From tiny flower pots to flags, no detail was too small to make it into this hand-painted closing gift.

Capturing a home where every brick and blossom tells a story.

Because every actor's debut deserves a show-stopping gift, especially when it's hand-painted in watercolor.

Who says heirlooms need to be wall-sized? Sometimes, less really is more.

Painting a love story in watercolor, one tiny brick, barstool and cocktail at a time.

When a scientific illustrator grabs a pen and draws something so detailed it might make your dad cry.

Two portraits. One man. Zero do-overs. A look at how I painted one life--twice--in watercolor.

A seaside castle, a tiny fountain and a whole lot of watercolor love rolled into one special wedding gift.

I turned a snowy parking lot into a springtime love story in paint.

A custom house portrait with palm trees, a parking meter, spooky scary skeletons and memories.

One reference photo is plenty, but with 75—and a University of Michigan flag—you know it’s going to be legendary.

It's one of the questions I get most often about commissions: Can you combine a house portrait with a family portrait?

Recently, I had the pleasure of illustrating The Hero of Maida Vale--not a knight in shining armor, but a beloved London pub!

This personal favorite is among the largest properties I've ever been commissioned to paint.

There's no better way to preserve the memories of your family home than with a house portrait painting.

Built in 1901, this colonial estate painting was commissioned as a gift for the homeowner.

What a joyful challenge this mother and daughter were to bring to life in watercolor!

It keeps my job as an artist interesting to see the many ways clients come up with to personalize their commission pieces.

For artists like me who use TikTok to connect with clients and demonstrate our creative processes, let's hope the ban will be lifted.

Watercolor portrait paintings are the perfect first anniversary gift, traditionally made of paper.