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Doves, Bacon and Staying the Course

Provocative titles can make the difference between whether someone wants to read a book, news story or blogpost. I was about to call this Doves, Onions and Staying the Course but if you read on, you will understand why bacon also came into my mind. Anything having to do with bacon may capture one’s attention! Not that this expression is particularly worthy of attention (it is my own musings) but hey, if I’m going to write about something in my...

House Portrait for Les and Betty

I have a color theory book called “Making Color Sing” and this hot pink used in my house portrait is called “Opera Rose” by Winsor and Newton! Intense colors excite me, and working them into a piece of art with the right harmony and all else, design-wise and form wise, can be quite a process. I met up with my cousin Les and his wife, Betty, about a month ago to deliver the framed original and two framed prints for each of their sons....

Darling Little California House – Watercolor Portrait

This house portrait was commissioned by a client who had recently sold her and her husband’s first home in California and were moving back to their home state of New Jersey. Having visited California a small handful of times, I called it the “Darling Little California House” since I’m aware that houses in that west coast area can be quite cute but not as spacious as those in other parts of the country! Below is a demonstration video put together...

Irish-Themed Custom Family Tree

Client giving speech at a 50th Anniversary Celebration in Ireland, with the Custom Family Trees on the easel displays.   See More Custom Family Trees Client giving speech at a 50th Anniversary Celebration in Ireland, with the Custom Family Trees on the easel displays.   See More Custom Family Trees Client giving speech at a 50th Anniversary Celebration in Ireland, with the Custom Family Trees on the easel displays.   See More Custom Family Trees...

Portrait of Sweet Sadie

“I was so excited to get the painting in the mail.   It was like Christmas morning.  My expectations were exceeded with the end result.  Eileen captured the “personality” of my sweet Sadie.  She improved upon the picture that I sent to her by adding the pretty yellow flowers.   I also very much appreciated the fact that Eileen checked in with me throughout the process to get my opinion, especially since I am in Delaware and she is in Alabama.  I...