
Chloe The Water Nymph with City Park Trees in Bloom, New Orleans, LA in Chalk Pastel Paint on Paper
Chloe, the Water Nymph – Chalk Pastel on Paper, sized 20×28 inches
This chalk pastel painting captures the enchanted beauty of City Park, where towering oaks and cascading Spanish moss surround Chloe, the Water Nymph, the elegant sculpture by Angela Gregory at the Owen/Butler Memorial Fountain. Soft, atmospheric hues help me capture the park’s mystical serenity. My tribute to New Orleans’ artistic heritage and the magic of its historic landscapes, I invite my viewers into a world of tranquility with the mystical and ethereal quality of my favorite medium - chalk pastel.

New Orleans Home House Portrait Commission
New Orleans NOLA Home House Portrait Commission on Paper in Watercolor Paint by Avery Ches

The Columns Hotel, New Orleans, LA
This watercolor painting captures the timeless charm of The Columns Hotel in New Orleans’ Garden District. With soft washes and rich detail, it was a true joy to complete this piece, highlighting the iconic columns, wrought-iron balcony, and oak-lined surroundings, evoking the romance of this historic landmark. A tribute to Southern elegance and French-Creole heritage, as well as a local venue and bar where I’ve spent many hours and even lived across from for several years - this piece reflects the hotel’s warmth, grandeur, and special place in the New Orleans restaurant and bar landscape.

Portrait of a French Man Commission Avery Ches Watercolor Paint on Paper
Portrait of a French Man Commission Avery Ches Watercolor Paint on Paper

Paris Bench Commission, Watercolor on Paper
This watercolor painting on paper, sized 8×10 inches, is based off a historic bench in Paris, France. This oversized structure is a favorite romantic spot for my client.

Bar Tonique New Orleans Portrait Bar Commission Painting Avery Ches
Bar Tonique New Orleans Portrait Bar Commission Painting Avery Ches


New Orleans NOLA House Home Portrait Painting Commission Avery Ches
New Orleans NOLA House Home Portrait Painting Commission Frech Quarter Painting by Avery Ches












