I’ve spent most of today painting on my Canadian Goose painting for Minnesota Ducks Unlimited — working on the abstract water patterns. I will get a fresh photo of it posted soon so everyone can see it’s progress. Read more »
Waterfowl Painting
I have been painting on a few of the requested waterfowl paintings I have in progress at the moment. They are coming along nicely. :) I have included a photograph of a detail portion of the wood duck piece. Read more »
Sulphur Crested Cockatoo Painting
This is a small (and quick ) rough color sketch I made not too long ago of a Greater Sulphur Crested Cockatoo. I just started a miniature painting from the sketch and other references I have on hand. Read more »
Completed Painting — Barred Owl Portrait
I completed my Barred Owl miniature/small works piece today. Here is a photo of the finished painting: Read more »
Finishing Owl Painting
Here is a photo of my progress on my miniature painting. I am almost finished. Read more »
Miniature Barred Owl Painting
I got up early this morning to go to work on my barred owl painting for the Whistle Pik Galleries niniatures show (Christmas Miniature Show). I am bringing out all of the delicate feathers on the face area right now. I think it will be complete soon. :) 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 »
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 »