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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 what is going on at the moment, I am making the final adjustments to my mountain bluebird commission.  It should be finished soon.  I am also working on my pieces that will debute at Galleries West’s miniature show "Little Jewels".  This gallery exhibition is my last deadline of the year, so a little relief is in sight ;).   Rebecca Latham - Nature & Wildlife Artist

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Whistle Pik Galleries Miniature Show

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Barred Owl on exhibit at Whistle Pik Galleries in Texas

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 a number of years now, but have never actually visited the gallery.  I hear it’s very nice.  :)

Thanks to Whistle Pik for their support and comments!!  We appreciate it!! :)   Rebecca Latham - Nature & Wildlife Artist

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Little Pictures – Hilliard Society Miniature Exhibition

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Rebecca Latham's new mute swan paintingI 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 in the exhibition by the public and were given the "Most Popular Exhibit" award, which is also very flattering.   The Latham Studios What’s New & News page has a post about it as well.

Some members of the society’s administration were originally considering a purchase of my work, but then decided to offer the pieces for sale to the public.  I have been trying to send work to this exhibition in England for quite a while, but for one reason or another always seemed to run out of time when the deadline finally arrived.  I am very pleased that I was able to do so this year.    Rebecca Latham - Nature & Wildlife Artist

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Goldeneye Painting – Waterfowl Series

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Goldeneye duck painting in progress by Rebecca Latham

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.  :)   Rebecca Latham - Nature & Wildlife Artist

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Turkey Day – Happy Thanksgiving!!

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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 ;) – but we did have a wonderful meal for Thanksgiving.  I feel so fortunate and blessed for having such a wonderfully supportive family and a job I love.  I couldn’t ask for more!! 

A Day on the Wild Side – Wildlife Study

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A rough sketch from Rebecca Latham's sketchbook of a white tiger that the artist studied at the Cincinnati zoo.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 out very well, I thought.  The animals were very active with their trainers present and the lighting was just gorgeous.  :)

The rough pencil sketch pictured left is of the younger female white tiger.  All of them had such personality in their faces.  I look forward to painting them!! :)

Holiday Show & Holiday Lights – Miller Gallery Opening

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Holiday lights decorating the historic Hyde Park square in front of the Miller Gallery in Cincinnati, Ohio where Rebecca Latham and her family (Karen & Bonnie Latham) are showing miniature paintings for the holidays.

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 gallery’s usual stock) in person.  I just loved seeing some of Daniel Greene’s new paintings on display in the gallery.  He had two oils and two pastels — they were both fantastic! :)  I really like his use of color and the movement in his paintings.  My mom, Karen, had the chance to study with him a number of years ago when he came to the Twin Cities for a workshop and learned quite a bit. 

Our web site’s "Whats New" page has a new posting (and photo) about the show and can be visited here.  (Thanks to everyone from the Miller Gallery for everything!! :) )

Commissions

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Mountain bluebird commissioned painting in progress (detail) by Rebecca Latham -- color phaseI’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.

Miniature Collection

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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 as ‘exquisite’. :)

Art Exhibit at the Mall of America

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I just found out about a new art exhibition in the cities and thought I should post something about it in my blog (though I am not a part of the show).  The exhibit is primarily abstract and surrealistic artwork, but what is truly unique about it is that all of the artwork is created by homeless artists and all proceeds from the sales of the work will go to the artist.  I think it’s just fantastic that they are doing this and what a wonderful idea! :)  Anyway, just thought it might be of interest to some of you. :)  Visit the link posted in the comment for a little more information.