Sketch for a Miniature Landscape

This is a little thumbnail sketch for a miniature landscape painting I have started working on. It is a little western landscape (or waterscape ). I took a hike back in the wild areas near Yellowstone National Park & followed this splashing stream for a bit as the sun started […] Read more »

Hike Grand Teton National Park & A Little Painting

A wildflower hike started off the morning for me today -- of course, it wasn't exclusively wildflowers.... Read more »

Travel the Country – Wild Southwest

I have been able to study and travel to many beautiful areas, and am very fortunate.  It is fantastic to have so many subjects to choose from. :)  Decisions, decisions.  I will post some of these new paintings that are being planned out in a bit.  :) Aside from dreaming […] Read more »

Wild Places, Wild Animals, Wild Experiences

The natural wilderness is filled with extremely beautiful and breathtaking views, habitats, and creatures.  Nonetheless, it is a wild and rugged terrain that is treacherous.  Many of the beautiful creatures that I study to render in my work are predators.  Because of this, there is always a certain danger to […] Read more »

Watch & Learn – Study Wildlife

I’m eagerly looking forward to doing a little wildlife study. :D  I have been spending quite a bit of time glued to my easel lately.  I try to schedule "inspiration" into my routine, such as studying wildlife or nature.  It becomes very difficult to paint creative or inspirational pieces when […] Read more »

Red Fox Miniature Painting

This is another new piece I have sitting in my studio right now.  You may notice the dark strokes look a bit different on this piece than some of the other sketches I have on the blog.  That is because for this piece I did some "redrawing" in paint – […] Read more »