House Portrait

11.16.2013

I have always loved seeing water color paintings of homes. I love how an artist can look at a photo and turn it into a masterpiece.

        A portrait of a special house can be a way to remember a childhood home,  a couple's first house, the location of a special occasion such as a wedding or perhaps a gift to a client from a realtor to show her appreciation.  A house is more than just a building, it is a home where memories happen.  What better way to remember than with a beautiful watercolor showcasing that favorite place?



To take a photo like this........

......and turn it into this.

Well, I had a house portrait artist contact me a couple months ago offering to paint my house. What? Who me?  Why, yes please. So I emailed her several photos and this is the result.

One of the photos

She did such a fabulous job. Now I just need to get it framed.
Oh, and I asked her to make the front door brown since I will be painting it again.

House Portraits by Kathleen is a new sponsor and she would love to paint your house, too. Just click on her site and find out all the information to get started. Her button is also on my sidebar if you decide you want one later.

Oh, and she can do pets, too. I think I need to get one of Miss Bailey.

Thank you, Kathleen for this masterpiece.

I will share it again after I get it framed and find where it will hang.

Enjoy your weekend!

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44 comments:

  1. tina11/16/13, 10:39 AM

    I would love to have a painting of my pup! I need to contact her on that.

    For some reason, I've never been interested in having a painting of our home. I love our home, we had it built and put in a lot of the work ourselves, but I've just never thought about having a painting of it. Kind of like having a picture of yourself I guess.

    tina

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  2. marty (A Stroll Thru Life)11/16/13, 11:01 AM

    It looks so pretty. She did a fabulous job. Hugs, Marty

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  3. Judy11/16/13, 11:03 AM

    she did a fabulous job! I've seen house portraits before but never though of having ours done...maybe i'll check into it. hope you have a wonderful weekend!

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  4. Barbara11/16/13, 11:03 AM

    Yes, I have had a watercolor painting done of my husband's childhood home - a farmhouse in Minnesota. His family homesteaded the land in the 1800's. Then his mom and I gathered photos (which were all very small black & white ones) that showed the barn in the background so the artist could also do a portrait of that very special building. The red barn burned down when my husband was about 10 and it's one of the first childhood storied he ever shared with me. Both watercolors hang in our living room. So your blog post caught my eye!

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  5. Anne11/16/13, 11:06 AM

    Wow it's beautiful Kim!!
    xx
    Anne

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  6. Debbiedoos11/16/13, 11:08 AM

    Just beautiful...amazing actually!

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  7. Lori Jones11/16/13, 11:16 AM

    I did a watercolor house portrait for someone once. Loved the way it turned out. Never did my own though, for some reason. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=240842166079364&set=a.112690345561214.21606.112687852228130&type=3&theater

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  8. Rita C.11/16/13, 11:37 AM

    Oh I love this! I have a sister in Cincinnati who has a friend who paints your home (from a photo) on a crock, another cool idea. And your photo looks like it was taken late Spring or early Summer, a great time for the landscape to show up as well. Love! Thanks for sharing.

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  9. Michele @ The Nest at Finch Rest11/16/13, 11:44 AM

    BRAVO - what a splendid job she has done - wow!

    I love this idea - what a great present for hubs for Christmas.

    How long did/does it take, usually?

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    1. Unknown11/17/13, 10:47 AM

      Hi Michele,
      The house portraits usually take about 2 weeks plus mailing time. If you are interested for Christmas please get photos to me ASAP. You can check my website for more info.
      Thank you for your interest!
      Kathleen Horst

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  10. Jeannie Marie11/16/13, 12:04 PM

    I really love the work she does! We are still getting ours together!

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  11. Anonymous11/16/13, 12:07 PM

    Beautiful, Kim.
    We have one done by Fifi Flowers and we have a pencil sketch that was given to us by the Garden Club when we were on the house tour at Christmas. I've always wanted a large watercolor of the house.

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  12. Pinky at Designs by Pinky11/16/13, 12:11 PM

    The painting is wonderful, Kim. She did a great job. And YES, you need to get one of Miss Bailey for sure!!!

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  13. jackie collins11/16/13, 12:26 PM

    She paints a beautiful picture! Thank you for sharing!

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  14. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovement11/16/13, 1:19 PM

    She did a beautiful job!

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  15. Debra Oliver11/16/13, 1:28 PM

    this is gorgeous!!! your home is just amazing, what a keepsake!

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  16. augcott11/16/13, 2:07 PM

    She did a great job! It's absolutely lovely!!!
    Enjoy it.

