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New Gallery Exhibitions

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Mute Swan, 30in x 40in, watercolor

I have quite a schedule coming up if all that is planned comes through… 

I am pleased to announce that a special showing featuring my family and a few other artists is planned the last weekend of October in Frenchtown, NJ – we will be attending this exhibition.  (My family and I are planning to have 30 or more pieces for that exhibition.)  This gallery is also having their annual “Fall Show and Shoot” over Labor Day weekend (September)that will have some of our new work on display as well.  http://www.decoyswildlife.com/

We are now represented in Fredericksburg , TX at Whistle Pik Galleries and will be sending them more work (and larger paintings) to have in their gallery.  As in previous years, all three of us will have work in their annual Christmas Miniature show.  http://www.whistlepik.com/

Galleries West Fine Art, within minutes of the Grand Teton National Park, in Jackson Hole, WY is hosting a wildlife exhibition, “Wild Spirit: Interpretations of Wildlife”, August 10-24 in their newly expanded gallery.  A collection of my (and my family’s) new pieces will be shown there as well.  We will be painting in the gallery on the 14th & 15th for their annual “Fall Roundup” during the Jackson Fall Arts Festival (6th – 16th) in September.  http://gallerieswestjacksonhole.com/

Another gallery showing in beautiful Paradise Valley at the North entrance to Yellowstone National Park – Moose Horn Gallery in Livingston, MT also has a show for my family planned in September – we will be painting in the gallery on the 16th & 17th.  http://www.moosehorngallery.com/

There are a number of other exhibitions that are still being confirmed…so more updates soon…. :)

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Black Leopard, 18in x 24in, watercolor

Elsinore Gallery’s 5th Annual Nature in Miniature Show

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Some watercolor pieces by my family and I are a part of the 5th Annual

 

Some watercolor pieces by my family and I are a part of the 5th Annual "Nature in Miniature Show" in Salem, Oregon June 2nd – 25th, 2007. It is an invitational exhibition sponsored by Elsinore Gallery. More information is available on the gallery’s website – http://www.elsinoregallery.com Rebecca Latham | Wildlife Artist

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Arts Review from the UK

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A quick note - ArtsWOM, a British blog for the arts sponsored by Sky Arts (Sky TV network), posted a very nice review of my artwork and blog as their "Showcase Pick" on June 4th - see it here. A big "thank you" to them!

A quick note – ArtsWOM, a British blog for the arts sponsored by Sky Arts (Sky TV network), posted a very nice review of my artwork and blog as their "Showcase Pick" on June 4th – see it here.  A big "thank you" to them!  Rebecca Latham | Wildlife Artist

Rebecca Latham | Wildlife Artist

Blooming Cactus Miniature Painting

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This is a miniature painting of a blooming cactus 3-3/4" x 4-3/4" that I just completed titled "Cactus Jewel".  It’s a pretty intricate and involved painting.  It is painted on ivorine, a simulated ivory surface – Ivory is a traditional ground and popular for miniature artists to paint on since the 1700’s – of course, due to conservation reasons, has now been replaced with the synthetic version (which, though synthetic, has been used by miniature artists for over a century). 

I have been delighted with my experience with painting on ivorine. :D (…and am planning to paint more of them.)  Normally I have painted watercolor on board, which would be similar to traditional surfaces that were used also, though a little more modern.

The experiments with this surface have been due to one of my friend’s, Joan Willies, influence.  She has a tremendous knowledge of miniature art as well as the history and techniques, and a little of it is rubbing off on me.   She also has a beautiful website of her miniature paintings here.  Rebecca Latham | Wildlife Artist

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Bennington Center for the Arts – Small Works Show

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This painting, "Summer Blossoms - Queen Butterfly", and "Sunrise - Screech Owl" will be a part of the Bennington Center for the Arts "Small Works Show" that will be on display June 9th - December 23rd, 2007. Thanks to the Bennington Center for the Arts for making this exhibition possible! :D For more information about the arts center, visit www.benningtoncenterforthearts.org

This painting, "Summer Blossoms – Queen Butterfly", and "Sunrise – Screech Owl" will be a part of the Bennington Center for the Arts "Small Works Show" that will be on display June 9th – December 23rd, 2007 in Bennington, Vermont.  Thanks to the Bennington Center for the Arts for making this exhibition possible! :D For more information about the arts center, visit www.benningtoncenterforthearts.org

Nature References

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Some people find it interesting that I (or other artists in my family) will bring twigs, sticks, grass, rocks, leaves, logs, etc. into the studio to paint from life - so I thought that some of you may like to see the log, in my studio, for the fox paintings that I'm working on (it, and the other sections of trees that I gathered for this project, are being returned to the "wild" when the paintings are completed) ;) .

Some people find it interesting that I (or other artists in my family) will bring twigs, sticks, grass, rocks, leaves, logs, etc. into the studio to paint from life – so I thought that some of you may like to see the log that’s in my studio right now for the fox paintings that I’m working on.  It, and the other sections of trees that I gathered for this project, are being returned to the "wild" when the paintings are completed. ;) .  Rebecca Latham | Wildlife Artist

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Commission Progress – Red Fox Kit Miniature Watercolors

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This is the progress of the three fox kit miniature paintings in my studio right now. I have a lot of the detail on the foxes themselves painted in already, though I'm not completely finished with them yet. For the commission, I am fortunate to have no set deadline, so I am able to set these pieces in my studio and study them and determine how to proceed to completion. (Though, I am eager to see them proceed as are a number of my blog visitors.) I am not quite sure how I would like to complete the logs in two of the paintings - what lichens or mosses to add, etc. I have done some research for the paintings recently during a short research trip with my family (to be posted soon) and may also bring some of the local forest habitat into my studio for reference to paint from life.

