Custom, hand-painted home portraits are perfect for celebrating a new home, remembering a childhood home, or creating an unforgettable gift.

Each custom hous painting is drawn in pencil, then painted over with archival watercolor. Hours are spent adding layers of vibrant color.

Custom watercolor maps honor all the places close to your heart. A memory map can represent a lifelong relationship with your home town, the special places you've shared with your spouse or partner, or a road trip worth remembering.

Work with me to come up with a bespoke watercolor artwork specific to your journey.

When I was a child I'd tell anyone who dared ask, "I want to be an artist." Drawing was my favorite way to pass the time and express myself.

At 18 I began my degree in Illustration from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. While courses there pushed conceptual, editorial illustration, I loved and excelled at creating more traditional, decorative art. I furthered my talent at Philadelphia University, earning a master's degree in surface pattern design and print technology.

Melissa Rothman Portraiture began in 2018 when a friend asked me to draw her childhood home. The idea caught on and I've since expanded to include pet portraits, venue art and traditional floral art for stationers and designers.