Here are photos of two of my new miniatures for the Miller Galleries exhibition – both are pictured framed. :) Read more »
The Finishing Touches and Endless Deadlines
I’m adding the finishing touches on a few of my miniature paintings for Miller Galleries Christmas miniature show "Objects of Desire". I just received some of the miniature frames for the paintings — they look great! I’ll post photos of all of the new miniature paintings when they’re in their frames. I’ve already […] Read more »
A Little Farm Scene…
I have been painting on my little watercolor farm scene today — I think the miniature is just about finished. It’s 1-1/2 x 2-3/4 inches and will show at Miller Galleries "Objects of Desire" opening in on the 18th of November. I am really looking forward to seeing the gallery. :) […] Read more »
Cockatoo Miniature – Finishing Up
I have been busily painting all of these new miniature paintings for the upcoming miniature show at Miller Galleries in Cincinnati (Ohio). :) Here’s a photo of my little Sulphur Crested Cockatoo piece – nearly finished The painting is 2-3/8 x 3-1/4 inches and is painted 1/6th scale. (the background […] Read more »
Macaws, Cockatoos, & Parrots to Paint
My cockatoo painting is coming along well...graphite sketch on the left is of a scarlet macaw.. Read more »
Painting a Cockatoo – Sulphur Crested Cockatoo
Here is the progress of my miniature watercolor painting of a Sulphur Crested Cockatoo. These parrots are native to Australia. I particularly like the yellow and bright white feathers — how they meld together so well. Read more »
Mute Swan Painting Finished
I put the finishing touches on my new mute swan painting. It’s titled ""Sunrise – Mute Swan" and is debuting at an international exhibition near London. My family and I recently joined the art society that is organizing the exhibition. It has been so interesting conversing with the various fine art societies […] Read more »
Miniature Irises – New Painting
Here is how my painting of miniature irises are progressing. I think they are going fairly well. :) I am thinking of adding some wildlife to the painting also. We’ll see….. ;) I have been working on a few other pieces as well, so all of my time has not […] Read more »
Sketch for a New Miniature Painting – Irises
This is a small thumbnail sketch (made in graphite) for a new watercolor miniature I’m starting to work on today. Each blossom in the painting is 1 inch or smaller per the 1/6th scale rule for miniature paintings. :) I may paint more of these if this piece goes well. My […] Read more »
Miniature of a Great Egret
I just finished this miniature painting today. The piece has been in my studio for a little while. I came up with a few new ideas for it while painting my last mute swan piece. This is another painting that was researched a few years ago in Florida. :) […] Read more »