This is a photo of one of my models – one of our photoshoots recently. :D For my artwork, I find that I rely heavily on my experiences studying various species of both plants and animals – painting those observations that I see in nature into my paintings. Seeing how […] Read more »
American Art in Miniature 2007
This painting will be in the Thomas Gilcrease Museum’s "American Art in Miniature 2007" in Tulsa, Oklahoma November 1st (I am planning to be at the event, also). I painted this piece while I was out west for the most part. The habitat in the painting is from our hike […] Read more »
Fells Point – North American Miniature Art Exhibition
.I just received an official notice from the exhibition faculty tonight that this painting, "Daydream", was awarded first place in the 24th Annual North American Miniature Art Exhibition in Baltimore, Maryland. The exhibit is hosted and sponsored by The Art Gallery of Fells Point (www.fellspointgallery.org). The show will be on […] Read more »
Montana Show at Moosehorn Gallery
. This landscape (top) is a view from Paradise Valley, where our Montana gallery, ‘Moosehorn Gallery‘ is located. We painted in the gallery showroom again for the event – thanks to them for a great show. :D We hope to be back to see everyone next year for the gallery’s […] Read more »
National Museum of Wildlife Art – Jackson Hole
This is the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Carl Brenders was this year’s featured painter for the Fall Festival and gave a slide lecture during the event of his work, research, and history as an artist. Since we were already going to be in the area, […] Read more »
Hiking Teton NP – Painting Research
This is a snapshot from a hike in the Tetons. ("Death Canyon", actually :shock: ) Lots of beautiful views like this one. :) The fall colors were very vibrant. I already have a few new paintings planned… ;) Read more »
Inspiration for Painting – Wildlife and Habitats
A little wildlife searching in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. (Photo credits to my Dad for the top photo of the cow moose who was strangely interested in the area around the car. ) Read more »
Fall Roundup Reception
This is a snapshot from the Fall Roundup reception today at Galleries West in Jackson Hole. In the center of the top picture is Marilyn Peck (artist) chatting with Bill & Debbie Bunch (two of the gallery’s owners). Read more »
Cougar Painting Progress
This is the progress on my cougar painting. The cat itself is about done, but the background has not been developed. I will have to find the habitat to put in the background and beneath the cat during one of my hikes around the area. :) Read more »
Gallery Painting – Galleries West
Spent the day painting a few new pieces in Galleries West in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The gallery recently remodeled and expanded their showroom. Bonnie (my sister) painting in the gallery showroom Debbie Bunch & sculptor, Scott Nickell – 2 of the owners of Galleries West Read more »