Watercolor portrait of historic Cabanne House, site of wedding and reception

Just completed on June 5th… a very special custom watercolor portrait of the Cabanne House, a historic building built in 1876 in Forest Park in St. Louis Missouri. This portrait was created to be a gift to our daughter and her new husband to commemorate their wedding on June 7th. The Cabanne House will be the location of their ceremony and reception, and has many beautiful features such as 14 foot ceilings, tall windows, gorgeous gilded chandeliers, decorative marble mantels and a mansard roof characteristic of mid-Victorian architecture. It is truly a beautiful location for a special event.

The artwork includes a special personal touch for the bride and groom… they are portrayed on the front porch in their wedding attire in a sweet embrace!  The two figures are less than two inches tall — I used the tiniest brush to depict them! They will be given their portrait during their wedding reception, and I am so happy to give them such a personal and meaningful gift that will be a family heirloom.

For more information on the Cabanne House, please visit:  https://stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/parks/parks/Cabanne-House.cfm

Watercolor portrait of extraordinary Tennessee home

Just completed on May 27th… a watercolor house portrait of a gorgeous stone and stucco home in Tennessee. This portrait was commissioned by a very thoughtful daughter to be given as a gift to her mother. Even though this portrait was a small 8″x11″ size, it shows all the character and details of this extraordinary property and landscape, and I thoroughly enjoyed portraying it. I hope the recipient is very pleased!

May 5th ~ Framed print presented to Jan Gerfen, of Nottelmann Music Company

On Monday, May 5th, I had the pleasure of meeting Jan Gerfen and presenting a framed color print of the original illustration I did of the William B. Nottelmann Auditorium. The recently new state-of-the-art performance facility, located on the campus of Mehlville High School in St. Louis Missouri, was named in honor of  her father for his lifelong contribution and support in bringing music to the Mehlville School District, it’s students and the entire community. He opened his first music store, Nottelmann Music, in 1953 and provided students and schools with intruments, rentals, accessories, repair service  and in-store lessons. Jan and her husband Dennis bought the store several years ago and continue to be a vital part of the community. I was honored to create the portrait of the building honoring him. For more information on Nottelmann Music Company, visit www.nottelmannmusic.com

Watercolor portrait of St. John’s Lutheran School

Just completed on April 23rd…. a custom sized 11″x20″ Watercolor portrait of St. John’s Lutheran School in Arnold, Missouri. This portrait was commissioned to be a gift for the school’s principal, who will be retiring at the end of this school year. The portrait of the school building where he worked for several years will make a very special, personal momento of his service, and I hope he will be very touched.

April 5th ~ Donation of Gift Certificate to Community School Centennial Gala Event

A Gift Certificate for a 9″x 12″ Custom Watercolor House Portrait was donated for the silent auction to benefit the Community School located in Ladue, Missouri. The Gala event was held at the Four Seasons Hotel and marked the school’s centennial anniversary. Congratulations to the winner! For more information on this truly wonderful school, visit their website, www.communityschool.com