Date registered: August 29, 2010
Mar 15
This pink townhouse watercolor was commissioned as a graduation present from a mother to a daughter. Her daughter spent much of her time in college living in the rather distinctive little pink house with several of her friends. She had me paint the original to frame for her daughter and had me make prints to …
Sep 10
Recently I was asked to do some live fashion sketches at a Gap/Rue Magazine Party. The local Styld By event was wonderfully done by Sweet Pea Events’ Kelly Simants and Meaghan Cody. I sketched the fun and colorful outfits the party goers put together and they got to take their sketches home as unique party …
Nov 03
Earlier this year I was asked to create cover art for a book of personal recipes put together by Virginia Cook, Realtors. They wanted a soft and clean look with yellow roses on a black background. I achieved this look with a combination of watercolor and gouache.
Oct 19
In February I had the pleasure of attending Amanda & James’ wedding not only as a guest, but to create sketches as gifts. I sat with the bridal party as they had their hair and make-up done and drew sketches of them in their dresses. During the reception I finished the bridesmaid sketches, as well …
Apr 08
Last fall I traveled to San Antonio to paint Allie & Felipe’s wedding. Allie had her heart set on an outdoor wedding, but on the day of the event it was quite cold. They were able to have the ceremony outside, but the reception had to be moved inside. Allie really wanted the painting to …
Feb 18
This pair of 9×12 art marker portraits were commissioned by a wife as a gift for her husband. The lake houses are right next door to each other and one was remodeled to resemble the other. She chose art marker because she wanted the portraits to have the same casual, playful feel of the houses …
Feb 10
This is a 12″x12″ acrylic portrait. Rudy’s family wanted something modern and colorful. They requested either a citrus yellow or a hot pink background. I chose the citrus yellow because I thought it would contrast nicely with his reddish fur. His family was thrilled with his portrait.
Jan 20
After receiving many requests for a set of jewelry note cards I finally found time to make some. And get them on the website. Order your set here: http://www.posta-bella.com/Cards/Fashion%20Cards/JewelryCards.php
Jan 18
In October I got an e-mail from a mother-of-the-bride asking if I could come sketch the bridesmaids and house party while they were all getting ready at her house. I drew about 14 fashion sketches of the ladies in about 3 hours while they were getting their hair and make-up done and having some lunch. …
Jan 04
Posta Bella’s Live Event Painting has been featured on the Get Married website! Read the interview here. Big thanks to Kelly of Sweet Pea Events for sending them my way!
Pink Townhouse Watercolor
Gap/Rue Magazine Party
Virginia Cook, Realtors Cookbook Cover Art
Amanda & James, wedding sketches
Allie & Felipe’s Wedding