This is a snapshot of my most recent work in progress. The painting is a portrait of an American Bald Eagle, 8×10 (traditional miniature). She is an education bird that has been at several locations here in the Twin Cities, her name is Tempest. :) Read more »
Kestrel Painting (New work in progress)
In attempts to post paintings I’ve recently neglected to list on my blog :) …. This is another small work in progress of a Kestrel that is on my easel at the moment. I love the color contrast of pale blue and rusts of these stunning birds – beautiful palette […] 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 »
Robin Sketch
This is a new sketch for a painting of a robin in grass. Read more »
Arts Review from the UK
A quick note – ArtsWOM, a British blog for the arts sponsored by Sky Arts (Sky TV network), posted a very nice review of my artwork and blog as their "Showcase Pick" on June 4th – see it here. A big "thank you" to them! Read more »
Latham Studios Spring Show – Saint Croix Valley Carpenter Nature Center
This past weekend my family and I held our annual spring wildlife art show at the Saint Croix Carpenter Nature Center. Our art shows are held in the spring and late fall at the nature center’s Trailside Lodge or Visitor Center (this show was in the Visitor’s Center). This year […] Read more »
Parklane Gallery’s 15th Annual Miniature Show
Parklane Gallery in Kirkland, Washington opens their "15th Annual Miniature Show" today – an international exhibit of miniatures. The show will run May 8th to June 3rd, 2007. The painting in this post, a Sulphur Crested Cockatoo, is one of five of my miniature paintings are on display at the […] Read more »
Trumpeter Swan Miniature Painting
This is a new Trumpeter Swan miniature painting that was also recently completed (4″x6″). The sketch for the painting can be found in this post. Read more »