Nature in Miniature – Flemish Miniature Paintings

I thought that I would post a little of my inspiration. :D I do quite a bit of digging around researching earlier miniature art through various different sources.  The art of miniature painting has so many different facets to it and connected to so many cultures.  Seeing so much that […] Read more »

Blooming Cactus Miniature Painting

This is a miniature painting of a blooming cactus 3-3/4" x 4-3/4" that I just completed titled "Cactus Jewel".  It’s a pretty intricate and involved painting.  It is painted on ivorine, a simulated ivory surface – Ivory is a traditional ground and popular for miniature artists to paint on since […] Read more »

Bennington Center for the Arts – Small Works Show

This painting, "Summer Blossoms – Queen Butterfly", and "Sunrise – Screech Owl" will be a part of the Bennington Center for the Arts "Small Works Show" that will be on display June 9th – December 23rd, 2007 in Bennington, Vermont.  Thanks to the Bennington Center for the Arts for making […] Read more »

Sketch for Lupine Miniature

This is the sketch of a blooming lupine that I made for a new miniature painting.  I started this piece to work on during our show this past weekend at the Carpenter Nature Center.  The flowers are from one of my trips to the Grand Teton National Park to study […] Read more »

Ruby Throated Hummingbird & Columbine Miniature

This is an image of the ruby throated hummingbird miniature painting that I just completed.  The sketch can be found in this post. Read more »

El Dorado Fine Art Gallery’s 26th Annual Miniature Show

I am very pleased to post that "Garden Irises" will be a part of this year’s "26th Annual Juried Miniatures Art Show" at the El Dorado Fine Art Gallery in Colorado Springs, Colorado.  The show will run from April 29th to May 21st at the gallery and will feature many […] Read more »

Hummingbird Miniature Watercolor Progress….

This is the progress on my little hummingbird miniature watercolor that I started on the other day.  It’s starting to take shape.  I think it will turn out well. :D Read more »

Hummingbird Minaiture Painting

I gave myself a little treat today – I started a new painting, though it is one of those pieces that I have to do.  Getting started on a new piece is always refreshing.  I think it’s because there are so many things that can be done with a new […] Read more »

Queen Butterfly Miniature Painting

Here is how my queen butterfly miniature painting is looking at the moment.  I should be having this one done soon.  Read more »

Miniature Iris Painting

This is a really small miniature painting that is just about done now.  It’s one of my Irises from our garden that should be coming up this spring. :D It is pretty small – due to the 1/6th rule.  For those who aren’t aware, There are a lot of miniature […] Read more »