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Hike in Black Canyon Wilderness

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This was a hike into the Black Canyon Wilderness in the Tetons early one morning before we had to be back in Jackson at our gallery.

I was surprised that it was more of a woodsy trail and not as much of a ‘canyon’, but gorgeous none the less.  Several bubbling streams and an assortment of wildflowers were the highlight of the trail.

During our hike, we appeared to be following a bull moose (which was a little unnerving being that it was perfect timing for the rut) with many fresh tracks and several moose wallows.  …but thankfully, we did not meet face-to-face with one.  Though it would have been thrilling to spot him in the distance.

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Animal Show on the Outer Banks

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My Outer Banks representation, Seaside Art Gallery,  is hosting an exhibit titled: “Animals in Art for the SPCA” that will be on show Jan 29th – Feb 26th in Nags Head, North Carolina.  Part of the proceeds go to support the OBX SPCA.

The reception for the show is February 10th from 5-8pm

Content – Young Wolf, watercolor on board, 5×7, ©Rebecca Latham

Peek in the Studio

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I was chatting with a friend the other day and my studio came up in conversation.. which brought to mind the fact that I had never posted any photos of it.  So, this is where I work every day complete with my little furry feline friend (that likes to eat references).

This view, of course, doesn’t include my other easels and tables, but it is where most of my painting is done.

Remember the Tetons

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I have to admit, I absolutely love mountains..  This was from our trip in the fall of 2010 to Jackson Hole, Wyoming for the Fall Arts Festival.  Spending the early mornings encountering bison, moose, coyote, and so many more that we come across in the GTNP.  Another one of my ‘great escapes’ from the studio for a while to refresh and renew inspiration…and it always works. ;)

Being that this is the middle of winter, it seemed like a good time to remember some spectacular views…

(These photos of the Grand Teton National Park and Teton Valley are ©Rebecca Latham and may not be used without permission.)

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Two Little Bobcats Completed

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This is the final scan of the painting  ‘Explorers – Bobcat Kittens’.

Painting the wall of moss behind them was probably my favorite part of the process.  I wanted to make the entire painting glow in warmth, so I worked in a limited palette and glazed rich toasty colors to get the effect I wanted.

Bobcat Kittens, 10″x10″, watercolor on board, ©Rebecca Latham.  An earlier post on the blog showing  the painting in progress can be seen here.

Silver Gray Timber Wolf

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This new 5×7 painting just left the easel.. Silver Gray – Timber Wolf, watercolor on board.

I have been fussing with this piece for some time…  it’s been propped on various easels in my studio and my drafting table..looking at me..

When I get to a certain point in my work, I like to set the piece aside, for at least a day if not a week+ if I have the luxury, to see if there is anything that I can improve.  This one, after a few months of that, convinced me that I was not at all satisfied with it.  I grabbed a wet rag and wiped off at least 1/2 of the painting. …and started again.

This time, it is much better.

Two Little Bobcats

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Busy working on stacks of paintings as always.. but doing my best to stay in touch with everyone here, on Facebook, and scattered other locations on the web… :)

This is a close-up photo of a painting that’s getting pretty close to completion.  Two bobcat kittens off exploring.  …just a few adjustments, etc.  The piece will finish as a 10″x10″, watercolor on board.  The painting will debut at an invitational gallery exhibit later this year.

I haven’t painted a lot of bobcats until recently…but I am really enjoying the patterns of the fur, textures, and of course their engaging expressions.  …though, painting young animals always seems to be a treat to paint.

Daydream Greeting

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Daydream-Raccoon, about 1.5 x 2.75in, watercolor on board, ©Rebecca Latham

I was very pleased to hear that my painting, Daydream, will be included in a line of notecards of my work that will be available across the US.  (My Mom, Karen, and Sister, Bonnie have their art work included in the line of cards as well.)  This painting has also been reproduced as an 11x14in paint-by-number and is available through most arts & crafts retailers.

This was first announced on Rebecca’s Page on Facebook, so apologies for being redundant if you’ve already seen it there .

Collection for the Clymer Museum of Art

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I am very pleased to have been invited to show in the Clymer Museum of Art’s Miniature show, a part of the ‘Annual Clymer Spectacular’ that will be on display November 5th to January 2nd 2011 in Ellensburg, Washington.  I will be showing a variety of subjects for the exhibit… A Native American portrait of a young lady as she danced in a Powwow titled “Wrapped in Red”, and a wildlife portrait “Mindful – Timberwolf” — both are watercolor on board, 4×6, ©Rebecca Latham.

Wrapped in Red - Native American Portrait, Watercolor on Board, 4x6 in, ©Rebecca Latham

The museum is dedicated to the art of John Ford Clymer, an American artisit who painted a realistic portrayal of American frontier life as well as animals in their natural surroundings.

New Works Show for the Breast Cancer Foundation

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I am delighted to be a part of The Snowgoose Gallery’s Exhibition of New Work by Gallery Artists that has been on display through the month of October.  I just put the finishing touches on this new work, “Pause, Cougar Kitten” that will be arriving for their closing reception festivities.

As a part of the exhibition, the gallery is holding an art raffle at their closing reception for the show Saturday, October 30, from 6 – 8 PM.  The money raised going to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.  Please contact them directly for information about obtaining tickets.