I am starting a few miniature paintings today — at least I am gathering some reference for them (I may start painting them tomorrow). These will be the 1/6th scale (and 25 square inches or smaller) traditional miniatures. I am painting these by request of Miller Galleries in Cincinnati, Ohio for their annual miniatures show for the holidays. My family and I were invited to represent this traditional miniature scale of works — this is the first year the gallery will be showing this type of painting in their show.
Completed Painting — Barred Owl Portrait
I completed my Barred Owl miniature/small works piece today. Here is a photo of the finished painting:
Finishing Owl Painting
Here is a photo of my progress on my miniature painting. I am almost finished.
Sculpture Begins
My new sculpture tools arrived today — it feels like Christmas opening all of the packages.
I started on the new bronze with the armature for the animal and the habitat surrounding it. I am approaching it as a three dimensional painting — I think it will work out well that way. I will post photographs of the new bronze (precast) a little later, as it looks like a recycled sculpture project at the moment. :)
Miniature Barred Owl Painting
I got up early this morning to go to work on my barred owl painting for the Whistle Pik Galleries niniatures show (Christmas Miniature Show). I am bringing out all of the delicate feathers on the face area right now. I think it will be complete soon. :)
Painting Small….
I don’t normally post photographs like this on my blog, but I thought this was such a georgeous foggy morning — so inspiring!! This is the sunrise that greeted me as I began working today.
I am painting on my smaller pieces again today. :) Photos to come….
Remembering Spring – Field Sketches
I’ve been going through my sketchbook a little today. Here is a rough field sketch I made earlier this spring when the bloodroot was just starting to bloom. I really love getting out in the forest early in the year to see all of the new wild plants peeking out of the leaves.
Clay!!
My clay for my new sculpture arrived today. I am beginning to plan out the design of my bronze — it will be a horizontal piece. The animal in the piece will be about 12-14 inches from nose to end. I am excited to get going on it!!! :)
Studio Visitors – Songbirds
I had a few visitors to my studio today — The songbirds just found a few birdfeeders outside of my studio that I put out for them. I am hoping this will help me gather references and study them more easily since they will literally be right outside my window .
Below is a sketch I made in my sketchbook of one of my new visitors.
Some of Us Take Breaks…
My painting assistant taking a little break to watch the wildlife outside.