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Custom House Portrait Will Be A Touching Gift
This custom house portrait will be such a touching gift! The 11″ x 14″ watercolor artwork portrays a home in the Soulard neighborhood of Saint Louis, Missouri and will be an 80th birthday gift for my client’s father. He and his wife have lived in this home for many years and it gives them so much joy. This home portrait even includes their beloved dog depicted on the sidewalk — a very nice touch sure to make him smile!
If you would like yours or a loved one’s home beautifully portrayed, contact me at (314) 892-9221 to reserve a spot on my schedule for 2025.
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Watercolor Painting of Beautiful Two-Story Home
After taking a few days away from my drawing table last week to complete final tasks for our son’s wedding to his beloved Katie, I resumed work this week and completed this watercolor painting of a beautiful two-story home in St. Louis County, Missouri. The 12″x 19″ artwork is the former home of my client and his family, and the third I’ve provided for them. The decorative brass rimmed glass front door and sidelights were interesting to depict as was the lovely landscape in full bloom. I hope this custom house portrait brings many warm memories!
Wedding at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church
Our youngest son Chaz and his sweet Katie were married on October 19 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Saint Louis, Missouri and all went beautifully! The ceremony itself was touching, and the evening reception in the Crystal Ballroom at the Marriott Saint Louis Grand Hotel was beyond gorgeous! It was a memorable time celebrating with family and friends who also love the bride and groom. The illustration I recently created of our dog Max was reproduced to make a sign on the bar for the guests — very clever — and got lots of laughs! My husband, I, and our whole family are so happy for the newlyweds and look forward to seeing the wonderful life they create together!
House Portrait Schedule For Christmas Almost Full
This is only the beginning of Autumn, but my house portrait schedule for this Christmas is ALMOST FULL. I’m able to fit in just two more portraits in December. So, if you’re wanting to give the gift of a custom house portrait for a loved one, I recommend contacting me soon! It’s the perfect gift that will bring joy and warm memories for many years to come! I offer several portrait sizes and prices to chose from for both full watercolor paintings and black/white pen and ink portraits. View all your portrait options here and place your order today, 314-892-9221.
I also offer Gift Certificates that are an excellent option that allows the recipient to work with me directly and give input for the portrayal. They can be presented on Christmas Day and redeemed at the recipient’s convenience — a wonderful gift idea!
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Pet Portrait Depicting Our Beloved Dog
Here’s something different than a custom house portrait — a pet portrait depicting our family’s beloved dog, Max. The artwork was requested by our 30 year-old son Chaz, and portrays Max in the white bow tie he’ll be wearing on Chaz and Katie’s upcoming wedding day! He’ll be a handsome addition to their wedding photos, don’t you think? Chaz and my husband found Max when a puppy alone in the woods eight years ago. They brought him home and he’s been a beloved member of our family ever since. Even having only one eye, he’s still the happiest, friendliest, and best behaved dog we’ve ever had or known — and the portrait captured his personality! He’s truly one of a kind.
I’ve included small depictions of dogs and cats in many house portraits for clients before, but this is the first actual “pet portrait” I’ve ever done and I thoroughly enjoyed it! So, if you have a special pet and would like it portrayed, let me know and I’ll fit it in my schedule!
This 8″ x 10″ portrait of Max was rendered in watercolor, colored pencil, and black India Ink.
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