Craftsmen, Tudors, Colonials, Cape Cods and more architectural styles captured in East Grand Rapids Collection.
Grand Rapids, known as the City of Churches, has always had a soft spot for eye-catching architecture. Nestled just 20 miles east of Lake Michigan, the second largest city in Michigan is home to a diverse selection of beautiful neighborhoods and suburbs, both historic and eclectic but still growing with modern styles; seemingly paying homage to the designers who paved the way. One of these communities is East Grand Rapids. one of the oldest suburbs in Kent County. It sits on Reeds Lake, named after the Reed family who founded the city back in the 1830’s. It boasts a variety of home styles and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed creating each of the forty original house portrait paintings.
On with the tour. Please enjoy my series of original East Grand Rapids pen and watercolor home portraits!
Historic Colonial in the spring on Cambridge DrClassic Colonial on Santa Cruz DrHome in beautiful fall setting on Floral AveStunning Tudor home in the snow on Floral AveCraftsman bungalow nestled in trees on Lakeside Dr.Ogden Ave Dutch Colonial bungalowElegant Princeton Blvd homeHome with Mid-Century Modern style elements on Santa Barbara Dr. EAnother historic home on Floral Ave with Georgian style elementsEclectic Tudor collage on Maxwell AveRoss Ct historic home in the summerUnique Tudor on Cambridge DrPlymouth Dr.Tudor homeDutch Colonial bungalow on Gladstone DrNewly built home on Lakeview Dr that blends perfectly in the neighborhoodEarly Craftsman home on Gladstone DrGladstone Dr bungalow in the fallEye-catching winter wonderland home on Cambridge BlvdPinecrest Ave home in the summerHistoric home on Keneberry Way with unique decorative featuresInviting snowy home on Ridgewood AveSummer vibrance on Pontiac RdGarden delight on Wealthy StCape Code cottage home on Laurel AveWealthy St English Tudor homeHome with Georgian style elements on Lake Dr.Stylish Ranch home on Lake Pointe DrClassic Craftsman bungalow on Wealthy StCape Cod home in the snow on El DoradoDutch Colonial home on Argentina DrEclectic style home on Gilmour StFamily home on Berwyck Rd in the fallLake Dr cottage with matching door and window boxesCraftsman bungalow on Lake DrMid-Century Modern style on Beechwood DrHistoric home in the summer on Bonnell AveStunning Manhatten Rd home tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac right on Reed’s LakeWelcoming home on Reed’s Lake Blvd with attractive landscaping
Four seasons of charming Cape Cod on Oakwood DrSpring arrives on Oakwood DrThe magic of winter on Oakwood DrOakwood Dr home in the fallOakwood Dr stylized Tudor homeTudor home on San Lucia Dr
I hope you enjoyed my little tour of East Grand Rapids homes and noted the wealth of architectural styles and amazing diversity that exists on every street in this tight knit community. I applaud the homeowners of East Grand Rapids that have taken so much care to maintain the historic integrity of their homes. After all, every historic home has its own story and I have attempted to capture each of those stories with my pen and brush so that others can enjoy their beauty and legacy.
The majority of the original house portraits above are now displayed proudly inside the walls of these homes. If you would like your own home transformed into an work of art, reach out to me as I welcome interesting commission requests.
