I was recently on a little trip through Southern Minnesota and Iowa. Often when I’m off traveling I take along my sketchbook (or occasionally my usual painting supplies and a work-in-progress if deadlines demand that I keep working..) and work along the way, at our stops…or in the vehicle or plane. This […] Read more »
Bear Cub 9×12 (Sepia)
This little black bear, examining his paw, has been a delightful subject to paint. As in the case of this little one, I always love watching them romp and play, as bear cubs love to do. The light from behind, giving a bit of a glow, will be an aspect […] Read more »
Autumn Painting
A healthy distance into November already, and Thanksgiving just around the corner. I hope you’ve been able to enjoy the fall color, for those who still have leaves on their trees, and perhaps a walk in the crisp autumn air for those who don’t. I’ve been in my studio lately […] 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 »
Golden Iris After Spring Rains – New Miniature Painting
This is a new painting (currently on my easel) that is nearly completed. A white and yellow iris from my garden (watercolor on board, ‘in miniature’, as always :) ). I had the chance to visit the Minnesota Arboretum to see their extensive collection in full display earlier this year. […] Read more »
Upcoming Show for the Holidays – Contemporary Miniatures
With the Holidays just around the corner, I want to extend an invitation to attend Whistle Pik Galleries 2008 Christmas Miniature Show Artist Reception Saturday, December 6th from 6 – 8 pm. My last post had a video of one of my paintings in the exhibit. This little teddy will also […] Read more »
Defensive – Timberwolf in Miniature
I finished this wolf painting, "Defensive", not too long ago – it’s a 9"x12" miniature piece that you may have seen ‘in progress’ here on the blog earlier. I know that many of these web images online just don’t show the detail of the watercolors – so for […] Read more »
Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park – the aspen were in perfect autumn color. :D Part of our visit was very foggy and misty (and sometimes pouring :? ) It did clear out a bit later on… (The bottom photo is a young elk. :D ) Read more »
Red Fox Kit Miniature Watercolors – Painting Progress
These are a few scans of some of the recent progress on the fox kit miniatures that I’m painting (one of them is a commissioned work – the inspiration for the collection). In my studio right now, they are farther into the color stages than what is shown here – […] Read more »
Snowy Egret Miniature Painting- Color Progress
This is how my Snowy Egret painting is looking right now. The painting is very subtle and has a lot of very soft color tones in it – unfortunately the richness of the color in the habitat and some of the accents in the egret are not showing up […] Read more »