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 paintings at the same time. ;) — you can never really have "too much" reference for new work. :) )
The shoot turned out very well, I thought. I have some very nice material to work from. (Thanks to everyone who helped me in locating their territory. :) I appreciate it!!!)
My Mom, Karen, and I also made an appearance at Borders Bookstore here in the metropolitan area for a book signing later in the day. (We are the co-illustrators of "V is for Viking" children’s alphabet book, published by Sleeping Bear Press)