Breakfast at Steakhouse 71, Walt Disney World 6x6 inch Signed Archival Digital Print

A quiet breakfast, a sketchbook, and a moment that turned into a memory. I was in Florida for a painting tournament and I had an extra day so I spent it at Disney drawing and making watercolors. 

This original 6x6 inch watercolor was painted on location inside Disney's Contemporary Resort, during breakfast at Steakhouse 71. During the meal, I opened my sketchbook and began capturing the space with its warm wood ceilings, soft blue upholstery, and the easy rhythm of people starting their day.

As I painted, a couple seated nearby became part of the scene. When I showed them the finished sketch, they lit up that I captured them in the scene. Soon after, members of the restaurant staff stopped by to take a look, turning my breakfast into a shared experience of curiosity, art conversations and connection.

The piece combines loose ink lines with layered watercolor washes, giving it that spontaneous, lived-in feel of being there in real time. I tried to capture the atmosphere of Steakhouse 71 and the vibes of the Contemporary resort. After many trips to Disney, these quiet moments are the ones that I treasure. 

Perfect for:

Disney park fans who love the resort experience as much as the rides
Foodies who appreciate iconic Disney dining spots
Collectors of original, on-location artwork
Anyone who cherishes those slower, in-between Disney moments

Details:

Original watercolor and ink on paper
Size: 6 x 6 inches
Painted en plein air during an actual breakfast visit
High Quality Digital Print (Edition of 50)
Signed and numbered by the artist

Bring home a piece of Disney that most guests don’t stop long enough to see.

A little about me: 
 I am a working artist. My undergraduate and graduate degrees in art are from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, with additional graduate work at Johnson State University in Vermont. I have also completed several artist residencies, including Vermont Studio Center and SCUOLA di ARS GRAFICA in Venice, Italy.

My works have been shown nationally and internationally in over 60 juried exhibitions and solo shows. Recent exhibitions include the Blue Mountain Gallery in NYC, San Diego Museum of Art and Savannah College of Art and Design. I have been a visiting artist at several universities and have won awards for my work. I’ve also shown my work in the UK, Italy, France, Germany and China.