Recipient of Watercolor House Portrait

It’s Christmas in July for Oliver Chrisler and his family!

Oliver was the winner of a Gift Certificate for an 11″ x 14″ watercolor house portrait that I donated to a fundraiser for Bristol Elementary School in the past, and he recently asked that I portray his family’s home in Webster Groves, Missouri where they have resided for the past twelve years. He requested their home be depicted with a Christmas winter scene complete with fresh snow, and the result is absolutely charming!  I had the pleasure of meeting Oliver when he picked up the completed artwork, and we chatted about his historic home. Built in 1886, the architectural design is a blend of Queen Anne and Farmhouse,  and has undergone extensive renovations both inside and out by Oliver. When I asked what his favorite part of the house is, he said it is the spiral staircase that goes from the first to third floor made of Brazilian cherry wood — quite an impressive feature! I loved portraying this distinctive home, and happily granted permission for Oliver to reproduce the image on their Christmas greeting cards and hope that he and his family enjoy their custom house portrait for many years to come!

My home portraits make unique and meaningful gifts for family,  friends, and co-workers any time of the year, but especially for the holidays. I am now taking orders for Christmas 2016 and recommend ordering early because my schedule fills fast every year at this time. For more information, please call 314-892-9221 and I will be happy to answer all your questions! Ordering is easy, and I look forward to creating a beautiful piece of original artwork for you and your loved ones also!