Home Sketches

A Blessed Year...

2011-12-16T08:51:00.000-08:00

"Bright Lafter" - 8" x 8" oil on canvas

This was a particularly fun painting. I did it early in the year ... it came along rather quickly, and I was pleased with the result.

As I look back on the year with all its good times and even the struggles through the storms, I am constantly reminded how very blessed I am. I have my precious family, I am able to do artwork and web design, and the Lord continually provides everything I need. The three blessings that leave me most in wonder are below....

My precious children are gifts from the Lord. They each are so special and encourage me daily in different ways. I am so thankful that the Lord chose me for their mother! May you and your family have a blessed Christmas and a hope-filled 2012!

Finding My Creative Juices

2011-07-20T07:54:00.000-07:00

It's been a busy spring with tornado relief and web design taking the majority of my time and attention.

It has been an incredible time of intense focus and attention spent toward those ends. I have been amazed at how wonderful people all across this country have rallied around and come to the aid of those so devastated by these storms.

With the rebuilding effort well on the way, life is beginning to get back to a new normal for many affected by these storms. There is so much devastation still, but there is even more about which to be hopeful.

As always with any of my creative endeavors, I believe that artwork not only happens when paper, pencil, and paint are involved, but it even goes so far as to include my web design. It is certainly an art form, and my latest site was such a pleasure to put together. Fine Paperwork is a local personalized stationery business here in Birmingham. Pat Campbell is a personal consultant who takes great care in creating just the right invitation for weddings, parties, and other gatherings. She meets with her customers to get to know them and what they want for that perfect special occasion.

My aim, now that things are settling down a little, is to get back to the drawing board. :)

Green Bottles - 9" x 12" acrylic on canvas

2011-04-09T08:04:00.000-07:00

"Green Bottles"

9" x 12" acrylic on canvas

"Cottage On Water" - oil on canvas

2011-04-03T13:56:00.000-07:00

"Cottage On Water"

11" x 14" oil on canvas

Commissioned Home Drawing - Purchase, NY

2011-01-17T19:02:00.000-08:00

8" x 10" graphite on paper

Client's comment:

"Thank you Christi! The picture looks amazing, and I know that my parents are going to be thrilled."

Commissioned Home Drawing - Glen Ridge, NJ

2011-01-04T08:55:00.000-08:00

10" x 13" graphite on paper

Client's comments:

"I received the drawing and I have to say I am blown away. I was a bit uneasy going into this process for the first time, but it really exceeded my expectations. If I ever do this again or know someone who is interested in a drawing, I will send them to you."

Commissioned Drawing - Lakehouse in Alabama

2011-01-02T14:47:00.000-08:00

" Lakehouse in Alabama"

8" x 10" graphite on paper

Client's comments:

"My family was so thrilled with the picture of the lake -- one of my brothers said it was so good it gave him goose bumps. Again thanks so much -- we are blown away with your talent. !!!!"

BBQ Restaurant - Commissioned Drawing - Fairview, NC

2011-01-01T13:00:00.000-08:00

"Little Pigs BBQ"

5" x 7" graphite on paper

Tuscan Villa, oil painting

2010-11-29T19:31:00.000-08:00

9" x 12" oil on canvas panel

Blue Autumn, oil painting

2010-10-26T19:26:00.000-07:00

9" x 12" oil on canvas panel

Commissioned Home Drawing - Austin, TX

2010-10-23T19:46:00.000-07:00

10" x 14" graphite on paper

Client's comments:
"The drawing arrived today. It looks fantastic! Thank you so much... I know our parents will just love it."
And after giving the gift:

"My parents loved the drawing -- they were really pleased with it. Thanks again!"

Commissioned Home Drawing - Dallas, TX

2010-10-20T19:32:00.000-07:00

Clients comments:
"Hi Christi. The drawing came and it's just perfect! I am so pleased! They will love the notecards, too. Thank you again, and I will contact you in the future if we do another sketch."

Commissioned Work - Thomasville, AL

2010-09-06T14:44:00.001-07:00

Commissioned Work - Chicago, IL

2010-08-03T08:09:00.000-07:00

Client's comments:
"Just wanted to let you know that I just received the package w/ the sketch. Wanted to let you know it looks great, so thank you very much for your efforts."

Commissioned Home Drawing - Enfield, CT

2010-07-21T19:10:00.001-07:00

Client's comment:

Thank You so much Christi!!!!

The picture arrived in the mail yesterday.
It looks amazing!!! I just sent the payment ... Thank you again so much! I love how it came out!

Commissioned Work - Mountain Brook, AL

2010-06-03T15:57:00.001-07:00

Spring Art Shows

2010-05-21T10:32:00.000-07:00

Commissioned Work - Huntsville, AL

2010-03-06T09:16:00.000-08:00

Commissioned Work - Columbus, GA

2010-01-31T22:22:00.000-08:00

11" x 14" graphite

Commissioned Work - Birmingham, AL

2010-01-25T22:29:00.000-08:00

Commissioned Work - Kansas

2010-01-16T13:28:00.000-08:00

Commissioned Works - Katy, TX

2010-01-01T07:44:00.000-08:00

Commissioned work - Nanuet, NY

2009-12-27T23:49:00.000-08:00

Commissioned work - Scottsboro, AL

2009-12-26T23:44:00.000-08:00

For some wonderful friends....

