San José watercolors, house portraits,
& abstract art
by Sarah J.L. Nguyen

Original art, prints, and commissions available.

House portraits and other custom paintings

Commission an original watercolor of your home, a street intersection, or another local spot that holds significance to you. It’s a perfect, personal gift for family, friends, or yourself!

Local Spots

San José residents might recognize some of the locations in the watercolor prints below.

Cropley / Piedmont - Print
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Cropley / Piedmont - Print
from $25.00
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Outbound - Print
from $25.00
Toyon School, Gridley Side - Print
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Toyon School, Gridley Side - Print
from $25.00

See more prints of local spots in my shop.

From the CL Studio Blog

From the blog
Avila Street
Avila Street

Sharing a watercolor house portrait I did of this beautiful San Francisco home.

The Challenge of Abstract Art
The Challenge of Abstract Art

This week I finished an abstract commission. Read about this painting and why I just can't rush abstract art.

Upcycled Vertical Storage (as featured on Redfin’s Blog!)
Upcycled Vertical Storage (as featured on Redfin’s Blog!)
Painting Our Golden Hills
Painting Our Golden Hills

See how my recent piece titled “Nola’s View” came together after an inspiring mid-pandemic plein air painting session.