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A Little Farm Scene…

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Miniature watercolor painting of a farm scene by Rebecca LathamI have been painting on my little watercolor farm scene today — I think the miniature is just about finished.  It’s 1-1/2 x 2-3/4 inches and will show at Miller Galleries "Objects of Desire" opening in on the 18th of November.  I am really looking forward to seeing the gallery.  :)

As you may already know, I don’t paint buildings such as this too often anymore (especially if the painting doesn’t feature any wildlife), but it has been interesting painting all of the different textures in this piece. :)  A number of years ago, I painted all types of subjects – large impressionistic (and realistic) garden florals, portraits, interior scenes, buildings, landscapes, abstracts, etc. – pretty much everything  (most of them were awarded in competitions as well).  As interesting as it was to paint so many different subjects, I like being a little more focused. :)

Cockatoo Miniature – Finishing Up

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A photo of Rebecca Latham's new Sulphur Crested Cockatoo watercolor painting - nearly completedI have been busily painting all of these new miniature paintings for the upcoming miniature show at Miller Galleries in Cincinnati (Ohio). :)  Here’s a photo of my little Sulphur Crested Cockatoo piece –  nearly finished

The painting is 2-3/8 x 3-1/4 inches and is painted 1/6th scale.  (the background of the painting doesn’t show well in this photo – it’s a deep burgundy/red color.)

 

 

Macaws, Cockatoos, & Parrots to Paint

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From Rebecca's sketchbook - a rough graphite pencil sketch of a scarlet macaw portrait by Rebecca Latham. The bird was studied during one of the artist's study sessions in Florida.My cockatoo miniature painting is coming along well, I think. :)  I will post a "nearly completed" photo of it soon for everyone to see.

The rough graphite sketch on the left is of a scarlet macaw.  I studied the bird during one of our excursions to Florida for some much needed painting references a number of years ago.  I always love painting parrots – the brightly colored feathers are just fantastic!

I hope to get more fresh reference of parrots as well as other birds to paint in the near future.

Painting a Cockatoo – Sulphur Crested Cockatoo

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Miniature painting of a Sulphur Cockatoo in watercolor by Rebecca LathamHere is the progress of my miniature watercolor painting of a Sulphur Crested Cockatoo. 

These parrots are native to Australia.  I particularly like the yellow and bright white feathers — how they meld together so well.

 

 

Canadian Goose

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I have been fussing with my canadian goose painting a little today.  It’s one of those pieces that I could tweak forever :? — I’ll be finished with it soon. :)

Ducks Unlimited Sponsor Print Painting – Nearly Finished

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Canada Goose painting for Ducks Unlimited in progress by Rebecca Latham - in studioI am nearly finished with the Canadian Goose watercolor painting that I am currently working on for Minnesota Ducks Unlimited’s 2006 sponsor print.  I will be adding some final touches to it. :)

 

Still Painting….

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Hummingbird Sketch in graphite from Rebecca Latham's sketchbook.I have been painting on my canadian goose today.  I’d post another photo of the goose in progress, but I think most visitors to my blog wouldn’t be able to tell what I’ve worked on. :?

The picture I did include in this post (right) is a hummingbird sketch from my sketchbook. :)

Mute Swan Painting Finished

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I put the finishing touches on my new mute swan painting.  It’s titled ""Sunrise – Mute Swan" and is debuting at an international exhibition near London.  My family and I recently joined the art society that is organizing the exhibition.  Rebecca's new mute swan painting It has been so interesting conversing with the various fine art societies and our British colleagues with our recent art exhibitions and shows in the UK/England. 

Actually, the art exhibition’s location is quite intriguing, I think.  The wildlife art society (The Wildlife Art Society International – TWASI) is holding the show (their last international exhibition of 2005) at the Port Lympne Wild Animal Park which is a 400 acre center that breeds Gorilla and the Black Rhino to be released into the wild — the center houses elephant and several species of big cats as well.  It’s wonderful to see an organization, like this wildlife park, doing so much!!  A portion of the sales of artwork at the TWASI exhibition go to the Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and their programs.

Miniature Irises – New Painting

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Miniature watercolor iris painting by Rebecca Latham. A US quarter is included to show scale.Here is how my painting of miniature irises are progressing.  I think they are going fairly well. :)  I am thinking of adding some wildlife to the painting also.  We’ll see….. ;)

I have been working on a few other pieces as well, so all of my time has not been dedicated to this painting.

 

 

 

Sketch for a New Miniature Painting – Irises

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A rough thumbnail graphite pencil sketch from Rebecca's sketchbook - Spring IrisesThis is a small thumbnail sketch (made in graphite) for a new watercolor miniature I’m starting to work on today.  Each blossom in the painting is 1 inch or smaller per the 1/6th scale rule for miniature paintings. :)

I may paint more of these if this piece goes well.  My miniature paintings I’ve completed recently have exceeded my expectations in the speed of their progression.  :)  I love being able to paint them so quickly!!!