2009-11-23T08:24:00.001-08:00

Commissioned work - Basilica of St. Lawrence - Asheville, NC

2009-11-02T11:33:00.000-08:00

Artwork for Winter

2009-10-02T08:37:00.000-07:00

Art Festivals - Aldridge Gardens "Art In the Garden"

2009-07-01T10:19:00.000-07:00

Art Festivals - Hoover/Shelby Art Association's Spring Show

2009-06-29T08:49:00.000-07:00

Art Festivals - Mountain Brook Art Association's Spring Show

2009-06-22T10:27:00.000-07:00

Newest Commission

2009-05-22T16:14:00.000-07:00

I will be participating in the Aldridge Gardens "Art in the Gardens" show on June 6th and 7th. I would love to see you there! Here is my latest commissioned artwork:

Commissioned sketch of home in Milford, PA

Commissioned Work

2009-05-12T19:50:00.000-07:00

Basic Food Groups

2009-04-29T16:52:00.001-07:00

"Omelette"
11" x 14"
acrylic on finished canvas

"Guacamole"
11" x 14"
acrylic on finished canvas

New Watercolor

2009-03-26T09:18:00.000-07:00

"Balcon en Fleurs"
- watercolor on 140 lb. Arches cold press

A lovely balcony overflowing with flowers is terrific inspiration for a painting!

2009-02-24T09:18:00.000-08:00

My newest watercolor is from something that our family has been doing together for the past 23 years. This is taken from a photo I took at a game last fall. The lovely new plaza where the Walk of Champions takes place made a terrific setting on this particular day when all the trees were showing their beautiful fall colors. The sunlight was so bright it was hard to see at times. This piece will be available for purchase at the Mountain Brook Art Association Show taking place April 18-19 or by contacting me here.

"Walking Among Champions"
14" x 20"
watercolor on 140 lb. Arches cold press

Commissioned work - Birmingham, AL

2009-01-16T07:54:00.000-08:00

Commissioned work of home in the Birmingham area

Commissioned work

2009-01-15T15:20:00.000-08:00

Commissioned home - South Carolina

Lake House - Clarke County, AL

2009-01-11T09:00:00.000-08:00

Commissioned work

2009-01-09T22:34:00.000-08:00

Commissioned work of home in Thomasville, Alabama

Home sketch, of sorts, and a watercolor

2008-11-08T10:06:00.000-08:00

This is a home I love to visit as often as I can...

"Where Dreams Live"
- graphite on paper

"Joyful Years"
- watercolor on Arches 140 lb. cold press

Newest painting...

2008-10-10T22:52:00.000-07:00

"Abundance" - watercolor on cold press

Stranger On the Shore

2008-10-05T13:23:00.000-07:00

"Stranger On the Shore" - oil on canvas

Pink Flower Paintings - oil on canvas

2008-09-30T08:12:00.000-07:00

Work in progress

2008-09-05T08:08:00.000-07:00

Widow Noakes at Boot Hill

2008-08-22T07:53:00.000-07:00

A departure from architecture, this is a sketch done for a client in Arizona. She and her late husband were Wild West Reenactors.

"Widow Noakes at Boot Hill"

Bateman's - Home of Rudyard Kipling; Sussex, UK

2008-07-25T15:49:00.001-07:00

Aldridge Botanical Gardens

2008-07-17T21:45:00.000-07:00

Finished Product:

Aldridge Botanical Gardens

Hoover, AL

Work in progress... Aldridge Gardens

2008-07-11T22:35:00.001-07:00

This is one I have wanted to sketch for some time now... a lovely spot in the area near where I live. What was once a residence on this lovely lake is now a local botanical garden filled with the most luscious hydrangeas you will find.

Denny Chimes Sketch

2008-07-11T22:08:00.000-07:00

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Newest sketch - historical view of King's College Cambridge

2008-06-24T22:35:00.000-07:00

Some lovely Disney architecture - EPCOT's Morroco

2008-06-22T08:05:00.000-07:00

2008-04-05T08:24:00.000-07:00

This sketch was commissioned by a client in the Trace Crossings neighborhood of Hoover, Alabama.

2008-04-01T08:30:00.000-07:00

This is a commissioned sketch of a home located on Hilton Head Island.

2008-02-16T08:20:00.000-08:00

This home was commissioned by a client in Homewood, Alabama.

2008-01-31T08:17:00.000-08:00

This home was commissioned by a client in Nevada.

2007-12-31T08:09:00.000-08:00

This home was done in 2007 and is in the Highland Lakes subdivision of Birmingham, AL.

Welcome to my blog!

2007-12-30T07:59:00.000-08:00

My name is Christi Bunn, and I am an artist specializing in architectural renderings. I am currently doing custom home sketches on commission. For more information on my artwork, visit my website at ChristiBunn.com.