I have been in need of some specific references for a new piece. I have been requested to paint a beaver painting. So…. today we were off before sunrise for a photoshoot in the woods for some beaver habitat . (Of course, we did gather plenty of references for many other […] Read more »
Sculpture Begins
My new sculpture tools arrived today — it feels like Christmas opening all of the packages. I started on the new bronze with the armature for the animal and the habitat surrounding it. I am approaching it as a three dimensional painting — I think it will work out well […] Read more »
Hiking :)
Today we spent the day driving to a few locations to hike around and photograph some habitat. I think we found some very nice habitat reference!! :) Here’s an ink sketch of Mt. Moran I made last night from the porch (where we’re staying). It’s a little smudged — the cleaning crew apparently […] Read more »
A Full Day of Art & Such…
We had a wonderful photoshoot this morning with some of the local wildlife!! :) I will be using some of these new references in one of my next paintings. I painted in the gallery (Galleries West Fine Art in Jackson Hole, Wyoming) this afternoon with a few other artists from our gallery. I worked […] Read more »
New Hyacinth Macaw Miniature Painting
I posted my recent painting of a Hyacinth Macaw on a rainforest branch. I am very fond of exotic birds such as macaws and other parrots. They all have such colorful personalities that are easily captured in a painting. It is also refreshing to use such bright colors since many […] Read more »