Starting New Paintings

I began working on four brand new pieces today.  The first three are requested works of several waterfowl species.  The fourth is a portrait of a Barred Owl.  All of the paintings are miniatures/small works — about 8×10 to 9×12.  I will post photos of all of the paintings a […] Read more »

Sketches for New Paintings – Cougar Painting

I started this painting this evening in my motel studio  — it will be a young adult cougar stalking.  The picture above is the sketch phase of the painting.  The piece will be 20×30 when it’s finished. I am planning to work on the painting in the gallery during the […] Read more »

Bluebird Commission, etc.

Today I started working on the color phase of this bluebird painting. :)  Right now I think the full color painting is not quite far enough to post yet, but my rough sketch for the piece is pictured left.  The painting is a commission, a 5×7 miniature. I have also been […] Read more »

Working on the Way

            More long hours of traveling on the roads today.  Two of my miniatures that I’ve been working on in the car this trip are coming along fairly well I think (pictured above).  I should be able to finish them quickly in the studio.  I also started […] 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 »