This is a small thumbnail sketch (made in graphite) for a new watercolor miniature I’m starting to work on today. Each blossom in the painting is 1 inch or smaller per the 1/6th scale rule for miniature paintings. :) I may paint more of these if this piece goes well. My […] Read more »
Miniature of a Great Egret
I just finished this miniature painting today. The piece has been in my studio for a little while. I came up with a few new ideas for it while painting my last mute swan piece. This is another painting that was researched a few years ago in Florida. :) […] Read more »
Mute Swan Painting Nearly Finished
I’m nearly finished with my new mute swan painting — just a few little changes. :) I loved observing this swan one foggy morning a few years ago. Very inspirational!! I think I will be sending this piece to one of our upcoming exhibitions. Read more »
New Painting – Mute Swan
I am starting a new mute swan painting today, so I’m including a small thumbnail sized sketch in today’s post. The new painting will be about 7×9 inches, more of a miniature piece. Read more »
Snowy Owl Giclee Print Release of “Snowy Perch”
This is a detail photo of my newest print — the first of the edition! It is a giclee on canvas of my recent painting "Snowy Perch – Snowy Owl" and is printed the same size as the original, 20×30 inches. Read more »
Ducks Unlimited Painting – Canada Goose
I’ve spent most of today painting on my Canadian Goose painting for Minnesota Ducks Unlimited — working on the abstract water patterns. I will get a fresh photo of it posted soon so everyone can see it’s progress. Read more »
Autumn
The trees have finally begun to turn in our area. I have been out and about snapping a few photos of all of the autumn color. :) Read more »
Miniature Farm Painting
This is a new painting I’m working on at the moment for Miller Galleries — a farm scene/red barn. It is a miniature piece measuring only about 1-3/4 x 2-3/4 inches. Read more »
Waterfowl Painting
I have been painting on a few of the requested waterfowl paintings I have in progress at the moment. They are coming along nicely. :) I have included a photograph of a detail portion of the wood duck piece. Read more »
Wildlife Research — Excursion to the Woods
I have been in need of some specific references for a new piece. I have been requested to paint a beaver painting. So…. today we were off before sunrise for a photoshoot in the woods for some beaver habitat . (Of course, we did gather plenty of references for many other […] Read more »