What is the largest size you would attempt to do when adding so much detail?

Concentration - Cougar, 12 in x 15 in, ©Rebecca Latham, watercolor on board

Concentration – Cougar, 12 in x 15 in, ©Rebecca Latham, watercolor on board   A few weeks ago, someone asked a question concerning larger sized paintings. What is the largest size you would attempt to do when adding so much detail? The answer, simply be due to physical limitations, would […] Read more »

Rivalry and Competition

Rhapsody, 5"x7", watercolor on board, ©Rebecca Latham

Rhapsody, 6″x6″, watercolor on board with sterling silver, ©Rebecca Latham I am a part of a family of artists.  My Mother and sister paint.  Many of you may already know this. We have always shared a studio, or located our studios close to one another since I began painting, drawing, […] Read more »

Questions of Stress, Relief, and Relaxation

Dish of sepia and brush

Several good questions were presented over on Google+ last week.  ..so I thought I would post the response here for everyone who might be interested in the reply.. “A question: Is it stressful while you are painting and you are relieved when it is finished ? Or do you relax […] Read more »

Masterworks in Miniature 2012

  This is my painting that will debut at Masterworks in Miniature 2012:  Wisdom – Barred Owl, 6in x 8in, watercolor on board. If you hadn’t seen them, these are some of the earlier posts of this painting in progress and in the sepia stage. The show opens March 9, 5 p.m.  Watch for […] Read more »

Being a Power Artist (Interview)

  Recently I was asked to be a part of an interview series by fellow artist, Lori Mcnee, highlighting individuals as #PowerArtists.  It’s pretty flattering to be named a power artist.  Lori and I have crossed paths before as gallery artists, and of course online.  Here is a link to […] Read more »

Two Little Bobcats

Busy working on stacks of paintings as always.. but doing my best to stay in touch with everyone here, on Facebook, and scattered other locations on the web… :) This is a close-up photo of a painting that’s getting pretty close to completion.  Two bobcat kittens off exploring.  …just a […] Read more »

Latham Studios Art Catalog-Online

[book id=’3′ /] The Latham Studios Catalog, published earlier this year, is now available to view online.  The images in it are available as giclee prints (larger ones on canvas, smaller ones on board).  …and of course they are also available for licensing. Read more »

Cougar Miniature Watercolor Painting – Youtube Video

This is my newest video on YouTube – a 4×6 painting of a cougar (mountain lion, puma…), watercolor on board (in miniature, of course… ;) ).  The title of the piece is “The Overseer – Cougar”.  She seemed to enjoy peering down on everyone that came to admire her – […] Read more »

Painting for Contemporary Miniature Shows & Other Events

As I posted in twitter earlier, I have been very swamped lately ( …seems like I’m always saying that… :? ).   I just completed some works for exhibits that will open around the end of the year (I will post more about that later on). I did get to escape […] Read more »