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 »

Evening in Indigo – Trumpeter Swan

Evening in Indigo - Trumpeter Swan, 5.5in x 5.5in, watercolor on board, ©Rebecca Latham

Evening in Indigo – Trumpeter Swan, 5.5in x 5.5in, watercolor on board, ©Rebecca Latham This is a recent painting of a trumpeter swan.  I loved working in this color scheme along with the misty aspects of it.  It had a calming feel to it throughout the process and seemed to […] Read more »

Peaches & Creme – Iris

I love florals and gardening.  Our recent warmer weather here in Minnesota is making it feel like spring is on the way.  …and also reminded me that I haven’t painted flowers for a little while.   This iris in progress from a specimen that grows in our gardens.  If all […] Read more »

Empty Easel (Interview)

  I was recently contacted to be interviewed by Empty Easel, an online art magazine with practical advice, tips, and tutorials for creating and selling art.  The article is set to be published today. From the Empty Easel newsletter: “Talented wildlife painter Rebecca Latham will discuss nearly every part of her […] Read more »

Bear Cub 9×12 (Sepia)

This little black bear, examining his paw, has been a delightful subject to paint.  As in the case of this little one, I always love watching them romp and play, as bear cubs love to do.  The light from behind, giving a bit of a glow, will be an aspect […] Read more »

Water’s Edge & White-tail Newborn

Last week we had a new arrival show up in our yard… a new little white tail fawn was curled up in the grass.  Luckily he was spotted before we disturbed him.  He has the most beautiful soft blue eyes.. We quickly snapped a few photos and left him to […] Read more »

Two Little Bobcats Completed

This is the final scan of the painting  ‘Explorers – Bobcat Kittens’. Painting the wall of moss behind them was probably my favorite part of the process.  I wanted to make the entire painting glow in warmth, so I worked in a limited palette and glazed rich toasty colors to […] Read more »

Preparations

Just an update from the studio…  A bit hectic lately.  Surrounded by stacks of paintings nearly completed throughout the studio and paint flying..  I am in the process of preparing a body of work for a show at Moosehorn Gallery ( www.moosehorngallery.com) in Livingston (Paradise Valley), Montana.  They are featuring […] Read more »

Commission of Chloe

This is a commissioned work that I just completed and the steps to create the painting. I started out with a fairly detailed pencil sketch of the puppy in graphite.  Doing a more detailed drawing first helps me establish my values before I begin the painting process. The drawing transferred […] Read more »

New Work on the Move

I spoke with one of my galleries recently who was requesting more work to exhibit in their showroom.  A very nice problem to have, being sold out or having low inventory in my galleries.  :)   I do wish that I could paint a little faster.   ;) This is a new […] Read more »