Every night, New York’s Empire State Building changes the colors of its tower lights to reflect various occasions and organizations. Their spectacular Valentine’s Day display began last night, complete with lights simulating a beating heart and a rotating array of romance-inspired colors, including hot pink. I couldn’t resist making this iPad painting of a pink Empire State […]
Black and White Paris Paintings
From time to time, I like to take a break from color and paint with a monochromatic palette. This self-imposed limitation forces me to focus exclusively on light and shadow. Here are a couple of new black and white Paris paintings – classic Parisian scenes of the Eiffel Tower and a bridge on the Seine. […]
The Red Shoe Wall Art Print
I painted this red evening shoe several times before coming up with just the right shade of green to enhance the mid-century vintage feel of the design. This retro chic shoe painting is available as a print in my online shop. Each print is made to order in a choice of sizes and framing options; […]
Shoes with Red Hearts Wall Art Print
A watercolor painting of a pair of shoes decorated with bright red hearts. Custom prints of this painting are available in my print shop. The prints would be perfect for a romantic gift – for Valentine’s Day or wedding art gifts. Each print is made to order in a choice of sizes and framing options; […]
Red Coat and Dress Fashion Illustration Print
In this watercolor fashion illustration I painted with very saturated wet-on-wet colors to create a dreamy, romantic mood. This painterly fashion artwork is available as a print in my online shop. Each print is made to order in a choice of sizes and framing options; on fine art paper, gallery-wrapped canvas, metal or acrylic. Custom […]
Alexis Mabille Paris Couture Spring 2012
These flower-shaped hats from Alexis Mabille’s Paris Spring 2012 Couture collection, a whimsical mix of fashion and art, were my inspiration for this watercolor fashion illustration. This colorful fashion artwork is available as a print in my online shop. Each print is made to order in a choice of sizes and framing options; on fine […]
Purple and Pink Evening Dress Fashion Art Print
I love using watercolor for its soft, atmospheric quality, as in this painting of a pink and purple evening dress. This ethereal fashion painting is available as a print in my online shop. Each print is made to order in a choice of sizes and framing options; on fine art paper, gallery-wrapped canvas, metal or […]
Black Dress with Pink Roses
A dreamy, romantic watercolor painting of a woman in a black dress with pink roses and a big pink rose hair ornament. This pink and black fashion painting is available as a print in my online shop. Each print is made to order in a choice of sizes and framing options; on fine art paper, […]
Red Vintage Dress + Cocktail Hat with Veil
This 1950s-style red dress and veiled hat inspired me to focus on drama and character in this watercolor painting. This retro chic fashion painting is available as a print in my online shop. Each print is made to order in a choice of sizes and framing options; on fine art paper, gallery-wrapped canvas, metal or […]
White Dress Red Belt
I love to experiment with painting the way we actually see, with different elements moving in and out of focus. This whimsical red and white watercolor fashion painting is available as a print in my online shop. Each print is made to order in a choice of sizes and framing options; on fine art paper, […]
Vintage Mitsouko Perfume
I used muted colors and impressionist brushstrokes to create a nostalgic feel to this watercolor illustration of a vintage bottle of Guerlain Mitsouko perfume. This vintage perfume-inspired painting is available as a print in my online shop. Each print is made to order in a choice of sizes and framing options; on fine art paper, […]
Floral Print High Heels
A fresh, summery, watercolor illustration of high heeled pumps printed with a floral pattern against a bright green background. This colorful shoe painting is available as a print in my online shop. Each print is made to order in a choice of sizes and framing options; on fine art paper, gallery-wrapped canvas, metal or acrylic. […]
Floral Bathing Suit, Turban & Sunglasses
In this summer watercolor fashion illustration hot summery colors – orange, yellow and bright pink. This whimsical fashion painting is available as a print in my online shop. Each print is made to order in a choice of sizes and framing options; on fine art paper, gallery-wrapped canvas, metal or acrylic. Custom artwork is ready […]
Inspired by Alexander McQueen at the Met
I was so moved by the Alexander McQueen Exhibit at the Met Museum of Art in NYC . His designs struck me as self portraits as much as fashion, a medium usually associated with artifice. This watercolor is of a gown from the 2001 VOSS collection, made of red and black ostrich feathers and glass […]
Woman in Mauve Evening Gown
A watercolor fashion illustration of a woman in a mauve ruffled evening dress against a yellow-green background. My preliminary charcoal sketch appears below. This ethereal fashion artwork is available as a print in my online shop. Each print is made to order in a choice of sizes and framing options; on fine art paper, gallery-wrapped […]
Woman in an Orange Evening Gown
A watercolor fashion illustration of a woman wearing a bright orange evening gown with a black lace single sleeve and feathers in her hair. Below is my charcoal preparatory sketch. Before making a watercolor painting I usually begin with a value study in either charcoal or pencil.This elegant fashion artwork is available as a […]
Inspired by Poiret
This retro chic fashion painting is available as a print in my online shop. Each print is made to order in a choice of sizes and framing options; on fine art paper, gallery-wrapped canvas, metal or acrylic. Custom artwork is ready to ship in 3-4 business days and comes with a risk-free 30-day return policy. […]
Black and White Ballet Dancer Painting – Wall Art
Over the bed: 60″ x 40” oversized custom wall art metal print – $576 More sizes & framing options on art paper, canvas, metal or acrylic – from $30 Buy Now This abstract black and white ballet dancer painting was inspired by the drama and elegance of the ballet Swan Lake. This sophisticated ballerina artwork will […]
Woman in a Black & Gray Dress
A very simple, pared-down watercolor fashion illustration of a woman in a striped black and grey dress, holding a faux fur coat. This chic black & white fashion artwork is available as a print in my online shop. Each print is made to order in a choice of sizes and framing options; on fine art […]
Woman in a Cloche Hat – Retro Chic Wall Art
A dreamy, nostalgic watercolor of a seated woman wearing a 1920’s vintage inspired cloche hat painted in soft shades of purple, gray and green. This retro chic wall art print is available in my online shop. Each print is made to order in a choice of sizes and framing options; on fine art paper, gallery-wrapped […]
