Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird...it's a plane...no!...it's SUPER MIA!!!

A couple of weekends ago I did this super hero city on the wall of one of Cambridge's Finest SuperHero-esses: Miss Mia the Magnificent!  Little Miss Mia is quite the superhero aficionado and loves playing dress up in her many costumes BUT until now she had no where to showcase her beautiful outfits.  That has all changed now thanks to this wonderful idea from her awesome Mom.  (Good job Mom!)

Now Mia has her very own city to save from peril including her own spotlight with her name in it and in the lower left building a capital "M" in lights to make it just a little more special.

Thanks for keeping our city safe from bad guys Mia.  The world is a better place with your cute little face in it.

Sophie's Safari

24"x36" wall size custom canvas painting for Sophie.

Including her name, date-of-birth and her favorite little Caterpillar.

I'm always accepting commissions for custom artwork and quotes are always free.

CONTACT ME if you have any questions or want a painting of your own!

Tayla's Trick-or-Treat Pail

Hand painted trick-or-treat pail for Tayla in Melrose.  

The green and purple are going to match her Mrs. Buzz Light Year costume perfectly!

Happy Halloween!!

You've Been Framed: Personalized Frames for Kids

Picture frames have proven to be hands-down my biggest seller on Etsy and in real life.  They're a quick, inexpensive, personalized gift that is perfect for kid's birthdays, Christmas and -as in the 4th picture- as party favors.  Contact me to have your own painted or order one on my Etsy page.  

New Name Frame: Maximus Monkey

New name frame painted for monkey-loving Maximus in Malden, MA.

Safari Painting for Baby Ryan

This huge 36" x 24" painting was done for Ryan whose Mom wanted a bright, colorful, happy Safari scene.  Ryan's walls are painted a neutral color so the sides of this painting were done in alternating dark and light green stripes to really make it stand off the wall.  The happy characters are intentionally kept very simple to keep the painting from being overwhelming to baby.  

Ryan's date-of-birth was snuck into the painting on a leaf in the zebra's mouth and Ryan's loving Mother is represented by the giraffe who's giving her son's name a good snuggle.  

From rough sketch to final product:

 This painting was designed to grow with Baby Ryan- being young enough to be appropriate for a nursery and also bright enough to be able to transition easily into a toddler's room.  Email me if you'd like a painting made for your little one or if you have questions about price, sizing or anything else.  All questions are welcome.   

Rockin' Out for Shelby

I painted these colorful rocks to my lil' cousin Shelby's 2nd birthday last weekend.  They're a great way to teach kiddos to spell their name which, coincidentally, is every child's favorite word.  These rocks were a huge hit with the grown ups but Shelby had her eye on something else...

My nephew Pete made Shelby a pet rock and blew my silly little alphabet rocks out of the water.  

I was trumped by googly eyes.  I shoulda seen it coming.

To make them we used acrylic paint on smooth river rocks and sealed them with a high shine acrylic sealer.  You can make your own or contact me and I'll make some for you & you can just take credit for them.  It's a win/win.     

The Name Frame Game

It's not really a game, it just rhymed so I went with it.  Sorry I mislead you but as long as I have you here, look!

These frames- for cheerleading sisters Faith & Lylah- have been shipped off and by now should be wrapped and waiting patiently under the tree for Christmas morning. Which is more than I can say for myself because I can't wait for the girls to see them.  Their Nonnie (aka Gramma) assured me that Faith & Layla are going to LOVE their frames and now, though I've never even met them, I am so excited for them to open their gifts!

It's not weird if I invite myself over Christmas morning to watch them unwrap them, is it?  I'll only stay for a little bit.  Just until my french toast is gone.  Maybe they'll do a cheer with my name in it!!  Oh man, this is going to be the best Christmas EVER!!

Hey Vicky! personalized picture frame

Hey Vicky!

Super sized 11"x14" wooden frame with a 4.5" x 6.5"opening.

Painted a deep teal with sunshine yellow, plum and sage green letters outlined in white.

With 3 coordinating cupcakes stacked precariously in the corner.

Handmade kickstand added to make frame stand up. 

E is for Ella

Ella's Mom just re-did her room for her and ordered these letters to complete the transformation.  Her room is now a bright mint green with a coordinating green and pink bedspread and I'm told these letters look great hung on her wall.

Each letter is painted on a big ol' 10"x10" square canvas which means that when it's hung on the wall 2" apart, this piece takes up a full four feet of wall space.  This type of painting is an excellent option for renters who can't paint their walls but are looking for a big piece of artwork for a focal wall.  They take up a lot of space without being too busy.  

As always, special requests like this are welcome and encouraged.  Email me if you have questions or for pricing info.  Makes a great Christmas present!

Eliza's Name Plate

Name plate and frame painted for Little Eliza's animal themed nursery.  Eliza's God-Mother ordered this 2-piece set to match the walls of her first God-Daughter's kiwi green and purple room.   

Kickstand frame ($25) painted in a custom shade of purple created just for Eliza with the cutest zebra peeking out from the left hand corner. 

Hand painted wooden name plate sign ($45) also painted in coordinating shades of custom purple and decorated with a happy giraffe and a little girl monkey with a huge grin.  This name plate was made using 2 pieces of wood painted and glued together to give the artwork a little more pizzaz.  Which is what every little girl's room needs, isn't it?

Customizable sets like these make wonderful birthday, baby shower and of course, Christmas gifts and for only $70 (price dependant on size and amount of detail) you really can't go wrong.  Order yours now!!

***Accepting Christmas orders through Dec. 5th this year due to holiday travel mid-month.***

Aden's Pet Dinosaur

Just listed this custom picture frame for Aden on my Etsy page.

10"x11" kickstand picture frame with a 3"x5" opening hand painted with acrylic paint and sealed with acrylic sealer to protect from sticky fingers.  Makes an excellent gift!

***I will only accepting Christmas orders until Dec. 5th this year because of holiday travel mid month so please get your order in soon if you'd like to commission a custom piece of artwork.***

Other characters, colors and sizes available.  Contact me and we'll get started. 

Christmas is only 45 days away!!

Custom Name Letters

I believe the most important word in any person's vocabulary is their own name.  That's why these custom letters are always such a hit.  What kid wouldn't want to see their name 8" tall on their wall?

Jacen (above): painted to match a tranportation themed room in New Mexico. More pictures.

Haley & Hana (above): painted to match the bedding in these twin girl's room in Denver.  More pictures here & here. 

For your own custom Name Letters email me and we'll talk fonts.  Have a great Friday!!