This is a new sketch for a painting of a robin in grass. Read more »
Sketch for Lupine Miniature
This is the sketch of a blooming lupine that I made for a new miniature painting. I started this piece to work on during our show this past weekend at the Carpenter Nature Center. The flowers are from one of my trips to the Grand Teton National Park to study […] Read more »
Sketches – Red Fox Kit Miniature Commission
I’ve been commissioned to paint a small fox kit painting – a portrait. These are three sketches I made in preparation for the painting, though I might just paint all of the poses. The painting is for a very nice lady that just loves red foxes. :D I had the […] 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 »
Miniature Paintings For A New International Exhibition
I was recently asked to show some of my work in a newly organized international invitational exhibition for miniature artwork featuring nature themed pieces. The show will be featuring work by many well known artists, both from the USA and other areas of the world. My Mom, Karen, and sister, […] Read more »
Back to the Drawing Board
Busy, busy. I am working on my many commissions. They are coming along fairly well. :D I will be listing some of them on the blog soon – in their color versions. I have a number of new paintings that I will be starting on (& posting about) when I […] Read more »
Inspiration, Just Outside My Window
I am so inspired! :D The weather is changing – it seems there has been a nearly constant thunderstorm or spring drizzle outside of my studio window. It has also often accompanied by a chorus of songbirds enjoying it as well. Fresh. Clean. Spring :D I recently started on (another) painting […] Read more »