I just took a little break from painting to go outside and do a little sketching. I decided to rough in some tomatoes in my sketchbook — I thought it was a little strange to be a wildlife artist and be sketching tomatoes, but I think I needed a break […] Read more »
Wildflowers
I took a little break from my studio painting to go out and photograph some of the beautiful wildflowers that are growing right in our backyard. I don’t think I’ve seen so many butterflies in the area before! I think it’s due to the popularity of butterfly gardening and so […] Read more »
Lynx Miniature Painting is Finished
Here is the scan of the Lynx painting I promised — "A Closer Look – Lynx". The painting is 5×7. I think It’s finished, but I may fuss with it a little bit more before it’s framed. "Who dares to teach must never cease to learn." — John Cotton Dana Read more »
Blue Skies
The weather has been so nice the past few days. All of the backyard animals and birds are enjoying it. Classic summer weather — breezy and sunny. I think about how nice it would be to be a plein aire painter on days like this. :) I have been going […] Read more »
Fox Painting
I’m just about finished with the 16×20 fox painting (shown left). :) It was requested by my wildlife gallery out in Frenchtown, New Jersey — Decoys & Wildlife. They are planning to use it for their September "Show and Shoot" invitations (it will also be in the show). I’m very honored […] Read more »
Wildlife Inspiration
What an awesome experience! I have so many great new references to work from!! I was even stalked by a large male cougar, which in itself was a bit disturbing, but was also exciting to witness such behaviour first hand. :) (Many safety precautions were being observed and I was in […] Read more »
New Reference Photoshoot
I am so excited!!! :) We will be shooting some new reference photos early tomorrow. I love seeing animals face to face! It seems magical to observe them in motion — they take my breath away! :) We also had a get together with some wildlife/art friends this evening. I had […] Read more »
Bennington Center for the Arts
Show catalogs for the tenth annual "Art of the Animal Kingdom" at the Bennington Center for the Arts (www.benningtoncenterforthearts.org) in Bennington, Vermont have just been released. I think they look very nice (please contact the Arts Center if you would like a copy). I have a 5×5 inch Hyacinth Macaw miniature […] Read more »
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Back in the Studio
I’ve had so much fun on our trip, but I suppose I need to get back to my easel. Today I am starting to finish up on a few requested pieces. I feel like starting a lot of new paintings, which is good, because I will need a lot of […] Read more »