I don’t normally post photographs like this on my blog, but I thought this was such a georgeous foggy morning — so inspiring!! This is the sunrise that greeted me as I began working today. I am painting on my smaller pieces again today. :) Photos to come…. Read more »
Remembering Spring – Field Sketches
I’ve been going through my sketchbook a little today. Here is a rough field sketch I made earlier this spring when the bloodroot was just starting to bloom. I really love getting out in the forest early in the year to see all of the new wild plants peeking out […] Read more »
Studio Visitors – Songbirds
I had a few visitors to my studio today — The songbirds just found a few birdfeeders outside of my studio that I put out for them. I am hoping this will help me gather references and study them more easily since they will literally be right outside my window . Below […] Read more »
Some of Us Take Breaks…
My painting assistant taking a little break to watch the wildlife outside. Read more »
Painting in Progress – Owl Miniature
I am trying to finish up on my Barred Owl watercolor painting for the Whistle Pik Galleries Christmas Miniature Show in Texas. Here’s a photo of how the piece looks at the moment. :) Read more »
Minnesota Ducks Unlimited – Sponsor Print Painting
I have been painting the reflection portion of my Canadian Goose piece for Minnesota Ducks Unlimited earlier today. This piece will be printed later this year as Minnesota Ducks Unlimited’s Sponsor Print. The original and it’s limited edition will be unveiled to the public at the state’s annual banquet. Visit Ducks […] Read more »
Painting in the Rain
It’s been raining for most of the morning. I love painting during thunderstorms (but inside my studio, not outside plein air ;) )!! It’s so relaxing! I have been painting on my large Canada Goose piece today — it’s about half finished. I’ll post a photo of the full-color […] Read more »
Starting New Paintings
I began working on four brand new pieces today. The first three are requested works of several waterfowl species. The fourth is a portrait of a Barred Owl. All of the paintings are miniatures/small works — about 8×10 to 9×12. I will post photos of all of the paintings a […] Read more »
Waterfowl Painting
My 20×30 painting has come along fairly well since the 1st (of October). The piece is of a canada goose — one of the geese that posed so well for me during one of my photoshoots in Jackson Hole last month. I am going to set the piece aside for […] Read more »
Painting Again!!
I started working in my new studio today! I really like the new setup! It is finished for the most part. A few minor adjustments are still in progress (one of my pieces of artist’s furniture still needs to be moved in, for example :) ). I’ll post a photo […] Read more »