New Miniature Painting…

This is a new miniature painting I started not long ago.  A snowy egret.  I have been doing  quite a bit of painting, but not enough posting here on the blog.  One of my friends wanted to see this piece, so here it is…   Read more »

Screech Owl Painting (Sketch)

This is a new little screech owl piece that I just started working on.  This, of course, is the sketch for the painting.  Read more »

Snowy Owl Sketch

  This is a new little painting that I’m starting.  It is a female snowy owl, so she has some nice black barring and pattern.  She also had a little bit of an attitude when I was able to study and photograph her ;) , which I think will look […] Read more »

Drawing a Hawk

  This is a a drawing that I’ve been working on today – the beginnings of my next painting .  It’s a redtail hawk, Jamaica, from the Minnesota Raptor Center.  I am just about finished with the sketch and should begin painting it in tomorrow :D .    Read more »

Bald Eagle Watching

I went for a short walk the other day and saw an adult American bald eagle soaring overhead. It was soaring fairly low, which surprised me a little. There are quite a few of them that appear to be nearby residents and frequent the local area throughout the year. Their […] Read more »

Great Horned Owl Miniature Painting – Sketch

This is a new miniature painting of a Great Horned Owl that I just started. It is shown here in it's sketch phase.... Read more »

Barrows Goldeneye – Waterfowl/Duck Watercolor Painting

I recently finished a commission of a number of ducks (waterfowl).  I really enjoyed painting these birds and the habitats.  The models for these paintings were simply beautiful, though the weather decided not to co-operate during our studies (in the rain).  Each bird seemed to have it’s own personality, so a part of […] Read more »

Birding

The past few days have involved walks on the beach for reference of Floridian species of wildlife – birds in particular.  In addition to a variety of birds, we were joined by a number of dolphins as well.Thanks to our friends for their help in directing us to popular wildlife […] Read more »