I just received notice that two of my miniatures that were sent to an exhibition in Britain found new homes (one of them is pictured on the left). They were showing at the Hilliard Society of Miniaturists annual members exhibition in Wells, England. Both of the pieces were also selected as favorites […] Read more »
Goldeneye Painting – Waterfowl Series
I have been painting on this piece (of a drake goldeneye duck) today. I like how all of the soft tones in the painting are coming along. :) Read more »
Turkey Day – Happy Thanksgiving!!
I am busily painting on my golden eye drake (duck) painting. I plan to have some photos of all of these duck paintings online in the blog (and parhaps elsewhere)soon. I’m just a little behind in that area at the moment . I don’t really get traditional "vacation holidays" from work ;) […] Read more »
A Day on the Wild Side – Wildlife Study
We visited the Cincinnati zoo today for some new references. Our studies and photo-shoots of Indochinese tigers and white tigers were held in conjunction with an NFL’s film crew shoot. They were there to video some clips for the Cincinnati Bangles and Indianapolis Colts game tomorrow. Our shoot and studies turned […] Read more »
Holiday Show & Holiday Lights – Miller Gallery Opening
We attended the Miller Gallery "Objects of Desire" miniature and small works exhibition tonight. The gallery was very nice (and nicely crowded with visitors for the opening), and all of the gallery’s personnel were just wonderful. :) I particularly enjoyed seeing the artwork (from both the miniature/small works exhibition and the […] Read more »
Commissions
I’ve painted a bit on my mountain bluebird commission recently. Here’s a snapshot of the detail – it’s coming along fairly well. I will have to set this piece aside for a few days next week as I need to have my waterfowl/duck artwork finished fairly soon. Read more »
Miniature Collection
We have been getting some great feedback about our collection of new miniature paintings that have recently arrived in Cincinnati at the Miller Gallery for the ‘Objects of Desire’ exhibition. I am so happy they are being received so well!! It is very satisfying when a gallery describes your work […] Read more »
Art Exhibit at the Mall of America
I just found out about a new art exhibition in the cities and thought I should post something about it in my blog (though I am not a part of the show). The exhibit is primarily abstract and surrealistic artwork, but what is truly unique about it is that all […] Read more »
Mountain Bluebird & Indian Paintbrush Blossoms
I am painting on my mountain bluebird and indian paintbrush commissioned miniature today. I don’t think it’s quite far along enough to post in the blog or commissions pages at the moment, but I plan to get a more recent picture of it online soon. The bluebird itself has progressed […] Read more »
Miller Gallery Miniatures – Part 2
These are the last three miniatures for the Miller Gallery’s show in Cincinnati, Ohio. I think all of them look nice in their frames. :) I am eager to see how they are received at the show. […] Read more »