Peek in the Studio, American Miniatures & Animals in Art – Jan 22, 2014

Snack Patrol - Wolf Pup, Opaque and Transparent Watercolor with Sterling Silver and 24kt Gold on Board, 8in x 10in, ©Rebecca Latham

Two paintings for this week’s Peek in the Studio..  I had a few more, but with all the deadlines I didn’t quite get them finished enough to post.  ..so they are on standby for next week. ;) These two pieces are for American Miniatures at Settler’s West Gallery in Tucson, […] Read more »

12th Annual IAA Animals and Wildlife Show, Texas

Curious Bandit - Raccoon, Watercolor on board with sterling silver and 24kt gold, ©Rebecca Latham

   Curious Bandit – Raccoon, watercolor on board with sterling silver and 24kt gold, 12 in x 12 in, ©Rebecca Latham Pleased to be showing at this new venue and national exhibition put on by the Irving Art Association, Rebecca’s “Curious Bandit – Raccoon”, and “Skylord – Great Horned Owl” […] Read more »

Why Do You Paint Like A Maniac?

detail-fox Fox Painting - Detail View, watercolor on board, ©Rebecca Latham

Fox Painting – Detail View, watercolor on board, ©Rebecca Latham Why do you paint like a maniac? I occasionally get questions like this. Why? Why do you paint like a maniac?  Why put in so much detail? and so on. Sometimes this comes from other artists.  Sometimes from the general […] Read more »

Autumn Rest – Bull Moose

Autumn Rest - Bull Moose, framed, 7"×8", watercolor on board, ©Rebecca Latham

This new piece will debut in Jackson Hole, Wyoming at Trailside Galleries’ upcoming event, Masters in Miniature Invitational.  This year’s event runs July 15, 2013 – July 28, 2013 Going out to Wyoming, among the many memorable moments and experiences to look forward to, seeing moose is always one of […] Read more »

Misty Tundra – Polar Bear

Polar bear painting, 5" x 7", watercolor on board, ©Rebecca Latham

Misty Tundra – Polar Bear, 5″ x 7″, watercolor on board, ©Rebecca Latham This painting was just recently finished.  I wanted the piece to be very high key with fairly soft tones and color ..overall, a feeling of coolness, yet with a warmth to the bear.. I am pleased with […] Read more »

Twin Fawns in Grass 11×14 (Sepia, Work in Progress)

A little bit larger than I often work… this piece is about 11in x 14in (sepia watercolor on board at this point, work in progress).  This is a rather involved painting with all of the detail in the animals themselves as well as an ocean of grass surrounding them.  ..so […] Read more »

Red squirrel 8×10 (Sepia)

This is an in-progress red squirrel sitting on rugged deadfall.  The lighting will be rather dramatic in this piece.  I’m looking forward to all of the color glazes of the fur and beautiful textures in the logs.  Should be quite a treat! watercolor on board, 8in x 10in, sepia stage, […] Read more »

Rocky Edge – Mountain Goat

For pleasure or work, I thoroughly enjoy travelling to lofty places, for both the epic views & vistas as well as the animals that reside there.  This is a painting that came from one such adventure.  A mountain goat enjoying his spot along a ledge in mountainous terrain.  He allowed me to […] Read more »

Animal Show on the Outer Banks

My Outer Banks representation, Seaside Art Gallery,  is hosting an exhibit titled: “Animals in Art for the SPCA” that will be on show Jan 29th – Feb 26th in Nags Head, North Carolina.  Part of the proceeds go to support the OBX SPCA. The reception for the show is February […] Read more »

Two Little Bobcats

Busy working on stacks of paintings as always.. but doing my best to stay in touch with everyone here, on Facebook, and scattered other locations on the web… :) This is a close-up photo of a painting that’s getting pretty close to completion.  Two bobcat kittens off exploring.  …just a […] Read more »