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Framed Portrait of Faith Lutheran Church
The artwork of Faith Lutheran Church looks wonderful in a double mat and black frame — I was happy with the finished look and I understand the recipient of the gift, Pastor John Brunette, was very pleased with the portrayal of his church! Congratulations to this pastor on 30 years of service, and best wishes for many more years of dedicated leadership growing his church in knowledge of Christ! If you would like to give your clergy member, teacher, employer, or business associate the gift of an original piece of artwork to commemorate an upcoming special occasion, I would be honored to provide it. Call 314-892-9221 for more information.
Portrait of Church for Pastor’s Anniversary Gift
This 12″ x 20″ portrait portrays Faith Lutheran Church in Oakville, just south of Saint Louis, Missouri and was an honor to create. Depicted in pen and ink with watercolor, this portrait will be a gift to the Lead Pastor, John Brunette, to commemorate his 30th anniversary ministering to this congregation. The exterior has a contemporary architectural style, and the stained glass windows inside are truly an inspiration! After adding the hand-rendered inscription with the church’s name at the bottom, I snapped this photo of the artwork before taking it to be matted and framed, and I trust the finished piece will make a meaningful gift for the pastor.
Old Cathedral and Gateway Arch Prints Now Available
The archival prints of the historic Old Cathedral and Gateway Arch turned out beautifully and it was exciting to see mine in this handsome mat and frame! Special thanks to Jim Robbins at Velham Printing for his excellent work reproducing the color and detail of my original pen and ink with watercolor artwork and providing the prints — I could not be more pleased!
Suitable for an 8″ x 10″ mat or frame, these fine art prints are available for $20 each (plus postage and Missouri sales tax if applicable.) These prints will make a treasured gift for a wedding, anniversary, birthday or fond remembrance. Order yours today, 314-892-9921.
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Watercolor House Portrait for Sweet Anniversary Gift
This house portrait is an 11″ x 16″ watercolor painting of a young family’s spacious newer residence in Kirkwood, Missouri and it was so interesting to portray. The artwork was commissioned by the wife as a wedding anniversary gift to her husband and they were both pleased with the portrayal that included their beloved dog on the lawn. This picturesque custom house portrait also includes wicker chairs, a small table, door plaque, and a porch swing — all nice touches! Best wishes to this couple for many more years of anniversaries in this home!
Portrait of The Old Cathedral and Gateway Arch
My newest portrait combines beloved old and modern landmarks and was a joy to create! Located near the waterfront of the Mississippi River and adjacent to the Gateway Arch in downtown St. Louis, Missouri is the historic Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France — fondly known as the Old Cathedral. Owned by the Archdiocese of St. Louis, it is the oldest building in the city and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Designed by George Morten and Joseph LaVeille in the Greek Revival style, this limestone church was dedicated in 1834 and known then as The Cathedral of St. Louis. It was the first cathedral built west of the Mississippi River, and a symbol of Catholicism in the colonial west. In 1961, Pope John XXIII decreed it officially be known as the Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France, and now this beloved landmark is affectionately called The Old Cathedral.
This historic place of worship is remarkable inside and out, but the most endearing feature for me are the Hebrew and Latin gilded inscriptions featured prominently on the facade — a triangular pediment displays the Hebrew initials for the name of God, YHVH, Yahweh, and the Latin inscription directly underneath translates to ” God, One and Three”. These engravings represent the positive relationship between the Roman Catholic and Jewish communities in St. Louis from the earliest days of the city to the present. The Old Cathedral remains a favorite venue for wedding ceremonies and visitors of all faiths continue to be warmly welcomed.
This 11″ x 14″ pen and ink with watercolor artwork also portrays the iconic Gateway Arch, the tallest man-made monument in the United States, and a very popular tourist destination. Designed by Finnish-born American architect Eero Saarinen in 1948, the Arch was completed on October 28, 1965 and is 630 feet of stainless steel built to withstand earthquakes and high winds. The elegant arch was erected to commemorate President Thomas Jefferson’s Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and to celebrate the important role of St. Louis in the rapid westward expansion of the U.S that followed the Lewis and Clark Expedition from this city in 1804 and represents a door to the “Gateway to the West”. The interior of the Arch contains two trams that carry visitors to the viewing area at the very top with windows on both sides for breathtaking views up to 30 miles on a clear day. Underneath the Arch is the Museum of Westward Expansion which features displays showing life during the 1800’s along with exhibits of the planning and construction of the Arch itself. As a native of St. Louis, I’ve visited the Arch several times, and can attest it’s a thrilling and wonderful experience!
BEAUTIFUL, 8″x 10″ ARCHIVAL COLOR PRINTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR $20 EACH ( plus postage and Missouri sales tax if applicable) and a perfect keepsake gift for a wedding, anniversary, birthday, or as a fond remembrance of a visit to these two iconic landmarks.
TO PLACE YOUR ORDER CALL (314) 892-9221
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