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Portrait of Lakeside Home a Delight to Create!
This newly completed watercolor portrait of a lakeside home was a delight to create! This 12″x 18″ watercolor painting depicts a property in the New Town community of Saint Charles, Missouri and was a closing gift from realtor Mary Slay for her clients who were moving to Ohio. This custom house portrait includes several items the recipients enjoyed while living there… the rattan sofa, chair, and bar on the upper porch, the hot tub on the patio below, and the American eagles that often flew near the home! I hope the portrait will bring them many warm memories!
Portrait of Medal of Honor Recipient Ambrose Porter
Though I’ve been specializing in architectural artwork for over 26 years, every so often a request is made to depict a person, and I was happy to provide this portrait of Medal of Honor Recipient Ambrose Porter for the Missouri Civil War Museum in St. Louis, Missouri. The portrait was delivered to Mark Trout and his daughter Kristen today, April 12 — coincidentally the 163rd anniversary of the beginning of the American Civil War.
Born on February 2, 1839, he served as a Commissary Sergeant in the U.S. Army during the Civil War. He showed great bravery on August 7, 1864 in Mississippi when he volunteered to swim the Tallahatchie River under heavy enemy fire to bring a ferry boat to his fellow troops to cross the river and remove the enemy from their positions. He ultimately achieved the rank of First Lieutenant and was awarded the Medal of Honor on August 24, 1905. Ambrose lived to be 77 years old and passed away in Missouri on January 21, 1916.
The Medal of Honor is the United States highest honor for military valor in action. The Medal represents the traits that each Recipient displayed in the crucial moments that mattered — bravery, sacrifice, integrity, and a deep love for America.
It was an honor to provide this 9″ x 12″ pastel and watercolor portrait of Ambrose Porter, and I hope others will learn of his heroism. The portrait, along with his sword, will be on permanent display soon at the Missouri Civil War Museum. The museum is dedicated to the thousands of men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice and is a “Must See” in St. Louis. For more information, visit https://mcwm.org/
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Spring Is Here! Capture the Beauty of Your Garden!
Spring is here and colorful seasonal flowers and trees are blooming! The hyacinth, azaleas, phlox, daffodils, red bud and dogwood trees are so lovely this time of the year! If you’d like to capture the fleeting beauty of your garden and landscape, consider depicting in a watercolor portrait that will allow you to admire the gorgeous color all year long!
ORDERING IS EASY!
1. First, call me to discuss your needs, 314-892-9221 or send me a message
2. Decide the portrait size you wish to have — find options for sizes and prices here.
3. Take and send me your photos and deposit payment of 50% of the portrait price you choose.
4. When your house portrait is complete, I will send you the image for your approval, then the remaining balance will be due and arrangements made for local pickup or shipping.
A custom house portrait also makes a unique and meaningful gift for family and friends. Now taking orders for June and July.
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Watercolor Portrait of a Beloved Farmhouse
This 10″ x 15″ watercolor portrait of a beloved farmhouse will bring great memories for my client, Glorine. This rural property belonged to her grandparents for many decades and she wanted it portrayed the way she remembered it. The porch swing, sunflowers, apple trees and wildflowers were all important to depict and make the artwork so special! I hope this custom house portrait brings her many fond memories. If you would like your family’s home beautifully portrayed, contact me here or call 314-892-9221.
Watercolor Depicts Inviting Home in Brentwood, Missouri
This 11″ x 15″ watercolor portrait depicts an inviting home in Brentwood, Missouri and was a joy to portray! The homeowners have lived there for seven years and wished to have a portrait showing their landscape in lovely full bloom. The white dogwood tree, white hydrangea, purple clematis, and colorful zinnias provide life and beauty to their front yard. If your home is special to your family and you would like it portrayed, contact me here. I am now taking orders for May and June.
