Anniversary Love Poem

Friends of this couple had me create this anniversary certificate for them using a poem meaningful to the couple. I used gouache with brush florals and italic lettering.  The gold shine is W&N Imitation Gold Gouache.
Congratulations, Mike and Ellajean!

Student Watercolor Landscapes

I taught a short watercolor class at Orme School.
Here are a couple cloud studies the students created. 

Wedding Name Cards

These little cards were ordered by the bride and groom and used as gift tags for their special guests' favors.  Done on cream-colored archival cards with Italic lettering in a deep sienna.

Calligraphy Class Work

The Orme School invited me to teach two art classes this fall.  My students ranged from 8th through 12th grade and came from all over the globe.  I enjoyed their enthusiasm and fresh eyes. Their final project was in Blackletter with a traditionally decorated "versal".

Baby's Nursery Sign

It all starts with the perfect little baby.

I do a lot of sketches and planning.
Each of these animals has a special meaning  for Whitman, including the family dog, Coco.
 I then transfer the sketches by graphite paper
to a board I have sanded and painted.

I use acrylic paints for the illustrations and lettering.

The final painting is varnished with several coats of acrylic varnish, completed with hangers and ribbon, and mailed off to hang in Whitman's nursery. 

Wedding Logo Stamp Set

This is a great idea for your favorite couple.  The logo stamp can be used for personal stationary, thank you's, escort cards, menus, etc.  The return address stamp makes all that correspondence so much classier!

Personal Stationery

Personal stationery cards with a logo of the client's name done in flourished italic lettering.