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Created With Love

Some days it is the kind words of a customer that makes all the difficulties of that which I do seem worth it. Today, in juxtaposition of what seemed to me to be less-than-kind words in another situation was the recollection of yesterday’s message from this client. As I went to Hobby Lobby tonight to get a box, some paint brushes for another project, and cat food at Walmart, I was thinking upon many things. This order came in November...

Seeing, Immediacy, Watercolor and Life…

Recently I painted a portrait from the last photo taken of a friend’s father, drinking his coffee. I saw the image shared online last summer and was immediately struck with the desire to paint from this image, for a number of reasons ranging from care and sympathy (this photo had accompanied some sharing about her father’s recent death), to the immediately recognizable artistic qualities this image presents to me as a painting-worthy photo reference. As I worked on the piece...

Double Portrait in a Portrait; Continuum of Life…

This portrait was finished and delivered around last April 2021. The first anniversary of my good friend Lisa’s father’s death in February 2021 just passed. She recently sent me a photo of herself and her granddaughter, Nina, standing next to to this work that I did for her, gradually, during 2020 to 2021, along with the following comment: “These past couple of years has been so hard for me and my family with the passing of my parents. Eileen did...

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...

Grant and Cody – A Boy and His Dog

“Eileen: I want to take a minute to let you know how much I absolutely love the portrait you did for my retirement for John Gardner! You totally captured my son and dog. This lovely picture as already found a home on the wall in our dining room and every time I walk by, it warms my heart. It truly is a perfect gift. I’ve enjoyed checking out your website and have shared it with my family and friends. You...