As a result of my last blog, I got a few more photos from previous clients that wanted me to display what they've done with their framing.

I always follow-up once a homeowner receives their artwork, to make sure their artwork arrived safely, and that they are happy with the final result. When writing that email, I include a "if you'd like to send a photo...".

I get quite a few responses to the request for photos. I love seeing what they've done. The frames are all so unique and it adds another layer to the homeowners making the artwork "their own".

I've decided I'm going to keep this blogpost active and continue to include homeowners framing photos.

​Thanks to everyone who has shared an photo with me!

I hope you'll check back for more photos of how homeowners have chosen to personalize their artwork. I'll keep adding to the collection.

​These images also provide a great way to see the variety of sizes homeowners chose to print their artwork. Most homeowners chose an image size of between 18" and 30" -add a 3" border for the full paper size.

​Most clients only see their artwork on their computer screen until the printed image arrives at their door.

​One of my favorite aspects of doing this work is when I get an email telling me the artwork has been delivered ...and the homeowner has used many !!!!!!!! to express how excited they are.

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​Occasionally, when the client is local, I get to meet the homeowners I've created the artwork for. It's great fun to learn more about the owners, their homes, and I often get an inside tour. I've even had a few times where I've met a client while traveling.

These two images are framed in an additional style I'm offering. The artwork is back-printed on acrylic. It has a beautiful and very contemporary look. This option is great for homeowners that would like a minimal look. The artwork can be printed on 1/4", 1/2" or 1" acrylic. Although the images shown don't have a white border, that option is also available.

​In addition, I'm offering a Custom Home Portrait as one of the Give-aways + Prizes for the event. I'm in good company - Knoll, Room & Board, etc. It'll be interesting to see who wins the prize, and what kind of home I'll be working with.

I wanted to give you an update on how things are developing at Starlight Village in Leander, TX.

The hardscape for the village is in place, and the first 6 homes are just about ready for an opening celebration next month.

I thought you'd enjoy seeing how the homes have gone from the developer's concepts, to the architect's plans, then on to me for the home illustrations. ...and finally, the (nearly) completed homes.

The new Starlight Village sign at the entrance to the development.

The Apollo - with a shed roof variation

A couple month ago the editor, Sarah Jane Stone of Atomic Ranch, contacted me about the possibility of illustrating a story the magazine was writing about the 4 defining rooflines of the Mid-Century Modern movement. Uhhh...how fast can I say YES!!! What a great opportunity to work with such a well-respected publication.

This morning, AR posted an interview about my home illustrations, the process of creating them, and why I'm interested in Mid-Century Modern architecture. I hope you'll get to check it out. It was fun to have the opportunity to talk about why I'm so passionate about these unique homes.

What a great opportunity to work with rich terra-cotta colors and classical elements!

This Harlem brownstone is so grand that I knew if we didn't focus on just a section of the structure we'd risk losing much of the detail. - especially since the artwork was being printed at 11"x14". 

In this case we chose to showcase the classic brownstone entry, stairwell and surrounding elements. Doing this allowed me to capture some of the amazing detail, yet still give a sense of what makes this home such a work of art.

I'm including a photo of the whole structure to give an overall feel for just how magnificent and beautifully cared-for this home is.

Last June, I was asked by homeowners Marian and John Scullion
to create a portrait of their Mid-Century Ranch Home. Fantastic!
​South Carolina! ---​a part of the country I haven't gotten a commission from before. I had a great time working with them to capture a likeness of their classic MCM ranch.

To get started, I asked how they decorate their home for the holidays -then started playing. Of course, I added in a few suggestions of my own (it's my nature).

That said...Marian liked what I had done so much, she sent her husband on a mission -to match the decorations in the portrait! Seems Marian thinks John has too much time on his hands.

....you gotta' admit, it's pretty funny. Especially since I'm not the one putting up all those lights under the soffit.

I'm looking forward to working with other past clients who have similar idea about how they might want to reuse their home portrait artwork.

 I have a reasonably priced resource for printing greeting cards, note cards, postcards and invitations. The finished product can be shipped directly to your home. My fee is based on the amount of time to make the alterations to your home portrait and readying the art to send to the printer.

If you're interested in learning more, I'd be happy to speak with you about the possibilities of creating your very own personalized North Pole.

I started receiving requests to include family pets in the home portraits I've been creating for homeowners.

Cool! ...cats on steps at the front door or sitting on a windowsill  --dogs looking out the picture window or front door...it has been a lot of fun to include these important family members who are very much a part of the life of the home.

Recently, I've been asked to include a “family member” of a very different kind -homeowners vintage cars! In this case, Mid-Century cars. Seems MCM’ers like the cars in their driveways to fit the era of their home…I’m ALL FOR THAT!
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A 1963 Plymouth Fury named "Cookie"

Over the last year of creating home portraits for clients, a request kept coming up - something like: "I don't live in a Mid-Century Modern home, but I'd like something similar to your home portraits for my walls". I even had calls asking if I'd sell prints of other people's homes! It got to the point that I felt I should listen -and act.

I gotta' tell you, I love the enthusiasm that MCM'ers have for the homes, and the styles of that era. They LOVE their homes, their furnishings, their artwork, the history and pedigree of what they fill their lives with. It's truly exciting to be a part of that enthusiasm. It brings me much happiness to have found (and be found by!), this amazing group of people.