I am very pleased to announce that my Mom, Karen, and I have just been accepted into the International Guild of Realism (IGOR). I was encouraged to participate in the society by a friend I met online that is an existing member who drops by my blog occasionally, artist Cindy […] Read more »
Texture Dilemma – Surfaces In Miniature Painting
Just a quick notice… On occasion, there has been some confusion about surfaces of miniature painting, how paint is applied or the surface itself. I’ve posted a small article about surfaces and surface textures in miniature painting that some may find informative and helpful. :) The article can be seen […] Read more »
Watercolor Miniature on Antique Ivory
This is my painting that I mentioned on the antique ivory (perhaps it should be stated ‘prehistoric ivory’, rather ;) ). I chose to paint a timber wolf portrait. This is the beginnings of the painting, of course. Much more will be added to the piece before it is considered […] Read more »
Making A Mark Reviews The 2007 MPSGS Exibition
"Polar Ambiance", Watercolor on BoardOne of my paintings in the 2007 MPSGS Exhibition For those stopping by who might be interested in the happenings on other art blogs on the net… Katherine Tyrrell, British blogger and artist from ‘Making a Mark‘, reviewed the current MPSGS exhibition in Washington on her […] 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 »
Nature in Miniature – Flemish Miniature Paintings
I thought that I would post a little of my inspiration. :D I do quite a bit of digging around researching earlier miniature art through various different sources. The art of miniature painting has so many different facets to it and connected to so many cultures. Seeing so much that […] Read more »
Mammoth Miniature Painting
I like to keep my painting experience interesting. In traditional miniature painting, there are a lot of different surfaces recommended for artists to paint on – one of them is antique ivory. It, and ivory substitutes that have been made, are very luminous and help the artist create more ambiance […] Read more »
Whistle Pik Galleries Christmas Miniature Show
Here are some snapshots of the gallery during the opening event for the Christmas Miniature Show (www.whistlepik.com). I was very pleased that all of my family’s paintings in the show were sold out when we arrived. :D The exhibit space is set up very beautifully, and as you can see […] Read more »
Yet Another Flight
I’m off to an exhibition opening in Fredericksburg, Texas this weekend. Whistle Pik Galleries is having their reception for the Christmas Miniature Show and my family and I will be attending. I have never been able to get down to that part of Texas before, to see the area or […] 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 »