I have been in need of some specific references for a new piece. I have been requested to paint a beaver painting. So…. today we were off before sunrise for a photoshoot in the woods for some beaver habitat . (Of course, we did gather plenty of references for many other […] 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 »
Photoshoot and Gallery Painting
We spent some time with some of our friends/clients who were in town and visited a great spot for shooting wildlife in the area. :) We also shot a lot of reference photos of both landscapes and wildlife in the Teton Mountain Range. After concluding our photoshoot, we went back […] Read more »
Wildflowers
I took a little break from my studio painting to go out and photograph some of the beautiful wildflowers that are growing right in our backyard. I don’t think I’ve seen so many butterflies in the area before! I think it’s due to the popularity of butterfly gardening and so […] Read more »
Grand Teton National Park Research
I am doing some painting research in the Grand Teton National Park tonight & tomorrow. After spending so many long hours painting in the studio & on the road, it is very relaxing & inspirational to do some fieldwork — especially in such a beautiful area. This part of the […] Read more »
Hummingbird Painting Finished
I just finished this new hummingbird and Indian Paintbrush painting. I am finishing up on a number of new pieces to give some of my galleries a new selection — this one will go to Galleries West Fine Art in Jackson Hole, WY (www.gallerieswestjacksonhole.com). Stop in if you’re in the […] Read more »
Fieldwork in Arizona
I am back in Arizona doing more fieldwork for future paintings. The southwest area is so inspiring with light and color!! It seems everywhere I look I can envision a new painting! This session of study and photoshoots will be much more inclusive than the last time my family and […] Read more »
New Shows
I have been painting madly for the past month for upcoming shows and galleries which has kept me away from my journal. For those in the area, I will be sending a selection of new paintings to our gallery in Frenchtown, NJ (www.decoyswildlife.com). They (Decoys & Wildlife and Gabriele’s Galleries) […] Read more »
New Paintings & Cold Temperatures
I have recently begun the color phase of my recent bathing swan miniature commission. I like the way it’s turning out. A photo of the color painting is now posted next to the sketch in my studio’s commissions page if you’d like to take a look. I’ve just started the […] Read more »
Snow
We just had our first snowfall of the winter in Minnesota — only a few inches here in our area that has now melted a bit. Last year there was a fabulous deep snowfall the day before Thanksgiving and a beautiful crisp sunny day for the holiday. I couldn’t resist […] Read more »