I am very pleased to have been invited to show in the Clymer Museum of Art’s Miniature show, a part of the ‘Annual Clymer Spectacular’ that will be on display November 5th to January 2nd 2011 in Ellensburg, Washington. I will be showing a variety of subjects for the exhibit… A […] Read more »
Pacific Northwest Travels
Swamped a bit lately recovering from the trip and finishing up some deadlines..but finally a chance to make a post here… :D For the final leg of our Western adventure, we quickly toured Washington State. …going to several wildlife facilities and visiting friends. Lots of beautiful things to paint and […] Read more »
Serenade in Blue – Mute Swan Watercolor Painting
This is the latest painting off of my easel. It is a 4″x6″ painting of a mute swan titled, “Serenade in Blue”. I always find it so stunning to observe the colors reflected in white animals and birds. The way the light plays on the surface is nothing short of […] Read more »
Leopard in the Grass – Miniature on Ivorine
This is a recent painting of a leopard on Ivorine. This miniature is very small (shown much larger than actual size). The original painting is sold. I was able to get up close to this cat to study him. He is a part of a sanctuary for big cats that […] Read more »
Beginnings – Otters Painted In Miniature
This is a painting that I was requested to paint of two otters. This is the beginnings of the fur texture being put into place with many fine, delicate strokes. (…this is actually one of my favorite parts of a painting – the very beginning and seeing all of the […] Read more »
Shoot
This is a photo of one of my models – one of our photoshoots recently. :D For my artwork, I find that I rely heavily on my experiences studying various species of both plants and animals – painting those observations that I see in nature into my paintings. Seeing how […] Read more »
Sketches – Red Fox Kit Miniature Commission
I’ve been commissioned to paint a small fox kit painting – a portrait. These are three sketches I made in preparation for the painting, though I might just paint all of the poses. The painting is for a very nice lady that just loves red foxes. :D I had the […] Read more »
Miniature Owl Painting & African Conservation
This piece is one of my new miniature watercolor paintings – completed about a week and a half ago or so. It is 5×7 and of a great horned owl – titled “sentinel”. While painting this miniature, I noticed that haven’t painted too many owls in a while. I think […] Read more »
Western Wildlife and Landscapes – Yellowston National Park & Gallitan National Forest
Today was spent focusing on the landscape and environment that will be featured... Read more »
Yellowstone & Grand Teton
I spent a little time in the Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks for some inspiration, study, etc... Read more »