Recently fired

Right out of the Kiln

A FEW NEWLY PAINTED AND FIRED CUSTOM ORNAMENTS

 

And this sweet baby's first Christmas ornament

 

For more information on my custom portrait ornaments, please click here

Thank you for looking.

In my studio

Thoughts of loved ones and Valentine's Day are keeping me busy and in the studio.  Just finished is a custom portrait painting from a sister to her sibling.

My customer, who lives in Canada, contacted me after seeing one of my surfer girl paintings.  The painting reminded her so much of her sister, who lives in Hawaii, it gave her thoughts of a custom painted piece of art.

 

She sent a beautiful picture of her sister surrounded by shades of blue, green and brown in the ocean, land and sky.  My customer decided she didn't want the island in the background, so that was removed in the painting.

 I love the warm shades of brown, yellow, orange and lime green set against a cool blue background,

Although distance separates these two women, I am sure that warm memories, laughter and shared secrets keep them close.  How lovely if my customer could deliver her finished painting in person.  Although....I wouldn't mind a little trip to Hawaii myself!  My husband and I have been discussing another vacation and I think I could write this one off as a business expense.......

If you are interested in a custom portrait painting, you can find more information here
It would be especially fabulous if you live on the beach, in a warm location, and wouldn't mind a little hand delivered shipment!

In the Studio - Update

An update on yesterdays "In the Studio" post:

Family Portrait Triptych Paintings:

Mother and Son

The original photograph

The painting in process

Painting on canvas

And...the finished portrait after it has been cut and adhered to three wood blocks.

Family Triptych

The original photo

Painting in Process

And the finished family triptych.

Now I'm waiting for the customers final approval before packing and shipping her custom order. 

In the studio

Paintings in Process
Family Portraits

Today's projects include working on an order for three painted portrait triptychs.  The paintings are based on three different photographs from the same family and, hopefully, will become a wonderful keepsake.

 

 

The paintings are in various stages of completion.  Once they are finished they'll be divided into thirds and adhered to 3 wood blocks for a sculptural triptych.  You can see a few completed triptychs here
Hope you're enjoying official first day back to school here in the States!

Custom Painted Portrait Ornaments

A new batch of hand painted custom portrait ornaments glazed, fired in my kiln and waiting to be decorated with ribbon.

The work in process and the finished ornaments ready to be shipped to a very proud grandfather.

For a couple commemorating their Disney World engagement and wedding which will also take place in that magical world.

 

For a fan of Joe Paterno and the Littany Lion of Penn. State.  In celebration of a winning season.  

If you are interested in a hand painted portrait ornament handmade from your photo - click here  I would love to create a special keepsake for you and your loved ones.

Just in time for the Holidays

 HANDMADE GIFT IDEA

Custom Painted Portrait Ornaments

If you're in the process of figuring out your Christmas or Holiday List may I suggest these whimsical custom painted portrait ornaments, handmade from your photograph.  They would make the perfect personalized gift for parents, grandparents, newlyweds, baby's first birthday or for your own Christmas tree or Holiday decor.

CHRISTMAS/HOLIDAY GIFT LIST:

FOR THE BRIDE AND GROOM

 

Each ornament is hand drawn onto a 3.5 inch round pottery ornament, hand painted with lead-free glazes then fired in my kiln.

Ornaments can be personalized with names and dates or, for newlyweds, with their wedding date.

FOR NEWLYWEDS OR NEWLY ENGAGED COUPLES

 FOR THE SPORTS FAN

 FOR GRANDPARENTS

FOR PARENTS

 

FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

 

If you are interested in more information on these custom painted portrait ornaments, click here   I would love to create a special heirloom gift for you and your loved ones!

Portrait of a beach babe

I recently finished painting this custom portrait

of a little girl sitting on the shore of Lake Michigan that was

cut into thirds, and adhered to 3 natural wood blocks.  The portrait triptych is now ready to be shipped to a happy mom who sent me this message after seeing an image of the finished portrait ~ "It's beautiful! I'm so excited! We are up at our lake house now and I feel like I should pose my son tomorrow on the beach so he's not left out! It's great and I can't wait to receive it! Thanks again.. "

Yea!  I'm always a little nervous when painting a custom portrait so it's wonderful to receive positive feedback from a delighted recipient!  I wonder if all artists feel this way when creating custom pieces, or if it's just me?!  What do you think?

A Cool Image for a Hot Day...

My husband, daughter and I were suppose to head a few hours south for a college tour today but decided to reschedule due to the high, and probably very uncomfortable heat index.  So, instead of hitting the road early, I hit the paints and finally finished a commissioned portrait painting.  Which is, ironically, the perfect painting for a hot day like today.

The original photograph
and
the painting in process:

The beginning ~

The middle ~ 

The end.

The original photo and the finished piece side x side.
I am used to painting water in its liquid form ~ this was my first attempt at painting a snow-filled  winter scene.  I hope the recipient loves it!

In case these images have you craving something cool and refreshing:

 Here's a Fountain-Style Vanilla Malt Shake recipe that you might want to try.
Find the recipe here

The vanilla shake reminded me of the snow covered hills :)
Cheers.