More long hours of traveling on the roads today. Two of my miniatures that I’ve been working on in the car this trip are coming along fairly well I think (pictured above). I should be able to finish them quickly in the studio. I also started […] Read more »
Photoshoots & Observations for Painting
Today began with an early morning photoshoot/hike in the Grand Teton National Park. The weather was perfect! — a little chilly earlier in the day, but well worth the shivers. There were so many beautiful wildflowers!!! :) We also did some extensive work in Yellowstone National Park with several types of […] Read more »
Grand Teton National Park Research
I am doing some painting research in the Grand Teton National Park tonight & tomorrow. After spending so many long hours painting in the studio & on the road, it is very relaxing & inspirational to do some fieldwork — especially in such a beautiful area. This part of the […] Read more »
National Museum of Wildlife Art Events
Today we attended the Wyoming Junior Duck Stamp ceremony, and earlier we gave a workshop for some of the winning students at the National Museum of Wildlife Art (www.wildlifeart.org). It’s so exciting to see these young artists doing so well — some of their work is just amazing. They are very […] Read more »
Painting in Jackson Hole
We just got into Jackson today. I set up a "studio" in my hotel room. I actually got quite a bit done on the painting (16×20 fox painting) tonight. I hope to have the painting finished soon — it’s coming along pretty well. Our gallery (Galleries West […] Read more »
Art on the Road
This is a photo of tonight’s beautiful sunset. We, of course, shot lots of pictures we plan to paint. Very inspiring!! :) I have just started a few new pieces (in the car, on the road) — one is half complete and two others are sketched. The roads haven’t been too difficult to […] Read more »
My Great Escape
I am escaping from my studio, sort of. I am about to make a quick trip out west. The artists in my family will be cunducting a workshop for young painters at the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson Hole, Wyoming through the Wyoming Junior Duck Stamp program. While […] Read more »
New Wolf Pup Painting
I just finished this new miniature piece of a young gray wolf. It’s taken me about 2 to 2-1/2 days to finish the painting. The painting will be available for purchase through our gallery in Jackson Hole, Wyoming — Galleries West Fine Art (www.gallerieswestjacksonhole.com). Read more »
Arts for the Parks
I just sent off artwork to the Arts for the Parks exhibit in Jackson Hole, Wyoming (www.artsfortheparks.com). It’s a slightly different subject for me. I really enjoyed painting the foliage around the bird. :) Read more »
Hummingbird Painting Finished
I just finished this new hummingbird and Indian Paintbrush painting. I am finishing up on a number of new pieces to give some of my galleries a new selection — this one will go to Galleries West Fine Art in Jackson Hole, WY (www.gallerieswestjacksonhole.com). Stop in if you’re in the […] Read more »