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Watercolor of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church
Just completed on September 22… an 11″ x 14″ watercolor portrait of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in St. Louis, Missouri. This portrait was commissioned to be a gift for a former member of the parish who has fond childhood memories at this place of worship. As many of you know, I love portraying any kind of building, whether residential or commercial, and every so often, I am honored to be asked to portray a truly inspiring structure. This is one of them.
This brick and richly terracotta ornamented church is located seven miles southwest of downtown St. Louis. The design was inspired by the Basilica di San Paolo fuori le Mura ( St. Paul Outside the Walls) in Rome, founded in the 4th century by Emperor Constantine. The graceful arcade of the porch is typical of early Christian churches, however, the bell tower is modeled after the Northern Italian style of the 11th and 12th centuries because earlier churches did not have towers. The exterior was completed in 1928, and the magnificent interior was completed ten years later in 1938, by the architect Adolf L. Stauder, whose family architectural firm still exists today. The church and adjacent school are part of a wonderful parish community and I’m so glad… they happened to be where my siblings and I attended so many years ago. I hope the artwork brings much joy and warm memories to the recipient for many years to come.
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House Portrait Schedule Update
As usually happens every year at this time, my house portrait schedule fills fast with Christmas holiday orders, and this year is no exception. As of September 15th, my calendar is full with orders through the end of the year, and I am currently taking orders for January 2016. If you had your heart set on giving a house portrait to a loved one, don’t dismay — Gift Certificates are available and can be redeemed at the recipient’s convenience any time in 2016! Gift certificates are an excellent option if you think the recipient would like to work with me directly and give input for the portrayal of their property. This is especially a good idea if the recipient is very particular and will help insure their artwork turns out perfectly for them. Gift certificates can be ordered for both Watercolor and Pen and Ink portraits in various sizes and prices to suit your needs and budget, and make a wonderful gift for a family member, friend, co-worker, or employer. See your options here: https://customhouseportraits.com/ordering/pricing
For questions, or to order, contact me at 314-892-9221. I am always happy to answer your questions! Thank you for your interest!
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September 4th ~ OA Gallery Art Event
I had the opportunity to visit the OA Gallery in Kirkwood, Missouri for the Opening Reception of the Saint Louis Watercolor Society’s “Big Splash 2015 ” exhibit and had a very enjoyable evening! Had the pleasure of meeting several other creative professionals, among them David Coblitz, a talented local photographer, and Philly Alex Johnmeyer, another local artist. And it was pure joy to see and catch up with my good friend Lisa Ober, a phenomenally gifted portrait artist. She and I are standing in front of one of her amazing works on permanent display at the gallery. It caught my eye because distant uncles on my mother’s side of the family began the Goelitz Confectionary Company many, many years ago and it became the Jelly Belly Candy Company, creators of those yummy jelly beans. At one point years ago, my grandfather was asked to join the family business, but alas, he declined — but at least I know where my sweet tooth comes from!
Portrait keepsake of family’s former home
Just finished on September 4th… a 9″ x 12″ watercolor portrait of a contemporary brick and frame home in Maryland Heights, Missouri. The family recently moved after living there nine years, and the house portrait gift certificate they received from a thoughtful friend gave them the perfect opportunity to create this special keepsake of their former residence. Best wishes to this young family in their new home and neighborhood!
Watercolor of handsome home
Just completed on August 24th… a 14″ x 22″ watercolor of a handsome stone and shingle sided residence in Ladue, Missouri surrounded by mature trees. This portrait was commissioned by a young woman to be a gift to the parents of her future husband and I hope they will be pleased with the portrayal!
