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 …
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. …
Dec
18
Hair and make-up artist Emily Hudspeth recently featured Posta Bella on her blog! See it here: http://emilyhudspeth.blogspot.com/2010/11/introducing-posta-bella.html and here: http://emilyhudspeth.blogspot.com/2010/11/posta-bella-give-away.html
Dec
18
Christina of MYLA Concepts (who makes the most delicious cake balls in town!) ordered this portrait as a gift for her husband for their 1st anniversary. It is a watercolor on paper so it was a perfect choice because as you might know paper is the traditional first anniversary gift. Their wedding took place in …
Nov
05
Each year since becoming a member of The Dallas Woman’s Forum I have been tasked with creating an illustration to advertise the Annual Holiday Home Tour. Each year is a new challenge to create something similar but unique to showcase the beautiful turn of the century mansion that The Woman’s Forum calls home.
Sep
21
This portrait was a really fun one. Sometimes dogs aren’t very cooperative about having their picture taken, and it’s even more difficult to get a good picture of two dogs together. I put this together from a couple of different pictures to get a flattering portrait of both dogs.
Sep
21
Back in April I was invited to do some ring sketches at Groom Sold Separately’s Alice in Weddingland party. It was my first time doing this kind of live quick sketching so I was really nervous. Luckily it went remarkably well. All of the brides were nice and patient. And I got to see a …
Virginia Cook, Realtors Cookbook Cover Art
Allie & Felipe’s Wedding