SKI LODGE

Got snow?  It seems like a lot of the country does right now. This is a commission I created for a client who wanted to give her in-laws a special gift  - a watercolor portrait of the family's ski lodge in New Mexico. 

Why not commission a painting of a place that holds special memories for your family?

Please contact me here for more info.

GRACIOUS LIVING IN TEXAS

Here's another recent Home Portrait commission. This home is in Texas, where a lot of my readers and clients live. I lived in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area for a while when I was in junior high school and have fond memories of my time there - it's where I first tasted "fajitas" and experienced distinctive Texas hospitality. Texans are friendly and exuberant - always a good thing!

If you're interested in having your own home painted or giving the gift of a home portrait, contact me here.

THE LAKE COTTAGE

This charming New Hampshire lake cottage was a recent commission as a birthday gift for a client's father. This beautiful home is one of the oldest on the lake - my client's great-grandfather bought it around 1900. He sold the property next door for $1.00 after he lost it in a card game! If you'd like for me to capture a special family home for you, don't hesitate to contact me here.

AT HOME OUT EAST

I have a special love for architecture and houses and enjoy painting portraits of homes all over the country and beyond. These works make a wonderful gift for a homeowner or a way to immortalize a period of time in a family's life. I'd love to discuss working with you - please contact me here for more details.

Have a great weekend!

CUSTOM NOTE CARDS

Have you ever wanted cards with an image of your own home on them?

I recently completed a home portrait commission for my client who also wanted the painting turned into personal note cards. It makes your correspondence unique! It's also a perfect gift idea for the person who has everything.

Contact me here for details. 

SNOW REMOVAL IN DC

A valued client from Washington DC recently contacted me to create a second commission as a gift for her husband on Valentine's Day. Even though the photos she had just taken of her home included falling snow and a wintry wreath, she requested that I make it look like Spring had arrived already. It's fun to be able to delete snow and make Spring come early with a paint brush! Her two King Charles Spaniels are seated on the front steps enjoying the warmer temps. I'd love to paint your home in any season!

Contact me here for details. 

AT HOME IN LAKE FOREST

Having spent a large part of my childhood in the Midwest, I have great memories of the older homes and leafy lanes in Summer. This vintage Tudor style home was commissioned by a client in a beautiful, forested suburb of Chicago. I enjoy the diversity of being able to capture all types of homes in many different locations, but all with two things in common - beauty and the comfort of familiarity that is found only at home. Why don't you let me make your home my next subject? Contact me here for more details.....

SOUTHERN TRADITION

A client from Raleigh, North Carolina commissioned this home portrait and I fell in love with the traditional American facade and beautiful landscape. I would love to capture your home as well - contact me here for details.

NEW YORK IN THE SPRING

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Walking around NYC in the Spring is always a great experience. It's wonderful to see the trees all leafed out and the flowers in bloom. This is a recent commission of a stately brick townhouse in Manhattan that was painted as a gift for my client's brother. I'd love to capture your home! Contact me here for more info.

ATLANTA LADY

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This is a commissioned piece I recently completed of a raised Southern cottage style home in Atlanta. The huge covered front porch is partially obstructed in this view by all of the trees surrounding it. The porch ceiling is painted blue and it looks like a great place to sit and have an iced tea in the Spring. I am always game to capture your favorite place in a painting! Please let me know if you're interested in a portrait of your home.

HOUSE PROUD IN D.C.

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What is it about Washington D.C.? I have noticed a disproportionately LARGE reader/client contingency from the DC/Northern VA metro area for some reason. You guys are wonderful! I am grateful for all of my readers and customers everywhere, but I just wanted to send special greetings today to the folks in and near our nation's capitol and thank you for reading, subscribing and ordering from Annechovie.

I just completed this gift commission of another DC rowhouse that is chock-full of charm. I hope to meet many more of you terrific readers, wherever you are located, and please let me know if you are interested in a portrait of your home - I would love to capture it for you!

HOME SWEET HOME

Here's my latest home portrait commission of a beautiful, classic Cape Cod style home in Richmond, Virginia. These make a wonderful gift or a great subject for your custom Holiday card. Contact me for more info. The holidays are fast approaching!!