Barn Owl Portrait… A Work In Progress

I’ve had some requests to post more of my sketches and works-in-progress on my blog…so here’s another painting that is sitting in the studio… ;)This is a work-in-progress – a barn owl portrait that will debut at th Moosehorn Gallery in Montana. They are having a large event this summer […] Read more »

New Small Miniatures… “On Golden Pond”, “Shattered Silence”, & “The Overseer”

This is a new miniature painting of a pair of Trumpeter Swans ("On Golden Pond") in watercolors painted for the Seaside Art Gallery’s International Miniature Exhibition (their 17th annual) in Nags Head, North Carolina….one of 3 4×6 miniatures that I have in this year’s show. :D "The Overseer – Cougar" […] Read more »

Finch & Blossoms Miniature Painting – Watercolor

  This is a new miniature I painted that went to England for a miniature art exhibit. It is a finch with apple blossoms and is a little smaller than 4×6. My Dad has some awesome flowering fruit trees that I love …which inspired this painting… :) (I have ‘spring […] Read more »

It’s For The Birds

A quick post about an event that will be showing some of my (and my family’s) paintings – an avian themed exhibition. The "It’s For The Birds" exhibition is being held at the Eugene H. and Dorothy Kleinpell Gallery in River Falls, Wisconsin. The opening reception is being held this […] Read more »

NatureWorks 2008, Galleries, & Wildlife Art…

First of all, I need to thank everyone that came to the NatureWorks show in Tulsa this past weekend – It was fabulous to meet all of you…and see familiar faces again! My family and I really appreciate your support for us and our work. We really love what we […] Read more »

Decoys & Wildlife Show – Frenchtown, NJ

Thanks to Ron Kobli and everyone from the Decoys & Wildlife Gallery in Frenchtown, NJ for such a nice show!  My family and I were pleased to meet many of our collectors from the area. :D If you happen to be near Frenchtown, be sure to drop by the gallery […] Read more »

33rd Annual Miniature Art Society of Florida Exhibition

I am pleased to post that this painting, "Symphony of Light", watercolor on ivorine, was awarded a top honor at the Miniature Art Society of Florida’s 33rd annual exhibition – "Best Work by a Young Artist" (Best of Show for artists 35 or younger).  This is the second time I […] Read more »

74th Miniature Painters Sculptors & Gravers Exhibit – Washington, DC

I just received notice that this painting, “Calm – Great Egret” (watercolor on Ivorine), was awarded ‘Second in Show’, the ‘Manny Sullivan Award for Excellence’, at the 74th Miniature Painters Sculptors & Gravers Exhibit of Washington, DC (the oldest miniature art society in America – http://www.mpsgs.org/).  I am honored to […] Read more »

Birds in Art

My family and I went to the Birds in Art exhibit this past weekend in Wausau, Wisconsin – had a wonderful time. :) My Mom’s painting "Fluff and Fold" was in the show.  (…very proud of her. :) )  During much of the exhibit, the artists are asked to stay […] Read more »