Home Watercolor: Walt and Desiree'

This surprise house watercolor is headed to Chattanooga for Walt and Desiree'!  It features Gracie and Jack in the front. It took a few tries to get a blue I like but the fourth time was the charm! 

Amber Commission: Finley's Dress

My VERY first blog post, in October 2007, was for Amber! Amber has been a friend of mine since... was it 7th grade?  The 2007 painting was for her son's nursery, who is now a big brother to two sisters! 

This painting is for Amber's oldest daughter.  Amber has a precious picture of her daughter twirling in her favorite yellow dress. It was the perfect inspiration!  Yes, I painted a face on this painting (something I am normally terrified of doing). 

One of the hardest parts about photographing a wet picture is also the most beautiful (and my favorite part about oil paintings - you can see every brush stroke).

Kasey's Watercolor Commission: "Just Trust Me"

Kasey came to me with a painting idea for her dental office.  She's had this picture for quite awhile and holds it close to her heart.  It depicts human nature. We want to hold onto something so small (like a teddy bear) when God has something much bigger in store. I was nervous at first since watercolors are still fairly new to me, but I am proud of the final result.  Here's to hoping Kasey (and her patients!) enjoy it for many years!

Hunter's Grand Teton Aspens

Hunter and I were able to visit Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone this past fall during the peak of the aspens (and elk rutting which is another cool story).  I wanted a picture to paint.  This one was fun for me considering I am normally scared to death of painting trees (and still could use some practice).  This painting will find a home in Hunter's office.  I found the perfect frame for it this week!  I had to make room in my "studio" for another couple projects underway.  I started this one before the holidays!

Jill's House Watercolor

Last night I finished Jill's watercolor.   It took me a couple tries to get it right.  You can see the photo I painted from below.  I took it on a visit to Seattle this past October.  You can also see the first version I painted (I was never happy with it).  Look closely and you will also see my foot warmer.

Paula's House featuring Hendrix!

I love a good painting progression.  This one is extra special not only because it is for one of my college-friend-sorority-sisters (that would have been enough) BUT also because Paula is my first Etsy sale!  This is a picture of her first house and her pup, Hendrix. Oh what fun!