Some of my Favorite Greater Columbus Ohio House Portraits
A New Chapter . . . my move to Columbus OH Following our eight-week stay at the family farmhouse in northern Michigan, we decided our next adventure would be spent exploring the greater Columbus, Ohio, area. Over the years, we have often passed through Columbus and have always enjoyed our time there. I was especially drawn to the city’s historic architectural charm, found in both its homes and civic buildings. Below is a sampling of pen-and-watercolor house portraits featuring some of my favorite homes I have painted in Columbus itself, as well as in two historic communities that are part of the broader metropolitan area: Grandview Heights and Upper Arlington. This exquisite home found in Marble Cliff, a city north west of Grandview Heights, was built in 1990. In this…
Honoring the L. Ron Hubbard Landmark Site in Elizabeth NJ
ELIZABETH, NJ, July 25, 2026 A Very Special Historic Preservation Award On a hot summer day, beneath the welcome shade of an old-growth hickory tree as venerable as the 1910 home being honored, guests gathered on the back lawn of the historic L. Ron Hubbard Landmark Site at 42 Aberdeen Rd, Elizabeth, New Jersey. They had come to witness the unveiling of my Historic Preservation Award honoring the restored home of author and humanitarian L. Ron Hubbard—the very place where the global Dianetics movement began in 1950. Dianetics would eventually reach more than 200 countries around the world. I decided to to create this original pen and watercolor award painting as I have been deeply impressed by the extraordinary care, craftsmanship, and attention to detail that has gone into the…
Presenting City of Elizabeth with my Historic Preservation Award
In Celebration of the 250th Anniversary of Americ: Elizabeth, NJ – July 23, 2026 It was a privilege to present my award -- this original pen and watercolor painting of the newly restored train station-- to the City of Elizabeth at a Elizabeth History, Heritage & the Arts event, for their exemplary work in revitalizing this important city landmark. Here is my pen and watercolor painting of the newly restored Elizabeth train station that now serves as a Welcome Center and Museum for the city! Here I am introducing my award at the entrance of the new Elizabeth Welcome Center and Museum. As I stated in the presentation: “A building with history has a story and once it is destroyed it is lost forever. With this award I recognize…
Pen and Watercolor House Portraits of New Jersey
Spending time in New Jersey: Some Hand-Painted Homes of the Garden State New Jersey has one of the richest and most varied collections of residential architecture in the United States. So I decided to spend some time there exploring this interesting architectural diversity, while also giving two well deserved Historic Preservation Awards in the state. Because New Jersey it was one of the original thirteen colonies and lies between two major cities—New York and Philadelphia—the state's homes reflect over 300 years of changing history, culture, immigration, and prosperity. From humble colonial farmhouses to elegant Victorian mansions and sleek contemporary homes, New Jersey's neighborhoods tell the story of America's architectural evolution. [caption id="attachment_57383" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Pen and watercolor painting of an early home on the Jersey Shore[/caption] Why New Jersey's Architecture…
You are invited. . . .
I am proud to announce there will be a special event this Saturday, July 25th, honoring the L. Ron Hubbard Site in Elizabeth New Jersey! On this day, I will be unveiling and presenting an original painting of this beautifully restored former home of acclaimed humanitarian and author L.Ron Hubbard. Following publication of the ground-breaking book, Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health in May 1950, the first Hubbard Dianetic Research Foundation was temporarily quartered here in L. Ron Hubbard’s Elizabeth residence at 42 Aberdeen Rd, Elizabeth NJ. This is where Mr. Hubbard presented the first public Dianetics lectures and demonstrations. Now completely restored to its 1950 appearance, this site now stands as it once did—complete with original furniture, vintage crystal doorknobs and refinished wood floors with mahogany Celtic pattern…
Announcement: Historic Preservation Award event in Elizabeth NJ!
Pen and watercolor painting of Elizabeth Welcome Center now completed! In honor of the 250th Anniversary of America, I am pleased to present this painting of the newly restored historic train depot in Elizabeth -- which is now the Elizabeth Welcome Center and Museum! The event will take place next Thursday in the Welcome Center and all area welcome. Here are the details of the event.
My Most Impossible House Portraits EVER!
See how they were transformed into pen and watercolor house portrait paintings . . . Many people think that it’s the intricate detail or size of buildings that makes creating paintings of them really difficult. I would disagree. The most insurmountable aspect is when you can’t SEE your subject, due to obstacles, messes or poor visibility. All I can say, is that it’s a good job I like challenges! Just for fun, take a look at this short video with my most impossible house portraits . . . along with the final outcome for each of them. If you've ever wondered whether a favorite home could be painted despite trees, landscaping, renovations, or an imperfect photograph, I hope this video shows that almost anything is possible. Of course I would love…
Stunning House Portraits of Denver, Colorado
The Architectural Heritage of Denver Homes I'm enjoying expanding my series of Denver home paintings. After all Denver's neighborhoods tell the story of the city's growth, prosperity, and changing architectural tastes. Walking through the Mile High City is like taking a journey through more than a century of residential design, where Victorian mansions, charming bungalows, sturdy Denver Squares, and elegant Tudor homes stand side by side. Many of the homes that inspire my original pen-and-watercolor house portraits were built during Denver's great building booms of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Each home reflects a particular moment in the city's history and the people who helped shape it. [caption id="attachment_57285" align="aligncenter" width="600"] This winter house portrait of a Denver historic home captures the snowy magic of the season[/caption] Victorian…
House Portrait as Father’s Day Gift
Hello friends, Here's the good news. . . It's not too late for a unique, one-of-a-kind Father's Day gift! Fuel the love affair that a favorite man in your life has with his home. Not only that, it is a gift that you and everyone else can enjoy as well, displayed on the wall for all to see. Let's face it, that man in your life is likely to already have everything imaginable. Is there anything you could give him that is truly original???? The answer is YES! Order a custom House Portrait Gift Certicate . . . So don't worry that you have missed the boat on an original portriat as a Father's Day gift. . . with a House Portrait Gift Certificate (as seen above) we can work together to create a true work…
