Category: House Portraits

The Timeless Value of a House Portrait: I Love to Honor the Heart of Your Family's Story In every family's journey, there is one constant—the place where memories are made, milestones are celebrated, and life quietly unfolds. Whether it's the creaky-floored farmhouse you grew up in, the city townhouse where your children took their first steps, or the cozy cottage that welcomed years of holiday gatherings, your family home holds stories that no photograph or written memory can fully capture. [caption id="attachment_53205" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Des Plaines, IL, Craftsman house portrait of family home with their old vintage car[/caption] In essence, home is where life happens. It’s where your children took their first steps, where holidays came to life, and where everyday moments quietly turned into treasured memories. But homes change,…

It's not too late . . . the perfect gift for Dad  As you know, every house has a story. . . Meet Jimmy, a family man who recently lost his wife of 41 years. The final blow was having to move out of their beloved home and into independent living.  I was asked to create this portrait of the family home to capture all the special memories and it  now hangs on the wall for Jimmy to enjoy every daFor the wonderful father in your life, give the gift of a custom Father’s Day House Portrait Certificate. (See sample below.) [caption id="attachment_52218" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Meet Jimmy, a family man and husband, who was gifted this house portriat of the family home[/caption] 15% OFF YOUR FATHER’S DAY HOUSE PORTRAIT GIFT CERTIFICATE I…

Rebuilding one's home after tragedy. . . On September 26, 2024, as the light began to fade, the fury of Hurricane Helene was intensifying. Julie stubbornly remained in her home, anxiously looking out the window but ignoring orders to evacuate; clinging to the hope that her sturdy brick ranch home and beautiful gardens would somehow withstand anything Helene could give out. At 9 pm, sparks started flying off the transformers and suddenly, as if released from a dam, water began gushing down W. Davis Blvd, transforming the normally idyllic treelined street on Davis Islands, Tampa, into a surging river. [caption id="attachment_50934" align="alignleft" width="470"] Julie's engulfed home on Davis Islands, Tampa[/caption] Julie knew it was time to go. She collected her most prized possessions and hurriedly left 110 W. Davis Blvd,…

How do I make prints of my original house portrait? Today another client contacted me today and asked what has become a commonly asked question. . . “What is the best way to make prints of the portrait of my house? I want to give a nice framed print to my son who is going off to college." I thought that everyone knew that I have a fabulous way of doing this!  But obviously, that is not the case or I wouldn’t get so many pleas for help from my clients. So I wanted to remind you of this specialized client service that I offer.  This is something that I set up a couple of years ago especially for you.  It is simple, fast, very reasonably priced, and best of…

The beauty of house portraits across the four seasons can be truly captivating, as each season brings out different characteristics of the home and its surroundings. An original watercolor house portrait in each season can capture the essence of the environment and evoke a unique atmosphere. I often receive requests from my clients to capture their home in all seasons to show the home’s full personality and bring to mind all the happy memories and activites which match the different times of the year. Some of my clients have given a seasonal painting to each one of their children. Here are four examples of commissioned house portraits in all all seasons, along with four descriptions of what I love most about each successive season. Winter Winter house portraits evoke a…

The joy of a festive Christmas house portrait Decorating your home for Christmas can have many meaningful and enjoyable benefits. You can keep the joy alive by capturing it in an original house portrait, just like these clients have done. Following are a few reasons why people love to decorate their homes for the holiday season and bring to life the joy of the holiday season! [caption id="attachment_49001" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Christmas house portrait, Lansing MI[/caption] Create a Festive Atmosphere Christmas decorations set the tone for the season and help transform your home into a cozy, magical space. I find that capturing the home at dusk in a house portrait is the best way to show it off. The twinkling lights, festive colors, and holiday scents create an environment that feels…