What an awesome experience! I have so many great new references to work from!! I was even stalked by a large male cougar, which in itself was a bit disturbing, but was also exciting to witness such behaviour first hand. :) (Many safety precautions were being observed and I was in […] Read more »
New Reference Photoshoot
I am so excited!!! :) We will be shooting some new reference photos early tomorrow. I love seeing animals face to face! It seems magical to observe them in motion — they take my breath away! :) We also had a get together with some wildlife/art friends this evening. I had […] Read more »
Bennington Center for the Arts
Show catalogs for the tenth annual "Art of the Animal Kingdom" at the Bennington Center for the Arts (www.benningtoncenterforthearts.org) in Bennington, Vermont have just been released. I think they look very nice (please contact the Arts Center if you would like a copy). I have a 5×5 inch Hyacinth Macaw miniature […] Read more »
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Back in the Studio
I’ve had so much fun on our trip, but I suppose I need to get back to my easel. Today I am starting to finish up on a few requested pieces. I feel like starting a lot of new paintings, which is good, because I will need a lot of […] Read more »
Working on the Way
More long hours of traveling on the roads today. Two of my miniatures that I’ve been working on in the car this trip are coming along fairly well I think (pictured above). I should be able to finish them quickly in the studio. I also started […] Read more »
Photoshoots & Observations for Painting
Today began with an early morning photoshoot/hike in the Grand Teton National Park. The weather was perfect! — a little chilly earlier in the day, but well worth the shivers. There were so many beautiful wildflowers!!! :) We also did some extensive work in Yellowstone National Park with several types of […] Read more »
Grand Teton National Park Research
I am doing some painting research in the Grand Teton National Park tonight & tomorrow. After spending so many long hours painting in the studio & on the road, it is very relaxing & inspirational to do some fieldwork — especially in such a beautiful area. This part of the […] Read more »
National Museum of Wildlife Art Events
Today we attended the Wyoming Junior Duck Stamp ceremony, and earlier we gave a workshop for some of the winning students at the National Museum of Wildlife Art (www.wildlifeart.org). It’s so exciting to see these young artists doing so well — some of their work is just amazing. They are very […] Read more »
Painting in Jackson Hole
We just got into Jackson today. I set up a "studio" in my hotel room. I actually got quite a bit done on the painting (16×20 fox painting) tonight. I hope to have the painting finished soon — it’s coming along pretty well. Our gallery (Galleries West […] Read more »