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Hello August!
Hello August!
I hope you’ve been enjoying your summer! Every year, summer seems to go by too fast, and this one is no exception. I was able to take a very brief break to enjoy my favorite season a bit, but now I’m back in my studio working on a portrait of a brand new home in Algonquin, Illinois. The home belongs to a very special newlywed couple and they are excited to see the finished artwork! The portrait includes some pink peony bushes that haven’t been planted yet, and their beloved three dogs depicted on the front lawn — a sweet touch! Orders for Christmas 2023 are already beginning to come in, so if you wish to have a custom house portrait as a gift, I recommend ordering soon before my schedule fills. You can message me here , or call me at (314) 892-9221 to have your questions answered and place your order.
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House Portrait of Home in Arcadia, Oklahoma for Gift
This 9″x 17″ custom watercolor house portrait of a home in Arcadia, Oklahoma was especially interesting and an honor to create. Located on a stretch of East Old Highway 66, this home belongs to a friend I had the pleasure of working with almost 40 years ago when she and I were staff illustrators for a national company, Shellee Graham, and her husband, Jim Ross. Shellee commissioned the artwork as a gift for Jim because of his involvement in the creation of the home. Inspired by a 1930s-era brick Phillips 66 cottage-style service station in nearby Chandler, Oklahoma, Jim created all the drawings and blueprints for the design. Details like a tapered chimney, steep pitched gable over the front door, and an Oklahoma Route 66 shield encircled by bricks, were all incorporated into the home. And just to the left is a 1950s-era gas pump with a Phillips 66 glass globe on top that still lights up at night. Shellee says sometimes people ask if they can fill up at the pump!
Both Shellee and Jim are dedicated advocates and preservationists for this highway. This stretch of road carried original Route 66 traffic from 1926-1952, and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. They both designed and installed the National Register signs in April of 2021. I hope this house portrait is a reminder of just how special their home on historic Old Highway 66 is!
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Watercolor Portrait of Home on Historic Old Highway 66
I’m currently working on a watercolor portrait of an interesting home in Arcadia, Oklahoma. It is located on an original stretch of historic Old Highway 66, and was designed to resemble a 1930s vintage, Phillips 66 cottage-style, filling station from decades past. The husband and wife homeowners are both dedicated and passionate advocates for this highway. Husband Jim Ross is a noted Route 66 historian, author and preservationist, and his wife Shellee Graham is an accomplished photographer, graphic designer, and author. Together, they use their talents to inspire interest and promote this historic highway, including its landmarks. I look forward to completing their 9″x 17″ watercolor custom house portrait tomorrow and showing them the image — I think they will be pleased! If you have a home that is special to you and would like me to portray it, contact me here .
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Watercolor Portrait of New Jersey Beach House
This 13″ x 22″ watercolor portrait of a New Jersey beach house took a bit longer to render but it turned out beautifully. This photo was taken last week — the day before it shipped to my client and it shows the large size of the finished artwork. The recipient was presented it last night and I understand was very pleased — mission accomplished! He and his family are excited to mat and frame it and find a suitable place to hang in their home and I’m sure it will look gorgeous when the framing is complete. I hope this father and his family enjoy this spectacular beach house for many more years to come!
If you have a home, business, or vacation property that is special to you and would like it portrayed, message me here with your inquiry and I’ll answer your questions. I’ll be happy to create a beautiful, original portrait you will proud to give as a gift, or display in your own home.
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Portrait of Spectacular Beach House for Gift
This spectacular beach house was so interesting to portray!
This 13″ x 22″ watercolor painting was commissioned by a daughter and her husband to her father for his 60th birthday. This family’s contemporary and elegantly designed beach property in New Jersey is a place where they and their friends gather many times throughout the year. The artwork even shows a bit of their pool along with outdoor furniture with patio umbrellas that everyone loves to use while enjoying the deck areas! This custom house portrait is a beautiful way to celebrate her father’s success and the memorable times he has with family and friends!
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