Russell McRae's (artist_russell_mcrae) Blog

When we create the House Portraits, one of the most difficult parts is to paint the driveways. So we always add dappled light to them to create a level of interest to the painting. And I LOVE how this one turned out.Enjoy the painting!Russell

Scott and Ray at the Harris Johnson Team purchased this House Portrait for their clients. And I just adore this painting, how the setting sun in the background highlights the small shrubs in the front of the house. Just stunning!Enjoy the painting,Russell

We created this House Portrait for Rob Henderson. I just love how the gate is covered in flowers welcoming everyone that enters. My parents have a similar gate and when you walk through it in the middle of Summer the smell is intoxicating.  Enjoy the painting,Russell

I just wanted to thank you so much for the wonderful water colour picture. The water colour is more than just a picture of our house. It represents the home that a lot of you have been able to share with Jackie and I. It’s a refuge from the busy world we live in and a place that we love to share ...

A beautiful letter from one of our clients about how the responses from their clients have been heartfelt:Since viewing your beautiful house portraits at the Vancouver Re/Max convention a few years ago, I have ordered several of them as gifts for clients who have sold their long time residences. ...

Here is some wonderful feedback from a Realtor that purchased one of our House PortraitsHi Russell,Just to let you know that my daughter was WOWED!! by her gift and it is already hanging on the wall.  Your creative design was very much appreciated.Thank you.-  

A wonderful testimonial from one of our clients:Hi Russell My parents loved the painting - it was quite emotional and they are thrilled with how you captured their home. It was a very special Christmas with my brother's family here and all the grand children for the last time.Thank you so much! 

Compliments of Janet RathbunHere is some info about Janet:Right from day one of her career as a Realtor, Janet has measured her success by the number of happy and satisfied home owners she's assisted. Janet has received sales volume awards from RE/MAX every year that she has been a Realtor and be...

“Shades of blue”I love how this painting is wrapped in shades of blue including the trees in the background. Blue is a very tricky color to bring across a painting, it can easily overshadow it.Enjoy the painting,Russellwww.russellmcrae.com

Rob Johnson purchased this House Portrait for his clients. I love the light how it falls across the lawn. One of my favorite things is to see dappled light falling across a lawn like that.Enjoy the painting,Russell McRaewww.russellmcrae.com