About the Process

Unique Little Story Paintings for Unique Little Kids

I have always loved working with wonderful, wacky, whimsical words.

Whenever I receive a commission for a story painting, I start with my dad’s old dictionary, writing down any word that “pops.”  Eventually a story forms– with characters and setting—all beginning with the first letter of the child’s name.

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Next I create a very detailed pencil drawing that includes the story text and submit the drawing to the client.  Once the client approves, I transfer the drawing to watercolor paper.  I use black ink for the text and Winsor and Newton and Daniel Smith watercolors for brilliance and saturation.

I’ve created 159 of these story paintings and enjoyed every single one.

Alphabet Bounty: I have never yet had a name that begins with U, X, or Y, and I’m offering 10% off the purchase price for anyone who orders a painting with one of these initials.