Very excited to offer a new product, the Front Door vignette! Front Door Sketch – This is your personalized front door with your own decorations and personality. I generally artistically remove the storm door. Sometimes I will add the steps and/or porch area or landscaping, depending on how deep. This drawing is 5” wide x […]
Siding
May 9, 2019
I notice the materials builders use on their projects. This particular builder, Absolute Construction, used a combination of brick and Board and Batten. The concept of Board and Batten is a system of gapped wide vertial siding boards with narrow overlaying vertical battens to cover the gaps. It allows for the natural expansion and contraction […]
New Video
January 24, 2019
Ever wonder how Brenda creates her sketches? You can now watch this stop motion one-minute video from the beginning of the process to the finished product. This is a drawing of the University of South Carolina – McKissick Museum. They show their Gamecocks pride on the front VERY prominently. I now offer matted prints in […]
Happy Anniversary
November 19, 2018
Just completed a project of the Hotel del Coronado, in San Diego, California. A beautiful seaside resort with over 700 rooms and seven restaurants. The hotel was first featured in a film when it was used as a backdrop for The Flying Fleet (1927). Since then, it has been featured in at least 12 other […]
Is The Gift Yours?
November 19, 2018
Someone in Holly Springs will soon be receiving a sketch their Realtor….will it be you? Here is a small snippet of the custom drawing. I know it is going to make them smile! If you want to book me to sketch your home, reach out soon. My schedule for 2018 and 2019 are very tight!
Apex United Methodist Church
March 16, 2018
I ADORE the amazing worship locations in towns – Apex United Methodist Church is one of my favorites… Recently, I sketched Apex UMC, created notecards and sell them in Cocoon Gallery on Salem Street, Apex. Stop in and grab a few to share with your friends! Starting in 1870, a bunch of dedicated, Christ-focused people […]
Costa Nido
March 16, 2018
Dear Friends of mine, recently retired to Pine Knoll Shores, on the Crystal Coast of North Carolina. They worked their entire lives to scrimp, save and plan. Life attempted to derail their retirement but they were clear on their vision of the future and a full-time home on the coast was the plan. It was […]
Red Roof Home
March 16, 2018
If you have ever driven through Holly Springs, you will spot the home with the beautiful red tin roof. This home is owned by a lovely family that purchased it 25 years ago. Being built in 1896, it was in a state of neglect and disrepair. Christine and her Husband lovingly restored the home, making […]