Some of my greatest inspiration for my work has come from my stays in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and subsequent visits to Yellowstone National Park, the Grand Tetons, and surrounding wilderness. My trips to the area always bring freshness to my work, whether it is encountering a bull moose only yards […] Read more »
Ethereal Light – Trumpeter Swan
Ethereal Light – Trumpeter Swan, 5×7, watercolor on board, ©Rebecca Latham I love back-lit subjects to paint….using a limited palette in my paintings is also a favorite. Incorporating both of these aspects, this piece was a pleasure to paint. Coming across a trumpeter swan late on a Summer’s day, with […] Read more »
White Wolf Subtleties
This is a fairly new work in progress of a backlit wolf, using a limited palette. There is a bit more detail to go, but it is starting to develop. I’m enjoying the subtle qualities of the painting. This piece should finish up as a 12″x16″. (watercolor on board, ©Rebecca […] Read more »
Masterworks in Miniature 2011
This painting, Mindful – Timberwolf, is a part of Gallery One‘s 2011 Masterworks in Miniature. Now in its 20th big year, Masterworks opens March 11 “Each miniature is so special,” said Alan Brown, Gallery One president, and demand is so intense that prospective buyers from throughout the world submit ‘intent-to-purchase’ forms […] Read more »
Barred Owl in Sepia
This is a new 5″x7″ Barred Owl watercolor painting I’m starting on, currently in sepia stage. The owl is from a raptor center in Montana that rescues birds. This owl’s injuries, unfortunately, were too extensive to allow him to be released into the wild. …so he now serves as an […] Read more »
Tawny Owl – New Painting in Sepia stage
This is a new painting of a Tawny Owl (European). I love the warm sienna and gold colors of these owls… one of aspects that attracted me to begin this painting. I set the area surrounding area with lush moss to compliment the rust shades in the bird. ….looking forward […] Read more »
Settler’s West – American Miniatures (Raccoons)
This is one of my paintings that will debut at Settler’s West Galleries’ show, ‘American Miniatures’, show in Tucson, Arizona this week. Mischievous Curiosity – Raccoons, 9″x12″, watercolor on board, ©Rebecca Latham My other painting, ‘Explorers – Bobcat Kittens‘ will be on display as well The show opens February 12th […] Read more »
Animal Show on the Outer Banks
My Outer Banks representation, Seaside Art Gallery, is hosting an exhibit titled: “Animals in Art for the SPCA” that will be on show Jan 29th – Feb 26th in Nags Head, North Carolina. Part of the proceeds go to support the OBX SPCA. The reception for the show is February […] Read more »
Peek in the Studio
I was chatting with a friend the other day and my studio came up in conversation.. which brought to mind the fact that I had never posted any photos of it. So, this is where I work every day complete with my little furry feline friend (that likes to eat […] Read more »
Two Little Bobcats Completed
This is the final scan of the painting ‘Explorers – Bobcat Kittens’. Painting the wall of moss behind them was probably my favorite part of the process. I wanted to make the entire painting glow in warmth, so I worked in a limited palette and glazed rich toasty colors to […] Read more »