I have never painted a brown pelican before – this is my first. I have completed several small white pelican pieces, however – but the brown seemed to be much more ‘exotic’ in it’s coloring. It was a real treat to paint it. Being in the near-center of […] Read more »
Exotic Brilliance – Blue and Gold Macaw
This is a painting I completed earlier this year that recently arrived for exhibit at Whistle Pik Galleries in Texas. (I just realized that the painting hadn’t been posted on the blog yet :/ …oops. ) I love painting parrots…and being able to get to see them and watch […] Read more »
Artist Tales
I get together with my friends and talk about some of the things that have happened in my ‘adventures’ as an artist…and at least they think that it should be written somewhere… So, as per their request… At one time, I was represented by an art dealer. There was a […] Read more »
Intimidation – Black Leopard Miniature Painting Completion
This is the completed painting of the black leopard, titled "Intimidation – Black Leopard" (5" x 7"). My object for this painting was to capture the intense gaze and the action expressed in in the cat’s position – a feeling that he may lunge at any moment. As mentioned […] Read more »
It’s For The Birds
A quick post about an event that will be showing some of my (and my family’s) paintings – an avian themed exhibition. The "It’s For The Birds" exhibition is being held at the Eugene H. and Dorothy Kleinpell Gallery in River Falls, Wisconsin. The opening reception is being held this […] Read more »
NatureWorks 2008, Galleries, & Wildlife Art…
First of all, I need to thank everyone that came to the NatureWorks show in Tulsa this past weekend – It was fabulous to meet all of you…and see familiar faces again! My family and I really appreciate your support for us and our work. We really love what we […] Read more »
Plans for a Black Leopard
This is the beginnings of a drawing for another miniature watercolor piece I have in the works. I was requested to paint a more aggressive pose of a black leopard as a smaller miniature, so this is a 5×7 of a leopard ready for an attack. The subject of the […] Read more »
Goodbye Texas
Leaving today, but first had to take a quick trip through the town and sample some of the cuisine for breakfast. Fredericksburg is a very German town which is reflected in the shops, architecture, and food. …and of course, being that this is Texas, also has plenty of Mexican influences […] Read more »
Whistle Pik Galleries Christmas Miniature Show
Here are some snapshots of the gallery during the opening event for the Christmas Miniature Show (www.whistlepik.com). I was very pleased that all of my family’s paintings in the show were sold out when we arrived. :D The exhibit space is set up very beautifully, and as you can see […] Read more »
Yet Another Flight
I’m off to an exhibition opening in Fredericksburg, Texas this weekend. Whistle Pik Galleries is having their reception for the Christmas Miniature Show and my family and I will be attending. I have never been able to get down to that part of Texas before, to see the area or […] Read more »