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New cougar sketch for the watercolor painting ~~ Rebecca Latham ~~ I spoke with one of my galleries recently that was requesting more work to exhibit. A very nice problem to have, being sold out or having low inventory in my galleries. :) I do wish that I could paint a little faster ;) ~~~ This is a new painting that I am working on for one of my galleries. It is one of the cats from Big Cat Rescue in Florida that the facility allowed me to study during one of our visits. The cougar is cared for by the BCR instead of living out it's life in the wild because the animal was imprinted and raised as a pet. ~~~ This is the sketch phase of the watercolor painting. The piece is on my easel right now, in the later stages of the painting process, so I will be posting color photos of the painting shortly. :)I spoke with one of my galleries recently who was requesting more work to exhibit in their showroom.  A very nice problem to have, being sold out or having low inventory in my galleries.  :)   I do wish that I could paint a little faster.   ;)

This is a new painting that I am working on for one of my galleries.  It is a portrait of one of the cats from Big Cat Rescue in Florida that the facility allowed me to study during one of our visits.  The cougar is cared for by the BCR instead of living out it’s life in the wild because the wild animal was imprinted as a youngster and raised as a pet.

This is the sketch phase of the watercolor painting.  The piece is on my easel right now, in the later stages of the painting process, so I will be posting color photos of the painting shortly. :)Rebecca Latham | Wildlife Artist

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An Upgraded Artist

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The cyber world is an ever-changing place. It seems that technology is at such a pace that every new feature or component of the web or your computer is immediately out of date -- which is both frustrating and encouraging. It is so exciting to see the new futuristic concepts and technologies that are becoming more and more common.

The cyber world is an ever-changing place.  It seems that technology is at such a pace that every new feature or component on the web or your computer is immediately out of date — which is both frustrating and encouraging.  It is so exciting to see the new futuristic concepts and technologies that are becoming more and more common. On the subject of new technology, my online studio received a facelift about a week ago. Aside from the new streamline contemporary layout and design, it has a few new features in it, such as visitor commenting capabilities and RSS feeds so that visitors can subscribe to for updates if the like. Additional feeds will be added soon. :)

On the subject of new technology, my online studio received a facelift about a week ago.  Aside from the new streamline contemporary layout and design, it has a few new features in it, such as visitor commenting capabilities and RSS feeds so that visitors can subscribe to for updates if the like, as well as a few other things.  Additional feeds will be added soon.  :)Rebecca Latham | Wildlife Artist

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A Western Wilderness Paradise

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Forest floor in a Montana wilderness

Everyone needs a little refreshing inspiration.  :D  For me, it’s spending time in an undisturbed natural area or being up close and personal with wildlife that lives there.  I just love those deep wooded areas of Montana and Wyoming, and often find myself thinking of them while working in my studio.  Thankfully, I am able to visit them frequently for inspiration. :)

I just sent out a collection of paintings to Moose Horn Gallery located in Paradise Valley – near Livingston, Montana for their grand opening next week.  Though I am unable to attend their grand opening, I will be out there a little later this year.  The gallery is hosting an exhibition for my family in early July, so I will be able to get out into the woods and study for some of my future pieces, as well as doing a little painting in the gallery. :)Rebecca Latham - Wildlife Artist
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Miniature Paintings For A New International Exhibition

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I was recently asked to show some of my work in a newly organized international invitational exhibition for miniature artwork featuring nature themed pieces.  The show will be featuring work by many well known artists, both from the USA and other areas of the world.  My Mom, Karen, and sister, Bonnie, will be showing their miniature work in the show as well.  :)

I was recently asked to show some of my work in a newly organized international invitational exhibition for miniature artwork featuring nature themed pieces. The show will be featuring work by many well known artists, both from the USA and other areas of the world. My Mom, Karen, and sister, Bonnie, will be showing their miniature work in the show as well.

