Painting of Gamma Phi Beta Sorority House
Completed on March 3rd, this 10″ x 15″ watercolor painting portrays the beautiful Gamma Phi Beta Sorority House in Greek Town on the campus of the University of Missouri. ( Mizzou) Built in the 1920’s, this lovely property possesses traditional, classical architecture that make it a well-loved home to the female students who reside there. The well manicured landscape is gorgeous, and the artwork depicts all the flowers and ornamental trees in lush, full bloom. Nice touches are the two white wrought iron chairs on the front porch, and the Gamma Phi Beta insignia displayed above the columns. To create the most pleasing portrait possible, a large tree in the front yard that blocked the view of the house was removed, and another tree was placed behind the addition, as well as a few leafy branches gracefully draping from the right side. This custom house portrait will be displayed inside the sorority house, and I trust it will bring House Director Kim Berry, the sorority sisters, and the property owners much pride and great memories whenever they see it. Best wishes to each of them for continued success!








Visit to Fraternity House
I am accustomed to working on house portraits even on weekends, but I took a break from painting to spend this past one with our youngest son Chaz, a junior at Mizzou — it was Delta Sigma Phi Mom’s Weekend at his fraternity house, and something I look forward to every year! On Saturday, March 19th, all the moms were treated to a bus trip to Les Bourgeois, a local winery that included a delicious brunch for us and our sons — it was a wonderful day and just part of a weekend of special memories we will cherish!
Last year, I was able to create an 11″ x 14″ watercolor portrait of their Delta Sigma Phi fraternity house and make limited edition color prints available for sale to the members and their parents — it was a nice fundraiser for them and an appreciated momento of their years living there. I would be happy to do the same for other fraternity and sorority houses — just ask!
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