A Father’s Childhood Home

Completed on April 13th, this 11″ x 14″ watercolor portrait of a brick home in St. Louis Missouri is certain to be very special for the recipient. The young man  asked me to portray his father’s childhood home, and when he told me his father has already passed away, I knew this would be a sentimental and meaningful piece of artwork for him. How sweet that he wanted this home portrayed, and I hope it will become a treasured keepsake for his family. I included a hint of the homes on both sides to maintain the feeling of the city street the home is located.

The artwork is the result of a redemption of a house portrait gift certificate I had donated to Ride-On-St. Louis, a local charity.