Category Archives: Travel Studies
A painting of the 28,000+ foot peaks of the Annapurnas in Nepal (the 2011 Pittam Christmas card)
In 2011, my daughter and her husband-to-be traveled to Nepal to hike to Annapurna range of the Himalayan mountains. From the wide windows on the second story of their boarding house…
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A painting of the 28,000+ foot peaks of the Annapurnas in Nepal (the 2011 Pittam Christmas card)
In 2011, my daughter and her husband-to-be traveled to Nepal to hike to Annapurna range of the Himalayan mountains. From the wide windows on the second story of their boarding house…
“Through the Aspens” in the Colorado Rocky Mountains (the 2009 Pittam Christmas card)
I find that one of the most beautiful characteristics of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado are the Quaking Aspens. Their flaky bark affords an impressionist approach to capturing the trees…
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“Through the Aspens” in the Colorado Rocky Mountains (the 2009 Pittam Christmas card)
I find that one of the most beautiful characteristics of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado are the Quaking Aspens. Their flaky bark affords an impressionist approach to capturing the trees…
Weinachtsmarkt in Weinheim, Germany (the 2006 Pittam Christmas card)
The Christmas Markets – Weinachtsmarkts in German – are wonderful to experience in many of the cities and towns across Europe. Ahh… the Gluwein (spiced wine) will warm you up…
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Weinachtsmarkt in Weinheim, Germany (the 2006 Pittam Christmas card)
The Christmas Markets – Weinachtsmarkts in German – are wonderful to experience in many of the cities and towns across Europe. Ahh… the Gluwein (spiced wine) will warm you up…
Vista from an alpine hut in Hopfgarten, Austria (the 2005 Pittam Christmas card)
Having a daughter stationed in the Army in Germany for 3.5 years gave us a gateway into playing (and painting) in Europe each Christmas that we visited her. One year, we headed down to…
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Vista from an alpine hut in Hopfgarten, Austria (the 2005 Pittam Christmas card)
Having a daughter stationed in the Army in Germany for 3.5 years gave us a gateway into playing (and painting) in Europe each Christmas that we visited her. One year, we headed down to…
Turn vacation photos into greeting cards or holiday cards! (the 2004 Pittam Christmas card)
Can you picture the perfect winter scene on your holiday cards or custom greeting cards from your family? Every year, Rod Pittam paints a winter wonderland for our family Christmas card. Now, you can have your cards and a custom painting, too!
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Turn vacation photos into greeting cards or holiday cards! (the 2004 Pittam Christmas card)
Can you picture the perfect winter scene on your holiday cards or custom greeting cards from your family? Every year, Rod Pittam paints a winter wonderland for our family Christmas card. Now, you can have your cards and a custom painting, too!
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The colorful German town of Dachau at Christmas (the 2003 Pittam Christmas card)
Weinachtsmarkts (Christmas Markets) are the heart of almost every German village during the holiday season, which is why we chose this for our 2003 Pittam Christmas card. In 2002, our daughter moved to Mannheim, Germany…
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The colorful German town of Dachau at Christmas (the 2003 Pittam Christmas card)
Weinachtsmarkts (Christmas Markets) are the heart of almost every German village during the holiday season, which is why we chose this for our 2003 Pittam Christmas card. In 2002, our daughter moved to Mannheim, Germany…
Old world New Orleans inspires colorful watercolor paintings
Watercolor paintings perfectly capture the fluid party spirit of New Orleans at the artistic hand of Atlanta fine artist Rod Pittam.
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Old world New Orleans inspires colorful watercolor paintings
Watercolor paintings perfectly capture the fluid party spirit of New Orleans at the artistic hand of Atlanta fine artist Rod Pittam.
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Colorado Aspens (the 2002 Pittam Christmas card)
The magnificence of the Colorado Rockies and the Aspens are captured in this watercolor sketch near Eagle’s Nest Wilderness…
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Colorado Aspens (the 2002 Pittam Christmas card)
The magnificence of the Colorado Rockies and the Aspens are captured in this watercolor sketch near Eagle’s Nest Wilderness…
Purple mountains and craggy bark… the contrast of aspens in Colorado
The Colorado Rockies have inspired artists for years and I’m no exception. The aspens against the mountains offer a beautiful study in texture and subtle color.
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Purple mountains and craggy bark… the contrast of aspens in Colorado
The Colorado Rockies have inspired artists for years and I’m no exception. The aspens against the mountains offer a beautiful study in texture and subtle color.
More about aspens in Colorado →
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…
One of my travel painting favorites – an 8 foot oil painting of The Grand Canal in Venice
Winding through the streets of Venice to open up to this view of the Grand Canal is one of the most memorable experiences of my life. And to think I didn’t even want to go on the trip to begin with!
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One of my travel painting favorites – an 8 foot oil painting of The Grand Canal in Venice
Winding through the streets of Venice to open up to this view of the Grand Canal is one of the most memorable experiences of my life. And to think I didn’t even want to go on the trip to begin with!
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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…
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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…
Evoking the feeling of travel with illustrations, paintings, and commissioned art
How many photos did you take of your last vacation?
Commissioned art is a great way to capture your travel memories with watercolors, oil paintings or pen and ink illustrations.
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Evoking the feeling of travel with illustrations, paintings, and commissioned art
How many photos did you take of your last vacation?
Commissioned art is a great way to capture your travel memories with watercolors, oil paintings or pen and ink illustrations.
More about commissioning travel paintings →
Painting and researching along the coasts of Barbados
A great painting research opportunity presented itself while my son was studying abroad in Barbados, resulting in large Caribbean oil paintings full of colorful beach scenes.
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Painting and researching along the coasts of Barbados
A great painting research opportunity presented itself while my son was studying abroad in Barbados, resulting in large Caribbean oil paintings full of colorful beach scenes.
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An artist's inspired mind: behind the canvas with Atlanta artist Rod Pittam 