The Best Part

One of the best parts of creating a painting for someone is giving it to them.  I'm not usually present when a gift is given, but getting to see the client's reaction is always great.
For Karen and Brandon's painting, I delivered it to Pam and was delighted to see how pleased she was with the final product.
This weekend another painting unveiling took place miles away in Boston.  Pam and her husband went out to Boston to visit Karen and Brandon as they begin their married lives going to grad school in Boston (congrats to them).  I received a wonderful surprise this weekend when Pam text me a photo that made my day....

This is why I do what I do.

Past and Present Events

Summer is winding down, but Reenie Rose is heating up!  I plan on filling my schedule in with lots of events in the next few months to promote my paintings and all of the happiness they can bring to a couple....kind of like the Santa of weddings. 
This past Sunday I participated in a bridal event right in my neighborhood at a super fun place called Flirty Girl Fitness.  I added a twist to this event and attempted to paint live to better illustrate what I do.  I say attempt because one of the fun things to take advantage of during this event were the free pole dancing classes.  I might have taken a few notes.

There were only 2 other vendors working this event with me and they definitely deserve special mentioning.  Be sure to check out their sites:
-Foodie Registry is a great option outside of the typical registry box. 
-at studio features fantastic photography by Amaris Granado.

September 1st will be another event for Reenie Rose at an adorable boutique in Lincoln Park called Weddings 826.  Stay tuned for a post about this White Luxury Event.

Floral Field Trip

Karen and Brandon's painting has been on a field trip this past week back where everything started....Grapevine Floral.  The painting will be on display in their lovely studio through this week, so be sure to swing by and take a look. 

Thanks to Trish for being so supportive of my work.  I can't wait to make her a painting that she can house there permanently!

Summer Painting Finished...

But, no worries, summer is still continuing on.  Yes, I have finished Karen and Brandon's bouquet!  Soon after the painting's showing on this blog, it will be carted off to the florist that originally created the bouquet....Grapevine Floral.  There my painting will sit for a month for all the brides to see.  If you are in the Lake in the Hills area, be sure to stop by and see this colorful piece in person!

Summer job

Is anyone else having trouble working during this lovely summer weather we've been having?  I certainly am, but have forced myself to put down the sunscreen and pick up a paint brush.  It's a good thing Karen and Brandon's bouquet is bright summer colors....a little bit of sunshine in my studio.

Extra Extra, Read All About It

It's time for an update, and I have some fun things to share. Last month I attended the Lemont Art Walk to promote my mural at The Inn at Smokey Row along with some Reenie Rose art.  Turns out it was a very beneficial night for all parties.  Here's a couple pieces of press that where published in our local papers:

Click here for the full article.

In other news, I've started the painting for Karen and Brandon that is being gifted by Brandon's mom.  This is such a summer time bouquet to be working on....the colors are fantastic.

 I got a little excited to paint and forgot to take a "before" photo....see my dabbles of color in the upper left corner.  Oops!

 If you don't remember what the original bouquet looked like, check back to the "Time for Everything" post on May 17th or just check back soon to see the flowers emerge!

Hello Darling Painting Finished!

I just finished the bouquet painting for Hello Darling, and I couldn't wait till tomorrow to post it because it turned out so beautiful.  When I say things like this, I don't feel like I'm bragging....my process is a team effort.  This painting wouldn't be what it is without the artistic talent of Natalie, owner of Hello Darling.  She both created the bouquet and took the photograph with no composition cropping on my part.  I can't wait to see this piece in her lovely studio.  Before it heads there though, it will be on display tomorrow night (Friday, June 25th @ 6:30pm) at the Lemont Art Walk.  Please come out and see this piece in person...it's so much better in person.  Cheers to a finished painting and art walks in summer!