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Blue Irises 9×12 in Progress

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This is a new painting of blue irises in the beginning stage.  Because of the delicacy of the hues and subtle areas of the petals, this was not started with sepia as I normally do.  Instead, the under painting is worked in with ultramarine and a mixed soft green.

I saw these flowers blooming during a visit to the gardens in the Minnesota Arboretum.  They had such a beautiful display there, in an enormous variety of plants.  Seeing them all together seemed dream like.  I was drawn to painting this set of blossoms in part due to the evening light’s glow of so many varied blues in the petals and reflected light throughout.

Irises in progress, 9″x12″, watercolor on board, ©Rebecca Latham

American Kestrel – Fly By Artists for Conservation Vancouver

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The American Kestrel has to be one of my favorite raptors.  Dressed in beautiful rusts, blue, cream and gold, it is always fun to paint.  This painting places a male American Kestrel perched on the side of a large old growth tree.  His eye is caught by the passing Emperor dragonfly.

Fly By – American Kestrel and Emperor Dragonfly, watercolor on board, 12×16, ©Rebecca Latham

The painting will debut at the Artists for Conservation Exhibition in Vancouver, British Columbia during the AFC’s 10 day Festival at the Grouse Mountain Resort and Convention Center held November 4-13, 2011. In addition to the International exhibition, events will include the premier of AFC’s first film, artist demos and workshops, music and more. (Ceremonial Opening and Awards weekend planned for Nov 4-6).

Raven 9×12 (Sepia)

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Raven in progress, watercolor on board, 12in x 9in, ©Rebecca Latham

I have always found ravens fascinating. However, until this piece I had never painted one.  I am particularly drawn to the patterns of his silky black feathers, reflecting a soft blue sheen that will be in this piece. ….so a bit anxious for the color phase.

International Guild of Realism 2011 Show

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A quick announcement…  The International Guild of Realism selected my painting of a young girl from the Mdewakanton Dakota Sioux powwow, Little Dancer, for their 2011 exhibition at The Sage Creek Gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico September 30 – October 22, 2011.

The opening reception will be Friday September 30, 2011, from 5 to 8 pm.  I’ve been told Santa Fe is a wonderful place to visit, I hope some of you will be able to attend the exhibition!

Little Dancer, watercolor on board, 6in × 8in, ©Rebecca Latham

 

Bull Moose (sepia) 9×12

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This is a new painting in progress of a bull moose from my travels in Wyoming.  We came across two bulls and a cow in one of our short hikes (and a smidge too close for my taste..).  I did, however, come away with amazing reference materials and the inspiration from observing them up close and personal in their natural habitat.

I loved the angles and movement in his stance for this piece. Looking forward to moving into color soon… :)  ©Rebecca Latham, bull moose, sepia watercolor, 9in x 12in

American Plains Artists 2011 National Show

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During one of our trips to an exhibition, we came across these beautiful horses…I immediately knew they would be a painting.  One of the delights in this piece was to be able to use such bold golden tones contrasted with the grass and distant cools in the vegetation behind them.  This isn’t my usual wild animals that I paint, but loved the variety.  Free Spirits, watercolor on board, 12in x 16in, ©Rebecca Latham

I was very pleased to receive notice that my watercolor paintings, Puppy Play and Free Spirits, will both be included in the the 2011 American Plains Artists National Exhibit.   The show will be held at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, Las Cruces, NM September 9 – October 30, 2011.  The Opening Reception is scheduled for Thursday, September 8, 6-8 p.m.

The exhibit is being shown online as well (So a preview is available currently). Works may be purchased through the APA website now, and through the museum during the exhibit’s display.  http://www.americanplainsartists.com/2011/2011exhibitpage1.htm

Red squirrel 8×10 (Sepia)

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This is an in-progress red squirrel sitting on rugged deadfall.  The lighting will be rather dramatic in this piece.  I’m looking forward to all of the color glazes of the fur and beautiful textures in the logs.  Should be quite a treat!

watercolor on board, 8in x 10in, sepia stage, ©Rebecca Latham

Coyote Puppies

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A recent painting of a playful litter of coyote puppies.  They thoroughly enjoyed chasing each other until they were fully exhausted. I think I may have had as much fun, just watching them, as they seemed to be having in their playful romps.  I loved the energy, textures involved in the painting, and those rich glazes of color.

Puppy Play, 12in x 9in, watercolor on board, ©Rebecca Latham

Masters in Miniature Opens in Jackson Hole

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This is my bobcat kitten painting, recently completed.  I loved his active stance…he was in pursuit of something that caught his eye, perched on a rock ready to pounce.  I was also drawn to the bold glow of color to glaze in throughout the painting.

This piece will be included with my Rocky Edge Mountain Goat for the Masters in Miniature Invitational opening in Jackson Hole at Trailside Galleries today.  Hope you can see it during it’s showing this month!

I Spy – Bobcat Kitten, 6″x8″, watercolor on board, ©Rebecca Latham

God Bless America Show

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Whistle Pik Galleries, my gallery representation in Texas, will be putting on a patriotic exhibition for the month of July.  If you are in the area, I hope you can come!  The gallery’s events are always stunning.

God Bless America – Red, White & Blue Show
July 1, 2011 – July 30, 2011

“In honor of our country’s birthday we celebrate all things Americana in this show – flags, county fairs, rodeos, watermelon, picnics, Wall Street, etc. We invite you to come and celebrate with us and enjoy seeing our country through the eyes of the nation’s finest artists.

Gallery reception to kick off the show will be July 1st, July First Friday Art Walk Fredericksburg. Join us throughout the day for wine, lemonade, and cookies.”