercolor overlay of a handsome, sprawling limestone and stucco residence in Helotes, Texas. The architectural features and rich character of this home were so interesting to portray… the multi-level terracotta tile roof, stylish bow, arched, and stained glass windows and impressive front entry door and sidelights all lend distinction. Also shown in the portrait are some personal touches requested by the client… a statue of St. Francis of Assisi, a favorite yucca plant and a beloved Doberman on the front lawn. This home was a joy to portray and work with – as was the gentleman that commissioned it!

I hope the portrait will be a source of pride for the owners for many years to come!

Virginia suburban residence

                                                                             Completed on October 27th…….  a tastefully classic, traditional style 2 -story brick residence in a very nice suburban neighborhood in Virginia. The family has since moved to a new home, and the portrait was done as a keepsake remembrance of the happy years spent there. The portrait includes a very special personal touch – the small daughter mowing the grass with her toy lawnmower, something she loved to do….. how precious is that!