I am so inspired! :D The weather is changing – it seems there has been a nearly constant thunderstorm or spring drizzle outside of my studio window. It has also often accompanied by a chorus of songbirds enjoying it as well. Fresh. Clean. Spring :D I recently started on (another) painting […] Read more »
Barrows Goldeneye – Waterfowl/Duck Watercolor Painting
I recently finished a commission of a number of ducks (waterfowl). I really enjoyed painting these birds and the habitats. The models for these paintings were simply beautiful, though the weather decided not to co-operate during our studies (in the rain). Each bird seemed to have it’s own personality, so a part of […] Read more »
Beaver Painting II
This is a second sketch for my commissioned beaver painting. I combined both of the sketches together for the painting – so there are two beavers in the painting. I’ll be posting the actual painting a little later. Read more »
Beaver Painting
As I posted earlier, I have been primarily working on the stack of commissions I have in my studio right now. This is one of the rough sketches for my beaver commission. I have been painting on this piece for the last couple of days. I really liked studying this animal. […] Read more »
Return to Studio Work
I have just returned to my studio from our recent exhibition in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The show went very well. It was great to see everyone again! A few new things have popped up, so I will be posting about those a little later. I am starting on some requested artwork right […] Read more »
Proofing – Ducks Unlimited’s Sponsor Print
I visited the printer today to approve the final proof for the Ducks Unlimited Sponsor Print. I think it looks very nice – the colors reproduced well. It is really exciting to see the finished (or near finished) product of your artwork being made like this. I am […] Read more »
Canadian Goose Print
I never posted the final image of my Canadian Goose painting, so here is the completed piece. The painting is now in the process of being printed in lithograph. I will add updates about that a bit later . Read more »
Completed Mountain Bluebird Miniature
I have finished my bluebird and indian paintbrush wildflowers miniature painting. Here is an image of the completed painting :). Read more »
Mountain Bluebird Miniature
I am finishing up on my Mountain Bluebird piece – I should have it done tomorrow sometime. I’ll post the final image of the painting as soon as I can. Read more »
Updated Image – Mountain Bluebird
This is how my watercolor painting of the Mountain Bluebird and Indian Paintbrush wildflowers are looking at the moment. I will be bringing out more of the habitat around the bird before it’s finished — but it is nearly complete. The painting is 5×7 inches. Read more »