This is the progress of the three fox kit miniature paintings in my studio right now. I have a lot of the detail on the foxes themselves painted in already, though I'm not completely finished with them yet. For the commission, I am fortunate to have no set deadline, so I am able to set these pieces in my studio and study them and determine how to proceed to completion. (Though, I am eager to see them proceed as are a number of my blog visitors.) I am not quite sure how I would like to complete the logs in two of the paintings - what lichens or mosses to add, etc. I have done some research for the paintings recently during a short research trip with my family (to be posted soon) and may also bring some of the local forest habitat into my studio for reference to paint from life.

This is the progress of the three fox kit miniature paintings in my studio right now. I have a lot of the detail on the foxes themselves painted in already, though I'm not completely finished with them yet. For the commission, I am fortunate to have no set deadline, so I am able to set these pieces in my studio and study them and determine how to proceed to completion. (Though, I am eager to see them proceed as are a number of my blog visitors.) I am not quite sure how I would like to complete the logs in two of the paintings - what lichens or mosses to add, etc. I have done some research for the paintings recently during a short research trip with my family (to be posted soon) and may also bring some of the local forest habitat into my studio for reference to paint from life.

This is the progress of the three fox kit miniature paintings in my studio right now.  I have a lot of the detail on the foxes themselves painted in already, though I’m not completely finished with them yet.  For the commission, I am fortunate to have no set deadline, so I am able to set these pieces in my studio and study them and determine how to proceed to completion. (Though, I am eager to see them proceed as are a number of my blog visitors.)  I am not quite sure how I would like to complete the logs in two of the paintings – what lichens or mosses to add, etc.  I have done some research for the paintings recently during a short research trip with my family (to be posted soon) and may also bring some of the local forest habitat into my studio for reference to paint from life. Rebecca Latham | Wildlife Artist

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Red Fox Kit Miniature Watercolors – Painting Progress

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These are a few scans of some of the recent progress on the fox kits that I'm painting (one of them is a commissioned work - the inspiration for the collection). In my studio right now, they are farther into the color stages than what is shown here - I should have some more complete scans of them to post soon. :D

These are a few scans of some of the recent progress on the fox kits that I'm painting (one of them is a commissioned work - the inspiration for the collection). In my studio right now, they are farther into the color stages than what is shown here - I should have some more complete scans of them to post soon. :D

These are a few scans of some of the recent progress on the fox kits that I'm painting (one of them is a commissioned work - the inspiration for the collection). In my studio right now, they are farther into the color stages than what is shown here - I should have some more complete scans of them to post soon. :D

These are a few scans of some of the recent progress on the fox kit miniatures that I’m painting (one of them is a commissioned work – the inspiration for the collection).  In my studio right now, they are farther into the color stages than what is shown here – I should have some more complete scans of them to post soon. :D The sketches for these pieces can be found in this post. Rebecca Latham | Wildlife Artist

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Latham Studios Spring Show – Saint Croix Valley Carpenter Nature Center

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This past weekend my family and I held our annual spring wildlife art show at the Saint Croix Carpenter Nature Center. Our art shows are held in the spring and fall at the nature center's Trailside Lodge or Visitor Center (this show was in the Visitor's Center). This year the University of Minnesota' Raptor Center held their spring raptor release at the nature center also - releasing a rehabilitated American bald eagle, a broadwing hawk, and two red-tail hawks back to the wild on Saturday.

This past weekend my family and I held our annual spring wildlife art show at the Saint Croix Carpenter Nature Center. Our art shows are held in the spring and fall at the nature center's Trailside Lodge or Visitor Center (this show was in the Visitor's Center). This year the University of Minnesota' Raptor Center held their spring raptor release at the nature center also - releasing a rehabilitated American bald eagle, a broadwing hawk, and two red-tail hawks back to the wild on Saturday.

This past weekend my family and I held our annual spring wildlife art show at the Saint Croix Carpenter Nature Center.  Our art shows are held in the spring and late fall at the nature center’s Trailside Lodge or Visitor Center (this show was in the Visitor’s Center).  This year the University of Minnesota’ Raptor Center  held their spring raptor release at the nature center also – releasing a rehabilitated American bald eagle, a broadwing hawk, and two red-tail hawks back to the wild on Saturday.

These snapshots of our art show are during one of the quieter moments on Saturday. Thanks to everyone that dropped by to see us!! :D

These snapshots of our art show are during one of the quieter moments on Saturday. Thanks to everyone that dropped by to see us!! :D

These snapshots of our art show are during one of the quieter moments on Saturday.  Thanks to everyone that dropped by to see us!! :D (The artwork in the second photo are all original works – we had a number of larger originals on display this year as well.)

(This is my mobile studio at the show. :D )

(This is my mobile studio at the show. :D )

Parklane Gallery’s 15th Annual Miniature Show

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Parklane Gallery in Kirkland, Washington opens their "15th Annual Miniature Show" today - an international exhibit of miniatures. The show will run May 8th to June 3rd, 2007. Five of my miniature paintings are on display at the exhibit. For more information please visit the gallery's website: http://www.parklanegallery.com

Parklane Gallery in Kirkland, Washington opens their "15th Annual Miniature Show" today – an international exhibit of miniatures.  The show will run May 8th to June 3rd, 2007. 

The painting in this post, a Sulphur Crested Cockatoo, is one of five of my miniature paintings are on display at the exhibit.  The other artists in my family are showing work in this exhibit also.  For more information please visit the gallery’s website: http://www.parklanegallery.com  Rebecca Latham | Wildlife Artist

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