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The fine art of local dining

Spotlight your absolute favorite restaurant with a single matchbook print or pick up to 12 matchbooks from my available illustrations to create an intimate, unique memento for yourself or gift for a friend.

  • Old Town Alexandria matchbook print

    NEW Old Town Waterfront Print

    Print of 9 popular local restaurants along the Potomac River waterfront in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia.

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  • College Posters

    11x17” posters of student-loved restaurants. Available posters: UVA, Virginia Tech, JMU, and William & Mary

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  • Custom Matchbook Print

    Combine up to 12 matchbooks to create a truly unique piece of art celebrating the local places that mean the most to you.

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  • Single Matchbook print

    Single Matchbook Print

    Choose from more than 300 hand painted watercolor matchbooks available

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@capitolcitybrewingco is still going strong in DC but who else remembers Cap City when it was in Shirlington? After 22 years, they closed the Arlington location in 2018. (1100 New York Ave NW Washington, DC; formerly also at 4001 Campbell Ave, Shir
Established in 1983, @louiesbackyardkeywest serves caribbean-american cuisine and gorgeous waterfront views. Interesting factoid for any Jimmy Buffett fans: “Louie's Backyard should be an any Jimmy Buffett fan's walking tour. It's Afterdeck Ba
I’m working on a custom print full of memories including some now-closed favorites. For almost 23 years, a bright green townhouse in Adams Morgan was home to a charming hidden gem called the Little Fountain Cafe. (Closed in 2016; was at 2339
So many great places on this custom print celebrating DC, Arlington, and Alexandria! #matchbookart #matchbookpainting #supportsmallbusiness #eatlocal #DMVmatchbooks
Who remembers the popular Mango Mike's Alexandria (1995-2013)? I just painted it for a custom matchbook print and am filled with nostalgia from when I lived off Duke Street, right around the corner from the original, tiny Mango Mike’s at 4111 D
With live music and crab cakes, what’s not to love about the @middletontavern ? I love how their social media feed is filled with pics of Bloody Marys filled to the brim with veggie garnishes! Established 1750, Middleton Tavern was host to a b
Another one for the New York client, @12chairscafe started out as a small cafe, I’m guessing with 12 chairs 😉 It has grown and offers a full menu of Israeli dishes. (56 MacDougal St, New York (SoHo), NY 10012; 342 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 112
@devocionusa in New York is unique in that they roast their beans only 10 days after leaving Columbia. I’m sure their coffee is excellent and that’s why my client asked me to paint a matchbook for them. But what I really love, is that al
Yes, I will be at the Old Town Waterfront in my tent AGAIN this weekend…but this time I’ll be with 90 other makers and around the corner at Waterfront Park! More info and vendor list at www.volunteeralexandria.org/arts-and-crafts-festiv
My new computer arrived and I am so thrilled that, while time-consuming and frustrating, my backup worked and I’m up and running. Finally got my scanning software sorted out so I can show you some of the new matchbooks I’ve been painting
Blue Room Studio art and stationery logo, a red dahlia watercolor with a seafoam ring around it

Blue Room Studio

See my fine art oil and watercolor paintings at blueroomstudio.com