Category Archives: Pen and Ink Illustration
The 2009 Olmstead Linear Parks Alliance Gala Contribution
Read more about Deepdene Park and the Olmstead Linear Park Alliance here. This park is such a lovely addition to Atlanta city limits. Rod Pittam would be happy to create a unique gift and memory like this pen and
The 2009 Olmstead Linear Parks Alliance Gala Contribution
Read more about Deepdene Park and the Olmstead Linear Park Alliance here. This park is such a lovely addition to Atlanta city limits. Rod Pittam would be happy to create a unique gift and memory like this pen and
Interior renderings are an elegant and artistic alternative to computer-generated designs
Hand-drawn renderings (such as pen and ink illustrations with watercolors) of a future home remodel offer an engaging alternative to computer-generated images so often seen these days.
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Interior renderings are an elegant and artistic alternative to computer-generated designs
Hand-drawn renderings (such as pen and ink illustrations with watercolors) of a future home remodel offer an engaging alternative to computer-generated images so often seen these days.
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Illustration of Sonning Bridge in Oxfordshire, England (the 1997 Pittam Christmas card)
In the 1997 Pittam Christmas card, Santa is seen trotting through the gate along the towpath of the River Thames at the beautiful village of Sonning…
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Illustration of Sonning Bridge in Oxfordshire, England (the 1997 Pittam Christmas card)
In the 1997 Pittam Christmas card, Santa is seen trotting through the gate along the towpath of the River Thames at the beautiful village of Sonning…
“The Folly on the Thames” (the 1996 Pittam Christmas card)
This wonderful summer house, known as a folly, marks the official start of the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race (the two Universities), a one-mile race to…
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“The Folly on the Thames” (the 1996 Pittam Christmas card)
This wonderful summer house, known as a folly, marks the official start of the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race (the two Universities), a one-mile race to…
The Canal Bridge in Reading, Berkshire, England (the 1995 Pittam Christmas card)
In keeping with the historical theme, I’ve been hunting down even more historical cards. This one is the 1995 pen and ink depicting a delightfully snowy winter in Reading.
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The Canal Bridge in Reading, Berkshire, England (the 1995 Pittam Christmas card)
In keeping with the historical theme, I’ve been hunting down even more historical cards. This one is the 1995 pen and ink depicting a delightfully snowy winter in Reading.
The Boathouse at Shiplake College in winter (the 1994 Pittam Christmas card)
On the quiet backwaters of the River Thames lies a classic boathouse, used by the Shiplake College Rowing Club. The private college is just downriver from Henley-on-Thames, the subject of the 1993 Pittam Christmas card…
The Boathouse at Shiplake College in winter (the 1994 Pittam Christmas card)
On the quiet backwaters of the River Thames lies a classic boathouse, used by the Shiplake College Rowing Club. The private college is just downriver from Henley-on-Thames, the subject of the 1993 Pittam Christmas card…
Henley-on-Thames winter scene on the water (the 1993 Pittam Christmas card)
Just upriver from Reading and about forty miles due west of London, England lies Henley-on-Thames. The River Thames is the home of the Henley Regatta…
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Henley-on-Thames winter scene on the water (the 1993 Pittam Christmas card)
Just upriver from Reading and about forty miles due west of London, England lies Henley-on-Thames. The River Thames is the home of the Henley Regatta…
House portraits of the Druid Hills Home and Garden Tour as pen and ink illustrations
I’ve had the pleasure of illustrating all of the pen and ink house portraits for the Druid Hills Home and Garden Tour since 1997. The images are then used for publicity and gifts. Have you ever thought about a portrait of your home?
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House portraits of the Druid Hills Home and Garden Tour as pen and ink illustrations
I’ve had the pleasure of illustrating all of the pen and ink house portraits for the Druid Hills Home and Garden Tour since 1997. The images are then used for publicity and gifts. Have you ever thought about a portrait of your home?
More about the Druid Hills Tour illustrations →
Historic Druid Hills home rendering (the 1991 Pittam Christmas card)
Illustrating our family’s Christmas card is a long-standing tradition and it’s always enjoyable to capture a snowy winter scene. In the south, this can require some creativity as what little snow we get is rarely timed with the holidays.
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Historic Druid Hills home rendering (the 1991 Pittam Christmas card)
Illustrating our family’s Christmas card is a long-standing tradition and it’s always enjoyable to capture a snowy winter scene. In the south, this can require some creativity as what little snow we get is rarely timed with the holidays.
Looking for the perfect graduation gift? Show you’re proud with a custom painting of your college graduate’s campus
If you’re looking for the most memorable graduation gift, a custom painting of your graduate’s alma mater is the perfect answer. Not only can you commission an oil painting or watercolor of a special building or campus scene, but Rod Pittam can also create notecards with the same image for thank you notes or stationary.
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Looking for the perfect graduation gift? Show you’re proud with a custom painting of your college graduate’s campus
If you’re looking for the most memorable graduation gift, a custom painting of your graduate’s alma mater is the perfect answer. Not only can you commission an oil painting or watercolor of a special building or campus scene, but Rod Pittam can also create notecards with the same image for thank you notes or stationary.
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Illustration of a Palladian row house (the 1990 Pittam Christmas card)
For the 1990 Christmas card, I continued with the theme of architectural elements. This Palladian row house showcases a style that was popular in England and Europe in the 18th century…
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Illustration of a Palladian row house (the 1990 Pittam Christmas card)
For the 1990 Christmas card, I continued with the theme of architectural elements. This Palladian row house showcases a style that was popular in England and Europe in the 18th century…
Thinking outside the box…wood! (the 1982 Pittam Christmas card)
Many people tell me that they love to collect my greeting cards each year! So, I started adding in the year as a part of the signature to help with the chronological order. For the 1982 card, I put the last pen stroke to paper and realized that I had forgotten the date…
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Thinking outside the box…wood! (the 1982 Pittam Christmas card)
Many people tell me that they love to collect my greeting cards each year! So, I started adding in the year as a part of the signature to help with the chronological order. For the 1982 card, I put the last pen stroke to paper and realized that I had forgotten the date…
A city shows off at Christmas (the 1978 Pittam Christmas card)
I had fun creating an imaginary montage of the different ways buildings display their seasons greetings. The is the first time (that I noticed) that someone realized lights in an office tower could be coordinated…
A city shows off at Christmas (the 1978 Pittam Christmas card)
I had fun creating an imaginary montage of the different ways buildings display their seasons greetings. The is the first time (that I noticed) that someone realized lights in an office tower could be coordinated…
The Old Homestead (the 1977 Pittam Christmas card)
We were so excited about the first house of our own that I drew out this pen and ink illustration for our 1977 Christmas card. The house was 900 square feet when we bought it…
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The Old Homestead (the 1977 Pittam Christmas card)
We were so excited about the first house of our own that I drew out this pen and ink illustration for our 1977 Christmas card. The house was 900 square feet when we bought it…
A playful building illustration (the 1975 Pittam Christmas card)
Many years ago, I started a holiday tradition by hand-illustrating the Christmas card for my wife Linda and I to mail to family and friends. Below is the 1975 card – a pen and ink illustration of a leaning brick building.
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A playful building illustration (the 1975 Pittam Christmas card)
Many years ago, I started a holiday tradition by hand-illustrating the Christmas card for my wife Linda and I to mail to family and friends. Below is the 1975 card – a pen and ink illustration of a leaning brick building.
An artist's inspired mind: behind the canvas with Atlanta artist Rod Pittam 