This is the inital rough sketch I am using for one of my miniature pieces that I will be showing in the exhibition.Rebecca Latham | Wildlife Artist

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Wild Places, Wild Animals, Wild Experiences

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Cougar

The natural wilderness is filled with extremely beautiful and breathtaking views, habitats, and creatures.  Nonetheless, it is a wild and rugged terrain that is treacherous.  Many of the beautiful creatures that I study to render in my work are predators.  Because of this, there is always a certain danger to study them — whether it is in a zoo, on a wilderness safari, or with a trained animal.  But danger or not, there is no magnificence like anything I have been able to observe anywhere other than in the spirit of wild creatures or their untamed environment.

Being raised in a family that has a bond with the outdoors and the environment, I have always been taught to respect it.  In travels and adventures to capture the essence of wildlife and wild places, my family and I have been in a number of close encounters, including being charged by bears, stalked by tigers and leopards, knocked off our feet by wolves, grizzlies that are a bit too close to the hiking trail, and most recently, attacked by a cougar that plays a little rough (teeth in the base of my neck was a bit too far for me). 

I am always striving to represent the beauty and delicacy of nature in my work, but I also hope the significance of each species is conveyed as well.  Nature and all of the wildlife that resides in it is to be taken seriously and should be valued.  Each small part of our world makes up the delicate ecosystem that holds our lives in balance.Rebecca Latham | Wildlife Artist

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Western Sketches

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Lupine Field Sketch from Rebecca Latham's sketchbook

This is a scan of one of my older field sketches – a wild lupine from Wyoming.  I made this study as well as several others of the native summer wildflowers. 

During my last springtime research trek to Wyoming, I had the opportunity to study a wealth of wildflowers in the parks.  I have plans to do some similar research later this year.  I find that there are so many beautiful things to paint and sketch from my research in wild places, I often find it difficult to choose which subjects to use in my work.  :)

I am brushing up on a number of paintings and preparing to begin on a few new pieces for a number of exhibitions this spring/summer.  :D  If anyone has any comments, please drop me a note or post a comment here in the blog.  Your input is appreciated.  Rebecca Latham | Wildlife Artist

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A Little More Springtime

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New sketch of native Minnesota spring wildflowers from from the field - Rebecca Latham's sketchbook. Wild oats.

I have been out in the field in search of wildflowers or other interesting things to sketch today.    This is a wild oat wildflower that is just beginning to bloom here in Minnesota.  Rebecca Latham | Wildlife Artist

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Petite Florals – Little Sketches

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Drawing from Rebecca Latham's sketchbook - native Minnesota springtime wildflowers/wild plants. The sketch features a blooming bloodroot and an early spring fern.Springtime is a time of new growth and renewal.  It is constantly changing.  New blossoms and plants are busy unfurling for the coming seasons.  Songbirds have recently arrived from their winter vacation spots and are again singing in the treetops.  I find it is very uplifting and inspiring to get out of the studio and experience it. :)

This is one of the pages from my sketchbook featuring some springtime sketches I made in the field.  The bloodroot just started blooming a few days ago (left sketch), and the ferns are just starting to come up. Rebecca Latham | Wildlife Artist

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Planning Paintings

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photo of a cow moose and her calf.

So many paintings, so little time.  I wish I could paint every inspiration.  I get so many ideas for new paintings.  It’s impossible to paint them all.

Aside from my commissions, I have been doing some research for a number of new pieces lately – for the planned exhibition out west in particular.  I will be posting my sketches for the paintings (when I get that far).  :D  Rebecca Latham | Wildlife Artist

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Back to the Drawing Board

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Fawn miniature painting by Rebecca Latham

 

Busy, busy.  I am working on my many commissions.  They are coming along fairly well.  :D  I will be listing some of them on the blog soon – in their color versions. 

I have a number of new paintings that I will be starting on (& posting about) when I get past a few of my deadlines.  There never seems to be enough time in the day to get everything done.   :roll:  Rebecca Latham | Wildife Artist

 

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