We headed off bright and early this morning for a photoshoot in the northwoods of Minnesota to get some new references. Unfortunately, we ran into some fairly poor conditions (there is a stand of trees in the very center of the photo that shows as a faint grey because of the […] Read more »
Blog Delays
It has been quite a while since my last post. My apologies to all of my regular visitors — I have been a little under the weather. I over did it during our fall/winter show while trying to get everything done. I will try to add ‘catch-up’ posts soon. As for […] Read more »
Whistle Pik Galleries Miniature Show
I just found out my painting of this barred owl found a new home during the presale (before the official show opening) at Whistle Pik Galleries’ 10th annual Christmas Miniature Show in Texas. Some day I would like to visit their show. I have been a part of their holiday show for […] Read more »
Little Pictures – Hilliard Society Miniature Exhibition
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 »