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Meaningful Places

Every place has a story...

Some places become part of who we are—a childhood home, a favorite storefront, the chapel where vows were exchanged, or the front porch where generations gathered. Through watercolor, I love preserving not just their architecture, but the memories they hold.

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• From Photograph to Watercolor • 

Family Homes

Some of my favorite projects have been homes filled with memories—places where children grew up, families gathered, and milestones were celebrated. While I rarely accept private commissions today, these illustrations continue to shape how I approach every collection I create.

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Created as the cover illustration for Jenny
Marrs' book, this piece became one of the most
meaningful projects of my career. Rather than simply
painting a house, I illustrated the place where so many of their family's stories began.

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For one HGTV Fixer to Fabulous renovation, I
created a custom watercolor that became a commemorative wine label honoring a family's
return home after a devastating tornado. The
bottle serves as a reminder that some places—
and the 
stories they hold—are worth celebrating.

Stories from the Community

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Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel​

One of Northwest Arkansas' most recognizable landmarks, this watercolor has become one of my most collected local prints.

The Berry Farm

Created for The Berry Farm, a Northwest Arkansas nonprofit founded by Dave and Jenny Marrs. The illustration became part of the farm's visual identity, supporting a mission that funds agricultural training and education for orphaned and vulnerable youth in Zimbabwe through Help One Now.

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The Welcome Inn
Some places carry stories across generations. Originally a 19th-century farmstead, The Welcome Inn was thoughtfully restored into a place of hospitality and rest. This illustration celebrates the beauty of preserving history while welcoming new memories.

Welcome Inn Rogers Watercolor Portrait from HGTV's Fixer To Fabulous

Interested in a Commission?

I currently accept only a small number of custom illustration projects each year as my schedule allows. If you have a meaningful project you'd like to discuss, I'd love to hear about it!

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