An original New Orleans house portrait painted in watercolor and pen on 8x8” paper, capturing the charm, architecture, and soulful character of a beloved Crescent City home. This handcrafted architectural portrait blends loose watercolor textures with detailed ink linework, creating a timeless keepsake perfect for homeowners, anniversaries, weddings, housewarmings, or meaningful gifts.

Inspired by the historic beauty of New Orleans neighborhoods — from colorful shotguns to grand Garden District homes — each house portrait commission is created with care and attention to the unique spirit of the place. This piece reflects the layered texture, warmth, and lived-in poetry that make New Orleans architecture so beloved.

Looking for a custom New Orleans house portrait commission? I create one-of-a-kind watercolor home portraits from your photographs, preserving homes and memories in fine art form.

New Orleans NOLA Home House Portrait Commission on Paper in Watercolor Paint by Avery Ches

Chloe, the Water Nymph – Chalk Pastel on Paper, sized 20×28 inches

This chalk pastel painting captures the enchanted beauty of City Park, where towering oaks and cascading Spanish moss surround Chloe, the Water Nymph, the elegant sculpture by Angela Gregory at the Owen/Butler Memorial Fountain. Soft, atmospheric hues help me capture the park’s mystical serenity. My tribute to New Orleans’ artistic heritage and the magic of its historic landscapes, I invite my viewers into a world of tranquility with the mystical and ethereal quality of my favorite medium - chalk pastel.

This watercolor painting captures the timeless charm of The Columns Hotel in New Orleans’ Garden District. With soft washes and rich detail, it was a true joy to complete this piece, highlighting the iconic columns, wrought-iron balcony, and oak-lined surroundings, evoking the romance of this historic landmark. A tribute to Southern elegance and French-Creole heritage, as well as a local venue and bar where I’ve spent many hours and even lived across from for several years - this piece reflects the hotel’s warmth, grandeur, and special place in the New Orleans restaurant and bar landscape.

Portrait of a French Man Commission Avery Ches Watercolor Paint on Paper

This watercolor painting on paper, sized 8×10 inches, is based off a historic bench in Paris, France. This oversized structure is a favorite romantic spot for my client.

Bar Tonique New Orleans Portrait Bar Commission Painting Avery Ches

New Orleans NOLA House Home Portrait Painting Commission Frech Quarter Painting by Avery Ches