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  17. Keeping It Cozy11/16/13, 2:35 PM

    So beautiful! I think house portraits are so special.

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  18. Shelia11/16/13, 2:38 PM

    I love this, Kimmie.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  19. Kelly11/16/13, 2:53 PM

    That is so pretty! I know you will treasure that for years to come. Where do you plan on hanging it?

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  20. Vel Criste11/16/13, 3:58 PM

    Love this too Kim!!!! Will definitely have my house done someday!!! yours look so fabulous!

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  21. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting11/16/13, 4:05 PM

    Oh Kim that turned out beautiful!! I so need one done!

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  22. Linda {Calling it Home}11/16/13, 4:21 PM

    Kim, this is so fantastic. She did a wonderful job. I love how charming it feels.

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  23. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes11/16/13, 8:12 PM

    What a great idea...she did an amazing job. Your house is beautiful!

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  24. Sherry @ No Minimalist Here11/16/13, 8:54 PM

    Kim, She did a wonderful job capturing your beautiful home.
    xx,
    Sherry

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  25. Junkchiccottage11/16/13, 10:21 PM

    Very pretty Kim. What a nice treasure to have. Kathleen did a great job.
    Kris

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  26. Julie Taylor and Danni Greenwalt11/16/13, 11:59 PM

    What a wonderful idea...looks beautiful!

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  27. Poppy11/17/13, 2:20 AM

    Gorgeous, Kim! Kathleen is an amazingly gifted artist!

    Poppy

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  28. Tina@WhatWeKeep11/17/13, 7:25 AM

    Just beautiful...I love how rich the colors are for a watercolor! I have pet portraits and they are such a wonderful way to remember our fur babies after they've gone. We had a sweet yorkie named Bailey in the early nineties. I think of her every time I see your Bailey. :)

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  29. Jane@Cottage at the Crossroads11/17/13, 7:42 AM

    It's just beautiful, Kim! I've thought about having someone do our old house since it holds special memories for so many. And you should definitely have Miss Bailey done!

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  30. La Petite Gallery11/17/13, 8:11 AM

    This Artist really gives it character, Your home is lovely.
    Have a nice Sunday. yvonne

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  31. Ann from On Sutton Place11/17/13, 8:14 AM

    What a treasure. I have a watercolor of just my front porch and I love it. Definitely checking out her pet pictures!

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  32. thepaintedapron.com11/17/13, 8:18 AM

    There is nothing more special, too funny about your door~
    Jenna

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  33. Shirley@Housepitality Designs11/17/13, 8:59 AM

    Wow…she did a gorgeous job!!…Hmm…maybe I see a "Christmas present" in my future!...

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    1. Unknown11/17/13, 10:54 AM

      Thank you Shirley, for the lovely compliment! Leave your "hints" for your Christmas present SOON!! All the info can be found on my website: www.houseportraitsbykathleen.com

      Kathleen Horst

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  34. Charity Thomas11/17/13, 9:05 AM

    What a beautiful painting! Can't wait to see it in it's new home.

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  35. Penny @ The Comforts of Home/From Harvest To Table11/17/13, 1:00 PM

    What a wonderful idea! The first thing I noticed was that your door was brown. How fun that you are painting it again!

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  36. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouse11/17/13, 3:31 PM

    It looks great. Somehow you must feel like you live in a famous castle, now that it's on a painting!

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  37. Nancy {at} powellbrower at home11/17/13, 4:49 PM

    Lovely Kim. So wonderful to immortalize a home by painting it. She does wonderful work!
    xo Nancy

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  38. Anonymous11/17/13, 5:11 PM

    Kathleen's work is gorgeous! We lost our home to fire. Kathleen used a photo from a friend to create a lovely work of art that we now enjoy in our new home. Her painting is the Mansard home above. She pays attention to the small details and made our home the place I remember.

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  39. Heather11/17/13, 11:23 PM

    I love it! Your house portrait is gorgeous.

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  40. SHERRY HART11/18/13, 8:39 AM

    Your home is a classic! Love the print!

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  41. Cynthia11/19/13, 2:19 PM

    This came out beautiful, Kim. My sister-in-law got this done for us from someone that lived near her of the house we just sold. Since she doesn't do it any more I am going to save this for our new one!! So excited and happy to see this post. Thank you!!!

    Cynthia

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  42. Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces11/20/13, 12:14 PM

    That turned out beautifully, Kim! She did a lovely job with it!

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