This is a new miniature I painted that went to England for a miniature art exhibit. It is a finch with apple blossoms and is a little smaller than 4×6. My Dad has some awesome flowering fruit trees that I love …which inspired this painting… :) (I have ‘spring […] Read more »
Intimidation – Black Leopard Miniature Painting Completion
This is the completed painting of the black leopard, titled "Intimidation – Black Leopard" (5" x 7"). My object for this painting was to capture the intense gaze and the action expressed in in the cat’s position – a feeling that he may lunge at any moment. As mentioned […] Read more »
It’s For The Birds
A quick post about an event that will be showing some of my (and my family’s) paintings – an avian themed exhibition. The "It’s For The Birds" exhibition is being held at the Eugene H. and Dorothy Kleinpell Gallery in River Falls, Wisconsin. The opening reception is being held this […] Read more »
NatureWorks 2008, Galleries, & Wildlife Art…
First of all, I need to thank everyone that came to the NatureWorks show in Tulsa this past weekend – It was fabulous to meet all of you…and see familiar faces again! My family and I really appreciate your support for us and our work. We really love what we […] Read more »
Artists Gathering
This is a photo slide show of the MASF exhibition in Largo, Florida (where one of my paintings was awarded the Best Work by a Young Artist Award). There really was a variety of work there. The newly elected president of the MASF was there at the show, whom […] Read more »
Making A Mark Reviews The 2007 MPSGS Exibition
"Polar Ambiance", Watercolor on BoardOne of my paintings in the 2007 MPSGS Exhibition For those stopping by who might be interested in the happenings on other art blogs on the net… Katherine Tyrrell, British blogger and artist from ‘Making a Mark‘, reviewed the current MPSGS exhibition in Washington on her […] Read more »
Turtle Jam Tour
I was very pleased to hear that my handheld miniature, “Turtle Jam”, will be a part of the Society of Animal Artists national museum tour. The painting was in the SAA’s 47th exhibition that opened at the Wildlife Experience Museum in Parker, Colorado. The touring exhibit will be making stops […] Read more »
Goodbye Texas
Leaving today, but first had to take a quick trip through the town and sample some of the cuisine for breakfast. Fredericksburg is a very German town which is reflected in the shops, architecture, and food. …and of course, being that this is Texas, also has plenty of Mexican influences […] Read more »
Whistle Pik Galleries Christmas Miniature Show
Here are some snapshots of the gallery during the opening event for the Christmas Miniature Show (www.whistlepik.com). I was very pleased that all of my family’s paintings in the show were sold out when we arrived. :D The exhibit space is set up very beautifully, and as you can see […] Read more »
Yet Another Flight
I’m off to an exhibition opening in Fredericksburg, Texas this weekend. Whistle Pik Galleries is having their reception for the Christmas Miniature Show and my family and I will be attending. I have never been able to get down to that part of Texas before, to see the area or […] Read more »