Some people find it interesting that I (or other artists in my family) will bring twigs, sticks, grass, rocks, leaves, logs, etc. into the studio to paint from life – so I thought that some of you may like to see the log that’s in my studio right now for […] Read more »
Commission Progress – Red Fox Kit Miniature Watercolors
This is the progress of the three fox kit miniature paintings in my studio right now. I have a lot of the detail on the foxes themselves painted in already, though I’m not completely finished with them yet. For the commission, I am fortunate to have no set deadline, so […] 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 »
Painting Butterflies
I just started a miniature painting of a mourning cloak butterfly, nymphalis antiopa, last night. I have had an interest in painting a variety of butterfly pieces for quite a while. I believe I made some similar comments on the website a number of years ago. Many ideas and very […] Read more »
Painting Research in the Rocky Mountains
Spring is a wonderful time of year in the back areas of our national parks. There are so many wildflowers on display. Today was spent viewing habitat of the Rocky Mountain National Park. The seasonal conditions have not been the best in the area. However, in spite of that we […] Read more »
Miniature Moose Painting
Here is the progress of my Bull Moose miniature painting. I ... Read more »
Aquatic Wildlife
A visit to Sea World for some oceanic reference and study. I especially enjoyed seeing the polar bear exhibit where the water is kept at a specific temperature for the comfort of the bear – simulating it’s natural habitat. :) Read more »
Moose Sculpture – Bronze in Progress
Here is an updated picture of the progress of my precast moose bronze. I have been adding a bit of habitat and texture to the piece. Read more »
White Wolf Painting
My white wolf miniature piece is just about finished. I have been brushing up on the habitat featured in the background of the painting today. I think it has turned out well. :) I will be sending this piece to Jackson Hole for my gallery’s miniature artwork exhibition. Read more »
Updated Image – Mountain Bluebird
This is how my watercolor painting of the Mountain Bluebird and Indian Paintbrush wildflowers are looking at the moment. I will be bringing out more of the habitat around the bird before it’s finished — but it is nearly complete. The painting is 5×7 inches. Read more »